Yamaha LS16 ARE

L6 offers full of Yamaha’s exclusivities. The solid Engelmann Spruce top is treated with A.R.E.. Together with modified bracing design, the sound has become more powerful and loud still maintaining excellent balance. To fit to comtemporary player’s needs, L6 is equipped wth Zero-Impact Pickup to be ready for performance or recording at anytime without sacrificing its traditional look or full acoustic resonance.
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
A reevaluation of string spacing, string height, fingerboard binding, and neck taper led to a new neck shape that better fits today’s traditional players. The new design offers stable grip and smooth playability over the full length of the neck.
5-Ply Necks
New 5-ply neck designs are constructed of rosewood and mahogany plies. The design integrates the neck, head, and body into a single unit creating a powerful, rich sound. This approach also creates a strong, stable neck that resists twisting and warping.
LS Body
The small-bodied LS has a long history with Yamaha. Featuring excellent tonal balance it delivers a big, confident sound for its size. Its delicate sound is ighly recommended for finger-style guitarists.
General specifications
Top Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E.
Back Rosewood
Side Rosewood
Neck Mahogany & Rosewood 5ply
Fingerboard Rosewood
Body Depth 100-120 mm (3 15/16″-4 3/4″)
Nut Width 44 mm (1 3/6″)
String Length 650 mm (25 9/16″)
Body Small Type
Tuners Die-cast Gold (TM-29G)
Standard Accessary Hard Bag
Bridge Rosewood
Pickups SRT Zero Impact Pickup