The LS16 A.R.E. features all-solid Rosewood back and sides with a hand-selected premium Engelmann Spruce top. A newly designed bracing pattern and A.R.E. treatment create rich warmth and open resonance while maintaining excellent tone balance. In addition, a new comfortable neck profile and Yamaha's Zero impact pickup ensure you a stress-free performance on stage.

FEATURES

Small Body Type
Solid Engelmann Spruce Top Treated with A.R.E.
Solid Rosewood Back & Side
High Comfort Traditional Neck Profile
5ply neck
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 today’s 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.

LS Body

The small-bodied LS has a long history with Yamaha. Featuring excellent tonal balance it delivers a big, confident sound for its size. Its delicate sound is ighly recommended for finger-style guitarists.

SPECIFICATIONS

Color	Natural, Brown Sunburst, Dark Tinted
Finish	Urethane
Top	Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E.
Back	Solid Rosewood
Side	Solid Rosewood
Neck	Mahogany & Rosewood 5ply
Fingerboard	Ebony
Body Depth	100-120 mm (3 15/16"-4 3/4")
Nut Width	44mm (1 3/4")
String Length	650 mm (25 9/16")
Body	Small Type
Tuners	Die-cast Gold (TM-29G)
Standard Accessary	Hardshell Case
Bridge	Ebony
Pickups	SRT Zero Impact Pickup
Pick Guard	Tortoise

All of our YAMAHA LS16 ARE guitar comes with a 1 year local warranty

Guitar warranty:

We set-up all our acoustic guitars before they leave our store.

This basic but professional service covers several check points including string tuning, polish & clean, testing of electronics, joint checks and adjusting the instrument neck to an optimum distance between fretboard and string.

Our set-up warranty will cover the following areas up to a year from the date of purchase:

1. Any buzzing issues up to the 12th fret, which is where guitar action is generally measured.

2. Addressing and resetting any potential bridge uplift issues within reasonable tolerance.

3. Repair and/or replacement of any electronics arising from any manufacturing defect.

Do note that guitars are made of wood and wood is susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity. These factors may limit adjustment or reconditioning work. We recommend that you set-up your guitar annually to protect your investment.