Thank you

Most certainly and what a deal you got !!

Yes for years I used a Taylor 310ce - phenomenal gigging guitar, especially when playing leads and great pickup. But mic'd or unplugged not so good too tinny. I have a Martin D1XAE and sounds great. I did play lots of D18s/28s but for the price not worth it in my opinion. However when one does get that "right" Martin dred, pretty tough to beat. Gibson dreds too.

Little muddied sound.

Yes l agree Iv'e just bought a second/hand Yamaha ( LJ6C) it's an electric acoustic, BUT what a beautiful tone, believe me, I love a Martin, Yairi, a very few Fender's, and Guild's Collings to just name a few of the top Acoustic's, but this Yamaha was something else, go and play one, 'n' see what You think 😮😮😮

@@UdonFarang52 In Canada apparently a few years ago came with a hard case, now no case at all. Thank you.

Bet the mahogany warms it up nicely !!

There is a KZfaq vid of buddy playing an LL16 against a D28....pretty damn close.

$900!! Please tell me that you got the LL16D, otherwise you got got big time. I just bought a LL16M two months ago for $770 including shipping and taxes.

Thank you Eric.

820s are beauties !!

Yes, a great bang for the buck.

Thank you.

Almost all my guitars I use different picks...lol

I have the LLTA, and I love it. I was originally going to get the LL16, but I was not able to find one locally. All my local shops were sold out and said it was a minimum of 6 month wait (sounds like Yamaha cannot keep up with demand and are behind), so I bought the LLTA instead. I have played the LL16 and the LL16M prior because a friend was looking into them which was how I found out about them, and I really like all of them. The LLTA is the LL16, just with the transacoustic put into it. The TA part is fun, but I typically do not use it anymore. I have honestly thought about pulling it out because it adds quite a bit of weight. Anyhow, I recommend most people just getting the LL16, but the LLTA is just as good sounding, but with some reverb and chorus you can turn on. The chorus gets way too much for my liking and if I ever add anything its just a little reverb.

The LLTA is a great guitar - I am currently trying to find one !! @@nickweaver3343

@@barondavis5692 Ha ha 😜😏🥴🎶🎵🤓

Thank you Christopher !

A lot louder, brighter and is better for leads...but not nearly as good sound as the FG5 overall...nor comfort...FG5 is so light, warm and resonant. Like the neck better too...just feels more comfortable.

FG5 all the way...however LL16 is a very close second....If I was going to a kitchen jam LL16 all the way - loud as hell when you want to come on to it and cuts right through other instruments on leads...

Have you compared the LT16 and LL16? Do you have a preference and why?

@@mattsmith2051 I do have an LS6 (16 is all solid woods) and it is an OOO size so smaller….great for finger picking, comfort and light strumming…much quieter than a dred.

Are you from the north? Nice playing btw

@@peterteacher3681 Yes, live an hour north of Toronto, Canada. Thank you.

Always a good idea to play them especially used ones for sure. I have bought some new guitars without playing them first and some no problems and some not so good so it’s hit and miss. Keep in mind too the LL6 is also around and I’ve played some and they are excellent too.

Mediums on this rule. Acoustic shoppe has a video demo of the LL16 and LL16M using mediums. Mine is set up with John Pearse Mediums, way better sound than the light 80/20s they come with (for bluegrass anyway). If you’re doing fingerstyle exclusively, then after a couple of weeks the bench strings actually sound fine

I personally think that 12s suit this guitar. But whatever your personal choice. I hope you get a lot of enjoyment if you buy one. I love mine.

Awesome ! Solid guitars all around !! 👍🎶🎵😎

Martin DX1AE….and as to the pick…lol…never thought I would either but did…and thank you for the compliment!

Rosewood. Indian Rosewood is very expensive and hard to get these days.

No, the mahogany is a warmer tone and probably the LL16M takes a lot of brights away which on this guitar is probably better. I would like to try the mahogany one at some point.

Don't know to tell you the truth...ordered it custom from Bob Colosi custom saddles to the guitar.

@@jamesmacdon9351 That's alright. I think the majority of guitars are 15". That sure is a beaut! Thanks for the reply. 😊.

You mean for recording? What do you mean by 'combo'

@@jamesmacdon9351 I mean,some amplifier for connecting guitar

Fishman acoustic amp.

