The L16 models are characterized by their excellent solid woods, featuring top-quality Engelmann spruce carefully selected for the top, and rosewood/mahogany for the sides and back. The new bracing design and the A.R.E. technology treatment give these guitars a warm sound, full of nuance and great resonance, while maintaining an optimal tonal balance. For all these reasons, these guitars always find their perfect place in a band setting. Additionally, the new, very comfortable neck profile and the Zero Impact pickup developed by Yamaha are two more reasons to feel confident and at ease on stage.

A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) is a wood treatment technology originally developed by Yamaha. Through precise control of temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, it manipulates the molecular properties of the wood to achieve ideal acoustic characteristics, similar to those of instruments that have been played for many years.

• Original Dreadnought body shape
• Solid Spruce top
• Top treated with A.R.E.
• Back and sides made of solid mahogany
• Ebony fingerboard
• Traditional neck profile for maximum comfort
• Ebony bridge
• Neck constructed from 5 pieces of mahogany and rosewood
• Luxurious abalone inlays
• SRT Zero Impact pickup
• Includes hard case

About the L Series.

Handcrafted using long-standing construction techniques, the L series guitars draw on Yamaha’s extensive heritage in acoustic instrument design developed over decades. These guitars are built to meet and surpass the expectations of today’s guitarists. Featuring classic shapes and exquisite mother-of-pearl inlays, they offer a unique combination of balanced tone, exceptional comfort, and wide dynamic range. On stage, their high-quality components capture even the subtlest nuances, inspiring creativity and musical expression.

About Yamaha

Yamaha is a major global manufacturer renowned for producing a wide range of musical instruments with exceptional quality. The company’s history began when its founder, Torakusu Yamaha, repaired a broken reed organ in 1887. Shortly thereafter, he successfully built the first reed organ in Japan.

Since then, Yamaha has continued to produce high-quality products by combining traditional craftsmanship with advanced digital technology, ensuring continuous innovation. The sound quality of Yamaha musical instruments reflects years of technical expertise and skilled craftsmanship accumulated over the decades.