Yamaha LL16 ARE Handcrafted Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Natural

The LL16 A.R.E. features all-solid Rosewood back and sides with a hand-selected premium Engelmann Spruce top. A newly designed bracing pattern and A.R.E. treatment create rich warmth and open resonance while maintaining excellent tone balance. In addition, a new comfortable neck profile and Yamaha's Zero impact pickup ensure you a stress-free performance on stage.

• Original Jumbo Body Type
• Solid Engelmann Spruce Top Treated with A.R.E.
• Solid Rosewood Back & Side
• High Comfort Traditional Neck Profile
• 5ply neck
• SRT Zero Impact Pickup

A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement)

A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) is an original wood reforming technology developed by Yamaha. Through precise controll of temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, the molecular properties of the wood can be manipulated into a more acoustically ideal condition, similar to the molecular characteristics of woods in instruments that have been played for years.

New Designed Bracing Pattern  

A modified non-scalloped bracing design retains the L series’ characteristic bright tone while enhancing low-end tone.

High Comfortable Traditional Neck Profile  

A reevaluation of string spacing, string height, fingerboard binding, and neck taper led to a new neck shape that better fits today’s raditional players. The new design offers stable grip and smooth playability over the full length of the neck.

5-Ply Necks  

New 5-ply neck designs are constructed of rosewood and mahogany plies. The design integrates the neck, head, and body into a single unit creating a powerful, rich sound. This approach also creates a strong, stable neck that resists twisting and warping.

LL Body  

This traditional Yamaha body style is known for its rich volume, a wide dynamic range, and excellent tonal balance. Beautiful, transparent tone is the result of a design that has been refined by artists around the globe.

Specs General specifications Color Natural, Brown Sunburst, Dark Tinted Finish Urethane Top Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E. Back Solid Rosewood Side Solid Rosewood Neck Mahogany & Rosewood 5ply Fingerboard Ebony Body Depth 100-125 mm (3 15/16"-4 15/16") Nut Width 44mm (1 3/4") String Length 650 mm (25 9/16") Body Original Jumbo Type Tuners Die-cast Gold (TM-29G) Standard Accessary Hardshell Case Bridge Ebony Pickups SRT Zero Impact Pickup Pick Guard Tortoise