GSWJ - The Holy Trinity of Yamaha Handmades, Part 2 - L36 review
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The voice of this guitar sounds like a grand piano! Outstanding!
Received my LL36 from Japan today! Amazing guitar!!! Cheer from Amsterdam JP!
I just bought a Yamaha LS36. It's pricey, but It's a terrific guitar! I have high end Martin's, Taylor's, & Takamines and now it's my favorite of them all. Believe the hype,, The concert body Ls-36 is a gem! It resonates like no other and it's a small body guitar. It's also well made in Japan and it's beautiful, ! Even the case is luxurious! A keeper for life!
I grew up on Yamaha guitars and can't get enough of them. Best for the money, and by the sound of it... Among the best at any price.
Just bought a LL36 last week. Every bit as good as you described! Thanks for the review. The 36 is my fourth Yamaha. At age 69, this is my last one, well almost as I have a mahogany top and cocobolo rear and sides coming from a luthier in Honduras.
Woooow, so curious to hear that hog-cocobolo!
You never disappoint, JP, your passion for beautiful guitars and storytelling, is unsurpassed.
Great video and I have a 1993 LL23 made by legendary developer Fumio Naruse which is phenomenal and I did indeed purchase the LL36 yesterday and hope to get a Boucher or Gibson J-45 eventually.
I purchased a 1976 L-5 from a pawn shop I oahu Hawaii and from what iv gathered it is nowhere near the top end of the custom shop yamaha guitars . It is absolutely the most amazing sounding guitar I have ever played . Thank you For sharing these awesome guitars
Hey JP. The Yamaha LL36 guitar is one of dream guitars to own. Especially since it is handcrafted by 12 or 13 craftsmen under the direction of the master luthier, there is something unique about it. It has a nice deep end to it, I find which isn't overpowering while still maintaining the mids and highs of the guitar. The guitar is aesthetically pleasing to look at. Hopefully, one day I get to try one. I live in Toronto, Ontario by the way
Gearmusic in Oakville has it since last week.
You got another one JP! I'm looking at my LL36 right now due to your yamaha series ... thank you
Just got a LL36 from Kraft music......luv this guitar. Besides all the bling, the nitro finish is stunning.
@@lowden7268I'm working on my first tune for my channel w' it right now ... yeah it's funking amazing. Are you gonna get a system put in? I've watched so so many videos & read so much on the Acoustic guitar forum & I'm gonna wait a few more months & get the Baggs Hifi Duet ... right now I have a pretty cool sound going w' my Rode NT1A mic, a Shure 57 sitting right on top of it and a Baggs M1 passive soundhole pickup ... pretty nice but I'm never satisfied lol
Nice! This is day two with this beauty. I still cannot believe the sound and quality of this instrument. The Engleman top is just drop dead gorgeous. I am currently in a situation where I cannot get any p/u but will in the coming months. Can't wait to hear your stuff! Can you forward a link to your channel? @@BrandonPetrucci
I’ve had a Yamaha LL16 for a few years, and truly enjoyed it. I finally came across an LL36, and bought it. I still love the 16, but oh my, the 36 is astounding. When played side by side, the depth and complexity of the tone on the 36 jumps out of the guitar. Love the smell and feel of the nitro finish on the 36 as well.
Everything you just said is in your head. The two guitars are identical in construction, and materials. Do more research.
@@Tap-a-roo The LL16 is made in China and the LL36 and 26 are made in Japan. The 36 and 26 are lighter in weight.
@@Tap-a-roo You telling him to do more research is ironic.
Tap-a-roo is obviously poor and broke and taken to lying to themselves about their Chinese budget purchases being equal to bench made luthier guitars…
I was going to pull the trigger on an HD-28, but now you have me second guessing it. Might have to order an ll36!!
Thanks for your series on these JP. Based on your glowing review, along with other reviews I’ve seen that show how wonderful these guitars sound and play, I just placed an order for one. Six month wait!
Where did you order it from?
@@kerbyfab from my local Yamaha dealer.
