GSWJ - Yamaha LL16 Sunburst Review
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This guy is such a great resource to learn about guitars. And he has such warm authentic personality
I know right. I'm getting addicted to these chats. Plus, I'm a long time fan of Yamaha guitars despite owning a high end Taylor.
AGREED! 💥‼👍
I bought the LL16 a few days ago, largely in part to this review. I’m blown away by the tone! Could not be happier
Like many people, I thought Yamaha sucked because I've only heard / played their $200-250 beginner guitars
Got an LL-TA (LL16 with transacoustic) and I'm shocked to learn that Yamaha provides insane value and awesome sound. I have more expensive, big brand name guitars, but the only guitar I reach for is the Yamaha
Nice comment, Don here from Hamilton NZ, I heav FG 830 Cutaway electric and it's really nice, But got an L series cutaway electric and Wow what a sound, Iv'e learned alot from J P Cormiers videos, that where I first learned about them, kind regards Don 😊😊😊@@whitehh15
Nice to see someone who truly appreciates Yamaha guitars. I'm a proud owner of a ls500 and a ls400.
I got the LL16, and upgraded to a custom made bone nut and saddle from a respected luthier friend, and added Waverly Galaith ( a lightweight plastic that is as dense as bone ) bridge pins, and I can honestly say this guitar has the holy grail of the sought after sound...the " bell tone ". There is a silkiness to these guitars ( from every one I have heard ) that must come from the combination of Engelmann/EIR/improved forward shifted non-scalloped bracing. The folks that designed this new version put the time in to get it right, and, wow, did they ever get it right. This guitar is destined to be one of the greatest acoustic guitars to ever exist. I'm glad I own one.
Thanks for your feedback!!
Love your chats brother. So relaxing and I always learn something. Thanks
Beauty Sir. Love the new necks too. Thx JP.
Best introduction of all time. You sold me on a Sunbusrt aesthetic , Just got my own. Thank you for the review. Have a good day :)
That intro was absolutely your best! I love sunburst too 😎
As an employee at a guitar store I have had the pleasure of trying these guitars. I can wholeheartedly say this to my ears is possibly the best dreadnought guitar in its price range. The volume you can attain from this specific model is unbelievable, I recommend using a heavy pick as this will most definitely handle what vigour you decide to throw at it. Fantastic quality and sounds phenomenal plugged in as well. As of tomorrow I will be a proud ll16 owner. Excellent video sir !! Regards from 🏴
Where in bonnie Scotland . ?
Volume and tone are only a small part of it....they are not easy to play even when set up low.....action is very stiff...... I've refretted two of my other cheap yamaha's and they are wonderful. I will never buy another yamaha....their customer service just plain sucks now.
"Not easy to play even when set up low"...........you've got to be kidding. I don't even know how to respond to that. Because you are literally the ONLY person I've ever heard of who dislikes "the playability" of this model. Literally dozens upon dozens of reviews ( NOT counting the sales rep's of music stores ) on these LL16 models all over youtube, including professional gigging guitarists, even one master luthier who builds custom acoustic guitars ( Driftwood Guitars ), and every last one of them are heaping high praise on the LL16 models in every way. I'm 62 yrs old, and a lifelong guitarist. I gigged all over east/central Florida for 2 decades until I grew tired of the club scene. I love this model. I don't like it quite as much as the 3 high end Japanese Takamine's I've owned & gigged with, but they cost a lot more than this LL16. As was my 814 Taylor. ( I still loved my Tak's a little more. ) The LL16 does have a rather long scale length, but you must have some incredibly weak hands in order to "hate the action/playability" of the LL16 Yamaha's. Quite frankly, I don't think there's a new acoustic out there for $1130 that can beat this LL16, and I believe it's as good if not better than some guitars costing much more. @@cugir321
Hi Lenny, we’re you able to try both Mahogany and Rosewood? Which did you prefer?
@@cugir321you should quit guitar
Thank you, I trying to get the ll16D because of you. You're brilliant and authentic. I can't wait to begin lessons with you. Anthony Ireland
Thanks J P love your playing !!!
Nice review, John.
I have the LL-16-12 version and love it.
