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Old 12-03-2020, 02:03 PM
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Default Yamaha LL16M Real or Fake?

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In the hopes of not getting screwed out of this deal. Can someone tell me if this is a legit LL16M ARE? The price seems way to good to be true. Any insight will be greatly appreciated if its legit im all over buying it.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-LL16...E/154225564659


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Old 12-03-2020, 02:14 PM
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I have an LS16M that I got for considerably less, (albeit without a case). That looks real to me. The binding and rosette alone would be awfully hard to counterfeit and turn a profit
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Old 12-03-2020, 02:48 PM
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Mind me asking what your bargain price was?

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I have an LS16M that I got for considerably less, (albeit without a case). That looks real to me. The binding and rosette alone would be awfully hard to counterfeit and turn a profit
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Old 12-03-2020, 03:04 PM
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Is a $500 asking price on a used guitar that retails for $760 really too good to be true?
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Old 12-03-2020, 03:07 PM
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Mind me asking what your bargain price was?
Not at all.. $329 - at GC no less.
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Old 12-03-2020, 03:10 PM
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Is a $500 asking price on a used guitar that retails for $760 really too good to be true?
Shoot no. I mixed it up with the ll16d 😳
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Old 12-03-2020, 03:26 PM
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Shoot no. I mixed it up with the ll16d 😳
Ha, that makes more sense.
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Old 12-03-2020, 09:59 PM
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It’s real. I’d say it’s an “okay” price w/free shipping depending on condition. I’ve seen better though.
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Old 12-03-2020, 10:04 PM
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It’s real. Fair price. LL and LS stuff are nice man. Enjoy.
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Old 12-03-2020, 10:33 PM
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That's a good price. LL16's cost over $1100 CAD now, they were $900 three years ago when I bought mine.
Mine is worth every penny, really really good guitar. I've never played the mahogany version but I hear they're really nice.
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Old 12-04-2020, 12:30 AM
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Pretty fair price if in good condition and it looks like it is. These are ex. guitars. I owned one a couple of years ago and ended up giving it to my niece. I missed it so much that I ended up getting the LL26.
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Old 12-04-2020, 10:56 AM
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I was under the impression the LL16 was built in Japan. Is this not the case ?
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Old 12-04-2020, 10:58 AM
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I was under the impression the LL16 was built in Japan. Is this not the case ?
The 16 series is MIC
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Old 12-04-2020, 11:33 AM
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I was under the impression the LL16 was built in Japan. Is this not the case ?
The 6 and 16 are built at their Yamaha China factory, the 26 and higher are built in Japan.
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Old 12-05-2020, 03:47 PM
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one possibility is to go to a music store that has the FG820 and play it - you may be surprised how good they are, and save yourself some money and have a new guitar with no fret wear
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