Yamaha
Yamaha LL16 Electro-Acoustic Guitar
All-solid woods, an A.R.E. top and big dreadnought-style projection
- Hand-selected solid Engelmann spruce top treated with Yamaha A.R.E.
- Solid rosewood back and sides for an all-solid, well-balanced voice
- Round-shoulder dreadnought-style LL body for rich volume and dynamics
- 5-ply mahogany and rosewood neck with an ebony fingerboard and bridge
- Passive SRT Zero Impact pickup, with a hard bag included by Yamaha
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Yamaha LL16 ARE All-Solid Dreadnought Electro-Acoustic Guitar
The Yamaha LL16 ARE is an all-solid electro-acoustic guitar from Yamaha's L Series, built on the round-shoulder dreadnought-style LL body. It pairs a hand-selected solid Engelmann spruce top treated with Yamaha's A.R.E. process with solid rosewood back and sides, an ebony fingerboard and bridge, and the passive SRT Zero Impact pickup.
The LL is a traditional Yamaha body shape known for strong volume, wide dynamics and well-balanced tone, refined over the years with input from artists worldwide. Yamaha designed the L16 to deliver warmth and open resonance that sits well in a band, making the LL16 a fine choice for strummers, flatpickers and performing guitarists who want a big acoustic voice they can plug in.
Key Features
Hand-Selected Solid Engelmann Spruce Top with A.R.E.
A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) is Yamaha's own wood-reforming technology. Precise control of temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure shifts the wood's molecular properties towards the condition found in guitars that have been played for years. On the LL16 the treated top is hand-selected premium Engelmann spruce, for a rich, open sound from new.
All-Solid Rosewood Back and Sides
The back and sides of the LL16 are solid rosewood, making it an all-solid-wood guitar. Yamaha describes its rosewood L Series models as having a well-balanced tone from low to high. The body has a gloss finish with maple and black binding, an abalone, black and white soundhole inlay and a tortoise-pattern pickguard.
Round-Shoulder Dreadnought-Style LL Body
The LL16 body is 513 mm long, 415 mm wide and 100–125 mm deep, with an overall length of 1046 mm. It is the largest of the three L Series body shapes and is the one Yamaha associates with rich volume and a wide dynamic range. It suits strumming, flatpicking and accompanying vocals with plenty of projection.
Newly Designed Modified Non-Scalloped Bracing
Yamaha uses a modified non-scalloped bracing pattern on the L Series. It retains the bright character the L Series is known for while enhancing the low end. Together with the A.R.E. top, it gives the LL16 warmth and open resonance with excellent tonal balance.
5-Ply Neck with a High Comfort Traditional Profile
The 5-ply mahogany and rosewood neck, with a double-action adjustable truss rod, is designed for strength and stability. Yamaha re-evaluated string spacing, string height, fingerboard binding and neck taper for its High Comfort Traditional profile, offering a stable grip along the whole neck. The LL16 has a 650 mm scale, a 44 mm nut, an ebony fingerboard with a 400 mm radius and a matt neck finish.
SRT Zero Impact Pickup on the LL16 Electro-Acoustic
Yamaha's SRT Zero Impact system is a passive pickup configuration designed to minimise its effect on the guitar's tone and traditional appearance. An individual piezoelectric element for each string reproduces the dynamic L Series sound and helps the guitar stand out in a band. There are no onboard controls, just a LINE OUT jack.
Ebony, Gold Hardware and a Hard Bag
The LL16 has an ebony bridge, urea nut and saddle, black ABS bridge pins with white dots and die-cast gold TM29G tuners. It comes strung with Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light strings, and Yamaha lists a hard bag and a hex wrench as included.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the LL16 different from the LS16?
They share the same woods (solid Engelmann spruce with A.R.E. and solid rosewood), neck, ebony fingerboard, hardware and SRT Zero Impact pickup. The LL16 uses the larger round-shoulder dreadnought-style body (513 x 415 mm, 100–125 mm deep) for more volume and dynamic range. The LS16 uses the smaller concert body (497 x 380 mm, 100–120 mm deep), which Yamaha recommends for fingerstyle players.
Should I choose the LL16 or the LL6?
Both share the LL body, a solid Engelmann spruce top with A.R.E., the 5-ply neck, gold TM29G tuners and the SRT Zero Impact pickup. The LL16 adds solid rosewood back and sides, an ebony fingerboard and bridge and maple and black binding. The LL6 has rosewood back and sides (not listed as solid by Yamaha), a rosewood fingerboard and bridge and cream and black binding.
Does the LL16 need a battery?
No. The SRT Zero Impact pickup is passive and Yamaha lists no onboard controls, so there is nothing to power inside the guitar. Plug into the LINE OUT jack and set level and tone on your amp, mixer or an external acoustic preamp.
What comes with the LL16?
Yamaha India lists a hard bag and a hex wrench as included with the LL16. The guitar is fitted with Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light strings.
Which colours are available?
YMS offers the LL16 in Natural, Brown Sunburst and Dark Tinted, all with a gloss body finish and matt neck.
Who is the LL16 best suited to?
It suits players who want an all-solid, full-size acoustic with strong volume for strumming, flatpicking and band playing, plus a pickup that is ready for the stage. If you prefer a smaller body for fingerstyle, the LS16 offers the same woods in a concert shape.
Why Buy from YMS?
- Authorised Yamaha Premium Retailer
- Genuine stock with full manufacturer warranty
- Demo units at our Bengaluru and Mangaluru stores
- Secure delivery across India
- Free domestic shipping on all orders
Specifications
Overview
| Model | LL16 ARE |
|---|---|
| Series | L Series |
| Type | Steel-string electro-acoustic guitar |
| Body Shape | Round-Shoulder Dreadnought Style |
| Colours (this listing) | Natural, Brown Sunburst, Dark Tinted |
Body
| Top | Solid Engelmann Spruce with A.R.E. |
|---|---|
| Back | Solid Rosewood |
| Sides | Solid Rosewood |
| Bracing | Modified non-scalloped bracing |
| Body Length | 513 mm (20 3/16") |
| Body Width | 415 mm (16 5/16") |
| Body Depth | 100–125 mm (3 15/16"–4 15/16") |
| Total Length | 1046 mm (41 3/16") |
| Body Binding | Maple + Black |
| Soundhole Inlay | Abalone + Black + White |
| Pickguard | Tortoise pattern |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
Neck & Fingerboard
| Scale Length | 650 mm (25 9/16") |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 44 mm (1 3/4") |
| Neck | Mahogany + Rosewood, 5-ply |
| Neck Profile | High Comfort Traditional |
| Neck Finish | Matt |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | R400 mm (15 3/4") |
Electronics
| Pickup | SRT piezo pickup (passive), SRT Zero Impact system |
|---|---|
| Controls | None |
| Connections | LINE OUT |
Hardware
| Bridge | Ebony |
|---|---|
| Nut | Urea |
| Saddle | Urea |
| Bridge Pins | Black ABS with White Dot |
| Tuners | Die-cast Gold (TM29G) |
| String Spacing | 11.0 mm (bridge-pin centre to centre) |
Strings & Accessories
| Strings | Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light |
|---|---|
| Accessories | Hex Wrench |
| Case | Hard Bag |
Specifications from Yamaha India's L Series specifications and lineup pages; subject to change by Yamaha.
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