Best 12 string that I have ever owned.
Love it!!! Yamaha fan for life right here - proud owner of an LL6m and FS720s
Subscribed !!!!
Great review! Thank you so much!
Hey J.P. Thanks for all the reviews!
I ordered an LL16 in this sunburst and got it yesterday. Once again your review was right on the money. The guitar is amazing and the sunburst colours weren’t done enough justice over video… the colours and burst on the LL are absolutely beautiful! Keep the reviews coming bud!!
loved the review so much i bought one albeit in black and i absolutely love it ... thank you
WOW !!! FANTASTIC !!! Greetings from Europe.
Mine was ordered last September is due in around April can't wait to get it.
Beautiful guitar! So is your playing. JP, you are a national treasure!
I love that quote man “it’s like a fingerprint” so true. I’ve played and own Martins, Gibsons, Taylor’s etc. And Yamaha’s have such amazing balanced sound. Sadly I sold my 1969 FG 180 to finance a recording project. I have every intention of buying the new FGX5 😀. Thanks for your content always fun to watch man 👊🏻🔥
Yamaha's best kept secret. Since 1969 I've owned countless Yamaha acoustics; among them LL26, LL16, LL16D, LL6, LJ6 and a flock of FGs since my first FG180 way back when I was a kid. Lovely playing J.P., and your genuine enthusiasm for the marque is clear.
I hear ya Andrew, i learned on an FG335
I just put a deposit down one of these today. Was one of, if not the best sounding guitar in my local music store here in Sydney, Australia. Beautiful tone and texture and lovely bass response. What a deal for a full solid guitar with rosewood!! I really like the 5 piece neck and hoping it will keep everything stable here in humid Sydney. I will do a comparison with my Eastman dread on my UA-cam channel once I get it.
Nice guitar, beautifully crafted line. I own an LLX26C and love it immensely.
Nice review. I too have one of these LL16D models. I do like the sunburst finish, but these days I prefer the clear finished spruce mine has. I only paid $550 for this thing brand new, with case. Crazy deal. I wasn't even shopping for one. When I saw the price (online), with all that abalone trim, all solid wood, A.R.E. top and all, I couldn't believe it. I bought it and never looked back. I'm more of a fingerpicker, and even though it is a dreadnought, I love the tone, balance, and clarity for fingerpicking as well as strumming. The A.R.E. top sounds just great. I agree with you about the great neck they have on these as well. For what I paid, I feel like I stole it.
Agreed. Looking is a major part of the fun man. Thx.
G’day John, excellent review! I brought home one of these and played it in front of my son - he said it sounded better than my D28 which cost 4 times as much. Of course, I was in total denial, although I really loved the shimmering sound of the Yamaha straight off the shop wall. Over the next few weeks I had to admit he was right and, with the 1.75 inch nut, actually suited my playing style better. I can safely say that , over the past seven years it has got better and better - there you go, for me it blew my Martin out of the water! If you see one of these in the shop, don’t pass it by!
Love your reviews, JP. So honest, so credible. Thank you.
Great review. I certainly love my LL6 A.R.E. and my LL6SB.
I just bought mine. I love it. I mean I really loooooove it! Big fan of Yamaha guitars. Cool review. Down Under..
When stores opened last July ( ? ) (after first lockdown) had some money saved and went to Long & McQuade to buy an FG3 that they had. They also had one LL16 ( 'both' guitars listed for exact same amount - $1090). I played each for about 20 minutes. Both had beautiful sound..... with each having its own unique tone. Because of slight rheumatism in my hands, I discovered that the neck profile on the FG3 was killing my left hand.....thus ended up buying the LL16. ( Absolutely LOVE it !!!! ...so much so that I saved again and went out and bought an LL16-12 (12 string version) )
I have 2 Furch Guitars. One is the Yellow Masters Choice and the other the crossover with nylon strings. Both are Cedar tops. I just ordered a Yamaha LL16D. I owned a Yamaha years ago and only paid $300.-00 for it but it was just incredible. I can't wait to get mine in a few day. Musician's friend is sold out until the end of the year. I fortunately found a used one. I love your channel and you playing. The info you give is priceless. Thanks!
