Yamaha L-Series LS16 Concert Size Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Gig Bag - Natural

I love this guitar. The one I received sounds excellent. Would love for it to have a bone nut and saddle but hey it plays very well.

Great guitar for the price. The finish was great, action was spot on and no setup was required. The only think I would wish for is a strap pin at the base of the neck.

Guitars should be handled as fragile. Even though it was written that way on the box it was still handled rougher than should have been. It is a good guitar only because it was in a padded case was the reason it was not damaged. I like the guitar just needs better handling.

This guitar blew me away as soon as I opened the box.First, the product images do not faithfully represent just how beautiful this guitar is. It came with Brand New Elixir Strings, Not sure if 80/20 or Phosphor bronze, but after tuning the sound was just insanely beautiful. The intonation and sustain are out of this world for this price. The neck feels smooth and easy to play. The action is not as low as I'd like, but it's low enough to play without much effort.I have had several other guitars, and they do not reach this level of quality for this price range... if you want a beautiful sounding guitar, with a beautiful finish (I'm a sucker for Sunbursts) at a price that you just cannot beat... stop looking, this is it.

My title pretty much sums it up. It's a nicely made guitar, with almost perfect intonation, and excellent playability but that's about as far as it goes. I think the finish is too thick, and the top could benefit greatly from scalloped bracing. Just like my Yamaha fsta, this guitar is pretty to look at, inspiring to hold but sonically dead. I do like the smaller uper bout, but it's an awful heavy guitar. There's not much tone to be heard or talked about. Never even got around to plug it in as I didn't think the tone was worth amplifying. I couldn't find any of these to play locally, so I took a shot in the dark ordering one from Amazon. I don't like returning stuff, but this one doesn't sound good enough for me to keep. It's a nice guitar for a beginner, and will surely hold up well to some abuse but that's about it. You can get better tonewoods and specs all around for a similar price. I own a Yamaha 172sf classical guitar that really sings but perhaps that one's an anomaly. Overall this one gets a solid, "meh." Here's hoping I get my money back.

This is for the Yamaha L-Series LL16 12-string acoustic, which has a solid Engelmann spruce top with solid rosewood back & sides. I've been playing for 30 years. I've bought and sold countless guitars just for myself -- both six and twelve-string. This Yamaha is the best guitar I've owned; I'll never get rid of it. If a giant asteroid ever takes aim at Earth, this guitar is the only thing I'll grab before escaping to another planet. Although it's the most expensive instrument I've bought yet, other guitars that have an all-solid wood body and a torrified top cost more. I took a chance buying it without having played one because it had a "Free returns for any reason" shipping policy. I had nothing to lose by auditioning it in my own home. Luckily, I love it. When a guitar is the size of a dreadnought yet has the wide lower bout and tighter waist of a jumbo, you get the best of both worlds. The action and intonation are perfect -- barre chords are a breeze, and all the notes are in tune, even at the 20th fret. The die-cast gold tuners are beautiful, as is the abalone ring around the soundhole. Also, it's the most versatile 12-string I've owned; you can play anything on it, not just "Wish You Were Here" or "Wanted Dead or Alive." It sounds fantastic, amazing, spectacular, incredible, and uncanny -- all those corny comic-book adjectives and more!

quality for the money. This is one of the best guitars in it's price point to me. Yamaha makes some very nice acoustics these days. I did have to adjust the truss rod on the original set of Elixir strings it came with as the neck clearly had moved from where it was originally set. They were way too high off the fretboard and had too much tension. I say that as a player for more than 30 years and someone who worked in different shops over the years too, learning some luthier skills. Also playing many guitars and knowing Yamaha's common setup.I did change the strings to 11-52 Elixir Polywebs and take the bridge saddle down a little, but you don't need to. This is just my preference for how I want the guitar to play and sound. It would be nice if the LL6M models I bought came with a gig bag atleast, but you can't have it all. I was on the fence on whether to get one of the LL16's or higher, but I'm very happy with the LL6M. I am mainly an electric player in a heavier, but melodic rock and progressive style, and only use acoustic for certain parts in my studio these days. It's a nice sounding and playing acoustic and will do everything I need it to. Maybe for you too.

Construction:The LL6M has a solid Engelmann spruce top, which gives it a bright and clear sound. The back and sides are made of mahogany, which adds warmth and depth to the tone. The guitar also features a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, which provide excellent sustain and resonance.Playability:One of the standout features of the LL6M is its playability. The C-shaped neck is comfortable to hold and play, even for extended periods of time. The guitar also has a low action, which makes it easy to play without sacrificing tone or volume.Summary:Overall, the Yamaha LL6M is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a high-quality acoustic guitar that is both easy to play and has a warm, rich sound. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, the LL6M is sure to impress. Its combination of excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail make it one of the best guitars in its price range.In conclusion, if you’re looking for a dreadnought-style acoustic guitar that is easy to play and has a warm, rich sound, the Yamaha LL6M is an excellent choice.