YAMAHA LL16 ARE Acoustic Guitar | REVIEW + First Impressions

[@Tbone1952]

I have 4 Yamahas there’s a reason, i love them!

[@whitehh15]

I have an LL-TA. It's easily my best guitar, and I have a collection of 5 acoustics, Taylors, a Breedlove, another Yamaha. The guitar is amazing without any effects on, but the effects take it to the next level. Playing an acoustic guitar with a nice deep reverb without plugging it in is insane.. Throw a bit of chorus on and go Deff Leppard mode for extra fun :p

[@Mytwocentsisallicanafford]

When I was growing up and wanting to play guitar you had basically 3 chooses Martin Gibson and Yamaha Taylor had just come out and fairly expensive I got the red label fg160 and never wanted for anything else 20 years later it was stolen and it broke my heart fast forward another 20 years and when I decided to play again I waited until I found another Yamaha I own Taylor Martin Gibson but I play Yamaha they have never been more than a few steps from my side

[@fourocker]

It sounds fantastic, how could you not be happy with a purchase like that, enjoy it it's a keeper.

[@keithskelton5596]

Good choice I purchased the same model about 3 years ago After owning anAPX 550 for a year or two I travel quite a lot As I live & work in Asia Currently in Thailand And had the action checked in Sheffield & fitted some new strings ( broad field Road music centre ) before Left last month Also they commented on what a good buy and great value the LL16 ARE is And they have had no issues over the years from the Yamaha brand Enjoy ✌🏼😎🌈

[@davidstill4321]

Got mine today.It had a sleepy sound to it.Got it anyway and got it home and gave it a good pounding!It woke right up.I bought 2 FG 830s as well and have an LL6 used on the way.Id like to have a F5 as well.These are some way cool guitars.Thanks

[@jhart8118]

Fabulous review. Great to see such genuine enthusiasm for a musical instrument. Totally love this guitar too. Got myself a lefty version of the LL16 to build my craft off. Now if only I could play as well as you do… Thanks for the inspiration!

[@anthonyclegg1511]

Yamaha make great acoustic guitars. 💓🎸.

[@lhvent]

Great looking guitar. I have the FG830 and love it. Yamaha makes some great guitars.

[@demolitionwilliams7419]

Same! I can't believe how good my fg830 sounds for that price

[@susanroycroft89]

Iv'e got 1, its an L series cutaway electric,I had to do a small repair, and wow, just a STUNNING sound, and I have the FG 830 (cutaway electric) to compare it with, yes I'm sold on them, quite Outstanding 😮😮😊

[@deandee8082]

solid rosewood back and sides for the LL16 ARE, top is treated with ARE (A.R.E. technology was developed by focusing on this characteristic of aged wood. Applying A.R.E. treatment through a wood panel crystallizes the cellulose, improving its sound transmission) but solid rosewood back and sides with solid engelmann spruce top .. 5 ply mahogany rosewood neck with ebony fingerboard.. the best you can get IMHO and knowing Yamaha its the best selection and best maintained wood on the market, they really do the right thing here.. you have a top acoustic right there regardless of the name on it... they know what they are doing and its top workmanship, components, and materials .. bet that listen to it.. sheesh, it sure holds its own against $10,000 acoustics that's for sure,

[@jefferyclark351]

Great review ! Have one on order. The LL16 is rosewood b&S while the LL16 M is mahogany b&S I think . You still in the honey moon with this one. Thanks Jeff from Texas

[@pankajjoshi2032]

I got LL16D about 6 years ago as beginners guitar.

[@magnuslarsen6140]

Not really a beginners guitar. Great for professionales aswell

[@teladan5]

I have this guitar and love it. The looks and sound can’t be beat for the money. I wish mine had the strap button at the base of the neck! Otherwise a wonderful instrument.

[@JRMoonTube]

@teladan5 - the strap button on the neck is a very simple add. I’m not handy but was able easily install one. Any guitar shop would be able to do it cheaply as well.

[@teladan5]

Thanks, John. I have an adapter the lets me attach the strap above the nut. Sometimes gets in the way of chord shapes on the first fret. I might look at that button!

[@12babyapes59]

Do you have a drill ?😇😇

[@teladan5]

Oh, yeah. Just a little paranoid. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@12babyapes59]

@@teladan5 I understand I did it but I had three guitars that needed them so that was a practice, practice on some scrap wood.

[@Wobbz9413]

The LL16 is rosewood back and sides. The LL16M is mahogany back and sides.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Excellent - I will buy this in sunburst colour . Ebony fret board . Great - Cheers

[@Rgdonaire_07]

sounds beautiful, stunning guitar, it's on my gas list... i'm torn between this and a FGX5...I'll decide on Saturday after trying them both...

[@MelodyMaker]

So.... what did you get?

[@viking6476]

It's a beautiful guitar but can't hold a candle to the FGX5 which is btw, made in the Hamamatsu factory in Japan. The Ll16 is made in China. I haven't heard anything like the FGX5 and the three way sound system called Atmosfeel is incredible. I've been waiting for one at sweetwater for a while now. Just mho.

