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Old 10-12-2017, 11:48 PM
Tommy_G Tommy_G is offline
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Default A Yamaha LL16 sounds most like a Martin? Taylor? Etc?

The Fishman Aura Gallery only has two Yamaha Dreadnaughts represented... None with rosewood backs...

I need some help refining my process for selecting a guitar model with similar tonal characteristics as the LL16 so I can fast track my use of the Gallery. I will have to go outside the brand to find the most suitable image.

Also please specify model not just brand...
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Old 10-13-2017, 05:37 AM
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The body shape is similar to Taylor GS__ models or their __16 models, so if you can find one of those with Rosewood b/s you could get close, but the engelmann top has a way of coloring the sound, so it might not be that close. So try to find a Taylor 716, 816, or 916. Or even a Taylor GS7, GS8, or GS9.
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Old 10-14-2017, 07:11 PM
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FWIW......I think my LL-16-12 sounds very much like a Martin D-12-28....
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Old 10-14-2017, 10:28 PM
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I think it sounds closer to the Taylor dreadnought. Try a 710, 810, or 910. The 710 (pre 2016) should be very close because I think they both use Engelmann spruce tops and non scalloped bracing.
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