Yamaha LS 16 M A.R.E NT
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Yamaha
LS 16 M A.R.E NT
Product Info
Article Number:
336351
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
LS 16 M A.R.E NT
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The LS 16 M A.R.E NT is a seriously refined instrument. The Engelmann top paired with the A.R.E. treatment creates a really articulate and warm voice – it's perfect for fingerstyle players or anyone who wants a focused, balanced acoustic. This is a great choice for intermediate to advanced players looking for a premium-priced, well-crafted guitar.
Product Description
- Yamaha LS 16 M A.R.E NT
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Body: Small
- Top: solid Engelmann spruce
- With ARE (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement)
- Back and sides: solid mahogany
- 5-Piece neck: Mahogany / Rosewood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 44 mm
- Passive piezo pickup
- Gold-plated Yamaha machine heads
- Finish: Polyurethane
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Soft bag included
PROS
- • Engelmann spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and responsiveness
- • A.R.E. treatment enhances warmth and sustains beautifully over time
- • Solid mahogany back/sides provide a balanced, focused tone
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, comfortable playing experience
CONS
- • Passive piezo pickup may lack the nuance of a magnetic or hybrid system
- • High-gloss polyurethane finish can feel a little thick to some players
- • Smaller body size limits projection and low-end response for larger players
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Engelmann Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany / Rosewood (5-Piece)
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Passive Piezo Pickup
Weight
1.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
A.R.E. opens up the wood, reducing stiffness and increasing resonance, resulting in a warmer, more responsive tone with improved sustain and projection.
The 44 mm nut width and 650 mm scale length offer a comfortable feel, but the narrower body might feel a little snug for those with very large hands.
It delivers a clean, natural amplified tone, but lacks the dynamic range and warmth of more advanced pickup systems; an external preamp might be beneficial for some applications.
