Yamaha
Yamaha LL6 Electro-Acoustic Guitar
Full-size L Series dreadnought voice with a solid A.R.E. spruce top
- Solid Engelmann spruce top treated with Yamaha A.R.E. for a played-in tone from day one
- Round-shoulder dreadnought LL body, 415 mm wide, for big volume and balanced tone
- Rosewood back and sides for a well-balanced response from low to high
- Passive SRT Zero Impact pickup with per-string piezo elements, no battery needed
- Supplied with a hard bag, Elixir NANOWEB strings and a hex wrench
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Yamaha LL6 ARE Electro-Acoustic Guitar
The Yamaha LL6 ARE is the entry point to the LL body in Yamaha's L Series, the round-shoulder dreadnought shape the range is known for. It combines a solid Engelmann spruce top treated with A.R.E., rosewood back and sides, a 5-ply mahogany and rosewood neck and Yamaha's passive SRT Zero Impact pickup, so it is ready to plug in without any change to its traditional look.
It suits strummers, singer-songwriters and band players who want a full-size acoustic with plenty of volume, low end and clarity. Because the pickup is passive, there are no controls or batteries to manage, making it a straightforward guitar for practice at home, recording and live performance.
Key Features
Solid Engelmann Spruce Top with A.R.E.
The LL6 has a solid Engelmann spruce top treated with A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement), Yamaha's own wood-reforming technology. By precisely controlling temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure, Yamaha changes the molecular properties of the wood towards the condition found in instruments that have been played for years. The aim is a top that sounds open and mature right from the start.
Round-Shoulder Dreadnought LL Body
The LL is Yamaha's traditional body style, known for rich volume, a wide dynamic range and excellent tonal balance. On the LL6 it measures 415 mm across the lower bout and 100-125 mm deep. This is the largest body in the L Series, and the choice for players who want the most projection.
Redesigned Non-Scalloped Bracing
Under the top, the L Series uses a modified non-scalloped bracing pattern. Yamaha designed it to keep the bright character the L Series is known for while strengthening the low end. Combined with the A.R.E. top, it gives the LL6 a powerful, loud sound that stays well balanced.
Rosewood Back and Sides
The LL6 pairs its solid spruce top with rosewood back and sides. Yamaha describes rosewood models in the L Series as offering a well-balanced tone from low to high. The body is finished in gloss, with cream and black binding and an abalone, black and white soundhole inlay.
Comfortable Neck on the LL6 ARE
Yamaha re-evaluated string spacing, string height, fingerboard binding and neck taper to create the L Series neck profile, aimed at a stable grip and smooth playability along the whole neck. The 5-ply mahogany and rosewood neck is built for strength and stability and has a matt finish. The rosewood fingerboard has a 400 mm radius on a 650 mm scale, with a 44 mm nut.
SRT Zero Impact Passive Pickup
The LL6 ARE carries Yamaha's SRT Zero Impact pickup, a passive system designed to have minimal effect on the guitar's acoustic tone and traditional appearance. It uses an individual piezo element for each string to reproduce the dynamics of the L Series and give the guitar presence in a band. There are no onboard controls or batteries, just a line output.
Yamaha LL6 Finishes
YMS offers the LL6 ARE in Natural, Brown Sunburst, Dark Tinted and Black, all with a gloss body finish. Hardware includes die-cast gold TM29G tuners, a tortoise-pattern pickguard and black ABS bridge pins with white dots.
Ready to Play Out of the Box
Yamaha supplies the LL6 ARE with a hard bag for carrying and storage. It comes strung with Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light strings, and a hex wrench is included for truss rod adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Yamaha LL6 ARE and the LL16 ARE?
Both share the round-shoulder dreadnought LL body, a solid Engelmann spruce top with A.R.E., a 5-ply mahogany and rosewood neck and the passive SRT Zero Impact pickup. The LL16 ARE steps up to solid rosewood back and sides, an ebony fingerboard and bridge, and maple and black binding, while the LL6 ARE uses rosewood (non-solid) back and sides, a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, and cream and black binding.
Should I choose the LL6 ARE or the LS6 ARE?
The two share the same top, back and side woods, neck, pickup and 650 mm scale; the difference is body size. The LL6 has the larger round-shoulder dreadnought body (415 mm wide, 100-125 mm deep) for maximum volume and low end, while the LS6 has a smaller concert-style body (380 mm wide, 100-120 mm deep) that Yamaha recommends for fingerstyle players.
Does the LL6 ARE need a battery?
No. The SRT Zero Impact pickup is a passive system, so there is no preamp, no onboard controls and no battery. You connect a cable to the line output and adjust tone and volume on your amplifier, mixer or preamp.
What comes with the Yamaha LL6 ARE?
Yamaha lists a hard bag and a hex wrench as included, and the guitar is fitted with Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light strings.
Is the LL6 ARE a solid-wood guitar?
The top is solid Engelmann spruce treated with A.R.E. Yamaha lists the back and sides simply as rosewood, without the 'solid' description it uses for the LL16 ARE's solid rosewood back and sides.
Who is the LL6 ARE best suited to?
It suits players who want a full-size dreadnought-style acoustic with strong volume and balanced tone for strumming, accompanying vocals and playing with a band. Its built-in passive pickup also makes it easy to take from home practice to recording or the stage.
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 | Yamaha LL6 ARE |
|---|---|
| Series | Yamaha L Series |
| Type | Electro-acoustic guitar |
| Body Shape | Round-shoulder dreadnought style |
| Colours | Natural, Brown Sunburst, Dark Tinted, Black |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Neck Finish | Matt |
Body
| Top | Solid Engelmann spruce with A.R.E. |
|---|---|
| Back | Rosewood |
| Sides | Rosewood |
| 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 | Cream + black |
| Soundhole Inlay | Abalone + black + white |
| Pickguard | Tortoise pattern |
Neck & Fingerboard
| Neck | Mahogany + rosewood, 5-ply |
|---|---|
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | R400 mm (15 3/4") |
| Scale Length | 650 mm (25 9/16") |
| Nut Width | 44 mm (1 3/4") |
| Nut | Urea |
Hardware
| Bridge | Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Saddle | Urea |
| Bridge Pins | Black ABS with white dot |
| String Spacing | 11.0 mm (bridge pin centre to centre) |
| Tuners | Die-cast gold (TM29G) |
Electronics
| Pickup | SRT piezo pickup (passive), SRT Zero Impact system |
|---|---|
| Controls | None |
| Connections | LINE OUT |
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 for the LL6 ARE; subject to change by Yamaha.
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