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Yamaha - LL16LARE

Description

Based on the LL16, the new LL16D features intricate abalone inlay work around the body, head and sound hole. Being reminiscent of L36 series, LL16D offers both laxuarious look and excellent tone.

Features
* Dreadnought Type Body
* Solid Engelmann Spruce Top Treated with A.R.E.
* Solid Rosewood Back & Side
* High Comfort Traditional Neck Profile
* 5ply neck
* Luxury Abalone Inaly
* SRT Zero Impact Pickup

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 todays raditional 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.

LL Body
This traditional Yamaha body style is known for its rich volume, a wide dynamic range, and excellent tonal balance. Beautiful, transparent tone is the result of a design that has been refined by artists around the globe.

Beautiful Abalone Binding
Based on the LL16, the new LL16D features intricate abalone inlay work around the body and sound hole. The inlays look particularly nice on stage where they beautifully reflect the stage lights.

SRT Zero Impact Pickups
The SRT Zero Impact Pickup system is a newly developed passive type pickup configuration designed to minimize the pickups impact on the tone and traditional appearance of the instrument. The system utilizes individual piezoelectric elements for each string to faithfully reproduce the dynamic sound of the L Series and give the instrument outstanding presence when playing in a band.

Specifications
Top: Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E.
Back: Solid Rosewood
Side: Solid Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany & Rosewood 5ply
Fingerboard: Ebony
Body Depth: 100-125 mm (3 15/16"-4 15/16")
Nut Width: 44 mm (1 3/6")
String Length: 650 mm (25 9/16")
Body: Dreadnought Type
Tuners: Die-cast Gold (TM-29G)
Standard Accessary: Hard Bag
Bridge: Ebony
Pickups: SRT Zero Impact Pickup