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Old 07-27-2008, 06:34 AM
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Default Yamaha LL6

I have one of these on order; I wanted something relatively inexpensive to take on trips/loan out and the spec on this attracted me:
Englemann spruce top
Rosewood back and sides (laminate I believe although there's some confusion about the back; is it/isn't it solid.)
Ebony bridge and 'board and three-ply mahogany/rosewood/mahogany neck. I also like the subtle re-working of the regular dread style; more soft and rounded in the bouts and a bit smaller overall.
Oh, and £259UK including a Cordura semi-hard case seems like a good price.

I read some glowing reviews and am looking forward to my first Yamaha for 40 years!
Anyone else have this model? Comments? Likes/dislikes?
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Old 07-27-2008, 08:32 AM
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I have a Yamaha LJ6, good construction, good tone. The pickguard is ugly, it's coming off soon. Other than that it's a good value for the money.
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Old 07-27-2008, 10:05 AM
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I had a good play on an LL6 a couple of months ago. Very nice indeed. Good finishing and most importantly, a very nice tone. Nice , warm bass, with sparkly highs. I prefer a slightly wider nut, or I'd have got it. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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Old 07-27-2008, 11:45 AM
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I have the LJ with electronics and cutaway.

Untouchable for anything under (AT LEAST) a thousand dollars (Canadian). You'll love your LL.
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Old 07-27-2008, 11:52 AM
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My review of its "bigger brother" here:

http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=119597

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Old 07-27-2008, 11:58 AM
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Whoops, forgot about the 16 series...THOSE are the best guitars under $1000, although the 6 series comes close.
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