It combines great looks, a serious attention to detail and some great acoustic tones in. The new yamaha ll16 has a solid engelmann spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides. Yamaha ll6 acoustic guitar for sale in uk view 19 ads. The yamaha ll16 handcrafted acoustic guitar offers all the premium tone, feel, and appearance you can experience. Old japanese vs new made in china yamaha guitar fg180 vs ll6 duration. Lefthanded versions of the 6string ll16 are available, as are ll16 12string acoustic guitars. The new are version in brown sunburst impresses even more. Hi,im an italian boy,my name is mauro,well ive got yamaha fg340 and it has my age,23 years,but i think that it was in shops about end of 70 years.
Ive also played other midrange yamahas like the llx16 a rosewood version, a3r, a3m, and ac3r, and its shocking how great they all are for the money. The sole purpose of this video is to explain thru sounds the differences between the yamaha ll6 and the yamaha ll16. The acoustic guitar forum played a yamaha ll16 are. All in all i feel that the yamaha ll6 is a fantastic guitar, even without factoring price in. Yamaha ll6 solid engelmann spruce top acoustic guitar in natural the yamaha ll6 handcrafted acoustic guitar has a solid engelmann spruce top and rosewood back and sides.
Apr 25, 2019 based on the specs and my own positive experience in recent times both my brother and i play yamaha ll6 acoustics in our duo id expect these to be fantastic guitars. I costed me 185 years ago and has been used by myself personally. Build all the new 6 series guitars get a solid engelmann spruce top, treated with yamahas are process, previously available only on the japanesemade 26 series guitars and up. Handcrafted with all solid woods, the ll16 is truly the best handcrafted, best balanced instrument you can purchase. Jan 30, 2009 i am thinking about picking up a sprucerosewood 000om as an alternative to my all hog 00015s for fingerstyle. The ll6 is from yamahas line of fine handcrafted acoustics, and features a solid sitka spruce top, east indian rosewood back and sides laminated, mahoney neck. Yamaha really know what theyre doing with laminate timbers. Opengear tuners and overall settled cosmetics draw interest of many players who appreciate history, tradition and the good old days. Like its appearance, the sound of l26 is open and mature while offering yamahas exclusive comfort and playability. Acoustic resonance enhancement 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. If you want to check out some other options under 1,000 or want to compare the yamaha ll6 to others in this price range, check out my top 5 acoustics under 1,000 at the link below. The instruments excellent tonal balance makes it satisfying to play in a range of styles, and its solid build is a far cry from the typical imported budget guitar.
Jun 11, 2014 the current popularity of new folk music will do no harm at all to yamahas upgraded 16 l series guitars, even though the company hasnt hitched a ride on the allmahogany bandwagon. Yamaha has done a great job on the ll16 from china. It combines great looks, a serious attention to detail and some great acoustic tones in an amazingly priced package. From all the buzz i have read over the l series, i am thinking yamaha ls. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of yamaha 6 string acoustic guitars at guitar center. Yamaha ll6m are original jumbo natural for sale online. The new yamaha ll16 are is the latest example of that companys involvement in the acoustic guitar market. High end line of yamaha acoustic guitars which features the traditional vibe and superb acoustic sound by a.
The yamaha ll6 handcrafted dreadnought body acoustic guitar offers you an unequaled guitar rich in tone, feel, and appearance. The ll6 offers the you an unequaled guitar rich in tone, feel, and appearance. Old japanese vs new made in china yamaha guitar fg180 vs ll6. Yamaha ll6 acoustic guitars for sale compare the latest. The vintageinspired l26 reminds us of tradition of yamaha guitars. Opengear tuners and overall classic looks draw interest of many players who appreciate history, tradition and good old days. Yamaha l series ll6 dreadnought acoustic guitar with case. The yamaha ll6 release date goes to excess the right kinds of excess to preserve its bestof status. The ll16series all solid now come with a deluxe hard case. Handcrafted with a solid englemann spruce top, the ll6 offers an incredible range and brilliant tone. This might sound like an attempt to ramp up the price of these guitars, but this technology actually makes a tangible difference in sound.
Explore the design, performance and technology features of the yamaha ll6. Like its appearance, the sound of l26 is open and mature while offering yamaha s exclusive comfort and playability. The yamaha ll6 utilizes newly developed advances in guitar construction to. These guitars are noted worldwide for their rich tone, fantastic construction and general high quality all around.
Based on the ll16, the new ll16d features intricate abalone inlay work. Theres a mahogany backed version available, too, the yamaha ll6m are. The all solid wood combination of ebony bridge and fingerboard, rosewood body, mahogany neck, spruce top is a classic. The ll16m is my personal favorite among that group.
