Yamaha LL16D ARE Original Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Natural Finish
Yamaha LL16D ARE Original Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Natural Finish
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A visually striking all-solid acoustic-electric built for players who want rich projection, detailed tone, and an elevated stage presence without stepping into custom-shop pricing.
- All-solid rosewood and Engelmann spruce construction for depth, clarity, and harmonic richness
- Yamaha’s A.R.E. treatment adds a more open, played-in response
- Original Jumbo body shape delivers strong projection with impressive balance
- Abalone appointments inspired by Yamaha’s flagship L36 series
- SRT Zero Impact pickup keeps the natural acoustic character intact when amplified
The Yamaha LL16D ARE represents the more visually elevated side of Yamaha’s L Series lineup. It takes the already respected LL16 platform and adds upscale appointments that give the guitar a more commanding stage presence while still maintaining the understated professionalism the L Series is known for. The abalone detailing, gloss finish, and high-end trim work draw clear inspiration from Yamaha’s flagship L36 series.
At the core of the guitar is Yamaha’s Original Jumbo body design — their interpretation of the traditional dreadnought shape. It delivers the power and projection players expect from a larger-bodied acoustic, but with a smoother and more controlled response that works exceptionally well for modern singer-songwriters, live performers, and recording applications.
The 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 produces a full-range voice that feels balanced, expressive, and versatile across both strumming and fingerstyle playing.
Yamaha’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.
The 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.
Key Features
- Yamaha Original Jumbo body shape
- Solid Engelmann spruce top with A.R.E. treatment
- Solid rosewood back and sides
- Mahogany/rosewood 5-ply neck construction
- Ebony fingerboard and bridge
- Abalone body inlay and upgraded cosmetic appointments
- SRT Zero Impact passive pickup system
- Gloss body finish
- Hard bag included
Full Specifications
- Body Shape: Original Jumbo
- Top Material: Solid Engelmann Spruce with A.R.E.
- Back Material: Solid Rosewood
- Side Material: Solid Rosewood
- Neck Material: Mahogany + Rosewood 5-Ply
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Nut Material: Urea
- Saddle Material: Urea
- Nut Width: 44 mm
- Scale Length: 650 mm
- Body Depth: 100–125 mm
- Tuners: Die-cast Gold TM29G
- Binding: Maple + Black
- Soundhole Inlay: Abalone + Black + White
- Pickguard: Transparent
- Electronics: SRT Zero Impact Pickup
- Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
- Finish: Gloss
- Color: Natural
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