Yamaha LL6 ARE (Is it a good guitar?)
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- Опубліковано 18 бер 2019
- This is not a professional review. Just me playing around on my new guitar.
A general time line of whats going on.....
3:10 i start off with an open G
4:10 an open chord song
4:49 i play an A minor (my favorite chord)
5:05 i play some finger picking in the key of A minor
5:59 i play a loud chord, that might startle your ears
6:20 i attempt to play some generic power chords
7:14 i show off the guitars intonation
7:54 i accidentally figure out a Green Day song by playing random power chords
8:50 i try and play some generic jazzy type chords
12:19 Capo on 3rd fret, strumming some open chords
13:10 i play the exact same open chords, but this time finger picked
14:09 I play an A minor again, with capo on 3rd fret
15:20 i move the capo to the 2nd fret and play generic chords
16:20 I remove the capo....Play a little bit of Mouth Full Of Cavities
17:29 i doodle around on some chords that remind me of St. Andrew's Fall
17:55 i ponder if this is a good guitar for the price, and give my impressions
19:35 i end with a Mother Love Bone song
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Very refreshing review, thank you for that and I really appreciate you getting up so early in the morning to share! Lovely stuff..
Fabulous video! Just bought this amazing sounding guitar today and searched youtube to see any reviews, & your video confirmed to me my choice was a good one! Now I need some practice!
Wow! I jumped in to catch a review of the LL6, and found Tony. Stand up routine meets guitar review. Thanks! Made my day.
It's my pleasure to make your day.
About time somebody mentions the kind of pick they use because it makes a big difference on the sound, thank you, Chum.
I absolutely loved this review . You could not be any more laid back and be awake but it kept my interest . Nice playing ! I bought one of these and I`m really impressed with it A great all around guitar that can hold it`s own when playing alongside a Gibson or Martin (not saying it is as good as a D28 or whatever just that it can get in the mix nicely) Great job ! Thanks
Saying I'm so laid back I'm almost in a self induced coma, is very accurate. I once tried looking energetic and up tempo in a video, but it looked like i was having a mental break down. I can tell you one thing for sure. I would make the worst Starbucks employee.
My personality is definitely not bubbly. But I'm glad it still kept your interest.
I agree it's a great guitar for the price. And I think it's voiced in a way that's supposed to sound very good in a band or group situation.
I actually did another review of it beside my older Yamaha guitar, and most people preferred my older Yamaha, but I think that one is more of a solo guitar, and I think the LL6 would shine much better in a band situation.
This was Fantastic! Just ignored my two kids while watching this riveting demo. After reading reviews and a few videos, You’ve convinced me to buy this guitar during quarantine. Thank you for this video :)
Enjoy your new guitar :)
Really enjoyed your review. Just bought one for my daughter. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it, and that's amazing of you to gift your daughter with such a nice guitar. Both of you have a beautiful day :)
I bought this as my first guitar, it sounds so good! Nice demo 💪
I'm very happy for you, enjoy your guitar!
Dude thanks for the review, candor, humor AND nice playing...Great! (I also own an L series Yamaha.. LL16)
Oh, you own the big boy of the family! Excellent! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Sounds great
I already own a LL16 ARE and after 5 years ish
No problems
but
Will seek out the smaller bodies LL 6 ARE
As a travel guitar
Great value
Thanks
I have one of these and love it. Its become my main workhorse acoustic. I have to admit that the string spacing took some getting used to. My other acoustics are a 60s Gibson Southern Jumbo and a Taylor academy 12. The strings on this feel significantly spaced further apart. I found the tone on these to be surprisingly bright, not in a bad way, I was just expecting less clarity and more boom. These are very articulate.
Thank you! At last a reviewer tells us what picks he is using; well done. I own both the LL6ARE and LL16ARE. Excellent guitars both.
Oh im super picky with picks. What pick I use depends on the guage of the strings, how bright the guitar sounds, and how heavy the bracing is.
So on that topic. When I tried both the LL6 at the store and the LL16, the bracing on the LL16 seemed a little stiffer.
I have an older red label Yamaha, and the bracing on that guitar is super stiff, and I wanted an easier all around guitar to play.
My question to you is, do you notice any difference in bracing between the 2 guitars? Because I think they might both be listed as having the same bracing, but for whatever reason the all solid wood version seemed a little heavier braced.
One thing I didn't think of at the store is maybe it had heavier guaged strings.
Great review Man ! You did everything right to show how this guitar sounds. Your about as screwed up as me LOL. Found a deal on a 2014 sunburst ll6. You still have this guitar. Hey man thanks a lot! Jeff from Austin Texas
Great review…. Was gonna buy a more expensive guitar. You make a great point. It’s a versatile guitar. It’s like $1500 cheaper than the guitar I was gonna buy. Good stuff.