Opengear tuners and overall settled cosmetics draw interest of many players who appreciate history, tradition and good old days. Still works, but was just time for a new one to last another 28 years. A friend bought an ls6 on my recommendation and loves it. Get the guaranteed best price on 6 string acoustic guitars like the yamaha l series ll6 dreadnought acoustic guitar at musicians friend. This is my second yamaha 12string and is a replacement for the one i gave my son. More important is the timeless approach that makes these guitars just as relevant in 2014 as they would have been at almost any point in the 40 years since the l. It looks gorgeousand i must say im continually impressed with the beautiful wood yamaha uses for their topseven my fg700 has those little shimmers and some silking. This yamaha ll6 acoustic guitar needs to go to a new home. Jun 29, 2018 yamahas l series guitars are yamahas top line of acoustic guitars. The ll6 is available in four different finishes natural, brown sunburst, black and dark tinted a deep reddishbrown hue. Although yamahas role in acoustic instrument manufacturing stretches right back to its founding in 1887, i think that it is fair to say that it was the original fg180, first manufactured in 1966, that really established the companys. It was a 1970s and was the best guitar i ever played and i have played 60 years. L series ls series acoustic guitars yamaha uk and ireland.
Although the new neck is rounder and with a slimmer taper this guitar still has a traditional acoustic feel that suits itself best to strumming players who like to finger pick occasionally. My only negative on the ll6 is the scale length of 650mm, i would have preferred the martin style of 645mm, but that is a very minor gripe. Yamaha ll6 handcrafted acoustic guitar save w bundles. At time of writing, ive had this guitar for about 5 years and the sound has really opened up nicely now. This guitar is part of yamahas handcrafted l series. L series ll series acoustic guitars yamaha uk and ireland. For greater savings check out our used ll6 acoustic guitar and get a great deal today.
It is from yamaha plant operating under yamaha quality control. The new yamaha lseries offers the perfect combination of traditional and modern. I dont know if i will be able to find any locally to play and compare. Every once in a while we pull out our fg180s for a bit of nostalgia, but they really lack beautiful mids and overtones. Im glad yamaha omitted the unattractive plastic preamp that compromises the design integrity of so many acousticelectric guitars. Boasting a modified dreadnought body style, perfect for chord or fingerstyle work, and many premium features shared with the rest of yamah.
The tonight show starring jimmy fallon recommended for you. Sound comparison, old red label fg180 nippon gakki yamaha, vs new made in china ll6 yamaha. The ll6 is part of the lowest priced line of l series guitars. Nov 11, 2014 with its treated engelmann spruce top, yamahas new ls16 are boasts the impressive projection and responsiveness of a guitar thats been broken in over many decades. Find great deals on ebay for yamaha ll6 and yamaha ll16. The new chinesebuilt 6 l series guitars represent an auspicious meeting of yamahas ultracredible heritage with distinctly midlevel pricing. But i needed a pro setup befor its true playability was released. The vintageinspired l26 reminds us of the tradition of yamaha guitars.
Jun 20, 2014 the new chinesebuilt 6 l series guitars represent an auspicious meeting of yamahas ultracredible heritage with distinctly midlevel pricing. Yamaha ll6 are l series all solid series jumbo acoustic. Get the guaranteed best price on 6 string acoustic guitars like the yamaha l series ll16 dreadnought acoustic guitar with case at musicians friend. I owned both an older ll6 and a 26 and the difference in tonebuildplayability really wasnt that noticeable.
The brand new ll6 are acoustic guitar features a solid engelmann spruce top, treated with our. Yamaha ll6 are acoustic guitar in various finishes, with hard. Yamaha ll6 are has 0 ratings score 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings disclaimer. The current popularity of new folk music will do no harm at all to yamahas upgraded 16 l series guitars, even though the company hasnt hitched a ride on the allmahogany bandwagon. Man, you cant beat that with a stick for that price. Best acoustic guitars 20192020 epic guide music skanner. Dec 30, 2014 the ll16d are includes yamahas srt zero impact pickup, a passive undersaddle system with separate piezo elements for each string. High end line of yamaha acoustic guitars which features the traditional vibe and. Yamaha l series ll16 dreadnought acoustic guitar with case. The guitars body has received a gloss finish, while the back of the neck sports a thin satin finish. Lseries is the best guitar for the todays traditional players. Recommended retail price based on germany including 19% tax. Hi ronnie, do you know the parts number for the cases. Yamaha ll6 electro acoustic in natural andertons music co.
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