{"product_id":"yamaha-ll16-12-are-original-jumbo-12-string-acoustic-electric-guitar-natural-finish","title":"Yamaha LL16-12 ARE Original Jumbo 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Natural Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn all-solid 12-string acoustic-electric with A.R.E.-treated Engelmann spruce, rich rosewood depth, and Yamaha’s modern take on the classic dreadnought body shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Jumbo 12-string body delivers powerful projection with balanced articulation\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 rich overtones, deep lows, and sparkling highs\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 LL16-12 ARE is built around Yamaha’s Original Jumbo body shape, the company’s own take on a traditional dreadnought-style acoustic. Designed specifically for the added complexity and tension of a 12-string instrument, it delivers the wide harmonic spread, projection, and shimmer players expect while maintaining impressive clarity and note separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to many traditional 12-string acoustics that can become overly boomy or compressed, the LL body shape provides a more balanced and controlled response across the frequency range. This gives the LL16-12 ARE a more articulate voice that works equally well for strumming, layered recording, open tunings, and accompaniment work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe all-solid construction gives the LL16-12 ARE greater tonal complexity, resonance, and responsiveness compared to laminate-based designs, allowing the guitar to continue opening up naturally over time.\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 and more mature tonal response from the start. Combined with solid rosewood back and sides, the LL16-12 ARE produces a deep and harmonically rich voice with robust bass response, sparkling highs, and expansive overtone content that complements the natural shimmer of a 12-string design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout construction details in the LL series is the 5-ply mahogany\/rosewood neck, which improves long-term structural stability while contributing to the guitar’s dependable feel over time. Yamaha’s SRT Zero Impact pickup system is designed to preserve the instrument’s natural acoustic voice without affecting resonance or vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith all-solid construction, A.R.E.-treated tops, 5-ply neck construction, and refined L Series appointments, the LL series delivers features and construction rarely found at this price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in Natural gloss, the LL16-12 ARE blends classic acoustic aesthetics with Yamaha’s refined L Series design philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Jumbo 12-string body design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamaha’s take on the traditional dreadnought body shape\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: Original Jumbo 12-String\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: 415 mm (16 5\/16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Depth: 100-125 mm (3 15\/16\" - 4 15\/16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 46 mm (1 13\/16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Spacing: 10 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: Yamaha FS50BT or equivalent\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":46109091168393,"sku":"LL16-12ARE","price":1399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/7299\/3417\/files\/LL16-12ARE-PP-JPG.jpg?v=1779333618","url":"https:\/\/raincityguitars.com\/products\/yamaha-ll16-12-are-original-jumbo-12-string-acoustic-electric-guitar-natural-finish","provider":"Rain City Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}