Yamaha LS16 ARE Acoustic Guitar Spruce Top - Natural

The Yamaha L16 delivers exceptional acoustic performance with a hand-selected Engelmann Spruce top and all-solid Rosewood/Mahogany back and sides, producing rich warmth, open resonance, and perfectly balanced tone. Its redesigned bracing and A.R.E. treatment enhance projection and clarity, while the comfortable neck profile and Yamaha’s Zero Impact pickup system ensure effortless, stress-free play whether on stage or in the studio.

Features 

• All-solid Rosewood back and Mahogany sides deliver rich, resonant tone and excellent projection
  
• Hand-selected premium Engelmann Spruce top with A.R.E. treatment enhances warmth and tonal balance
  
• Newly designed bracing pattern ensures open resonance and clarity in band settings
  
• Small type body offers comfortable playability for extended sessions
  
• High comfort traditional neck profile with 5-ply construction provides stability and ease of playing
  
• Equipped with Yamaha’s passive system and SRT Piezo pickup for natural amplified sound
  
• Comes strung with Elixir strings for consistent tone and long-lasting performance

Specifications 

Body
Body Shape: Concert Style
Body Length: 497 mm (19 9/16")
Body Width: 380 mm (14 15/16")
Body Depth: 100–120 mm (3 15/16"–4 3/4")
Body Finish: Gloss
Top Material: Solid Engelmann Spruce with A.R.E.
Back Material: Solid Rosewood
Side Material: Solid Rosewood
Body Binding: Maple + Black
Sound Hole Inlay: Abalone + Black + White
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern

Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany + Rosewood (5-Ply)
Neck Finish: Matte
Nut Width: 44 mm (1 3/4")
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: R400 mm (15 3/4")
Scale Length: 650 mm (25 9/16")
Total Length: 1030 mm (40 9/16")

Electronics
Electronics: Passive System + SRT Piezo Pickup
Controls: None
Connections: LINE OUT

Hardware
Bridge Material: Ebony
Nut Material: Urea
Saddle Material: Urea
Bridge Pins: Black ABS with White Dot
Tuners: Die-Cast Gold (TM29G)
String Spacing: 11 mm
Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light

Accessories
Hex Wrench
Case: Hard Bag