Yamaha LS16 ARE .... any love?

Spikeedog

Anyone got good experience of the Yamaha LS16 ARE? ......thinking of getting one.

BigLicks67

I've got a LL16 ARE and I've played the old model LS16. 
The LS16 I played was a lot of guitar for the money and they come with a good quality case. I've heard some that sounded a bit boxy but the one I played was good, particularly for finger style. I wouldn't entertain one for hard plectrum styles you'd be better off with the LL16 for that or a Taylor 110.

earwighoney

I played quite a few of the new L Series ARE Models in the 6 and 16 configurations and I believe they are all excellent.  

I think the LS6 models were excellent as well, a bit warmer sounding than the LS16's but the latter definitely had a richer tone. 

Spikeedog

@BigLicks67 and @earwighoney  thanks guys. I'm more of a finger picker. I'm away to try the LS16 next week.

Spikeedog

Tried the LL...... Think L is for loverly.

BigLicks67

Spikeedog said:

Tried the LL...... Think L is for loverly.

What happened to the LS?

Spikeedog

Can't get my hands on one.....

woody

I had one and we didn't really bond..found it quite boxy sounding.there are nicer guitars for money imho.

Spikeedog

Like what..?? @woody ;

woody

I've been very impressed with faith and recording kings of late.you might get really lucky and bag a nice s/h furch or stonebridge. 

Spikeedog

Tried an early Stonebridge. V.nice. Never tried a Faith but might be able to tomorrow. Recording Kings are apparently variable..?

woody

I've personally liked pretty much all of them I've played but I'm sure opinions would vary. I have a fair few high end acoustics but I keep an rd17 as a beater.it holds its end up very respectably.a furch/stonebridge would be ultimately what I would recommend if they fall into your price range though.no better guitar to humble exotica imho.

woody

Another guitar that really impressed me was a  mayson m9 at under 700 euros. Brilliant guitar.