I have a FG9M and was considering adding either this or an FG9R. I went with an LL36 despite preferring the minimalist FG look and damn I’m glad I did. Let me say this, it is not gaudy in person (my only concern). More importantly, the LL36 is a completely different playing guitar to the FG9 with an incredible tonality unique to it. The FG9 is louder, has more clarity and more dynamic range (applies to both models not just the M I have). The LL36 is sweeter, more immediately responsive and in my opinion has an even more comfortable neck and better string spacing (slightly narrower string spacing than the FG9, both have a 1 3/4 nut width though). There is no way I’ll part with either one and I don’t think I could say which is “better”. They are both top tier incredible instruments.
I recently played one of these alongside an FG9M and loved both for different reasons. I ordered the FG9, but now I'm on a mission to pick up an LL36. These handmade Yamahas absolutely deserve a seat at the table.
Sitting in front of me, a Huss and Dalton Custom OM Sinker Redwood top, Indian Rosewood b/s; a Lakewood M32 CP and a LL36. They all sound very beautifully and differently. Among them, LL36 is the lowest in prize but it's the biggest, sweetest, warmest, most important, it's most pleasant to my ears although my younger son loves the Lakewood most which has a very unique voice, a lot people misunderstood it doesn't sound good as it doesn't sound in the common way but it sound truly beautiful too.
But I have to be honest to myself, LL36 is the best, at least among the three.
i have 5 Yamaha's and also swear by them ... i'd love to own any one of the trinity guitars or even close to that quality.. mine were all under a thousand .. but sound and play like a million bucks
I really love the way you so obviously love these guitars, friend. It's the mark of a diamond in your character, your appreciation of artistry and beauty.
I stumbled across your channel last week ....watched little else since !
Thanks JP! So fun! Almost 10k subs. I can think of no one more deserving.
You are the reason I ordered this guitar. I was going to get a Martin D28 but ordered this one instead
Your right sir, excellent guitar and playing.
hey j p i have this ll36 2015 model. i am a guitar teacher in israel. this guitar is a workhorse to me. play and sound like god guitar. i just love it.
Wow what a guitar, that thing sounds amazing JP.
I must say I just happend on your channel. Love guitar but have fell out. Frustrated with my results after 7 years of lessons but just love you playing, channel, and featured guitars. Thank you so much!!!!!!
I am amazed with the sound of this yamaha.
really great sounding guitar
Awesome review JP, really look forward to all your online content. Keep up the great work 😀
Thank you for the reviews of these L series guitars! - I came upon this video after stumbling upon a used LJ36 at a Guitar Center and ended up purchasing it. I was trying to look up information on upgrading the bridge pins and was wondering if you had a recommendation on replacement bridge pins that don’t require any modification to fit this guitar.
Your playing is extraordinary and yes the tone and musical shapes that guitar produces is unbelievable. I have played some great Yamahas over the years. Not to the extent you have but always amazes me how people think of yamaha as low grade.
I have an FGX-830C. Obviously not a comparison but when I beat on it, it sounds better by the day, and gentle playing here and there, she does not sound the same.
I bought one of these guitars after playing one at a local shop--it was, I think, the only one for sale in Canada at the time. They are gorgeous and sound great--with one big caveat--and there are quirks that any buyer should beware of. 1: the top and bottom strings are oddly close to the edge of the rounded edge of the fingerboard. Yes, the fingerboard is about as comfy as they come, but it's really easy to slide the lower E string off the end of the fret, especially in challenging fingerings. I've gotten used to it--for the most part--and am getting more used to at with each passing day. 2: The guitar has a terrible wolf note at the low G. I didn't notice this in the guitar shop but it has grown into a bit of an annoying problem, which hopefully a luthier can fix, though that's a big ask. Obviously that note might not plague another LL36, but it does mine. Yamaha is not interested in warranty claims that concern "tone". That said, I still love the guitar, but am bummed about the wolf note.
I did not realize these guitars have non scalloped X bracing. Love that low end rumble in Drop D. I just looked on reverb and I see three for sale, two in France and one in Japan. I’m in Oregon state (USA) and I’ll need to call a dealer to see if one can be sourced. I do own Martin, Guild, Alvarez and Blueridge and I might have to add one of these LL36’s to my Harem. 😂 Very beautiful instrument. Thanks J.P. (Post script) hope you are on the mend sir.