Sounds bloody amazing! I love sunbursts as well and I bought a Gibson Songwriter with a caramel sunburst and sounds amazing. You're a great player! Wow! A grand huh? It sounds and look like it's worth a lot more!
Man you awesome. Great to hear and to watch. This Yammy is dream of mine. Greetings from Russia
It's been a pleasure watching all your reviews of Yamaha guitars. What comes through may appear biased, but I'd prefer to call it love. You obviously love these guitars and they sound really amazing in your hands. One day I will get one for my less than talented hands, but until then I'll just re-watch your videos.
A good friend lent me one of her LL16s and I fell completely in love with it. Yamahas are very under rated (as you say). I just ordered one from Long & McQuade (sunburst!). Hard to say how long it will take to get it in in these current times. Something to look forward to (optimism) since we are Level 3 (Covid) in NB.
Smooth, JP!!
I literally just bought Billy Corgens one of these on his reverb shop, of course it was modded with brass pins,, it was expensive but then again it authentically belonged to Billy Corgan, can’t wait till it arrives
I have my to. All solid in rosewood back and sides.
Got one a these on order. Can't wait
I used to see Yamahas as great sounding laminate guitars. But then I saw that Bert Jansch and Herb Pedersen played them. So I was really happy to come across this video.
So I did two things: bought one of your cds and got the deluxe version of this. My only regret: the D version doesn't come in sunburst.. lol.
Thank you JP. Love your music!
I have a Natural finish LL6...proud to play it everyday...an incredible guitar
Absolutely beautiful! 🤩👌
Just acquired the mahogany version of this. I really just wish they had this sunburst finish. One of the sharpest looking guitars here in my opinion.
Your playing is out of this universe.
I recently bought a LL-TA which is essentially the same guitar with the TransAcoustic stuff inside. I've owned 10 top Martin's and 3 top Taylor's over the years. Upon opening the box with it being brand new at the store from their backstock, the in house luthier set it up with bone saddle and pins, set up for low action on the saddle height and smoothed off the fret ends, oiled the neck and when I tested it out it blew me away. It was far beyond even a D-42 I had and the Taylor's weren't even in the same zip code of performance. Yamaha sure has it going on.
Still enjoying it now? I took the plunge and got one recently
I have an LL6 with ARE top ..near identical to the one you have except the back and sides are laminated . New it was $700 if I remember right . It's my favorite to play and look at even compared to my D-28 . In Winnipeg , hydration is a struggle all winter , but I have never worried with this guitar . Nice to see somebody reviewing good sounding affordable guitars .
I recently purchased an ll16m the mahogany back and side version. Very woody articulate punchy tone with fairly thick highs. Sustain is awesome and man it has incredible clarity nice round bottom end and the highs are very sweet sounding
Your a Legend j.p. thanks fir the review, helps a begginer like me so much. I also love sunburst. Your a Rockstar j.p. thanks for the beautiful review on the ll16, yamaha makes some pretty nice sounding guitars for decent prices 🍻
Picked up one of these last week, 2014 model in near mint condition. Best $500 I ever spent on a guitar. It really sings.
As far as I know, it was LL6 that I've owned since 2006 and it was still my everyday babe. I can't describe how I love my guitar. :D
I need to go find and try these L series guitars ASAP. I tried a AC3R and its sound beat Martin GPC 11E, thank you for all the expertise advices and astounding guitar chops !
Man that sounds amazing…id love to have one with an atmosfeel system in it!
I've been a big fan of Yamaha's ever since I got an FG-75 while I was in Vietnam. I've had a few high-end guitars (not nearly as many as you), yet My daily picker is a Yamaha FG-TA sunburst dreadnought. Sounds good before you turn it on but press that button and the built-in chorus and reverb sends you to pickin' heaven. You can't get that tone from an amp. It comes out of the sound hole. Perfect guitar for late night picking when the wife is asleep. The system has sustain that outlasts any guitar I have owned. When the battery dies it feels like your best friend just left the room. FG-TA has veneer back and sides and is made in China while the LL-TA is all solid wood version made in Japan and has 5 piece neck like your LL-16, so basically it is the same guitar you have here but with sound effects built into the guitar. And one final thing, thanks for just now teaching me that Irish double pick pull-off trick :-) Now I just need to learn the rest of the tune...
