Yamaha LL6 ARE Original Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Black Finish

An 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
• Rosewood back and sides provide rich overtones, sustain, and tonal depth
• 5-ply mahogany/rosewood neck improves long-term stability and durability
• Passive pickup system preserves the guitar’s natural acoustic response

The Yamaha LL6 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 LL6 ARE especially versatile for players who move between strumming, flatpicking, fingerstyle playing, and vocal accompaniment.

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. Rosewood back and sides add harmonic richness, sustain, and low-end depth while preserving articulation and clarity.

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. Combined with Yamaha’s modified bracing design, the LL6 ARE responds naturally to a wide range of playing dynamics without feeling overly compressed or rigid.

The passive pickup system keeps the amplified signal simple and natural while preserving the instrument’s core acoustic voice. Finished in Black gloss, the LL6 ARE blends bold modern aesthetics with Yamaha’s refined L Series design philosophy.

Key Features

• Original Jumbo body design
• Yamaha’s take on the traditional dreadnought body shape
• Solid Engelmann spruce top with A.R.E. treatment
• Rosewood back and sides
• 5-ply mahogany/rosewood neck
• Modified bracing design
• Passive pickup system
• Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
• Ebony bridge pins
• Pro gig 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: Rosewood
• Side Material: Rosewood
• Neck Material: 5-Ply Mahogany/Rosewood
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: R400 mm (15 3/4")
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Nut Material: Urea
• Saddle Material: Urea
• Bridge Pins: Ebony
• Tuners: Die-Cast Gold
• Body Binding: Maple + Black
• Soundhole Inlay: Abalone + Black + White
• Pickguard: Transparent
• Body Finish: Gloss Black
• Neck Finish: Matt
• Bracing: Modified Non-Scalloped Bracing
• Electronics: Passive Pickup
• Connections: Line Out
• Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
• Case: Yamaha Pro Gig Bag Included

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