Yamaha LL16D Black A.R.E Technology Guitar Review in Singapore

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8 жыл бұрын

Based on the LL16, the new LL16D features intricate abalone inlay work around the body, head and sound hole. Being reminiscent of L36 series, LL16D offers both luxurious look and excellent tone.
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.A modified non-scalloped bracing design retains the L series’ characteristic bright tone while enhancing low-end tone.
Upgraded FMI Saddle and Dyed Bone pins by Jarvis Wong of THE GUITAR SPA..

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@BillAnciaux 4 жыл бұрын

Your facial expression as you play sums up your feelings about the instrument or, at least, about playing itself. I love your reviews. Thanks.

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 4 жыл бұрын

Bill Anciaux thanks for your kind comments

@MrAzeas 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review, very helpfull. Honestly you deserve more views. A nice review, you can see that you love to play. Great stuff!

@skypuppy7724 Жыл бұрын

Just came across this to find more info on the Yamaha LL16D -"My Sweet Love" is wonderful. You look like you are really into it. Inspiring!

@tylerbachman9049 2 жыл бұрын

Your style and happiness are untouchable. Love it.

@eddieman42 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review Jarvis! Sounds beautiful

@mallorylangford7699 5 жыл бұрын

Nobody does a review that includes string height measurements. Its a very good indication of how the guitar is assembled.

@johnclarke9284 5 жыл бұрын

I was researching this guitar when I came across your website. I ended up really impressed with with your musicianship :-) However this is a great review of the LL16D and I am really impressed and closer to buying this instrument now. Thank you.

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 5 жыл бұрын

John Clarke that’s great and this is a very well made piece by yamaha .. all the best

@mhajas725 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Jervis, good review as always I like the sound of that guitar, thanks for the video ☺

@tessi4993 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for this great demonstration. Not so much talking, more playing. Sure helped me with my decision.

@zippittydoodah 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review! Great playing and great guitar!

@MichaelDodson3210 Жыл бұрын

I bought this guitar, Jarvis! Thanks for your great demonstrations and evaluations! Out of the case, it immediately sounded like a guitar that has been played for 20-years (the A.R.E. is effective). The guitar is very open, bright yet warm, and very resonant. My black LL16D has a black Tusq nut, and a black Tusq bridge saddle, and black Tusq bridge pins. I’m very happy with, and like that pick-up for playing amplified does not require any batteries! You are great, Jarvis!

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Жыл бұрын

super happy for you and big congrats

@MichaelDodson3210 Жыл бұрын

Nice playing, and nice guitar. Your "My Sweet Love" composition is beautiful!

@go31czgo 2 жыл бұрын

Dnes jsem si koupil LL16D BL, je to super. FULL MASIV!! za cca 1300EUR , zní stejně jako FURCH ORANGE LINE za cca 2500EUR !!! a má úplně stejný zvuk. Plný, bohatý, krásný. Jsem nadšený... Děkuji za recenzi, moc mi pomohla..

@tehSteahdy 8 жыл бұрын

It looks so warm and friendly

@elsizzle2000 2 жыл бұрын

the guitar or the guy??

@danielhartman5086 3 ай бұрын

I will be getting the LL 16 D in natural finish. Sounds fantastic.

@ras.4913 Жыл бұрын

Amazing sound. Best value for money!

@peted6812 2 жыл бұрын

Great review and wonderful listening to you play. What were the upgrades.........bone saddle and pins( what make?) and Gota tuners? thanks again

@Speedboy85 8 жыл бұрын

Your piece in C is really great!

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 8 жыл бұрын

That's great

@sgriffett541 Жыл бұрын

the very best acoustic guitar reviews right here

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Жыл бұрын

thanks

@davidcho1452 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the review for this guitar. Is the guitar keep out of tune or you didn't tune it right from start?

@rogergraves5467 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful sound. Excellent video

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Жыл бұрын

thank you so much

@hayvernlim 8 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, loving your new composition. Hope to see a tut on that song one fine day.

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 8 жыл бұрын

Dude I have 6 tutorial on the songs I played so check it out

@mahdigaming7936 6 жыл бұрын

hey nice review!!. by the way.. what are you recording this with? sounds so clean

@heinphyo 8 жыл бұрын

I just bought this and its on the way! Thank you for your personal advice via email Jarvis. You are like Ironman's Jarvis. Guitar Jarvis lol

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 8 жыл бұрын

Yes thanks

@nawal7721 6 жыл бұрын

I can't decide what to get (i like fingerpicking style and strumming). What the difference between LS16 and LL16D? In the UK we don't have variety of physical stores that have L series. thank you for the video anyway.

@6speedsti241 5 ай бұрын

THANKS FOR THIS REVIEW

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 5 ай бұрын

welcome

@cyberstace58 5 жыл бұрын

Very Nice Review.