The LLTA is also made in China. I have one and it is a fine guitar.
Very nice sound!
Lord Gordon's on guitar , lovely. You must come to Ireland
Thanks, i enjoy the odd stuff i see. Before CoV i was looking for a small Yamaha LJ6. Gave up; no show in 'straya. Was looking in eBay, so search sat there. 3+ years later i get an eBay email saying 'available'. Located in a shop in Nowra, south of Sydney a bit. Done. Too far to go and test. When arrived, zero disappointment. Top wood... Engelmann spruce. My only other is a S Korea Crafter GA7/N. Cedar top. Similar size/shape to Yami. Each give me different buzes. Thanks for your show ups. 😌
I'm really tempted by the 12 string version
Wow, what a sound!
Awesome review, J.P.! I was thinking that I’d like to pick up a Martin GPC-11E, but I really like the build, playability and full sound of the Yamahas. I saw a video you did on Martin guitars, and if I remember correctly, you pointed out how their build quality can be a little inconsistent in the lower end guitars. Think I’m leaning towards a Yamaha now. Great channel. Thanks!
JP you are a national treasure 👍
I have quite a few bursts in my collection.👍👍
Excellent review! The only thing is, the nut and the bridge are not Tusk; they're a material called 'urea' which is much closer to plastic.
I've had the privilege of having one of those. Keep up the good work 🎉‼️
I'd really like to hear you review one of the new Eastman double-top guitars. The technology looks groundbreaking!
Thanks for your reviews. I would love to hear you play the dobro 👍
Your world is HEAVEN!!!
My friend has one. He bought it used but like new for $800 with the case. Only realized afterward what a great guitar he stumbled upon. There is a Yamaha that looks almost exactly the same and easy to mistake if you are not aware the less expensive model has laminated sides and back.
I own one of these in mahogany. Bought it last year in mint condition for $650 CAD with a soft shell case). Fabulous guitar can’t fault anywhere.
I recently picked up a fs830 in tobacco sunburst, I love it! It is a laminate rosewood back and sides with a solid spruce top. I have my eye one that one your holding or a red label fgx5
Love my LL transacoustic
I found my perfect guitar the LL16D natural per your advice, now I have bought a used LL6 black.
JP what a guitar player you are sir. Love your videos and reviews. As we say in Belfast your crac is mighty. JP have you done a review on the Yamaha LL-TA ? I think that the LL-TA will be my next guitar.
Kind Regards from Belfast.
John I have this exact guitar along with two other LL16's and two other Yamaha's. 5 in total. I have the same love affair with these instruments. First guitar I ever touched was a Yamaha. I gotta say the one your reviewing here if its anything like the one I have, she's so so much louder then my other two LL16's, like a very notable difference. The other two are a standard natural finish and the other one is a LL16 deluxe. The sunburst is much louder. They all sound fantastic. 🤷♂️ I have named some of my guitars as well. Her name is Nibbs. Like the candy cuz of the colour of the red in the finish looks the same colour as nibbs candy lol. Cheers 👍
BTW I also have an LS 16 M which is awesome too...especially on stage ..but in the studio the other two are much better.
Geeeez John you can flat tear it up love your playing....do you know any Cameron's from the Halifax area....al my relatives are from that area....cool
The guitar sounds great!!
...🤗... "Not bad at all" ! ... (Yamaha Understatement !)... "Lovely Tone"... Thanks for 'Demo' John ...☘...
Dear JP.Cormier. I bought the Yamaha LL16 Sunburst after this Video. A really good guitar, witch does not have to hide from good, well-known brands. I'm really surprised. Greetings from Germany.
Just played a used one - fabulous! 650.00 U.S. I don't really need it but........damn. I'm sure I can rationalize something by 5:00 today. lol. Love your reviews and playing JP.
Love the fact you are afellow canadian. I do have a question regarding string brand and guage you prefer, also pick material and thickness. Keep up the great work Al from Sherwood park Ab.
