Yamaha Ll16Bs A.R.E Brown Sunburst
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40 Years of the L Series: Traditional Spirit with a Modern Touch
The L series celebrates its 40th anniversary, and the 16 series represents the first "all-solid wood" step of this new generation. It features a solid Engelmann spruce top benefiting from the A.R.E. (Accelerated Resonance Enhancement) treatment, as well as a new bracing designed to improve balance and power. This is complemented by a vintage neck profile, more comfortable, enhancing playability without compromising the traditional look sought by guitarists.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
With its dreadnought format and high-end construction, the Yamaha LL16 ARE is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive acoustic capable of handling dynamic playing. It excels in folk, pop, acoustic rock, vocal accompaniment, and strumming, while remaining very convincing in fingerstyle thanks to its definition and projection reserve. Its 44 mm nut width will appeal to those who prefer slightly wider spacing for the right hand and complex chords.
Sound
The solid Engelmann spruce top delivers precise attack and great touch sensitivity, with pleasant dynamics both in soft and strong playing. The A.R.E. treatment contributes to a "played-in" feel: the tone sounds more open, with singing mids and quick response. The solid rosewood back and sides enhance depth, harmonic breadth, and sustain, providing natural presence both in solo and accompaniment. Finally, the new bracing aims for a balanced and powerful output, with the clear projection typical of dreadnoughts, while maintaining string-to-string clarity.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
The guitar comes with a hard bag for transport. To complement it, a clip-on chromatic tuner and a guitar stand are simple and universal choices, useful daily without compatibility issues.
Technical specifications
| Format | dreadnought | Fingerboard | ebony |
| Top | solid Engelmann spruce, A.R.E. treatment | Nut width | 44 mm / 1.73" |
| Back | solid rosewood | Scale length | 650 mm / 25.59" |
| Sides | solid rosewood | Tuners | Gold oil-bath (TM-29G) |
| Body depth | 100-125 mm / 3 15/16-4 15/16" | Pickup | SRT Zero Impact Pickup |
| Bridge | ebony | Included accessory | hard bag (Standard Accessory Hard Bag) |
| Neck | mahogany/rosewood, 5-ply | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Yamaha LL16BS A.R.E suitable for fingerstyle?
Its 44 mm nut width offers generous spacing, useful for complex chords and finger playing. The solid Engelmann spruce top promotes precise attack and a sensitive response to touch.
What woods make up the body of this dreadnought?
The top is solid Engelmann spruce with A.R.E. treatment, while the back and sides are solid rosewood. The bridge is made of ebony.
What sound does Yamaha's A.R.E. treatment provide?
The A.R.E. treatment is associated with a more open tone, singing midrange, and quick response. The new bracing is designed to bring balance and power to the projection.
Can this acoustic guitar be amplified?
An SRT Zero Impact Pickup is built into the instrument, allowing for amplification.
What accessories come with the LL16BS?
A hard bag, referred to as Standard Accessary Hard Bag, is included for transport. A clip-on chromatic tuner and a guitar stand can complement the setup. The Gold TM-29G oil bath tuners ensure stable tuning.
