Yamaha LS 16 A.R.E NT
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Yamaha
LS 16 A.R.E NT
Product Info
Article Number:
336346
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
LS 16 A.R.E NT
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,263.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The LS 16 A.R.E NT is a remarkably refined instrument – a real step up in quality. It’s a fantastic choice for intermediate to advanced players seeking a smaller-bodied guitar with a mature, balanced voice and exceptional clarity. It's especially suited to fingerstyle players or those who prefer a more focused, articulate sound.
Product Description
- Yamaha LS 16 A.R.E NT
- Steel String Guitar
- Body: Small
- Top: Solid Engelmann spruce
- With ARE (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement)
- Bottom and sides: solid rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
- Neck: 5-Piece mahogany and rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
- Fretboard: Ebony
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 44 mm
- Passive piezo pickup
- Gold-coloured Yamaha machine heads
- Lacquer: Polyurethane
- Colour: Natural high gloss
- Soft bag included
PROS
- • Engelmann top delivers a mature, complex tone with surprising projection
- • A.R.E. treatment noticeably enhances resonance and sustain
- • Solid rosewood back and sides provide warmth and tonal depth
- • Ebony fretboard offers a smooth, refined playing experience.
CONS
- • Passive piezo pickup is serviceable, but lacks the nuance of a magnetic system
- • High-gloss polyurethane finish might not appeal to players preferring a more vintage feel
- • Smaller body size limits low-end response for some playing styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Engelmann Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
Neck Material
5-Piece Mahogany and Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Passive Piezo Pickup
Weight
1.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The A.R.E. process loosens the wood fibers, resulting in a more open, resonant tone with increased sustain and a richer harmonic complexity – it’s a noticeable improvement.
The neck is a comfortable 'C' shape, but the 44mm nut width and shorter scale length might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands.
It's functional and provides a clean amplified tone, but it’s not designed to replicate the warmth of a magnetic pickup; a preamp might be beneficial for live performance.
