Yamaha's Flagship Jumbo — Now with A.R.E. Technology for Instantly Played-In Tone
The Yamaha LL16 ARE is the pinnacle of the L Series — a hand-selected, all-solid wood jumbo guitar that marries 50 years of Yamaha luthiery with cutting-edge A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) wood treatment. The result is a guitar that sounds like it's been aging for decades from the very first strum: rich, warm, and open with a tone that fills the room and sits perfectly in a band mix.
Why Guitarists Love It:
- A.R.E. Engineered Engelmann Spruce Top — Yamaha's proprietary Acoustic Resonance Enhancement process bakes the spruce in a controlled environment, mimicking years of natural aging. The result is a top that resonates more freely, producing deeper lows, sweeter highs, and greater volume from day one.
- All-Solid East Indian Rosewood Back & Sides — Dense, resonant rosewood adds complexity, warmth, and a tight low end that makes the LL16 ARE a true workhorse for fingerstyle, flatpicking, and everything in between.
- Original Yamaha Jumbo Body — A full- sized jumbo shape that delivers powerful volume and a wide dynamic range. The LL16 ARE is built for players who need a guitar that can keep up, on stage or in the studio.
- SRT Zero Impact Pickup System — Yamaha's piezo pickup captures the natural acoustic voice of the guitar with remarkable accuracy. No phase shift, no feedback problems, just your tone amplified faithfully.
- Traditional Comfort Neck — A comfortable traditional neck profile with a 5-ply mahogany/rosewood neck and volute headstock design for exceptional stability and long-lasting intonation.
- Elixir Strings — Ships factory-strung with Elixir Phosphor Bronze strings for extended life, rich tone, and resistance to corrosion.