Yamaha LS16M - Price, Comfort, and Warmth!

The LS16M ARE is an all-solid, wood guitar with hand-selected, premium-grade materials. This solid, mahogany back and sides variation is the perfect choice for players looking for more power and warmth.
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GUITAR SPECS:
Small Type Body
Solid Engelmann Spruce Top with A.R.E.
Solid Mahogany Back & Side
High Comfort Traditional Neck Profile
5ply Neck
Passive System + SRT Piezo Pickup
Elixir Strings
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[@janrandles8683]

I have had an LS16 since 2015 or '16 and received it as a gift from my husband. I learned to play on this instrument, and in 2024, it still sounds and looks beautiful. I have other guitars, but each time I play this guitar I ask myself why I thought I needed another!

[@williamwynne1112]

I am fortunate enough to have the LS16, Rosewood and it is a fine luxury instrument exceeding all expectations. Additionally, the body thickness is wider than an OM, or 000 which was mention in the video.

[@chitrabthapa]

I own an LS16 rosewood.. It's just incredible sounding guitar... Slight touch and it booms

[@keithskelton5596]

Over time Yamaha prove to be a great purchase I bought my first about ten years ago Have 4 now No issues at all Great value & durable instrument

[@lhvent]

These Yamaha L Series guitars are stellar. I have the LL6M ARE and quite nice.

[@kevincrouch3956]

Yamaha prove that you don't have to sell your house to buy a decent high quality guitar- best bang for buck guitars on the market.

[@lhvent]

So true. I am sold on Yamaha.

[@katrinagarwood6196]

I've been watching & listening through high quality earphones to reviews until my eyes are falling out and my brain is boggled. FG & FS 3's & 5's, Martin 00010e, Yamaha AC5's, Taylor 214ce walnut, Cort gold series Yamaha LL16R & M, Martin Jr Dred', and now finally I have found one I can live with. My first all solid wood. Thank you for helping me find the Yamaha LS-M. It has become a real problem for customers to try guitars in person with fewer musical instrument shops now. We are forced to buy without trying first. In my state in Tasmania Australia, we have on shop in the Sth & one in the Nth with a 5 hour drive between. And then little stock to choose from. If not for your review I'd be stuck. Great playing Q, just my style & showed the LS at its best. ❤Kat'

[@daniele.82]

This is a perfect "travel-guitar". Looking good, soinds very well. Good job Yamaha.

[@lhvent]

I have an LL6M A.R.E. and an LS6. These are great guitars.

[@steveinthethumb6441]

Yamaha guitars Rock....and Country; and everything in between. 🎸😉

[@SingSurfStrum]

Hey Guys, I would LOVE your acoustic pick up review. I am shopping for P Ups for my GS Mini and Taylor AD27. Have a great day everyone 👍

[@MegaChoo2]

Yes for sure demo the acoustic pick ups please

[@texhaines9957]

Great sound. What is the nut width, scale length, neck profile? Is there a gig bag? Inquiring minds would like to know! Thanks, Paul and Quinton.

[@phoenixsound]

nut width is 1.75”. Comes with a gig bag

[@alamo11]

i find the neck slightly too big. Cant get my thumb around it for playing D chord

[@phanhuyduc2395]

​@@alamo11 you need more practice. I have small hands and still can use the thumb when playing classical guitar which has 52mm nut. This one only 45mm

[@giorassiccuriosity3179]

“Like us… or not…” I SUBSCRIBED instantly 😂😂

[@mariodriessen9740]

I like this one!

[@seanhallahan14]

Sorry, gents, the L does not stand for luxury, it's for Luthier. The 16's are the first step of their Luthier line which is above their amazing Red Label line. L's were top of the line until Yamaha's most recent flagship release, the new FG9.

[@chadkelley]

Do you know if this model line is made in Japan?

[@Joe_Montfort]

Kudos for the clarification of the "L." And yes, while the FG9 is currently Yamaha's halo model, it's not their most expensive. The L56 series costs more, and the price of the top of the line GC classicals are more than twice the FG9's price. Yamaha has long made some amazing high-end stuff that too often goes unrecognized.

[@Joe_Montfort]

@@chadkelleyL Series 6 and 16 are made in China. 26 and above are made in Japan.

[@Wobbz9413]

​@@chadkelleymade in Yamahas own factory in China under strict supervision of Japanese luthiers. As good a quality control as you will find anywhere. I have NEVER played a bad Yamaha.

[@Wobbz9413]

Always been known to most as the "Luxury Line" I have two. LL16D and LL16/12. Just beautiful instruments.

[@albertmcfry6322]

Beautiful guitar!

[@brucef5874]

I have a LS 16 it is fantastic for finger style Best buy anywhere the rosewood sounds much better than the M

[@Nvr83]

I agree! I had the LL16M which was great but a tad too big for me. Now I have the LJ16 Rosewood and it feels more comfortable and sounds more crisp.

[@codythedoggo7671]

That sounds very full for the size

[@toomuchtime5505]

Obviously a great guitar. Especially for the$ They like to ship their guitars with 80/20 bronze ? I’m thinking it would be more balanced with Phosphor Bronze.

[@domagojoinky8262]

I thought that LS stood for little sister, but this guitar sounds like a big momma, especialy being slightly bigger than 000.

[@scoggers1628]

Question: is it the same dimensions as other Yamaha "S" guitars in the various series, FS5 or FS800 for example?

[@Joe_Montfort]

Most noticeable difference is the L's deeper body. Scale is longer and nut width wider, too.

