Yamaha LL 16 D A.R.E BL
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Yamaha
LL 16 D A.R.E BL
Product Info
Article Number:
549207
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
LL 16 D A.R.E BL
Category:
Jumbo Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,373.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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
Product Video
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.
