{"product_id":"yamaha-lj16-are-medium-jumbo-acoustic-electric-guitar-natural-finish","title":"Yamaha LJ16 ARE Medium Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Natural Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn all-solid medium jumbo acoustic-electric with A.R.E.-treated Engelmann spruce, rich rosewood depth, and balanced Yamaha L Series projection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium Jumbo body delivers strong projection with controlled low end and clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Engelmann spruce top with A.R.E. treatment enhances warmth and responsiveness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid rosewood back and sides provide harmonic richness, sustain, and tonal complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-ply mahogany\/rosewood neck improves long-term stability and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSRT Zero Impact pickup preserves the guitar’s natural acoustic response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha LJ16 ARE builds on the LJ6 platform with upgraded all-solid construction, delivering greater depth, resonance, and dynamic range in a more controlled medium jumbo format. Built around Yamaha’s LJ body shape, it offers a focused and balanced voice that stands apart from larger dreadnought-style guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many players default to larger body acoustics, the LJ shape provides a more controlled low end and clearer midrange response that often becomes the preferred choice once experienced in person. The LJ16 ARE takes this further with solid rosewood back and sides, adding harmonic richness, sustain, and a broader tonal range while maintaining definition and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid Engelmann spruce top features Yamaha’s A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment, designed to create a warmer, more mature tonal response with enhanced resonance and responsiveness. The guitar responds naturally to both lighter touch and more aggressive playing styles, making it highly adaptable across a wide range of musical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5-ply mahogany\/rosewood neck improves structural stability and contributes to the guitar’s dependable feel over time. Yamaha’s SRT Zero Impact pickup system is designed to preserve the natural resonance and acoustic voice of the instrument without affecting vibration or feel, making the LJ16 ARE equally capable on stage, in the studio, or at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium Jumbo body design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-solid wood construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Engelmann spruce top with A.R.E. treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid rosewood back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-ply mahogany\/rosewood neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSRT Zero Impact passive pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony fingerboard and bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBone nut and saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard bag included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Medium Jumbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 650 mm (25 9\/16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Length: 513 mm (20 3\/16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Length: 1046 mm (41 3\/16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Width: 400 mm (15 3\/4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Depth: 100-125 mm (3 15\/16\" - 4 15\/16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 44 mm (1 3\/4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Spacing: 11 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Material: Solid Engelmann Spruce with A.R.E.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack Material: Solid Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide Material: Solid Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: 5-Ply Mahogany\/Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: R400 mm (15 3\/4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddle Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pins: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Die-Cast Gold Open-Gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Binding: Maple + Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoundhole Inlay: Abalone + Black + White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish: Gloss Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Matt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing: Modified Non-Scalloped Bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics: SRT Zero Impact Pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections: Line Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: Elixir NANOWEB 80\/20 Bronze Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Hard Bag Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Rain City Guitars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized Yamaha Canadian Dealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurated by musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally inspected before shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast secure shipping across Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46163289473161,"sku":"LJ16ARE","price":1299.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/7299\/3417\/files\/LJ16ARE-NT-FRONT-JPG_1.jpg?v=1779334242","url":"https:\/\/raincityguitars.com\/products\/yamaha-lj16-are-medium-jumbo-acoustic-electric-guitar-natural-finish","provider":"Rain City Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}