Yamaha LL16D ARE Deluxe Dreadnought Electro Acoustic, Black

Yamaha LL16D ARE Deluxe Dreadnought Electro Acoustic, Black Overview

The Yamaha LL16D ARE Deluxe Dreadnought Electro Acoustic is a beautiful instrument that delivers premium quality and excellent tonal balance. Its luxurious appearance, high comfort and playability, and advanced technology make it an excellent choice for musicians looking for a guitar that delivers both style and substance.

Based on the highly popular LL16, this deluxe version features intricate abalone inlay work around the body, head, and soundhole that offers both a luxurious look and an incredible tone. This guitar boasts a solid Engelmann Spruce top, Rosewood back and sides, and Yamaha’s original bracing pattern and A.R.E. treatment, ensuring that it produces rich warmth and open resonance while maintaining excellent tonal balance.

High Comfort and Playability

The Yamaha LL16D ARE Deluxe Dreadnought Electro Acoustic is designed with high comfort and playability in mind. The traditional neck profile, new neck shape, and 5-ply neck design provide a stable grip and smooth playability over the full length of the neck.

Additionally, the guitar’s modified non-scalloped bracing design enhances the low-end tone, while the LL body style delivers a rich volume, wide dynamic range, and excellent tonal balance.

A.R.E. Technology

This guitar features Yamaha’s A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) technology, which is a unique wood reforming process that involves precise control of temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure to manipulate the molecular properties of the wood.

The result is a more acoustically ideal condition, similar to the molecular characteristics of wood in instruments that have been played for years. This technology provides a beautiful, transparent tone that has been refined by artists around the globe.

Perfect for Band Work and Flatpicking

The Yamaha LL16D ARE Deluxe Dreadnought Electro Acoustic is perfect for band work, vocal accompaniment, and flatpicking. Its comfortable neck profile, string spacing, string height, fingerboard binding, and neck taper make it easy to play and perfect for chord-based styles.

Yamaha’s Zero Impact Pickup

The guitar’s Zero Impact Pickup ensures you have a stress-free performance on stage. It also allows you to experience a natural sound, which is crucial in any performance setting.