[SN ILO018A] YAMAHA / LS36 ARE Natural [Made in Japan] [08]

The LS36ARE—Yamaha’s flagship acoustic guitar from the “L” series!!

The L Series is renowned worldwide as Yamaha’s pinnacle of acoustic guitars.
Even 40 years after its release, the "L" continues to be cherished by countless artists as a legendary instrument... and the reason for its enduring value is simple: it has consistently delivered the highest level of sound and playability demanded by each era. It ushered in a new era of acoustic guitars in Japan, has continued to evolve with the times, and has always responded to the needs of its players. That is the L Series.

Featuring a small body and an all-solid construction, it features Englemann spruce for the top and rosewood for the sides and back.
The top wood has been treated with our proprietary “A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement)” process. This achieves a rich tone reminiscent of a guitar that has been played for many years!!
The bracing remains the same non-scalloped X-bracing as before, but in this renewal, the bracing has been lowered and the shape changed to a square design. This ensures the X-bracing intersects perfectly! Furthermore, by adding side braces that connect the top and back braces, string vibrations are transmitted more reliably to the back!
The neck features a 5-piece construction of mahogany and rosewood, providing greater strength against warping and twisting! Additionally, the neck is tapered by 1mm at the 10th fret, improving playability in the higher positions!Furthermore, by rounding the edges of the fingerboard, we’ve achieved a smooth playing feel that fits comfortably in your hand! We’ve also reinforced the headstock by applying a rosewood veneer and volute shaping to the back of the headstock!
In this new model, the string action and string spacing have been adjusted: the 6th string is set slightly lower and the 1st string slightly higher than before, and the string spacing has been widened by 0.3mm.
It features the neck joint design used in the Custom model. The depth of the dovetail joint has been increased by an additional 4mm, delivering rich sustain!
The entire body is finished with a stone-powder-sealed lacquer coating, delivering excellent response and dynamics!! Furthermore, the luxurious abalone inlays exude a sense of high-end quality!
Made in Japan

## Main Specifications

Body Type | Small Body Type |
Body Thickness | 100mm–125mm |
Top|Solid Engelmann Spruce (A.R.E.)|
Back|Solid Indian Rosewood|
Sides|Solid Indian Rosewood|
Neck|Mahogany + Rosewood 5-ply *Volute-shaped, headstock back veneer|
Fingerboard|Ebony|
Bridge|Ebony|
Scale Length|650mm|
Fingerboard Width (Nut/Body Joint)|44mm/55mm|
Tuners|Gold Pegs (SG301)|
Finish|Natural *Lacquer finish, gloss|
Accessories: Hard Case