@severionz 8 жыл бұрын

Love this.

@wongstersproduction 8 жыл бұрын

Marx Yu, happy now?

@stratagize 6 жыл бұрын

Trying to decide between this guitar and the Takamine EF341SC...I think I'm leaning towards this Yamaha. I had a Yamaha Pacifica electric when I was younger and it definitely was an amazing sounding and easy playing guitar. And this guitar sounds a little more traditional sounding to my ear than the Takamine. The Takamine sounds a little more modern and trebly compared to this guitar. I prefer vintage sounds both electric and acoustic. This was a fantastic demo. Thanks for sharing.

@MarianoPerez Жыл бұрын

I love taks, i have 3 of them, including ltd2020 but if you want an acoustic guitar, then the LL16 is it.

@larrykiefer6109 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review of this sweet guitar. I'm surprised the tuning needs to be visited so often. I'm still comparing debating black versus natural.

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 3 жыл бұрын

The tuners on this are not that good and if you can change it to the gotor 510

@MarianoPerez 4 жыл бұрын

I returned the new LLTA sunburst and purchased this LL16D black guitar used instead. I'll probably repurchase the LLTA or ll16 sunburst once I find a good deal on them used. I've been playing some really expensive Gibsons and Martins lately and this is still my favorite sounding guitar. Just about every song, strummed or picked, sounds amazing on this guitar.

@adamhill1216 10 ай бұрын

Would you pick the LL16 in sunburst over the black one, I’ve heard the black one is a special guitar,,

@MarianoPerez 10 ай бұрын

@@adamhill1216 They are both good. The black guitar, which I have, is really nice, but all black guitars are fingerprint magnets and get easily scratched. You can't go wrong with any LL16 guitars.

@moopy141 6 жыл бұрын

Just bought mine in the sunburst, so exited

@ryanbloom1738 2 жыл бұрын

A local store has one in stock. I think it would make a good companion with my Martins. What do you think Jarvis?

@anthonywhite6530 8 ай бұрын

You convinced me

@kumentongwlangdating 3 жыл бұрын

How do I use this guitar with amplification? Going straight from guitar to desk does not give me a signal. thank you

@localguy8 8 жыл бұрын

Jarvis this Yamaha sounds good, as was told to me Yamaha has it's own factory so they can have a better quality control unlike the other companies where they contract the work out in China and don't own their factory and thus have some issues of some kind. I personally don't like painted colors on guitars IMO I feel that these companies can hide some imperfections on the wood not saying that woods are perfect. I do have to admit that the colors on some models look beautiful to look at. Love n Peace.

@mimitch18 2 жыл бұрын

Hello good video ! but what is the weight of this guitar please ? thank you

@johnclarke9284 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jarvis. I have a cosmetic question. The 5 piece neck is evident when looking at the back of the neck here on the internet but I saw a black one in a store same as yours where the neck was a solid black colour and no signs of it being anything but one piece? Do they come like that Jarvis? Thank you.

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 5 жыл бұрын

John Clarke cox the spray black paint on the back of the neck to match the black body so you can’t see the multi layer neck

@johnclarke9284 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Much appreciated Jarvis and thanks so much for your reply.

@Happyboymargarine 7 жыл бұрын

What type of saddle did u use to replace? and does it have any effect on the pickup? thx

@denisprieur7944 Жыл бұрын

JP CORMIER'S blog on youtube said that he don't know why, but this particular model seems to sounds way better in black!

@gwenandolivia 8 жыл бұрын

You seem to love LL/LS16s a whole lot! What really makes this guitar's characteristics stand out? Do you prefer LS tone or LL?

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 8 жыл бұрын

Clear trebles with a nice rounded bass

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 8 жыл бұрын

Plus punchy tone

@paolo8530 8 жыл бұрын

just bought mine today

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 8 жыл бұрын

Congrats and trust you love it

@maitju 8 жыл бұрын

Jarvis, it would be great if you open up a channel with your songs, I think you have great material.

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 8 жыл бұрын

I have 4 tutorials so look for it on my channel

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 8 жыл бұрын

+Antonio Alvarez kzfaq.info/sun/PLyF77OUTSNqyjZnXFVIzEI2B_HBYSYn8c

@maitju 8 жыл бұрын

+The Guitar Spa Singapore thanks Jarvis, I am going to record some songs of my own an post them on my channel in a few months, I will post you the link as a reply when that happens so you can give me your opinion, greetings.

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 8 жыл бұрын

+Antonio Alvarez sure man...

@bigcountryme 8 жыл бұрын

I like the new tune.

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 8 жыл бұрын

+bigcountryme Thanks...I will try to refine it

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 8 жыл бұрын

I have 6 tutorial of my new tunes so check it out

@fastguitars4380 4 жыл бұрын

IN later reviews he remembers to tell you the nut width.

