Watched a dozen of videos about the LS16 ARE the past few days. But I have to give this to you; your video is certainly my favourite one. Not only because of the way you reviewed and rated the guitar, but mainly because of the pure passion, wonderful playing and absolute happiness you've carried into this recording. Never seen a video of you before, but you are one special and wonderful person! As a beginning/starting intermediate player, I've ordered the LS16 ARE (Dark Tinted) myself a few days ago. It will arrive to me in 3 days. Nearly can't wait for this beauty and am hoping to master the playing of the guitar bit by bit. Thanks again for this video and the (extra) joy and passion you affected me with! :-)
Hey Jarvis - First I would surely have you work on my guitars if you had a shop in the States. Your knowledge of the instrument are second to none! But more importantly you are a good person. Soulful, Insightful, Philosophical. Comes through in your original compositions. And your banter. Sure, I tune in for the guitars. After all, who here doesn't? We are all members of the tribe - Guitar Nerds! But from my standpoint, you could be reviewing a cigar box with a broomstick as a neck and I would check in. It's all about you My Friend!
Hey Jarvis. I enjoy watching your videos. The sound setup is great. Your enthusiasm and joy of playing the guitar is of another world. Hope things work out for you in your work place. You have a very special place here in RUclips world and the hearts of many who enjoy watching you play loves you. Take it easy man. Do what you do best and develop from there. I thing you will go places. Trust in God. By the way, hope you will one day do reviews on Seagull, Farida, L Luthier, JJ if they are under your radar. Cheers man.
Hi Jarvis. I'm always looking for objective guitar reviews, people who aren't beholding to the manufacturer, and are willing to share with the community honest opinions. I purcpurchased Yamahas LS16 after hearing your review. When new, I couldn't hear much in the way of bass, the low e didn't move the top much. But after a few years playing it, the top became more open and responsive to the long sines, even the uv cured polyurethane didn't stop it from opening up. Crystalline is how I describe the sound positively, bright but sterile in the pejorative. Thank you Jarvis for bringing this jewel to my attention. Harry.
I really appreciate your honest and non B.S. approach.. very detailed and honest of possible improvements to benefit the Guitars (and life)..Thanks for the great reviews. Stay safe
Recently came across your reviews. I think you can make any guitar sound well. Your exuberance makes us listeners appreciate even more what you do with a guitar. I notice that you seem to favor a capo on the third fret. Is that for your voice range or do you just enjoy the music in that range? Your compositions are very enjoyable to my ear for sure.
great playing! this is the best review of LS16 I've seen! I saw you reviewed the same guitar in 2017, is there a difference between the 2020 version vs the 2017 versions? I don't think the materials have changed. Do they have the same bracing?
I'm not too sure ...but this is the new model with ARE aged tops and new non scallop bracing patterns that results in this beautiful tone you hear off this video
great review, i think i will purchase this guitar i was deciding between this and the ll16. Do you think I should i upgrade the pins, nut, saddle and tuners and if so what products would you recommend i upgrade with. Many thanks for all the hard work and stay safe
I’m super excited for this review! I have to watch later though. :) I love the sound of L series Yamaha acoustics. I feel like the LS-16 is every bit as punchy and full sounding, if not more, than my 000-18. If only I could find one of these in the US to try out. Also, Let it Flow sounds great Jarvis!
Thank you for another great review Jarvis, as detailed and in depth as always! I like this guitar too but I prefer the FS3/FS5 more for some reason (love the FS5 actually, even compare to a lot more expensive guitars), the LS16 is a bit more metallic and less focus and has less punch compare to the Red Label imo. I guess the tone might change if the nut and saddle are replaced and use other string instead of Elixir? Btw, I have been wondering some aspects of the B&S wood of the LS series, so Yamaha states on their website that LS16 and LS26 have Solid Rosewood B&S and quoted Dalbergia latifolia(Indonesia) as a CITES info, which is Indian RW species wise. However the LS36 has a description of "Solid Indian rosewood" to differentiate the lower 2 series. I am guessing they are all Dalbergia latifolia (IRW) but the LS36 uses a different origin of wood (a more authentic origin)?