I have a LL6 and it sounds beautiful. Rich sound, smooth playability and it has a lot of bass in my opinion as its body seems like a jumbo one but smaller. Also, it has the ARE systems which means that the woods have been treated to looks like a 10 years old guitar. Also, Yamaha is guaranteed of quality. One last thing, I use Daddario strings on it. Cheers!
I've tried many different strings, and i think the 80/20's sound the best on this guitar.
Enjoy your guitar!
Lmao can we just appreciate that intro for a sec
"Well folks, you know what it's like, you're living your life. You know, it's a struggle out there. A lot of poverty, destruction I guess. But the question that we've all been thinking about is... what is the best guitar you can buy for the money? Cause that's really the question right?"
🙂
Ive owed the Yamaha LS6 for the last three years now and I absolutely love it , same specs as the LL6 but slightly smaller, its so good . Cost me just over 500 quid and sounds better than guitars twice the price.
I hear ya ! Have a beautiful day.
I´ve seen the mahogany and roswewood versions. Is the rosewood worth the extra money? What major difference would you say it has?
Thanks!
thank you i buy yamaha ll6 are cause i watch your video
Thanks for sharing this!
You're very welcome. Have a great day.
I just bought this guitar yesterday best decision of the year
Excellent. I've had mine for a while now, and i think its starting to sound even better.
"Speaking of Am, it kind of reminds me of this." *proceeds to play an absolutely beautiful song*
I love how light-hearted and goofy this is but it just cuts into beautiful and serious music!
You would be a hell of a lot of fun to see live!
That's a very sweet thing to say. Thank you. Have a beautiful day.
I actually just recently found this out about using different picks. And I've been playing for 30 years. I've been buying the same picks since I first started playing. I never experimented with other picks because I liked what I was using. My neice bought me some picks for Christmas and they were different picks. I never knew my guitar would sound different. Now I have a bunch of different gauge picks. 😆
Wow, you actually play really good😂💪
Thank you. I will be upgrading my my yamaha fg 830 for a yamaha LL6.
Enjoy your new guitar.
LL6 still best bang for the buck. Great sound.
The back and sides are solid.
Which strings are being used?
How is this compared to A1R?
Have the LL16 ARE and it's amazing. Did switch the nut saddle and pins to TUSQ and man it's a keeper.
The LL6 and LL16 are both great guitars. I changed the saddle to TUSQ also, but I think the original one sounds better, but I use the TUSQ one cause I shaved it down to have better action. I have a feeling the TUSQ probably sounds better on the LL16.
Thanks. Just bought one.
Enjoy your new guitar. 🤠
Your video intro. ❤️ .
Respect ❤️
Thank you very much. Have a beautiful day.
That is the most original and entertaining review I ever watched. You even made me write a comment, my first one! The guitar is very nice though I think you don't give too much credit to the tone you bring about in it. I own a LL16 and never thought about the cracks and humidity issue. Oh geez, one more thing to worry about now. Hopefully this is not such an issue down here in Brazil but I'm gonna find that out. Thanks.
As long as the climate is not too dry, you should be ok. Also the LL16 will sound better and better as it ages. Solid wood !!
I'm glad you enjoyed the review, even though it was mostly just me messing around :)
@@1ReviewADay Oh, btw, do you remember the string set you were using? Thanks.
I was using the original set it came with, which are elixir 80/20 12-53.
I recently changed them to the phospher bronze version, and i think i like the 80/20 more on this guitar. I can see why they chose those as the original strings.
Hi, I am back :). I have been playing my LL16 with a Planet Waves O-Port and I think I notice an improvement on the bottom range (ua-cam.com/video/L6go75XOMhs/v-deo.html). I am inclined to say that I hear it a bit more balanced now. Have you ever tried one of those rings?
I tried the O-Port on the LL 16 before with a set of elixir 80-20 and did not like it. Now with a set of elixir PB I hear some nice difference. Weird, eh (maybe it is just my ears...)?
hello! i just got YAMAHA LL6ARE. You play really good! especially last one is good!. Mother Love Bone song? I think you changed some chords right? I wonder that chords...
hope oneday i will play like you.. can you tell me that song's chords? just part of when you played..anyway Thanx you! :)
Nice video, thanks! Looking to buy my first acoustic guitar, mainly for fingerstyle.
It sounds really nice on fingerstyle, plus the neck is a little bit wider, so it's easier. I'm not sure exactly what the measurements are but it definitely has a wider neck than my other acoustics.
That's funny, the quickest way I determine a guitars depth of tone to play Nutshell, thanks for playing it
You're very welcome, Michael Smyth. Have a great day.