This guitar should be at Fantasie Music in Halifax Next Week, fantasiemusic.com
I own a 1975 or1978 Yamaha L 25 A.I purchased it new in the late 70`s.Great guitar.Loud and even sound...very easy to play....Not sure what it is worth today but when I got it I paid around $1500.00 here in Saint John N.B.
I had an L-25AT (amber tint).- it was perfect, except I didn't like the oval fret markers and have never been a fan of the standard Yamaha pick guard - sold it and just bought a limited edition Japan custom shop LA-28E that's on the way with snowflakes and no pick guard with the brown leather signed by the single builder....that said my L-25AT was brilliant.
Man that guitar sounds unreal!! Wish they were easier to come by.
Thank you for all of your informative videos. You brought me back to Yamaha.
I love your playing. You bring out everything in a guitar that it can give.
I’m thinking LL36 or LL56. I don’t have a guitar shop to try these out here in Thailand where I live , so I am going by your review. 56 just might be too much money. Thanks again.
Love yamaha... that is my dream guitar...
My D28 trys hard to sound like that, but it doesn't! What a fine sounding instrument. Now you have me wondering.
I have tried the LL6 &LL16 ,both excellent.The LL6 for the dollar is a real good buy.I play a Larrivee L28 cutaway,which i had K&K PU installed. i bought new in 78/79,love it
I’ve watch all 3 in this series. I have a D-18 and D-28 but you have me sold on these Yamahas. Of course you could make a board and a piece of wire sound great.
Great show! Thank You! I made bad axe sales and deeply regret it.
JP, thanks for this great review. You also play terrific and that's what we need for a good guitar review. I have an old L25 from 1978/1980 but I think your L36 sounds wider and warmer. About the strings: you mentioned that they would be better with Elixir strings. I can not agree with that. Elixir strings sounds too sterile and soulless to my opinion, I tried them on many guitars. I would recommend Martin Treated which have no plastic coating, they sounds more organic and they last longer than regular Martin strings. You should give that a try, really. Let me know what you think of it. Another thing I would like to know if this Yamaha can beat the Eastman guitars.
Keep on playing! I subscribed :)
You could call this “A handmade’s tale”
This is my favorite of the 3
Nicest sounding guitar I've ever heard you play!
So much better than a Martin HD28! Different sound... Englewood spruce.... May not be as much of a cannon top as some other types but such nuance
Hi John! Is the neck shape on the LL16 the same as the LL36? I just bought a LL16D and it really blew me away. What an awsome instrument. This must be the best buy for that price. The only thing I've done is that swapped the saddle and nut to bone and swapped the piezo pickup to the L. R. Baggs Lyric. The sound changed and it sound more like a LL26. I think the sound of my Yamaha LL16D sound better than a Martin D28.
I’m thinking I need to buy one of those!
Hey JP. New viewer here. I love the guitar talk. Especially the yamaha. I have a yamaha LL53DX. A great guitar. Keep up the good talk!!!
You deserve more subs and views, man...beautiful instruments and passionate content.
LL36 - excellent guitar - I own an LJ16, 2 LJ6, LL16M, and 2 LL6 Yamaha guitars - I've played an LL36 and LJ26 extensively - they are all flawless and sound different but believe it or not the most expensive ones don't sound 'better' than the 6 series - they just sound different - my favorite of the bunch is consistently the the LL6 guitars for the Carter style flat picking I do - I've heard others say the same, which is great for the average guy.
Whats the difference with the L56 is that series even better and are they all loud enough to play without a plecktrum?
Thanks JP, like your closing comments, so true...peace A
I’ll take this over a d 28 or HD 28 any day of the week!
John, Glen Campbel would be impressed by your playing my friend!!!!
I wish for the top of the line LL series, headquarters would permit a custom perhaps cursive, headstock name. Semper Fi
Oh my would you listen to that. I know these high end L series guitars are legendary with finger style guitar players.
That statement of putting it up against any acoustic guitar ever made was exactly what I was thinking about when you said it, it is possibly the richest sounding guitar I've heard.
