Yamaha Lj6 A.R.E Natural
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40 Years of the L Series: an LJ6 in the "modern vintage" spirit
To celebrate 40 years of the L series, Yamaha has updated the 6 series with a solid Engelmann spruce top benefiting from A.R.E. (Accelerated Aging) treatment and new bracing designed to gain power while maintaining a balanced register. The whole is set in a classic aesthetic, enhanced by very discreet passive electronics, ideal for guitarists who want the best of both worlds: tradition and stage efficiency.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
The Yamaha LJ6 is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive instrument for accompaniment, songwriting, and stage use. Its Jumbo body highlights strumming, folk, pop, variety, and anything requiring a wide and stable rhythmic base, while remaining precise when playing finer arpeggios.
Sound
The solid Engelmann spruce top delivers a soft attack, rich in nuances, with beautiful definition in the upper spectrum. The A.R.E. treatment aims for a "played-in" feel, with freer response and more present harmonics. The rosewood back and sides add depth and complexity, reinforcing the bass and sustain while maintaining clear highs. The Jumbo shape (here "Medium Jumbo") promotes generous projection and solid low-mids, perfect for supporting vocals. For amplification, the SRT Zero Impact Pickup (passive) favors a natural and discreet sound, suitable for simple setups (DI, external preamp, mixing console) without burdening the instrument with a bulky visible preamp.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
The guitar comes with a hard bag (reinforced case) for transport. For daily protection, a universal humidifier for acoustic guitars can help stabilize the instrument when the air is too dry.
Technical specifications
| Format | Medium Jumbo | Nut width | 44 mm / 1 3/6" |
| Top | solid Engelmann spruce, A.R.E. treatment | Scale length | 650 mm / 25 9/16" |
| Back | rosewood | Bridge | rosewood |
| Sides | rosewood | Tuners | Gold oil bath (TM-29G) |
| Body depth | 100-125 mm / 3 15/16"-4 15/16" | Pickup | SRT Zero Impact Pickup (passive) |
| Neck | mahogany / rosewood, 5-ply | Standard accessory | hard bag |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Yamaha LJ6 A.R.E Natural suitable for strumming and folk?
Its Medium Jumbo body shape promotes generous projection and solid low-mid response, particularly suitable for strumming, folk, pop, and variety styles. The solid Engelmann spruce top provides a soft attack with good clarity in the high frequencies.
What is the effect of the A.R.E. treatment on the top?
The A.R.E. treatment applied to the solid Engelmann spruce top aims for a freer response, with enhanced harmonics and a sensation of a well-played top.
Can it be connected to a PA system?
The SRT Zero Impact passive pickup allows discreet amplification via a DI box, external preamp, or mixing console. No large preamp is built into the body. External equipment may be required depending on the connection setup.
What are the neck dimensions of this guitar?
The 5-ply mahogany and rosewood neck has a nut width of 44 mm and a scale length of 650 mm. The fingerboard is rosewood.
Is a case provided with the guitar?
A hard bag, that is to say a reinforced gig bag, is included for transporting the instrument.
