Crafted for comfort and sonic versatility, the Yamaha L16 LJ combines premium tonewoods with thoughtful design. Its LJ-shaped body is slightly smaller than the LL, offering an ultra-comfortable seated playing experience without sacrificing tone. Expect a powerful low end, broad dynamic range, and articulate highs—perfect for everything from delicate fingerpicking to full-on strumming.

Featuring a solid Engelmann spruce top paired with solid rosewood or mahogany back and sides, the L16 delivers rich warmth and resonance, enhanced by Yamaha’s A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment and updated bracing. A newly contoured neck profile ensures effortless playability, while the built-in Zero Impact pickup lets you take the stage with clean, natural-sounding amplification and zero fuss.

Features

• Medium Jumbo Type Body
• Solid Engelmann Spruce Top with A.R.E.
• Solid Rosewood Back & Side
• High Comfort Traditional Neck Profile
• 5ply Neck
• Passive System + SRT Piezo Pickup

Specifications

• Top: Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E.
• Back: Solid Rosewood
• Sides: Solid Rosewood
• Neck: Mahogany & Rosewood 5ply
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Body Length: 511mm (20 1/8")
• Total Length: 1044mm (41 1/8")
• Body Width: 400mm (15 3/4"mm
• 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: Medium Jumbo Type
• Pickguard: Tortoise pattern
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Tuners: Die-cast Gold (TM-29G)
• Bridge: Ebony
• Pickups:SRT Zero Impact Pickup