Eric Lam well I’m not too concerned .. most importantly you get a good sounding guitar plus the guitar is cheap. People get caught up with the specs of wood and they forgot how it’s made which produces the sound is the most important
What do you think about yamaha ac3r. Which better between with yamaha ls 16. I just play at home not perform on the stage. And i like playing fingerstyle not strumming
Yes very true about music creation from emotional situations, Yes look to your Creator!!. Jarvis Thank You for all of these videos, Im sitting here playing bass along with you ! Can you describe the NECKS of the guitars?, how easy they are to play how thick they are... like a "C' or a"U" or a "D" or "V" ? Neck is so important , to play comfortably!! And we can't feel them like you can in your demos, Thanks! ;-) (BTW, this guitar is not available anymore...only through Malaysia or France.)
Hello Guitar Spa! Please tell us how much would it cost to do a setup on one of these guitars, including lowering the action, replacing the plastic nut and saddle with bone or FMI. Thanks!
I enjoy your videos, alot. I have a LS 16, and have changed the saddle, and put on Grover locking tuners, (which I almost always do). Anyway...I also have an LS 830, (320. US dollars). The 830 is amazing for the $, and fun to play...has a full bright ringing sound for its size. My question: 830 has a Sitka spruce top, LS 16 has an Engelemann spruce top. I don't get the loose bright sound like the 830, (same strings 11 -52 Earthwood). Any suggestions on how to brighten it up? Thanks!
@@phanhuyduc2395 Thank you for your response. Yes...I've come to realize that. That's exactly the difference - warmer. Which is not a bad thing, just different. It's a nice guitar.
H! Thank you for your video reviews! How would you compare this Guitar with Yamaha Red label FS5 ? Since you reviewed both It would be interesting to have your opinion! Thanks!
The LS16 has a modern and clear trebles ...the FS5 is short scale and this results in a warmer tone plus more string slag ...plus its a mahogany so more organic woody tone....i love them both...but if its my money ...i will take the Red label FS5...
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Thank you very much. Last question, considering FS5 budget and a small body mahogany short scale guitar would you consider something else against the FS5 ?
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Ha ha, thanks.🤫But you really should publish them🤑, i would love to see the notes transcribe🎵🎶🎼🎸, and to add you to my playlist on spotify. Or buy a high quality lossless CD💿📀, or hires file📟. But thanks for the free gift of music.🙀😻🤫
Cant get one in USA anymore.... you can find one, but from other countries, just got off the phone with Sweetwater. LS16 R discontinued LS16 M discontinued. ;-(
Sounds very "yamaha" As you know every guitar maker somehow have its own signature sound and this ls16 guitar is sound good in yamaha way. At the end its depend on your own preference
NO!..I purchased the guitars that I grew up listening to and love the sound of..Its like food you gre up eating you like..Guitars are the same.....Martin D28..Led Zeppelin,Gibson J45 everyone else..Sadly the kids this day and age listen to poop..rap music and have nothing to reference...Nothing to do at all with the size of the guitars..And only little soy boy Antifa's stand in the mirror and look at themselves..Now, I spend a lot of time looking at less expensive guitars that I can take out of the house without risk of damage..
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore I agree. On another note, I just got a 2014 Furch G22-CR. Have you seen any issues with these guitars in your experience? Any overall opinions on them? Thanks.
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Watched a dozen of videos about the LS16 ARE the past few days. But I have to give this to you; your video is certainly my favourite one. Not only because of the way you reviewed and rated the guitar, but mainly because of the pure passion, wonderful playing and absolute happiness you've carried into this recording. Never seen a video of you before, but you are one special and wonderful person!
As a beginning/starting intermediate player, I've ordered the LS16 ARE (Dark Tinted) myself a few days ago. It will arrive to me in 3 days. Nearly can't wait for this beauty and am hoping to master the playing of the guitar bit by bit.
Thanks again for this video and the (extra) joy and passion you affected me with! :-)
great to hear that’s
I get new info about Engelmaannn! Thanks! I hope this ARE-handeled wood stands better in northern Finland!!
