acoustic · premium
L Series (LL/LS/LJ)
| Maker | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Type | acoustic · premium |
| Price | USD 1049.99 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1887 |
| Status | current |
Yamaha's L Series covers the LL dreadnought, LS small body and LJ jumbo shapes, with solid tops treated using the company's ageing process.
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Why it matters
The L Series sits above Yamaha's budget acoustics and uses ARE treatment on solid tops, which the company says mimics what happens to wood over time. Japanese-built examples compete directly with American instruments at similar prices, and three body sizes let players match volume to their use. Availability varies by model, and some are Japan-market instruments that reach buyers through importers.
Note
The flagship Japanese-crafted acoustic line with ARE torrefied tops.
Specifications
- Scale length: 650 mm (25.59 in)
- Neck shape: unknown
Before you buy
- LL, LS and LJ differ mainly in body size and volume
- some models are Japan-market only, so warranty support depends on the seller
- electronics vary between the acoustic-electric versions
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
Guitarist · 2014-05 · 218,206 views
“Rock might not be as dead as the trendmakers are proclaiming, but there's still no denying the increasing folk and Americana influences in the charts, both in the UK and across the Atlantic.”
Back-to-back demo of the LL16D, LS16M and LJ6.
The Acoustic Shoppe · 2023-12 · 130,141 views
“Today John and Jeremy Chapman are completely reviewing the Budget-Friendly, Yamaha LL16!🎶 Discover why EVERYONE raves about the Yamaha LL16, as The Acoustic Shoppe's experts rate it on tone, build quality, playability,…”
Full run through of the LL16 A.R.E. with sound samples.