@@jamesmacdon9351 James did you figure out what to do with pick guard, it's terrible noise from him

Yes, used a hairdryer and it lifted right off slowly. Under it is a regular black shiny one.

Aston Origin mic, Boss BR800 as audio interface, Cakewalk DAW, Slate plug ins.

@@jamesmacdon9351 Thank you!

Not really - a little more sustain and resonance perhaps, but I have since put back in the urea and seems about best.

@@jamesmacdon9351Thanks! Was going to ask that… Appreciate it. Great video! Nice demo and fine playing. Interesting pick information as well!

Nothing wrong with Yamaha urea. Save your pennies and spend it elsewhere .

@jamesmacdon9351 I just recently tuned mine down a whole step..I believe that is the sweet spot for the ll16..really mellows it down..

@@SteveMiller-yw7kv Gonna try that..good suggestion…probably will give it a more woody bassy tone..

12-53. Elixir Nanoweb 80/20.

@@jamesmacdon9351 Thank you.

If it’s a plastic or urea nut it keeps friction away.

​@@jamesmacdon9351good tip. Or should I say point? 🤔

@@banjo1434 lol

Yes, neck is extremely solid and firm.

Thank you ! 🤓

Yep, waited 2 years to get an FG5 here in Canada.

Yes there are many fans of the Bluechip picks…I am not one…I do not play bluegrass and primarily and overwhelmingly I should have read reviews before purchase….love it though for electric where I mostly play heavier blues and rock…

Yes I can certainly agree on the pick up - does the trick but you certainly have more experience with using it than me so very good points. I have a 700S and it is awesome ! I do use a capo but not so much. I also have an FG5 and that's my fav now. I do not gig anymore, mostly write and record and goof around now. Ironically I bought it from a producer in Toronto whom owned a studio and he did say his musicians did not play it so he was selling to get a Martin. I have found it records well if played very light or fingerpicked but it is in fact very loud and more mids/highs. Great for a kitchen jam as it cuts through all the other instruments and when one does a solo it cuts. It is as you say stiffer too than most dreds however does not bother me much in that regard....they all have their quirks. Built tough as hell though...can't kill it...lol

Try and FG 830, 840 or 850….less money as solid top but laminate back and sides but a thinner girth , satin type neck but this FG 800 and up line are absolutely top notch….and once you upgrade to bone nut/saddle and put a K and K mini in them, a pro level guitar all around. Tuners could be upgraded as well for perfection. A Taylor 110e is also a fantastic guitar - solid woods but a beefy neck somewhat too. A great guitar as well is the Inspired by Gibson Epiphone Hummingbird all wood bone nut/saddle and good pick up system and satin neck. Not so loud unplugged but a warm sounding and even dred.

bro thank you sō much. @@jamesmacdon9351

@@jamesmacdon9351 Would tuners make a difference on the sound as wel? Yeh I looked at those ll tuners not my choice don't particularly like gold on guitars so they'll have to go. Would you have advice on a good tuning mechanism?

@@robruitenberg4064 Grover’s are good ones. And tuners don’t make a difference in sound but the more precise the more it stays in perfect tune.

Yes, it is a very bright guitar - I find it suits leads and kitchen jams...cuts through anything...I also found that bringing the neck relief down to about 003 and a low saddle warmed it up a lot and took away a lot of the high harshness....

@@jamesmacdon9351Darker string ls could mellow it too

@@tractordirt For sure !

I have a bone saddle on my ll16 sunburst and had bone pegs which were great but had the brittle harshness . Changed to Ebony pins because I really liked them on my Martin dx1rae. Mellowed it out nicely. Harshness is gone. Went from elixirs to d’addario xs and imho turned it into pro status! Really enjoyed your video

@@dougbourgeois747 Thank you Doug. I too have ebony pins in mine but went back to the urea nut/saddle. It’s funny how D’Addario XS 80/20s sound phenomenal on my Martin DX1AE and I was using them on almost all my acoustics (LL16, LS6, FG5, FG 180-1, FG 331 and FG700S) however what got me back to Elixir Nanoweb 80/20s was my FG5 which the XS sounded okay but a lot of warmth left so went back. Then when I loaded all my other guitars (except my DX1AE and Guild GAD 50) with the Elixirs they too warmed up a lot….and as I have learned over the years every guitar is different and one’s ears often change….lol…next month I could be back to bone saddles and nuts and XS on ‘em….ha ha