{"product_id":"yamaha-ll16d-are-original-jumbo-acoustic-electric-guitar-black-finish","title":"Yamaha LL16D ARE Original Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Black Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA visually commanding all-solid acoustic-electric built for players who want rich projection, detailed tone, and a bold stage presence without stepping into custom-shop pricing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll-solid rosewood and Engelmann spruce construction for depth, clarity, and harmonic richness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYamaha’s A.R.E. treatment adds a more open, played-in response\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOriginal Jumbo body shape delivers strong projection with impressive balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack gloss finish with abalone appointments inspired by Yamaha’s flagship L36 series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSRT Zero Impact pickup preserves the guitar’s natural acoustic response when amplified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha LL16D ARE in Black takes one of Yamaha’s most respected L Series platforms and gives it a more dramatic visual identity. The gloss black finish, abalone detailing, and gold hardware create a strong stage presence while still maintaining the understated professionalism the L Series is known for. Inspired by Yamaha’s flagship L36 series, the LL16D blends traditional craftsmanship with a modern performance-focused feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the guitar is Yamaha’s Original Jumbo body design — their interpretation of the traditional dreadnought shape. It delivers strong projection and a broad, room-filling voice, while maintaining clarity and balance that work equally well for live performance, studio recording, and solo acoustic playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid Engelmann spruce top provides warmth, responsiveness, and a nuanced tonal character, while the solid rosewood back and sides add deep lows, sparkling highs, and rich harmonic complexity. Together, the combination creates a full-range voice that feels balanced, expressive, and confident across both aggressive strumming and more articulate fingerstyle playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYamaha’s A.R.E. Acoustic Resonance Enhancement treatment helps the guitar feel more open and resonant right away, giving it some of the looseness and responsiveness players often associate with older, well-played instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5-ply mahogany and rosewood neck adds long-term stability, and the overall fit and finish reflects why Yamaha has earned such a strong reputation for consistency since 1959. The LL16D ARE delivers construction details, visual appointments, and tonal performance that place it firmly in serious working musician territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYamaha Original Jumbo body shape\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\u003eMahogany\/rosewood 5-ply neck construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEbony fingerboard and bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAbalone body inlay and upgraded cosmetic appointments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSRT Zero Impact passive pickup system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGloss black body finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHard bag included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Original Jumbo\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: Mahogany + Rosewood 5-Ply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFingerboard Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBridge Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNut Material: Urea\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSaddle Material: Urea\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNut Width: 44 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScale Length: 650 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBody Depth: 100–125 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTuners: Die-cast Gold TM29G\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBinding: Maple + Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoundhole Inlay: Abalone + Black + White\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePickguard: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eElectronics: SRT Zero Impact Pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrings: Elixir NANOWEB 80\/20 Bronze Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinish: Gloss Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Rain City Guitars\u003c\/h3\u003e\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":46110548689033,"sku":"LL16DARE-BL","price":1699.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/7299\/3417\/files\/LL16DARE-BL-FRONT-JPG_1.jpg?v=1779333912","url":"https:\/\/raincityguitars.com\/products\/yamaha-ll16d-are-original-jumbo-acoustic-electric-guitar-black-finish","provider":"Rain City Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}