Yamaha LL16 A.R.E. Electro-Acoustic Guitar

The Yamaha LL16 A.R.E. is a premium electro-acoustic guitar from Yamaha's renowned L Series, featuring an original jumbo body design that delivers powerful projection, rich resonance and excellent tonal balance. It is constructed with a solid Engelmann Spruce top treated with Yamaha's Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.) technology, along with solid Rosewood back and sides. This all-solid wood construction produces a warm, open and naturally resonant acoustic tone with clear highs, rich midrange and well-defined bass response. Its full-sized body makes it suitable for strumming, fingerstyle playing, songwriting and professional musical performances.

The guitar features Yamaha's specially designed modified non-scalloped bracing, which enhances low-frequency response while retaining the characteristic brightness and clarity of the L Series. Its high-comfort traditional neck profile and five-ply mahogany and rosewood neck provide excellent stability and smooth playability across the fingerboard. The SRT Zero Impact passive pickup system uses piezoelectric pickup technology to capture the instrument's natural string vibrations while minimising the impact of electronics on acoustic resonance. Its passive design requires no battery or onboard preamp, making it convenient for connecting directly to external amplification systems.

The LL16 features an ebony fingerboard and bridge, gold die-cast TM29G tuning machines and a double-action adjustable truss rod. Its elegant gloss body finish, matte neck finish, abalone soundhole inlay and maple-and-black body binding give it a refined traditional appearance. Additional details include a tortoiseshell-pattern pickguard, black ABS bridge pins with white dots and Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light strings. The guitar comes supplied with a protective hard bag and hex wrench, providing convenience for transportation, storage and regular maintenance.

Key Features

• Yamaha original jumbo body design
• All-solid wood construction
• Solid Engelmann Spruce top with A.R.E. treatment
• Solid Rosewood back and sides
• Yamaha L Series construction
• Modified non-scalloped bracing design
• Rich acoustic volume and balanced tonal response
• High-comfort traditional neck profile
• Five-ply mahogany and rosewood neck
• Ebony fingerboard
• Ebony bridge
• SRT Zero Impact passive pickup system
• Piezoelectric pickup technology
• Battery-free electronics
• LINE OUT connectivity
• Gold die-cast TM29G tuning machines
• Double-action adjustable truss rod
• Abalone soundhole inlay
• Maple-and-black body binding
• Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light strings
• Protective hard bag included

Specifications

• Type: Steel-String Electro-Acoustic Guitar
• Series: Yamaha L Series
• Model: LL16 A.R.E.
• Body Shape / Product Type: Yamaha Original Jumbo Body
• Materials / Construction:
  • Top: Solid Engelmann Spruce with A.R.E.
  • Back: Solid Rosewood
  • Sides: Solid Rosewood
  • Neck: Mahogany and Rosewood (5-ply)
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Nut: Urea
  • Saddle: Urea
• Dimensions / Scale / Size:
  • Scale Length: 650 mm (25-9/16")
  • Body Length: 513 mm (20-3/16")
  • Total Length: 1,046 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
  • Fingerboard Radius: 400 mm (15-3/4")
• Key Technical Specifications:
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Bracing: Modified Non-Scalloped Bracing
  • Truss Rod: Double-Action Adjustable
• Electronics / Connectivity:
  • Pickup System: SRT Zero Impact Passive System
  • Pickup Type: SRT Piezo Pickup
  • Preamp: None
  • Controls: None
  • Output: LINE OUT
  • Power Requirement: No Battery Required
• Hardware:
  • Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Gold (TM29G)
  • Bridge Pins: Black ABS with White Dots
• Finish / Color: Gloss Body Finish, Matte Neck Finish
• Included Accessories: Protective Hard Bag, Hex Wrench
• Other Relevant Specifications:
  • Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
  • Soundhole Inlay: Abalone, Black and White
  • Body Binding: Maple and Black
  • Pickguard: Tortoiseshell Pattern

The Yamaha LL16 A.R.E. is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced guitarists, performing musicians and recording enthusiasts seeking a high-quality all-solid acoustic-electric guitar. Its solid Engelmann Spruce top, solid Rosewood construction, powerful jumbo body and battery-free SRT pickup system provide a combination of rich acoustic tone, excellent projection and reliable amplified performance. It is particularly suitable for musicians who require a versatile instrument for fingerstyle playing, strumming, studio recording and live performances.