---
product_id: 62116800
title: "L-Series LS16 Concert Size Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Gig Bag - Natural"
brand: "yamaha"
price: "R34550"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Yamaha"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/62116800-l-series-ls16-concert-size-acoustic-electric-guitar-with-gig
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# All-solid rosewood back & sides for deep resonance Solid Engelmann Spruce top for rich tone SRT Zero Impact passive pickup for pure amplified sound L-Series LS16 Concert Size Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Gig Bag - Natural

**Brand:** yamaha
**Price:** R34550
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound, own the stage — the LS16 is your ultimate acoustic power move!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** L-Series LS16 Concert Size Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Gig Bag - Natural by yamaha
- **How much does it cost?** R34550 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/62116800-l-series-ls16-concert-size-acoustic-electric-guitar-with-gig)

## Best For

- yamaha enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yamaha brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Hand-Selected Solid Woods:** Premium Engelmann spruce top with rosewood back & sides for unmatched warmth and clarity.
- • **Innovative a.R.E. Treatment:** Advanced wood aging tech delivers open resonance and rich tonal balance.
- • **Stress-Free Stage Performance:** SRT Zero Impact passive pickup ensures authentic acoustic sound plugged in.
- • **Concert-Size Comfort Meets Pro Tone:** Perfectly sized for stage presence and effortless playability.
- • **Ready to Rock with Included Gig Bag:** Protect your investment and travel in style with a durable hard bag.

## Overview

The Yamaha L-Series LS16 Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar combines a hand-selected solid Engelmann spruce top with all-solid rosewood back and sides, enhanced by Yamaha’s a.R.E. wood treatment for rich warmth and open resonance. Its concert-size body and comfortable 5-ply neck profile deliver effortless playability, while the SRT Zero Impact passive pickup ensures pristine amplified tone. Complete with a protective hard gig bag, the LS16 is designed for professional musicians seeking premium sound and stage-ready reliability.

## Description

The LS16 features all-solid rosewood back and sides with a hand-selected premium Engelmann spruce top. A newly designed bracing pattern and a.r.E. Treatment create rich warmth and open resonance while maintaining excellent tone balance. In addition, a new comfortable neck profile and Yamaha zero impact pickup ensure you a stress-free performance on stage. Includes a hard bag.

Review: A guitar that proves perfection is possible - This is for the Yamaha L-Series LL16 12-string acoustic, which has a solid Engelmann spruce top with solid rosewood back & sides. I've been playing for 30 years. I've bought and sold countless guitars just for myself -- both six and twelve-string. This Yamaha is the best guitar I've owned; I'll never get rid of it. If a giant asteroid ever takes aim at Earth, this guitar is the only thing I'll grab before escaping to another planet. Although it's the most expensive instrument I've bought yet, other guitars that have an all-solid wood body and a torrified top cost more. I took a chance buying it without having played one because it had a "Free returns for any reason" shipping policy. I had nothing to lose by auditioning it in my own home. Luckily, I love it. When a guitar is the size of a dreadnought yet has the wide lower bout and tighter waist of a jumbo, you get the best of both worlds. The action and intonation are perfect -- barre chords are a breeze, and all the notes are in tune, even at the 20th fret. The die-cast gold tuners are beautiful, as is the abalone ring around the soundhole. Also, it's the most versatile 12-string I've owned; you can play anything on it, not just "Wish You Were Here" or "Wanted Dead or Alive." It sounds fantastic, amazing, spectacular, incredible, and uncanny -- all those corny comic-book adjectives and more!
Review: Yamaha LL16 12 String = Brilliance + Sustain for Days - I was very worried about ordering this guitar online; let alone on desertcart. It came in a traiangular shaped box that had a semi-soft padded case. I actually like the case for church but this guitar will not be going back in the case. It deserves a hard case. I opened it up and inspected the guitar, came with strings loosely installed. It doesn't have a single flaw. It is perfect, adorned with what looks like abalone inlay, gold tuners, and the action is perfect. It came with a tool to adjust the neck, I just bought a Martin DX 12 string and I totally expected to hae to adjust it. I didn't have to. The wood grain rosewood is just awesome. Thi thing sounds amazing. Best guitar purchase ever. It isn't even close to sound compared to the Martin HPL. This thing makes the Martin sound like a toy guitar. I have a thing for the deep bass resonance with rosewood bodied guitars. I own a Taylor 214CE Rosewood and it used to be the nicest guitar I've ever had until this one. I've always wanted an HD-28 and although I think they are great guitars still, I'm gonna save some money and buy the 6 string version of this. It's a beautiful sounding guitar with sustain for days. Great for strumming and fingerpicking. Oh I also plugged it into my Boes L1 Compact and it sound just as good throught that thing. I absolutely love it!