@@JuusoHoo it will hold up well in Finland
Hey Jarvis - First I would surely have you work on my guitars if you had a shop in the States. Your knowledge of the instrument are second to none! But more importantly you are a good person. Soulful, Insightful, Philosophical. Comes through in your original compositions. And your banter. Sure, I tune in for the guitars. After all, who here doesn't? We are all members of the tribe - Guitar Nerds! But from my standpoint, you could be reviewing a cigar box with a broomstick as a neck and I would check in. It's all about you My Friend!
Gary E. Michaels hey I’m
Glad I can make a difference in the lives of many through this channel
Quickly becoming a favorite channel of mine, your untainted reviews resonate and are rock solid!
Been watching your reviews for over 8 years Jarvis! Always enjoy your reviews and passion
GK MASTER LOCKSMITHS thanks again for your kind comments
I love the new composition!
Playin jarvis’s compositions in front of the mirror doesnt get any better than that... love the guitar spa reviews!!
Hey Jarvis. I enjoy watching your videos. The sound setup is great. Your enthusiasm and joy of playing the guitar is of another world. Hope things work out for you in your work place. You have a very special place here in RUclips world and the hearts of many who enjoy watching you play loves you. Take it easy man. Do what you do best and develop from there. I thing you will go places. Trust in God. By the way, hope you will one day do reviews on Seagull, Farida, L Luthier, JJ if they are under your radar. Cheers man.
Min Choy Chien thanks got
Those kind words .. Jesus is with me so I have nothing to fear
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore a Big Amen
I have an LS6 that I got used last year. The guitar sounds very good and has a great tone.
@@lhvent reason being the top has aged and opened up so the tone just sounds so sweet
Music can be very therapeutic, especially in the darkest moments.
Hi Jarvis. I'm always looking for objective guitar reviews, people who aren't beholding to the manufacturer, and are willing to share with the community honest opinions. I purcpurchased Yamahas LS16 after hearing your review. When new, I couldn't hear much in the way of bass, the low e didn't move the top much. But after a few years playing it, the top became more open and responsive to the long sines, even the uv cured polyurethane didn't stop it from opening up. Crystalline is how I describe the sound positively, bright but sterile in the pejorative. Thank you Jarvis for bringing this jewel to my attention. Harry.
Wow glad your guitar opened up
I love this channel. I just discovered it about 3 months ago.
@@MatthewCuda i love this channel too and i know this fella for a long time and he is a funny chap LOL!!!
I really appreciate your honest and non B.S. approach.. very detailed and honest of possible improvements to benefit the Guitars (and life)..Thanks for the great reviews. Stay safe
Thanks brian ..
I’m allergic to BS that’s why and we all want authentic reviews .. not any sales pitch ..
Your Guitar Reviews are so detailed and are on point. I am looking forward for you to review the CSF and CG TA as well as the Storia series.
Jeyapragash Radhaakrishnan thanks my friend
The problem is you make every guitar sounding great
Recently came across your reviews. I think you can make any guitar sound well. Your exuberance makes us listeners appreciate even more what you do with a guitar. I notice that you seem to favor a capo on the third fret. Is that for your voice range or do you just enjoy the music in that range? Your compositions are very enjoyable to my ear for sure.
Ron Bussell well I could capo anywhere but it’s sound great on that 3rd fret
Just bought LS16 ROSEWOOD... amazing sound
4:16 that sneeze tho...
I really want one of these but I didn't found anyone on the internet!!!
The new LS16 originally all come with Bone Saddle and Nut nowadays. Correct me if I am wrong, info by authorised Yamaha dealer Singapore.
At this point I have not seen it yet
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Thanks for clarifying! will look for upgrade then
This new LS16 year 2020 sounds loose and responsive as compared to other LS16 videos recorded by you previously, Yamaha improves again! Wow
Yes the ARE TOP which are season it the contributing factor
ang ganda ng guitar mo
Does the black one and the natural sound the same, or is There a différence? Thks, Nice review!!!
Great review really! Thank you
Howard Roark glad you love it
great playing! this is the best review of LS16 I've seen! I saw you reviewed the same guitar in 2017, is there a difference between the 2020 version vs the 2017 versions? I don't think the materials have changed. Do they have the same bracing?
I'm not too sure ...but this is the new model with ARE aged tops and new non scallop bracing patterns that results in this beautiful tone you hear off this video
YOU ARE THE BEST ---FROM NAPLES ITALY
Thanks buddy
Hi Jarvis. Such a great video!
