Yamaha - LS16 ARE Small Body Acoustic Electric - Natural
The L16 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 guitar 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.
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Solid tonewood for rich, resonant tone that improves with age. Responsive top that rewards dynamic playing.
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- Small Type Body
- Solid Engelmann Spruce Top with A.R.E.
- Solid Rosewood Back & Side
- High Comfort Traditional Neck Profile
- 5ply neck
- Passive System + SRT Piezo Pickup
- Hard Bag Included
- Elixir Strings
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LS: Concert Style
The small-bodied LS has a long history with Yamaha. Featuring excellent total balance, it delivers a big, confident sound for it's size, yet also ideal for delicate passages, and highly recommended for fingerstyle guitarists.Common Features
A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement)
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.New Designed Bracing Pattern
A modified non-scalloped bracing design retains the L series’ characteristic bright tone while enhancing low-end tone.High Comfortable Traditional Neck Profile
5-Ply Necks
Choice of Rosewood or Mahogany Back and Sides
SRT Zero Impact Pickups
General Specifications |
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| Body Shape | Concert Style |
| Scale Length | 650mm (25 9/16”) |
| Body Length | 497mm (19 9/16") |
| Total Length | 1030mm (40 9/16") |
| Body Width | 380mm (14 15/16") |
| Body Depth | 100-120mm (3 15/16" - 4 3/4") |
| Nut Width | 44mm (1 3/4") |
| String Spacing * | 11.0mm |
| Top Material | Solid Engelmann Spruce with A.R.E. |
| Back Material | Solid Rosewood |
| Side Material | Solid Rosewood |
| Neck Material | Mahogany + Rosewood 5ply |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | R400mm (15 3/4") |
| Bridge Material | Ebony |
| Nut Material | Urea |
| Saddle Material | Urea |
| Bridge Pins | Black ABS with White Dot |
| Tuners | Die-cast Gold(TM29G) |
| Body Binding | Maple + Black |
| Soundhole Inlay | Abalone + Black + White |
| Pickguard | Tortoise Pattern |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Neck Finish | Matt |
| Electronics | SRT Piezo Pickup (Passive) |
| Controls | None |
| Connections | LINE OUT |
| Strings | Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light |
| Accessories | Hex Wrench |
| Case | Hard Bag |
| * Measured from the center of one bridge pin to the center of the next bridge pin. | |
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Yamaha is one of the most recognized names in musical instruments worldwide. Known for exceptional build quality, innovative design, and reliable performance across every price range, Yamaha instruments are trusted by beginners and touring professionals alike.
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