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just noticed this video - not sure if the process has changed since then. enjoyed watching it. I thought that Martin were small scale but they seem huge compared to this factory
The binding is a work of art
Its heavier than the martin which I assume is the rosewood construction
It's also noticeably more resonant which I assume is more due to the larger size than anything else
Not sure what string scale it has as it's hard finding the specs of the neck. Action is higher but seems easier to play and bend strings
The fretwork is exceptional not that the martin is bad in that department. Definitely different sounding to the martin
Jury's out on the pickups. The baggs anthem in the martin is unbelievable and I have not really had a chance to really test the yamaha yet. Pain in the arse fitting the battery though. The pick up controls are lovely though. They pop up from the top of the side of the guitar and you can pop them in so they are flush. Not seen that before
Smells nicer than the martin as well
As for the sound it's different to the martin. Not sure what sound I prefer. It's loader unplugged though and has more bottom pressense
Not sure I would pay full price but then again woukd not pay nearly £5000 for any guitar
At the price peach sell them though its a bargain especially If you consider the martin is the more expensive guitar.
The chap told me that the luthiers are basically old and are retiring so there are no more being made of this type. They may introduce some small luthier versions of the A series or the FG series but it sounded like the flagship ranges as we know them are no more.
I may be back tomorrow to buy one.
Regarding strings etc, when I received my guitar it had reasonably fresh strings on it, sounded good, I stuck a new set on and it sounded amazing. I would be tempted to ask them to restring the 36 so that you can make a reasonable assessment. I have done similar in the past, I've even been taken up on my offer to put a new set of strings on a guitar in store, just so I could properly assess it ( I bought that one in the end ).
They have two non-pickup non-cutaway 26s in stock, I played one yesterday and am going back today to try the other one. I’d be happy with the one I tried but always wise to compare if given the opportunity I reckon.
From left, LS16, LL16M, LL16-12, LJX26C (black, top), not sure what the sunburst one is.
The acoustic booth. From left, LL36, LLX26C, LS56, another LLX26C.
Someone really needs to buy the sunburst 26. What a perfect do-it-all guitar - hand-made build quality consistent with all of the ultra high-end Yamahas, very rare paint job, cutaway and electrics for stage use. Awesome thing.
And what became my guitar, still on the rack:
Congrats @Modellista - good choice!
The biggest difference was the weight - apparently the preamp is a proper job and weighs quite a bit, which I was surprised by. Playing wise it was nice, the one I ended up buying was my personal favourite but you can’t go wrong with any of these at these prices in my opinion. Just bear in mind that it will feel heavy for an acoustic, and the weight feels like it’s in the upper bout, presumably some of that’s from the battery, whereas in my A3R the batteries and down near the end pin which makes more sense weight-wise.
The sales guy was very detailed - apparently the preamps are very expensive to make, a replacement is about £400 - as are the hard cases - all made to order in Japan and would be at least £300 separately.
So by buying the non-electro version I’ve diddled myself out of quite a lot of value in the preamp, but I really wanted a non-cutaway non-electric version.
I would add that also I tried an A5R which is similar in build (and currently price) to the cutaway LL26 and is also made in Japan. The A5 was good but the LL was quite clearly in another league. At the Peach price of £1.5k the LLs are stupendous value.