Yamaha LS6M ARE Natural Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Yamaha LS6M ARE Natural Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Are you looking for a compact acoustic-electric guitar that combines high-quality materials, comfortable playability, and a built-in pickup system into a well-rounded package? Then the Yamaha LS6M ARE Natural acoustic guitar is a model that immediately deserves your attention. The specifications alone show that this concert-sized acoustic guitar features a solid Engelmann spruce top, ARE treatment, and a clearly labeled Yamaha SRT piezo pickup system. It also features a laminated mahogany back and sides, a five-piece mahogany-rosewood neck, and a rosewood fingerboard. As such, the Yamaha LS6M ARE Natural acoustic-electric guitar is aimed at anyone looking for a compact acoustic-electric guitar with well-thought-out features and a clearly defined selection of materials.

Construction and Materials

The Yamaha LS6M ARE Natural acoustic guitar is designed as a concert-style acoustic guitar. The body type is also listed as “concert” in the features. The top is made of spruce and is solid. The description also specifies that it is a solid Engelmann spruce top with ARE treatment. This Acoustic Resonance Treatment (ARE) is explicitly highlighted as an important feature of the model. The back and sides are made of mahogany; however, the description specifies laminated mahogany, and the features section adds that the back and sides are not solid. The neck is described as a five-piece mahogany-rosewood neck, while the features section lists the neck as: "mahogany." The fingerboard is made of rosewood. Taken together, these specifications describe a clearly defined construction with a distinct focus on classic materials and a compact design.

Neck, Fingerboard, and Playability

In terms of playability, the Yamaha LS6M ARE Natural acoustic-electric guitar offers several clearly defined features. The rosewood fretboard features 20 frets and dot inlays. The nut width is 44 mm, and the scale length is 650 mm. The description also emphasizes that the five-piece mahogany-rosewood neck, with its moderate profile, creates optimal conditions for comfortable playability. This combination of a compact design, a clearly specified nut width, and a balanced scale length is particularly interesting, especially for a concert acoustic guitar. The result is an instrument that not only fits neatly into a technical category but is also very clearly defined in terms of its playing feel.

Sound Character and Electronics

A key feature of the Yamaha LS6M ARE Natural acoustic guitar is the combination of a solid top and an integrated pickup system. According to the description, the guitar feels like a well-played instrument right out of the box. This is attributed to the solid Engelmann spruce top, which, thanks to Acoustic Resonance Enhancement, offers a particularly lively response and brilliant highs. The back and sides, made of laminated mahogany, further ensure a tight bass foundation and a powerful midrange. The acoustic design is complemented by the Yamaha SRT piezo pickup system. The description emphasizes that this system delivers first-class, authentic sound experiences both when amplified on stage and in the recording studio. In the features section, “Pickup Manufacturer: Yamaha” and “Pickup System: Yes” are listed accordingly. A tuner is not included.

Features and Construction

The Yamaha LS6M ARE Natural acoustic-electric guitar is also clearly described in terms of its other features. The bridge is made of rosewood, and the bridge inlay is made of urea. The tuners are listed as die-cast; the description additionally specifies them as gold-plated die-cast tuners. Accordingly, the hardware is listed as “Gold” in the features section. Additional features include a tortoise pickguard, a rosette labeled “Three Ring,” and plastic bridge pins. The finish on the top, back, and sides is high-gloss, and the color is listed as “Natural.” The binding is specified as multi-ply. These details visibly round out the instrument and give the Yamaha LS6M ARE Natural acoustic-electric guitar a high-quality, classically oriented appearance.

Purchase Recommendation

The Yamaha LS6M ARE Natural acoustic-electric guitar is an interesting choice for anyone looking for a compact acoustic-electric guitar with a solid top, built-in electronics, and clearly specified features. The combination of a concert body style, a solid Engelmann spruce top with ARE treatment, laminated mahogany for the back and sides, a rosewood fingerboard, and the Yamaha SRT pickup system results in an instrument with a distinct character. It also features 20 frets, a 44 mm nut width, a 650 mm scale length, a rosewood bridge, gold-plated die-cast tuners, and a natural finish. Since a gig bag is also included, the Yamaha LS6M ARE Natural acoustic-electric guitar not only offers a clearly defined technical foundation but also a practical solution for transport and storage. If you’re looking for a concert-style acoustic guitar with a natural look, comfortable playability, and stage-ready features, this is a compelling option.

Features:

• Manufacturer: Yamaha
• Body Type: Concert
• Cutaway: No
• Top: Spruce
• Solid Top: Yes
• Top Finish: High-gloss
• Bracing: X-bracing
• Back & Sides: Mahogany
• Solid Back & Sides: No
• Back & Sides Finish: High-gloss
• Binding: Multi-ply
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Dot
• Number of frets: 20
• Nut material: Urea
• Nut width in mm: 44
• Scale length in mm: 650
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Bridge insert: Urea
• Tuners: Die-cast
• Hardware: Gold
• Number of strings: 6
• Pickup manufacturer: Yamaha
• Pickup system: Yes
• Tuner: No
• Rosette: Three Ring
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Bridge Pins: Plastic
• Finish: Natural
• Case included: No
• Gig bag included: Yes

Specs:

• Width at nut: 44 mm
• incl. Case: no
• Incl. Bag: no
• Color: Nature
• Body: Dreadnought
• Frets: 20
• Scale: 650 mm
• Top: Spruce
• Rib: Mahogany
• Cutaway: no
• Strings: 6
• Set Offer: no
• Type: western Guitar
• Theme: Guitars and Basses

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