Yamaha L series

[Nick84]

Originally Posted by AndrewG

That LJ of yours is a good score. The L-series ship with Elixirs, so they'll settle down after a couple of days and lose that brashness (I'm assuming you haven't changed them yet). I love the L-series and have owned a few, including my current LL16 A.R.E. Enjoy
Edit; the pickups are ok, but could definitely do with an outboard pre-amp for tone shaping.

I always run through Baggs Session Di so it should be fine. I’ve kept the elixirs on whilst everything settles down. I’ve got a gig on Saturday night I’ll probably take it along and put it through the speakers.

[Bear Davis]

Got a LL 16-D and a LL 56 custom. I love them both, but they sound absolutely nothing alike. They sound so different that one would think they are different brands all together.

[AndrewG]

Originally Posted by Flipguitar_pro

Got a LL 16-D and a LL 56 custom. I love them both, but they sound absolutely nothing alike. They sound so different that one would think they are different brands all together.

I had an LL26 and LL16 at the same time; they sounded different from each other but both sounded like Yamaha guitars-just like a D-28 and D-40 will usually both sound like Martins.

[started with 1]

Changed a broken string on my ls 11 and loosened the others and changed the battery for the pick up. Played it through my piano amp--no effects and wow . Best side by side sound of all my pick up acoustics costing 3x.

[Cool555]

Hi there. Are Yamaha guitars that are Made in Japan way better than those Made in China (like the LS16)? Just curious. Thanks!

[Bear Davis]

Originally Posted by AndrewG

I had an LL26 and LL16 at the same time; they sounded different from each other but both sounded like Yamaha guitars-just like a D-28 and D-40 will usually both sound like Martins.

Yep I've had an LL26 as well and had the same experience. The LL56 however is a different beast...