I have tried this guitar at my local music shop I Am a bluegrass player and I thought it sounded great I am seriously thinking about buying one it's a present time it's £639 in the UK on the subject of bluegrass try the tune under the double Eagle it's a must to play
Or as the great Roy Clark calls it watch out below
This guitar sounds great and i like the way you play it !! Baby i am gonna leave you
Oh god, please don't leave me.
Playing starts at 3:12
I have a question, if you can help me, The LL6 it's much bigger than a dreadnought guitar? Do you think he would fit in a gigbag with dreadnought size? Thank you.
I think it should fit fine in almost any dreadnought case. The guitar is only slightly bigger than my other dreadnought.
So you think it's a good deal to buy an LL6 2014 in very good condition at 350$ ?
I'm really happy with mine, and i paid full price. So for 350, it's a great deal.
You know what, ive been playing guitar for 30 years and i only know about 10 songs also, glad i'm not the only one ;-)
Hell YEA!!
Great video. Good Sir, what do you think about buying this guitar instead of a Gibson J 45 Standard? is it a good investment? I read some good reviews about the Yamaha LL16.
The LL16 is a very nice solid wood guitar. When I originally bought the LL6 there was only a 200 dollar price difference between it and the LL16. I think the price is higher now. It's definitely worth it, the guitar is great.
I like the Gibson j 45 as well, but for the price I think the LL16 is hard to beat, at least it definitely was during the time I bought the lower end LL6. They might have gone up in price quite a lot since then I'm not sure, but it's a great guitar.
Hola, excelente review, una pregunta, que modelo es el microfono que estas usando?? saludos y gracias!!
The microphone i'm using is an Oktava Mk 012
It's a Russian microphone.
Is the ll6 a jumbo or closer to the size of a dreadnought? Because there's a ls6 which is smaller. Can anyone clear this up please
I think it might be listed as a jumbo but to me it seems like a regular dreadnought size.
Where is that magical instrument manufactured?
Ive got this guitar in the brown color and its awesome but im looking for cut away style that sounds as good as the ll6. Ive tried a few but have been disappointed so far. Any recommendations. Great review by the way
The brown one looks very nice. As far as cutaways go. I used to have a pretty nice larrivee one. I'd look into those, but they are quite expensive. I actually ended up selling mine cause it was all solid wood and required constant humidifying in the cold dry Canadian winter.
Good luck in your search.
I thing it sounds pretty good!
I think it sounds pretty good also! As far as that zeppelin song, I'm sure there's lots of tutorials out there 🤪. Have a great day.
Hahaha “I’ve been playing since I was like 14, but I only know like 10 songs to play...” the struggle is real!
I think 10 is an exaggeration. I probably know less.
I'm with you on the A minor, however I do love a good E major chord, throw them two in a combination one after the other and I pretty much explode haha
Oh my!
Yamaha L-series is one of it kind, they are the best sound specially they’re hand Made.
Good intro. I’m depressed as hell. I need a good acoustic and I’m drawn to these. Yamaha are excellent value same as Ibanez are for electric axes
Best Intro on UA-cam
I appreciate that.
I'm dead serious, man. Laughter is the best fkn medicine there is. By the way, I have an LS16 and and an LS6R, and the solid wood version doesn't sound 400 dollars better, I can tell you that.
Yea the LL6 is only solid wood on the top, but i don't mind! Have a beautiful day!
Dm FTW!!
I have one and i like it like it yes i do
Go Blue Jays Go.
Nice job Tony!How bout a lesson on on "Babe Im gonna leave you"?Im sure a lot of players would dig that?Thanks man.
What’s the last tune you play? Excuse my ignorance
Man of Golden Words, by Mother Love Bone. Have a beautiful day.
What is the difference between this and the yamaha LL16ARE
LL16 is all solid wood. This one has laminated back and sides.
Nice fingering picking and sound. Is there a difference between this guitar and the LL6 Original Jumbo or this it?
I'm not sure if there's a jumbo version or if they listed this one as a jumbo. I vaguely remember seeing the word jumbo in the description of it which is odd cause it doesn't feel like a jumbo guitar. It seems like a regular dreadnought size.
I’m a beginner, have found the ll6 for £399 gbp but loving the bass of the ll16. But at twice the price and being beginner what do you recommend?
Love your video, awesome dude.
It really all depends how much you want to spend. I've played them both. LL16 is all solid wood, and will have more value in 10, 20 years. For your first guitar, or as someone who's beginning, I think the LL6 is MORE than enough to get you going.
1 Review A Day thanks very much, was thinking the same. Can’t wait!
No problem, enjoy your new guitar!
Consider buying the LL16. If you get it and don’t like it you can more easily downgrade than you can upgrade. The LL16 is a good thing to have.
What was your opening playing?