@danr5105 4 жыл бұрын

This is my upgrade choice but one thing concerns me, I use a pick. Many reviews say this guitar is optimized for finger picking. Of course it still works with a pick but. If I want to use a pick is it a good choice? I am only one year in. I started on a Yamaha FG830, you can see this will be a pretty big upgrade for me. Thanks.

@samadam4774 4 жыл бұрын

I play the ll16D in natural. And I use it most of the time with a pick. Often compared with chicken picking. It works well but the sound is complete different than a rosewood fretboard. Its more beefy and adds a little more low end to single notes while rosewood fretboards sound more open to me, more wooden if you will. I enjoy both so I ended up ceep my old F380 aswell along with my suzuki 120 miJ from 1978. Hope that helped a little. Regards

@danr5105 4 жыл бұрын

@@samadam4774 Hello Sam. I changed to a FG5,went to order but there was at the time a long delivery date, I found one on Reverb (FG5) I could not come to a deal on Reverb (shipping was 150.00) so I put 500.00 down on one at a store. So, I get this Reverb email saying "OK free shipping" but now the store has my 500.00. I ended up buying a Martin D16E, I love it. I still want a Yamaha with the "AT" technology (enhanced but all internal) I always play/practice outside so I need an amp to better hear myself. OH, I did buy a Fishman Loudbox mini charge for the D16. The Yamaha I speak of will have internals,the FG830 will be a mic'd soundhole.OH I started "hybrid fingerstyle" with the Martin. I keep a pick in my hand (between thumb and pointer finger) but only use it when I want emphasis otherwise I use my fingers. The strings feel soft (in contrast to the cutting feeling on the fretting hand fingers)

@vincnet11 7 жыл бұрын

Hi what size is the bridge pins where can I get em?

@vechap 8 жыл бұрын

It is an Ebony bridge, not died Rosewood. Like the new tune! :)

@xsakuraba 8 жыл бұрын

He said ebony bridge with dyed bone bridge pins

@vechap 8 жыл бұрын

+xsakuraba Listen very carefully ... He says "Ebony", yes... just before he says "...actually it is Rosewood but I think that they stained it dark..."

@adamhill1216 10 ай бұрын

Black, Natural, Sunburst,, I can’t decide Please help

@benjohnstonmusic5131 Жыл бұрын

Just found this video brother. How does it compare to the natural finish LL16D?

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Жыл бұрын

should be same

@denisprieur7944 5 ай бұрын

@@TheGuitarSpaSingaporeno! JP CORMIER told everyone that he doesn't know why, but black guitars always sound way better and louder than natural finish giitars!

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 5 ай бұрын

@@denisprieur7944 it’s not back by scientific evidence

@jaepark8922 2 ай бұрын

I just bought a natural. Can’t see painting over that beautiful rosewood or the spruce. I admit I was tempted to buy the black because of JP’s reviews.

@TippitoWOW 8 жыл бұрын

Hey man, could you, please provide me the name of the song played on 18:00:00m cheers.

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 8 жыл бұрын

It's my Own composition and I have not put a name to the song yet .. Maybe I record it up tomorrow

@TippitoWOW 8 жыл бұрын

sounds good dude!! i would like to hear it. cheers

@HasNiHassaan 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore it's been 5 years man! Love this tune any tutorials? Or quick info about the chord variations would be great thanks. Great channel btw

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 2 жыл бұрын

@@HasNiHassaan kzfaq.info/sun/PLyF77OUTSNqyjZnXFVIzEI2B_HBYSYn8c

@rainfalls502 8 жыл бұрын

hi!! if you'll choose between larrivee d40r and this yamaha ll16d are..which one is better sound for you..thanks

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 8 жыл бұрын

Tough call I have not played a d40r so I can't comment which would be better .. However this is one magnificent sounding piece

@rainfalls502 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info

@user-it4cx6sb1h 2 жыл бұрын

9:39〜 what song is it?

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7yAhNGKldXSY2g.html

@repstein07 8 жыл бұрын

Song at 11:38?

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 8 жыл бұрын

Song for Clarice ---- I did a tutorial on it check it out on my channel

@RandyRan9545 8 жыл бұрын

我非常喜欢你的表情。。。。

@user-uj6yu1jk2b 2 жыл бұрын

what is the difference between LL16 and LL16D?

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 2 жыл бұрын

Deluxe has abalone purfling on the top

@user-uj6yu1jk2b 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore is it just a decoration, or does it somehow sound better?

@leonadarevic2069 Жыл бұрын

@@user-uj6yu1jk2b Decoration only :)

@bogart5131 4 жыл бұрын

Sir is the body width of LL similar to that of FX310a?.......

@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 4 жыл бұрын

SHOULD BE

@bogart5131 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore if that so then that would be great...... I have A3R and it felt that width is too much and the neck sides is not like LL series, they have the yellow thing.....