[@leethatsme1988]

I been a sub to your paranormal channel a while now. I didnt know you had a thing for guitars. I cant play them but i absolutely melt to the sound of them. This guitar sounds magic and you playing it was quite relaxing.

[@quigley4440]

I;ve owned many Yamahas and each one is well made and the best value for the money - period. If you want to bring out the best possible from this guitar - increased harmonics and projection for cheap - replace the plastic pins and saddle with Graph Tech Tusq. Pins need to be sanded to fit, and the saddle is the same as for a Martin - Tusq model 9110 comprensated. Drops right in and no sanding required unless you want a slightly lower action. I left mine alone and the increased break angle from the pins to saddle really brings out incredible tones from that massive top. The end result will be - if you listened to the stock guitar first, and being blindfolded, listened to the upgraded guitar - you would NOT BE ABLE TO recognize it by sound. It is a completely different guitar sonically and will hold it's own against any made on the market costing 2 to 3 times more.

[@antonio.lovric]

@quigley4440 how do you mean "pins need to be sanded to fit"? Could you please describe? Thanks in advance 😊 Did you use Graphtech TUSQ PQ-9110-00?

[@quigley4440]

@@antonio.lovric I think that number is for the standard pins for Martin etc with the inlay - black. These pins have a 5 degree angle if memory serves, and Yamaha pin holes are 3 degrees. So the stock pin will only go down the hole about half way. The pin holes can be drilled out to match the 5 degree angle but must be done by competent person with the right tools. OR you can sand away that area where the pin is too wide from the mark when you test insert the pin. Don't force the pin, just a slight push till it stops and then give the pin a few twists to engrave the start point at that thickness. Use a small padded vise to hold the pin head and support the tapered end by hand. Use a good narrow file or thin sand paper cut to fit between the engraved mark and the collar located just below the pin head. Don't file away that collar as this is where the pin seats against the pin hole. Keep the angle of the file or sand paper to match the angle, but after a few sandings test fit that pin over and over as you go along to fit properly. Once finished the pin does NOT need to be a tight fit to work properly. It should just drop into the hold and a slight push to seat fully. Hope this helps. Easiest is just let the shop bore out the hole to fit that pin as it takes allot of effort and time to do the sanding, but it's free labour.

[@CoreyLegarrie]

The Mahogany Model is LL-16MARE (M standing for Mahogany)

[@turrafirmaguitarchannel]

I’m getting one of these. Thanks for your review. You captured the tone of the guitar really well. I think your lighter touch recorded well. I have been an Eastman fan for many years, but like you, this one really impressed in the music store. The pickup also works well. Will do a comparison of this with my Eastmans on my channel. Please visit!

[@Woodyt]

That guitar sounds awesome

[@waynzwhirled6181]

That things sounds great!

[@banjo1434]

Very nice. Btw, the mahogany version has an M in the model name and is lighter in color.. Yours is the rosewood. Enjoy!

[@simonhall5086]

Yes with a mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard. Marvelous 👍superb

[@ralphkern380]

The LL16M ARE is a mahogany body guitar.

[@jamesdonalfaulkner]

I have one and I'm pretty sure this one is rosewood...wait a mo'; my apologies: I see you are referring to its mahogany sister!

[@mcdee56]

Cool! What's the actual nut width, please? And what did you pay for it? THX

[@frankp4332]

1.75 inches

[@turrafirmaguitarchannel]

This is the other reason I bought this. I like the wider nut.

[@ComicKish]

can u play a song or sing

[@Inskyismom]

My ears say rosewood.

[@cugir321]

Very stiff action even when it's set up low....that's why they are cannons. The piezio pickup is a piece of crap when you play out.....like an ice pick....need to get a 20 band EQ....pull down 16k...I'm going to try elixir polywebs next.

[@youarenotsafe2215]

Back and side are laminated mate

[@cameronrogers8212]

All solid the LL16

[@Wobbz9413]

Back and sides are solid....mate.

[@lukagiltrap77]

The LL16 has SOLID Rosewood back and sides. The LL16M has SOLID Mahogany back and sides. The LL6R has laminated rosewood back and sides. The LL6M has laminated mahogany back and sides. The confusion arises from the fact that when you google the LL16, google will mix the search results for the LL16 with the LL6 together. If anybody reading this is considering spending up to 2grand for a Martin, Taylor, Gibson, Fender etc, then stop and try one of these LL16 models out! You won't leave the shop without it!

[@frankrichards1920]

the 16 is all solid and the 6 has laminate back and sides and it still sounds great, my only complaint is that i would prefer a slightly bigger frets as the the narrow fret tend to ware out sooner,

[@12babyapes59]

The L6 has the laminate sides and back, solid spruce top.

[@mattheweickbushmusic9844]

Sounds like rosewood

[@Wobbz9413]

It is.

[@12babyapes59]

Simon

[@multipipi1234]

Please remember .. solid tops is needed. Laminate body's are excellent also. Stronger travels well and better stage performers. All solid is not necessarily the best thing. But people have this idea that it is.