Alice in chains song called nutshell. Check out the mtv unplugged. It's great. Hang in there with your depression. Music pretty much saved my sanity from ages 16 to 30. Get yourself a nice guitar and fade away into music land.
Can you do a tutorial on the fingerstyle song you played?
The one near the beginning is a Led Zeppelin song called, Babe I'm Gonna Leave You. I usually play most songs my own way, so i'd be bad at doing a note for note tutorial, but i'm sure there's lots of tutorials on youtube on that song. If you can't find any, let me know.
You are actually a very funny guy!
I'm funny?? You sell VEGAN sandals, that's way more FUNNY !!!
Какая раздница между LL6 и LS6? Какая из них больше?
LL6
Great unprofessional review. I'm leaning toward the black so I can do some Johnny Cash. Cheers!
Good luck, I hope your Johnny Cash rendition is a little better than mine.
Did you end up keeping the guitar?
Oh yea, i like it. I changed the saddle to bone, and it sounds very nice, for what it is.
Be good to hear I Remember You by Skid Row intro played on this
Who’s watching this in 2020 during quarantine ?
Anyway, really nice guitar, well built but not enough bass for me.
I'm watching in 2020!!!
I am watching this during lockdown wishing mine was a Martin D18 instead.
I like yamaha fg345 clearsound.
LL6 is nice guitar ...but only nice..Use Elixir string's 12-53 PB..Kyser Capo.
It's funny you mention A minor, I do care as it's always the first chord I play, especially testing a new guitar 👍
Hell yea!
i have a chance right now to get one used for 250 maybe 200.in mint condition.its made in china.should i grab it? and im not sure if it is the ARE VERSION? are all of the ll6 ARE MODELS?
The older ones are not ARE, but I've also heard people playing both and not noticing much of a difference, so I'm not sure how much it matters. I'd have to try both myself and see what I think.
I think even if it's not ARE, it's a great guitar, especially used for a cheaper price. I'd go for it.
@@1ReviewADay thanks for the reply
A good power chord song for acoustic is "fell on black days" by sound garden
Love Soundgarden 😍
I want this guy to teach me how to play :'D
Oh...can yo u play Stairway...and then Hotel Cali...ThX! Also Heart's Crazy...
Cheech and Chong referred to Johnny as"Johnny Stash"in my day as a kid.It was a 70s thing.
I have one, nice guitar but mine dont sing like yours..:(
Hmmm, maybe try different strings, and also try putting a bone saddle.
Let me know if you find anything that works 🤠🤠
@@1ReviewADay Thanks for the advice but im sure its not the guitar. You are just a much better player...:)
Hah :)
AMinor all the way hey
Absolutely! Hope you're having a wonderful day.
$200 FS820 or a $400 LL6M? I know that Rosewood back+sides+fretboard is better sounding than mahognony...I'm no dum dum!
Yamaha has the best guitars for the money.
That's probably true.
I'm like you...stagnated learning. Don't know much and getting bored.
Have you tried writing your own songs? I got bored of learning songs pretty quickly, but I found out that writing my own songs was way more satisfying. Maybe you'd like that more also.
12:20 don’t think twice it’s all right? Or am I wrong? 😍😂
I can tell you one thing for sure. YOU'RE NOT WRONG 😍
@@1ReviewADay Great Played man! I love that song! 😍
This guy is funny, he is definitely stoned.
Toni kukoc? Haha
I just did a video about Toni Kukoc and the Bulls. What are the odds.
By paying $200 extra, you could’ve gotten all solid wood guitar: LL 16 ARE
I tried them both at the store. For the sound, and durability, the LL6 was perfect. It's a laminate guitar that doesn't sound like a laminate guitar, and is way more durable to take with you camping or traveling.
I had an expensive Solid wood guitar that I would always be trying to keep humidified, and make sure the wood is not too dry, so it doesn't crack.
And guess what, the LL6 sounds better than the almost 2000 dollar solid wood acoustic I had.
I'm very happy with it. Although I did try the LL16 and it sounded nice also, and I even thought about it, but I kept going back to the LL6, I couldn't believe how nice it sounded for a laminate guitar.
And I really like the durability and zero care laminate guitars need.
I have an all solid ll 6 from Taiwan. Superb.
hello! i just got YAMAHA LL6ARE. You play really good! especially last one is good!. Mother Love Bone song? I think you changed some chords right? I wonder that chords...
hope oneday i will play like you.. can you tell me that song's chords? just part of when you played..anyway Thanx you! :)
I might have changed some chords in the mother Love Bone song. I'm not sure. I just sort of figure them out by ear, and they're usually not exact. Or sometimes I purposely change it how i like playing it. The song the way I play it I think is just Am, G, F, and back to Am, then the second time around you ad a quick C and G chord after the F.
It's a nice guitar, enjoy yours!