Yamaha LJ16 ARE - Jumbo Acoustic Guitar Dark Tinted
Yamaha LJ16 ARE - Jumbo Acoustic Guitar Dark Tinted
Crafted using time-honored techniques and construction, the L Series builds on Yamaha’s enduring heritage of acoustic instrument design to create instruments that meet and exceed the demands of today’s guitarists. Featuring a classic shape and exquisite mother-of-pearl inlays, these guitars possess the unique combination of well-rounded tone, superb playability and excellent dynamic range exemplified by the L Series. For stage performances, high-quality pickups capture every nuance of your playing, giving you the perfect vehicle to harness your inspiration and let your creativity flow.
The 16 series features all-solid Rosewood/Mahogany back and sides with hand-selected premium Engelmann Spruce top. Newly designed bracing pattern and A.R.E. treatment create rich warmth and open resonance while maintaining excellent tone balance which makes this gutar fit in a band perfectly. In addition, new comfortable neck profile and Yamaha's Zero impact pickup ensure you a stress-free performance on stage.
LJ Shape
The LJ body shape is designed to provide guitarists it comfortable fit when seated. While volume output s little less than the LL, the LJ offers a wide dynamic ange, a low-end with strong presence, and a crisp on that accommodates a wide range of playing styles from lead to strumming.
A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) is an original wood reforming technology developed by Yamaha.
Through precise controll of temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, the molecular properties of the wood can be manipulated into a more acoustically ideal condition, similar to the molecular characteristics of woods in instruments that have been played for years.
The SRT Zero Impact Pickup system is a newly developed passive type pickup configuration designed to minimize the pickup’s impact on the tone and traditional appearance of the instrument. The system utilizes individual piezoelectric elements for each string to faithfully reproduce the dynamic sound of the L Series and give the instrument outstanding presence when playing in a band.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Yamaha's legendary quality control ensuring exceptional consistency. Outstanding playability and comfortable action at every price. Japanese engineering precision optimizing every design detail. Reliability that you can count on for years of regular playing.
Yamaha acoustic guitars play beautifully right out of the box - their quality control is genuinely legendary. Add a quality tuner, a capo, and a pack of Elixir strings, and you're ready for everything.
Yamaha delivers consistent quality, outstanding playability, and reliable performance at every acoustic price point. Great tone, great feel, no surprises - it's the choice that always makes sense whether you're just starting or adding a reliable workhorse to your collection.
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BODY | |
| Body Style | Solid |
| Body Shape | Jumbo (LJ) |
| Top | Solid Engelmann Spruce (A.R.E. Treated) |
| Back | Solid Rosewood |
| Side | Solid Rosewood |
| Bracing | Newly Designed Scalloped Bracing |
| Binding | Abalone |
| Body Finish | Dark Tinted Gloss |
NECK | |
| Profile | Comfortable (New Design) |
| Scale Length | 25.59" (650 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 15.75" (400 mm) |
| Neck Material | Mahogany/Rosewood (5-Ply) |
| Fret Count | 20 |
| Frets | Medium |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.732" (44 mm) |
| Inlays | Mother-of-Pearl |
| Joint | Dovetail |
ELECTRONICS | |
| Pickup System | Individual Piezoelectric Elements per String |
| Preamp | SRT Zero Impact Pickup (Passive) |
HARDWARE | |
| Finish | Gold |
| Bridge | Ebony |
| Saddle Material | Bone (Compensated) |
| Tuning Machines | Gold Die-Cast |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable |
GENERAL | |
| Color | Dark Tinted |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Case | Hardshell Case |
| Strings | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
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