Thanks for the review John. I have an older model (2010) LLX16 Tobacco 'Burst. Great unamplified sound & SRT pickup system - only problem is that the saddle is a little high causing shallow break angle over the bridge & this inhibits attaining a lower action.
Hi, my LL16 ARE has the lowest playable action of any of my guitars, which is kind of mindblowing considering it's not exactly a small guitar and it was like this with the factory set up. It's incredible.
Every time I open my LL16ARE sunburst's, case, I have to try not to drool. It sounds great every time I play it. Really sounds like the GSWJ video (the guitar not my playing) I've played many Martins, Gibsons and Guild (which I always liked) and this Yamaha holds it's own with any of them. I got it here in Australia about 2 years ago 2nd hand for AU$600 ( about US$115). A bargain. I've been playing for nearly 50 years and never thought I'd end up with a Yamaha as one of my best guitars. 😁
Just love John's picking both flat picking and fingerstyle. What a man 🤠
Yes J.P. That is one Large sounding guitar, and it looks good too. I do not know of too many
Martin's that sound that good and a lot fewer that would even come close. That's all I got.
My LL16 sounds amazing! It's the best acoustic guitar I own.
The poor man’s D-45. Great guitar I’ve owned this exact one for six years. It’s one of my every day guitars I put on a stand next to my bed.
JP, the LL16 does sound like a jet plane!!
I’m waiting for the LL-16 12 string guitar to get back in stock. I’ve played other 12 strings, Yamaha has extremely comfortable guitars to play. I currently own three FG series Yamaha guitars. I feel like the LL series is like a graduation into a big boy guitar. I’ve played Epiphones, I’ve played Ovation, neither of those two brands have matched the quality I get with Yamaha.
I love my LL 6. I upgraded my tuners and put bone nut/ saddle on her as well. Yammie gets as much play time as my d18ge.
got one too stock and sounds better with age.
I’m looking fir an acoustic to play warm jazzy blues tones. In your opinion , would anything surpass a Yamaha dreadnougt . I’m playing live in group setting . It cannot be an expensive guitar . I’ve had an old sunburst FG fir 50 years and I like the bass and power . It’s a bit unwieldy but so are many jazz boxes. I’m thinking of a cutaway Yamaha but frightened I’ll lose the bass woof and volume. I tried a gs mini …eeek . Was like shreds of ice piercing my ear drums . Your channel is so good , very addictive and informative . A unique and valuable asset . Thank you.
Hey, John! I have this exact guitar on order right now! It is supposed to arrive sometime this month, and I'm pretty psyched! I hope the action is as good as I've heard. Thanks for the demo!
Yes ha I love that flat pickin in G
I have a 2017 LL16 and agree...mine is natural...impossible to find any in Ontario at moment...I do prefer my FGX3, however I play it a lot and rings for days, especially since I put a bone saddle and ebony pins in it...I call this my scotch club gig guitar for the bling and my FGX3 the pub crawler....lol
Thanks!
I just received this same guitar LL-16 Sunburst yesterday . I think I found the only one available in the USA , This thing is an absolute bargain I paid 925.00 with tax , I played it side by side with my 16 year old Martin D-28 Marquis (witch I paid 4100.00 for new) for hours , and I must say it's right up there . It's hard to believe really , It sounds just like this video I cant wait to play it some more and get it broke in , And JP I Love your videos and You are one talented Musician . Thanks
THANKS
I picked up an LS16 rosewood years ago….it blows everyone away for a small body size….one of the best guitars under $1k.
This very guitar sound is more than 1000 $ in the Taylor field or around 3000 $ in the Martin area. So a massive split spruce top and massive rosewood sides and back and a real 1a quality ebony fingerboard for under 1000 $ is a real gift. Thank you for your video, greatings from Germany, I am with you ... :-)
I owned and enjoyed one of these for a couple of years, but finally sold it due to the long scale length. It was getting to be hard on my old fingers.
I just got one at guitar center used in mint shape for 500 ... its amazing
I'd love to see you review the A5R
I'm waiting on a LL16 to come in at Sweetwater Music. I hope there's a sunburst in the batch. May pay extra for that!!!!