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Yamaha LL 16 D A.R.E BL

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Yamaha LL 16 D A.R.E BL

Yamaha

LL 16 D A.R.E BL

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Product Info

Article Number: 549207
Brand: Yamaha
Model: LL 16 D A.R.E BL
Category: Jumbo Acoustic Guitars
Price: $1,373.90

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The LL 16 D A.R.E BL is a powerhouse jumbo – seriously loud and resonant. The A.R.E. treatment really opens up the Engelmann spruce, giving it a mature, aged tone. This is an excellent choice for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone needing a big, projection-rich acoustic with a solid, dependable feel.

Product Description

  • Yamaha LL 16 D A.R.E BL
  • Steel-String Guitar
  • Design: Jumbo
  • Top: solid Engelmann spruce with A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement)
  • Back and sides: Solid rosewood
  • 5-Piece neck: Mahogany and rosewood
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Nut width: 44 mm
  • Fretboard inlays: Abalone
  • Scale length: 650 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Passive piezo pickup
  • Yamaha gold machine heads
  • Polyurethane lacquer
  • Colour: Black
  • Incl. a soft bag
PROS
  • • Engelmann top delivers warm, complex overtones with A.R.E. treatment
  • • Solid rosewood back/sides provide rich, resonant bass response
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and articulate note definition
  • • Yamaha gold machine heads ensure stable and precise tuning
CONS
  • • Piezo pickup is serviceable but lacks the nuance of a dedicated system
  • • Jumbo body can be cumbersome for smaller players or travel
  • • Polyurethane finish, while durable, can slightly dampen the wood's natural breath

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Key Features

Top Wood Engelmann Spruce (A.R.E.)
Back & Sides Solid Rosewood
Neck Material Mahogany/Rosewood 5-Piece
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 650 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Passive Piezo Pickup
Weight Approximately 6.6 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

A.R.E. accelerates the aging process, resulting in a more open, responsive tone with improved sustain and harmonic complexity – it's noticeably warmer and less tight than a non-A.R.E. top.
The neck has a comfortable, medium-full profile. While not exceptionally slim, it’s well-shaped and shouldn’t present major issues for most players, but a jumbo body can still feel large overall.
It's functional for basic amplification, but you’ll likely want to add a preamp for optimal EQ control and a more natural acoustic tone – it's best considered a backup rather than a primary sound source.

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