[@phanhuyduc2395]

The nut is wider for sure. FS are 43mm this one is like 45mm

[@phanhuyduc2395]

The same, except the bigger nut width

[@jaytouvelle2359]

He is a great player he could make a Jim Dandy or a Mitchell sound great

[@ramspencer5492]

Is this a bigger guitar than the smaller red label? And all these videos it seems to sound better to me than the smaller red label Yamaha. Is it just a totally different make?

[@ramspencer5492]

Different spruce... Part of it..

[@observingyt6159]

I've got a nice Alvarez dreadnought but as I've been practicing some basic fingerstyle I've been drawn to this model by Yamaha. I also wanted to add it's hard to find one in the UK unless I'm looking wrong

[@tomoliversings]

search Peach Guitars and your prayers should be answered

[@observingyt6159]

@@tomoliversings I think they only have the rosewood back and sides or the mahogany laminate back and sides

[@waynzwhirled6181]

Great guitar. I have the LS16 rosewood (and the LL16D rosewood). Glad you reviewed this guitar, but to be honest, the guy playing it is too heavy handed (maybe he's a banjo player ; '). Anyway, you talked about the warmth of the guitar, but I didn't hear any warmth the way it was played. Maybe the mic/setup you're using is part of the problem?

[@dougrobbins5367]

No, you complain too much. The guy's playing is fine, it's good actually. Sound of the guitar is excellent. Since you have such good taste, post a video of your playing, and we can all learn from a superior player. Maybe.

[@garretknisley6015]

Definitely a heavy handed player, a lot of these reviews leave a lot to be desired because of his right hand approach, fails to bring out complexity and dynamics each guitar can offer

[@dougrobbins5367]

Ok. So show us the complexity and dynamics. Leave nothing to be desired. (crickets)@@garretknisley6015

[@phanhuyduc2395]

Yeah just give this guy a dread for him to strum all day . His style of playing is very outdated and it butchers any good OM size guitar like this

[@mikeregan3265]

Modified dreadnought is the shape guys.

[@phanhuyduc2395]

No. This one LS is modified OM shape. The bigger LL is modifed jumbo shape. Yamaha FG series is their modified dread shape

[@pankajjoshi2032]

Is it noticeable smaller than an LL? Thank you.

[@walterstreet1467]

I has a very Crisp sound,i really didn’t hear the low end 5:52

[@phanhuyduc2395]

Mahogany B&S . This model wih Rosewood B&S even better

[@uzumakihimawari8703]

Oh my goodness!

[@stormengine3261]

How much is this guitar? I heard of Red banner Yamahas and the triple O Wide Body. It has a deeper body compared to normal O guitars. Any who how much

[@TheAcousticLetter]

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[@secho2395]

You can always trust Yamaha for their instruments. Personally I think it is right behind Martin, Gibson and Taylor. And I would recommend their guitars to any beginners when they ask me.

[@Assburgersaretasty]

My martin decided to fall apart. 10 years, the glue started separating. Yes i kept my humidity correct. Warranty work take about 3 months. And it is happening all over. Going in the the closet for good. :(

[@phanhuyduc2395]

Never happen with any Yamaha😂

[@waynzwhirled6181]

In my opinion the Yamahas are ahead of (not behind) many of the Martins, Gibsons, and Taylors.

[@waynzwhirled6181]

​@@Assburgersaretasty And there you go. I own three Yamahas.

[@secho2395]

@@waynzwhirled6181 Low end guitars of these brands never ever deserve their price in my opinion. Actually their brands themselves is the only thing that makes the price skyrocketing

[@ДмитрийКрасовский-л8ш]

Здравствуйте. Скажите на Ваш взгляд пьеза под порожком сильно портит звук, если играть без подключения.

[@lebe220]

Cedar top brings more warmth

[@truthof7382]

I feel the Yamaha A5R and A3R have a better sound than this model. Much warmer, deeper and less boxy sounding. I’m generally not a fan of Englman spruce, not sure if that is the issue for me here. This one has 1 3/4” nut, A models 1 11/16” nut.

[@phanhuyduc2395]

This is Mahogany model. A3R is warmer but not as deep and lound as LS16R.

[@jamesbondaygee]

Don't these guitars have pickups??

[@phanhuyduc2395]

Has passive pickup

[@stevepughlandman]

When I bought mine I learned that LJ meant it was made in Japan. Is that incorrect?

[@magnuslarsen6140]

No, it the bodyshape. It stands Luxery jumpo

[@magnuslarsen6140]

Its made in china

[@dalefuller5507]

The 26s and 36s are made in Japan

[@douglasb99]

LJ is a mid-size jumbo

[@Wobbz9413]

Lj is l series jumbo.

[@terrymattingly6843]

NECK WIDTH!?!

[@phanhuyduc2395]

45 mm

[@stephanbockholt5976]

The L-otus S-eries Yamaha😀

[@smandez2023]

Man Paul... where’s the fire? 😂

[@WahrheitMachtFrei.]

Still the most uncomfortable and awkward pair on the internet!

[@VictorEkholm]

"We don't have time, we got to do it...." why the hell are they doing videos then... :)

[@willmcgregor7184]

Casual conversation Some unfamiliar with such a thing ? 😜

[@ejb5659]

Wonder how much these people pay google to always appear at the top of so many search results. Crappy.

[@AcousticHunter]

You can't go wrong with a Yam L serie, specially in the 16

[@dxcman1]

ditto

[@unknown-fs3hj]

Man you waste so much time and it's so not organized

[@nudiemusic]

Scale length?

[@Joe_Montfort]

650 mm, or 25.6"

[@nudiemusic]

Thanks and too bad...