Could you please compare LS16 are and FS3? I think their prices is similar but sound is quite different
great review, i think i will purchase this guitar i was deciding between this and the ll16. Do you think I should i upgrade the pins, nut, saddle and tuners and if so what products would you recommend i upgrade with. Many thanks for all the hard work and stay safe
I’m super excited for this review! I have to watch later though. :)
I love the sound of L series Yamaha acoustics. I feel like the LS-16 is every bit as punchy and full sounding, if not more, than my 000-18. If only I could find one of these in the US to try out.
Also, Let it Flow sounds great Jarvis!
David Carter yes this is one good review and it’s very very Long 30 mins
ciao jarvis...un abbraccio
Thank you for another great review Jarvis, as detailed and in depth as always! I like this guitar too but I prefer the FS3/FS5 more for some reason (love the FS5 actually, even compare to a lot more expensive guitars), the LS16 is a bit more metallic and less focus and has less punch compare to the Red Label imo. I guess the tone might change if the nut and saddle are replaced and use other string instead of Elixir?
Btw, I have been wondering some aspects of the B&S wood of the LS series, so Yamaha states on their website that LS16 and LS26 have Solid Rosewood B&S and quoted Dalbergia latifolia(Indonesia)
as a CITES info, which is Indian RW species wise. However the LS36 has a description of "Solid Indian rosewood" to differentiate the lower 2 series. I am guessing they are all Dalbergia latifolia (IRW) but the LS36 uses a different origin of wood (a more authentic origin)?
Eric Lam well I’m not too concerned .. most importantly you get a good sounding guitar plus the guitar is cheap. People get caught up with the specs of wood and they forgot how it’s made which produces the sound is the most important
Thanks for the review, you have my like
What do you think about yamaha ac3r. Which better between with yamaha ls 16. I just play at home not perform on the stage. And i like playing fingerstyle not strumming
It is noticeable smaller than an LL? How about a comparison between an LL & LS? Thank you.
Yes very true about music creation from emotional situations, Yes look to your Creator!!. Jarvis Thank You for all of these videos, Im sitting here playing bass along with you ! Can you describe the NECKS of the guitars?, how easy they are to play how thick they are... like a "C' or a"U" or a "D" or "V" ? Neck is so important , to play comfortably!!
And we can't feel them like you can in your demos, Thanks! ;-)
(BTW, this guitar is not available anymore...only through Malaysia or France.)
Super guitar!
I love this too
Hello Guitar Spa!
Please tell us how much would it cost to do a setup on one of these guitars, including lowering the action, replacing the plastic nut and saddle with bone or FMI. Thanks!
Have you done any reviews on Veelah? Could you source and review Veelah MC-KOA mini camper I think you will love it!
no not yet
Is it has the same great playability like Taylor guitar, sir?
Probably yes. And more durable too. If you live in a humid region, Taylor guitars may swell.
I enjoy your videos, alot. I have a LS 16, and have changed the saddle, and put on Grover locking tuners, (which I almost always do). Anyway...I also have an LS 830, (320. US dollars). The 830 is amazing for the $, and fun to play...has a full bright ringing sound for its size. My question: 830 has a Sitka spruce top, LS 16 has an Engelemann spruce top. I don't get the loose bright sound like the 830, (same strings 11 -52 Earthwood). Any suggestions on how to brighten it up? Thanks!
I meant FS 830
Use 80/20 strings
Thank you Jarvis, I will certainly put those strings on 😀. It is a really nice, well made guitar, that I'm sure will get better with age.
Engleman top is warmer than Sitka top
@@phanhuyduc2395 Thank you for your response. Yes...I've come to realize that. That's exactly the difference - warmer. Which is not a bad thing, just different. It's a nice guitar.
I have a Yamaha ll6. What is your professional suggestion about upgrading its’ nuts, pins and tuners? Thanks!
What do you like about the LS over the LL? I’m torn but swaying to the LL 🤷🏼♂️
LS - clearer cleaner highs for
fingerstyle and just moderate strumming
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore I bought a fg720sca
@@mattsmith2051 that’s great enjoy her
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore do you know these guitars? What’s your feedback on them? Seem to review well and had same bracing as L series
@@mattsmith2051 no i don’t .. it’s just different tone
H! Thank you for your video reviews! How would you compare this Guitar with Yamaha Red label FS5 ? Since you reviewed both It would be interesting to have your opinion! Thanks!
