Yamaha LL16 ARE Original Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Brown Sunburst Finish

An all-solid original jumbo acoustic-electric with A.R.E.-treated Engelmann spruce, rich rosewood depth, and Yamaha’s modern take on the classic dreadnought body shape.

• Original Jumbo body delivers powerful projection with balanced articulation
• Solid Engelmann spruce top with A.R.E. treatment enhances warmth and responsiveness
• Solid rosewood back and sides provide rich overtones, deep lows, and sparkling highs
• 5-ply mahogany/rosewood neck improves long-term stability and durability
• SRT Zero Impact pickup preserves the guitar’s natural acoustic response

The Yamaha LL16 ARE is built around Yamaha’s Original Jumbo body shape, the company’s own take on a traditional dreadnought-style acoustic. It delivers the strong projection and headroom players expect from a larger body guitar while maintaining a more balanced and controlled response across the frequency range.

Compared to many standard dreadnought designs, the LL body offers a broader and more open character with clearer note separation and a more controlled low end. This makes the LL16 ARE especially versatile for players who move between strumming, flatpicking, fingerstyle playing, and vocal accompaniment.

The all-solid construction gives the LL16 ARE greater tonal complexity, resonance, and responsiveness compared to laminate-based designs, allowing the guitar to feel more open and dynamic as it continues to age and develop over time.

The 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 ARE produces a deeper and more harmonically complex voice with robust bass response, sparkling highs, and rich overtone content while maintaining excellent clarity and balance.

One 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.

With 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.

Finished in Brown Sunburst gloss, the LL16 ARE blends classic vintage-inspired aesthetics with Yamaha’s refined L Series design philosophy.

Key Features

• Original Jumbo body design
• Yamaha’s take on the traditional dreadnought body shape
• All-solid wood construction
• Solid Engelmann spruce top with A.R.E. treatment
• Solid rosewood back and sides
• 5-ply mahogany/rosewood neck
• SRT Zero Impact passive pickup
• Ebony fingerboard and bridge
• Bone nut and saddle
• Hard bag included

Full Specifications

• Body Shape: Original Jumbo
• Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16")
• Body Length: 513 mm (20 3/16")
• Total Length: 1046 mm (41 3/16")
• Body Width: 415 mm (16 5/16")
• Body Depth: 100-125 mm (3 15/16" - 4 15/16")
• Nut Width: 44 mm (1 3/4")
• String Spacing: 11 mm
• Top Material: Solid Engelmann Spruce with A.R.E.
• Back Material: Solid Rosewood
• Side Material: Solid Rosewood
• Neck Material: 5-Ply Mahogany/Rosewood
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: R400 mm (15 3/4")
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Nut Material: Bone
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Bridge Pins: Ebony
• Tuners: Die-Cast Gold Open-Gear
• Body Binding: Maple + Black
• Soundhole Inlay: Abalone + Black + White
• Pickguard: Transparent
• Body Finish: Gloss Brown Sunburst
• Neck Finish: Matt
• Bracing: Modified Non-Scalloped Bracing
• Electronics: SRT Zero Impact Pickup
• Connections: Line Out
• Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
• Case: Hard Bag Included

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