## Features

- A newly designed bracing pattern and a.R.E. Treatment create rich warmth and open resonance
- Solid Engelmann Spruce top treated with a.R.E
- Small Body with solid rosewood back & sides
- 5-ply neck with high comfort traditional neck profile
- SRT Zero impact passive pickup

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0778XJT44 |
| Back Material | Rosewood |
| Best Sellers Rank | #47,789 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #149 in Acoustic-Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Rosewood |
| Color Name | Natural |
| Connector Type | 1/4" Mono Phone Plug (TS) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (92) |
| Date First Available | November 7, 2017 |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | S |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | LS16HB |
| Material Type | Rose Wood, Spruce Wood |
| Neck Material Type | Spruce Wood |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 47 x 23.5 x 8 inches |
| Size | Concert |
| String Material | Spruce Wood |
| Top Material | Spruce Wood |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Rosewood
- **Body Material:** Rosewood
- **Brand:** Yamaha
- **Color:** Natural
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Rosewood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** S
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Spruce Wood
- **String Material Type:** Spruce Wood
- **Top Material Type:** Spruce Wood

## Images

![L-Series LS16 Concert Size Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Gig Bag - Natural - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zlpEAlIFL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why are some designated as solid rosewood and other not?**
A: Those that are solid rosewood have solid rosewood sides and backs.  Those that are simply labeled "rosewood" are laminated backs and sides.  Solid woods have better and louder sounds and improve more readily with age.  Of course, solid wood is more expensive.  Hope this helps.

**Q: Besides this l-series having a slightly wider neck (and string spacing), how does it compare to the yamaha f-series (e.g., fsx830c)?**
A: The neck is chunkier than the FS lineup.

**Q: Is this a dreadnought or a jumbo?  Here it says dreadnought, elsewhere on the internet it says jumbo.  Thank you.**
A: More of an OM size guitar shaped a little bit like a mini jumbo.  Have a 10 year old rosewood model.  Replace the saddle and bridge pins with bone and you'll be amazed by the sound.  Never selling mine.  I think the LS6 actually sounds better than the more expensive solid wood LS16.  Given a choice between the two I'd go for the LS6, costs less sounds better.  And because the back and sides of the LS6 are made of plywood (still very expensive, rosewood plywood is not cheap) it's actually a very strong guitar build wise.

**Q: does it come with a hard case?**
A: Not sure on this one. My solid wood LS16 model comes with a hard case.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A guitar that proves perfection is possible
*by V***Y on September 6, 2021*

This is for the Yamaha L-Series LL16 12-string acoustic, which has a solid Engelmann spruce top with solid rosewood back & sides. I've been playing for 30 years. I've bought and sold countless guitars just for myself -- both six and twelve-string. This Yamaha is the best guitar I've owned; I'll never get rid of it. If a giant asteroid ever takes aim at Earth, this guitar is the only thing I'll grab before escaping to another planet. Although it's the most expensive instrument I've bought yet, other guitars that have an all-solid wood body and a torrified top cost more. I took a chance buying it without having played one because it had a "Free returns for any reason" shipping policy. I had nothing to lose by auditioning it in my own home. Luckily, I love it. When a guitar is the size of a dreadnought yet has the wide lower bout and tighter waist of a jumbo, you get the best of both worlds. The action and intonation are perfect -- barre chords are a breeze, and all the notes are in tune, even at the 20th fret. The die-cast gold tuners are beautiful, as is the abalone ring around the soundhole. Also, it's the most versatile 12-string I've owned; you can play anything on it, not just "Wish You Were Here" or "Wanted Dead or Alive." It sounds fantastic, amazing, spectacular, incredible, and uncanny -- all those corny comic-book adjectives and more!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yamaha LL16 12 String = Brilliance + Sustain for Days
*by S***. on October 25, 2020*

I was very worried about ordering this guitar online; let alone on Amazon. It came in a traiangular shaped box that had a semi-soft padded case. I actually like the case for church but this guitar will not be going back in the case. It deserves a hard case. I opened it up and inspected the guitar, came with strings loosely installed. It doesn't have a single flaw. It is perfect, adorned with what looks like abalone inlay, gold tuners, and the action is perfect. It came with a tool to adjust the neck, I just bought a Martin DX 12 string and I totally expected to hae to adjust it. I didn't have to. The wood grain rosewood is just awesome. Thi thing sounds amazing. Best guitar purchase ever. It isn't even close to sound compared to the Martin HPL. This thing makes the Martin sound like a toy guitar. I have a thing for the deep bass resonance with rosewood bodied guitars. I own a Taylor 214CE Rosewood and it used to be the nicest guitar I've ever had until this one. I've always wanted an HD-28 and although I think they are great guitars still, I'm gonna save some money and buy the 6 string version of this. It's a beautiful sounding guitar with sustain for days. Great for strumming and fingerpicking. Oh I also plugged it into my Boes L1 Compact and it sound just as good throught that thing. I absolutely love it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and easy to play
*by L***E on April 11, 2023*

This LS6 is the perfect size for my hands and style of playing. I tried a Yamaha FSX830C which is basically the same concert body size but this LS6 has a longer scale (neck 9/16" longer) and wider nut (44mm) so it is much easier for me to get my fingers on the frets and to finger pick. It isn't a huge difference but it really changes the playability for the better. The sound from the LS6 (rosewood laminate) is really bright and has a nice sustain. Everything looks well built and even the action didn't come too high. I'll probably get it adjusted after a few months but it is definitely within normal range. I'm super pleased and love the look of the guitar as well! Awesome value from Yamaha guitars and the aged spruce top gives it great a sound. Love it!

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-09*