The LS16 has a modern and clear trebles ...the FS5 is short scale and this results in a warmer tone plus more string slag ...plus its a mahogany so more organic woody tone....i love them both...but if its my money ...i will take the Red label FS5...
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Thank you very much. Last question, considering FS5 budget and a small body mahogany short scale guitar would you consider something else against the FS5 ?
Maurizio not at this point
Hi , thanks for this video how much smaller is it from Yamaha - AC3M ARE ? if you know?
You have to try it’s hard to put it into words
May I ask what is the name of the book and author you mentioned? Very interested in what you said about slotting?
Cassandra L esomogyi.com/the-responsive-guitar/
Thank you so much
Hi Jarvis, I’m torn between this Ls16 and taylor 114e. What would you recommend?
xkukubax the LS16 is a better guitar overall .. and clearer too
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore I appreciate you took the time to respond. Cheers Jarvis.
xkukubax my pleasure
I know ls16 is not an OM, but how do you think it compares to the Martin OM28 for fingerpicking?
Ls16 will have a clearer ringing trebles compared to the martin .. the engelmann top
Will also impart warmthness plus sweeter trebles than the martin
Yamaha guitars have always been the underdog.
But they are still the top one.
That says it all.
The big names cost more fore cork sniffers. 🙂
@@jimsteele2072 they are well made with great tone with good price point
Cort P8 or Yamaha LS 16?
Yamaha
Thanks for answer
EMD/6 DIESEL
Or Ls16 are?
@@andvez3082 yamaha
You convinced me thanks a lot, i'll buy a Ls16 are used for 650€😍
wait is it all solid wood?
Yes bro
Between Yamaha ls6 are vs Taylor GS mini Mahogany which would you choose or recommend? And the reason for it. Thank you
where can i buy your original music?
Tigerex966 i don’t even have them published .. it’s all on my channel free for your cox I love you my friend
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Ha ha, thanks.🤫But you really should publish them🤑, i would love to see the notes transcribe🎵🎶🎼🎸, and to add you to my playlist on spotify.
Or buy a high quality lossless CD💿📀, or hires file📟.
But thanks for the free gift of music.🙀😻🤫
Yamaha brought these back?! The Rosewood version is still one of the best guitars I've ever played, and under $ 900 US
Cant get one in USA anymore.... you can find one, but from other countries, just got off the phone with Sweetwater. LS16 R discontinued LS16 M discontinued. ;-(
@@RogwinMusic Thanks for the tip! I just picked one up from Peach Guitars in the UK. 599£. The dark tint. It’s amazing.
What magic do you do the the nut and saddle that will make it sound 3x the price?
Hi, would you recommend this guitar or fs3?
I do like this LS16
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore and between this and fs5?
@@skipis22 LS16 have clearer trebles
Price?
It’s on the internet do a web search bro ..
Sounds like a guitar that will cut through the mix with not so much EQ
Sounds very "yamaha"
As you know every guitar maker somehow have its own signature sound and this ls16 guitar is sound good in yamaha way. At the end its depend on your own preference
NO!..I purchased the guitars that I grew up listening to and love the sound of..Its like food you gre up eating you like..Guitars are the same.....Martin D28..Led Zeppelin,Gibson J45 everyone else..Sadly the kids this day and age listen to poop..rap music and have nothing to reference...Nothing to do at all with the size of the guitars..And only little soy boy Antifa's stand in the mirror and look at themselves..Now, I spend a lot of time looking at less expensive guitars that I can take out of the house without risk of damage..
Fs5 sounds better,,😎
Obed Chawang yes
Too much treble for my ear...
null null coz it’s new strings that I just fitted
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore What strings are you using? Could it also be because of the rigid bracing?
It sounds to me like the guitar will take a few years to open up. Depending on your age that could be significant.
null null it’s still new that’s why
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore I agree. On another note, I just got a 2014 Furch G22-CR. Have you seen any issues with these guitars in your experience? Any overall opinions on them? Thanks.