[SN IML070285] YAMAHA / LS16 ARE Natural [11]

Yamaha's flagship acoustic guitar series, the "L" Series, has been redesigned!!

The L Series is renowned worldwide as Yamaha’s premier acoustic guitar.
Even after 40 years since its release, the "L" continues to be cherished by countless artists as a legendary instrument...
It is simply because it has consistently delivered the sound and playability demanded by each era at the highest level.
It ushered in a new era of acoustic guitars in Japan, has continued to evolve with the times, and has consistently met the expectations of players.
That is the L Series.

Featuring a small body and an all-solid construction, it features Engelmann 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) treatment, which has previously been used on the L Series’ high-end models (such as the LL26 and LL36). This achieves a rich tone reminiscent of a guitar that has been played for many years!!
The bracing remains non-scalloped X-bracing, as in previous models, but in this renewal, the bracing has been lowered and the shape changed to a square design. This ensures the X-bracing intersects perfectly!

The neck has been changed from the conventional 3-piece construction to a 5-piece structure combining mahogany and rosewood, achieving greater strength against warping and twisting! Additionally, the profile has been made
, improving playability in the higher positions! Furthermore, by rounding the edges of the fingerboard, we have achieved a smooth playing feel that fits comfortably in the hand
!
In the new model, the string action and string spacing have also 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.
This new model is equipped with a "passive pickup," allowing it to be connected directly to an amplifier. (Cable sold separately)
The pickups use the same piezo elements as those found in SRT models used in electro-acoustic guitars like the APX and CPX. They offer excellent response and ample output!
We’ve incorporated a “double-action truss rod”—a feature not found in the early L series—creating a structure that effectively corrects both forward and backward bowing.
JAN: 4957812547758
Accessories: Light case

Model: LS16 ARE Natural
Pickup & Controls: Passive Pickup
Body Type: Small Body
Body Thickness: 100mm–120mm
Top: Solid Engelmann Spruce (A.R.E.)
Back: Solid Rosewood
Sides: Solid Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany + Rosewood 5-ply
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Scale length: 650mm
Fingerboard width at nut/body joint: 44mm/55mm
Tuners: Gold pegs (TM29G)
Finish: Natural, urethane finish, gloss

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