Yamaha LL16 ARE Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Brown Sunburst

Yamaha’s L Series strikes the perfect balance between tradition and modern innovation, supplying vintage sound and feel with electronics that propel its timeless tone into modern-day applications. This LL16 ARE acoustic-electric guitar showcases those very qualities in a Brown Sunburst finish, providing musicians with the perfect tool to project their musicality to any audience.

Diving into Yamaha’s expert construction, we find a solid Engelmann spruce top finished in gloss Brown Sunburst and treated with Yamaha’s A.R.E. process to create an instrument with a naturally aged look and sound. For added aesthetic appeal, abalone combines with black and white accents to create a striking rosette, while a tortoise-pattern pickguard offers another timeless touch. Rosewood forms the back and sides of this jumbo-sized acoustic, complemented by maple and back binding that highlight its dark, woody appearance. This LL16 construction produces an excellent tonal balance—rich and warm in all the ways you’d expect, but with a glistening top end and a clarity that makes each note sing beautifully.

Attached to the body is a comfortable, traditional-profile 5-ply mahogany and rosewood neck, offering each player an intuitive feel across its 25.56-inch scale length. Affixed to the neck is an ebony fingerboard boasting a 15.75-inch radius and 20 frets. A urea nut supports accurate intonation, while die-cast gold tuning machines ensure stable tuning and easy operation. On the body, an ebony bridge with a urea saddle provides efficient vibration transfer from the strings, contributing to the resonance the LL16 exudes. When amplification is needed, Yamaha has installed a passive SRT Zero Impact piezo pickup for plug-and-play convenience—no controls needed. Connect your LL16 ARE to any acoustic amplifier or PA system for transparent tonality.

Packaged in a supportive, sturdy hard gig bag, the Yamaha LL16 ARE acoustic-electric is designed to be your next musical companion.