The Yamaha LL16 ARE delivers rich, full-bodied jumbo tone paired with Yamaha’s exceptional craftsmanship and modern enhancements. Featuring a solid Engelmann spruce top treated with Yamaha’s A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) process, this guitar offers a broken-in, vintage-inspired sound right out of the box. Solid rosewood back and sides add depth, clarity, and beautiful harmonic complexity. With its comfortable 5-ply neck, premium ebony fingerboard, and trusted SRT Zero Impact electronics, the LL16 ARE is built for players who want a powerful, articulate acoustic with stage-ready performance.

Highlights

• Solid Engelmann spruce top treated with Yamaha’s ARE process for rich, aged tone

• Solid rosewood back and sides deliver deep bass, clear highs, and expressive dynamics

• Original Jumbo body shape provides bold volume and full-range projection

• SRT Zero Impact pickup system offers natural-sounding amplification

• 5-ply mahogany/rosewood neck for stability and smooth playability

• Ebony fingerboard and bridge for enhanced feel, articulation, and durability

• Natural gloss finish showcases the premium tonewoods

• Ideal for singer-songwriters, fingerstylists, studio work, and live performance

Specs

Body:

• Top: Solid Engelmann Spruce (ARE treated)

• Back & Sides: Solid Rosewood

• Body Shape: Original Jumbo (LL Series)

• Finish: Natural Gloss

Neck:

• Material: 5-Ply Mahogany/Rosewood

• Scale Length: 25.5"

• Fingerboard: Ebony

• Radius: 15.75"

• Frets: 20

• Nut Width: 1.75"

Hardware:

• Bridge: Ebony

• Tuners: Die-Cast Gold

• Saddle & Nut: Bone

Electronics:

• Pickup System: Yamaha SRT Zero Impact

• Controls: Passive—preserves natural tone, minimal intrusion

Other:

• Strings: Yamaha factory .012–.053

• Case: Yamaha Hard Bag Included

What Makes It Cool

The LL16 ARE combines premium materials with Yamaha’s impressive ARE seasoning technology, giving players a guitar that sounds warm, open, and mature from day one. The jumbo body shape delivers powerful low end and exceptional projection, while the solid rosewood pairing adds shimmering highs and lush overtones. Plugged in, the SRT Zero Impact system offers natural, unobtrusive amplification perfect for stage and studio. It’s a professional-grade acoustic built for players who want inspiring tone and rock-solid performance.