Parabéns excelente vídeo, violões da Yamaha são realmente diferenciados , ao som de Pearl Jam 🖤🤘 Neil Young e outros sensação fantástica, viva a música a vida!
It’s interesting also that Yamaha hasn’t gone to the Adirondack craze on these models
Thanks for the video! Enjoying they indepth reviews. Fortunite to have a couple yamaha's. Yamaha should do better at advertising and promotion of there guitars but wow such a good value now part of me hopes to buy another before they do that.
Great review Sir, I’ve just picked a second hand LL36 up. Any recommendations for the best pickup system to install for this particular guitar?
JP, do you think you'll end up taking a look at an FS5? Thank you for this video; wow, beautiful sounding and looking L series guitar!!!
JP, that sounds amazing!
I can't believe it but it sounds & resonants better than my HD-28, or my other Taylor's. I think I'll need to look into Yamahas now. I have Takamines also and they are superb guitars as well as Larrivess. I'm looking at the LS36 concert body. I'm hoping you can do a review of that guitar soon.
I bought a Hiroshi Sakurai LS36 10 years ago, mainly because I thought it was cheap, it was an ex-demo guitar from Yamaha's main supplier in London and cost me £1,100. Like most old geezers I had several guitars already (some far more expensive) but found I only ever picked up the LS36 so I have given or put the rest away. Some people think the neck is a little slim, obviously I don't. Another caution, the finish marks easily but since I have no intention of selling it I don't mind that too much either.
That Nokia-Yankee Doodle was sick!
Wonderful sound!
Big fan here. Martin J40 is the one to compare it too. I have both.
Thanks for a very interesting review of this amazing guitar! Very useful. It made me look for one and I bought it unseen from Japan - I live in Austria - and you are completely right. It plays almost itself and sounds incredible, even compared to my Collings CJ IRW and even more to my Collings D42A!!!! Also have a Solid Sigma SOMR45VS, which is a beautiful little guitar and a Martin D35 1970 and 1968 D35S Custom. This one beats all of them in playing and in sound, vibrations and construction and finish! I,m almost broke now, but hardly regret it :-) What I am still wondering about is: is the extra money worth it, it would cost getting a LL56 compared a fantastic LL36??? Thanks a lot Mr. JP!
Thanks jp keep up the good work
How do you compare the Yamaha LL36 vs the Yairi DYM60HD? They’re about the same price and are both difficult to find so I’d have to buy them on-line sight unseen. You raved about both in your reviews and you’re the only person I can find that’s played both of them. I’d be grateful for your thoughts comparing them.
Hi J.P. Love your trinity reviews. I have a question in regards to this L36? Is it not a LS36 or is that another model? Asking cause I have a chance to get a LS36 and am trying to learn as much as possible before taking the car for a full day drive :-)
Greetings from Denmark
Hi there, could you please let me know if you find out the difference between an LL 36 and a LS 36 . I see this guy has not replied to your question. Thank you for a reply if you can. Best wishes from Northern Ireland. 🌠🌅👍🏻
Could you try a nylon string Yamaha TG-TA
Wow! That’s about what my new mattress will cost! Otherwise I’d be at the music store getting one of these babies. Something else to save for. I am going to replace the guitar I do have with Elexir strings, tho, tout suite!
What a beauty!!
Great guitar keep them coming thanks
I remember in college, one of my friends (who got me started on playing) was an international student from spain, and his mother's side came from luthiers of classical guitars, and he told a story of he was at the meeting with his uncle and the best luthiers in Spain, only his uncle admitted that the best Yamaha classicals and flamenco guitars were louder than the Spanish made ones, and kept the tone, and they should learn from them. The other luthiers said Yamaha team was being tainted as they made "American Cowboy guitars." and they would be the laughingstock of the flamenco and classical world. The snobbery still goes on, but the classical /flamenco players that know good guitars will say hand made Yamaha is one of the best.
Plus if you name all the top classical guitar luthiers to the average person off the street, they'll won't know who they are until you say Yamaha.
Gorgeous guitar...
more bluegrassy/dan crary-esque sounding guitar similar to his mossman used on his lady’s fancy album
Could you do the FSX5 mahogany/spruce parlor style model. Trying to decide if I should buy it with or without their pickup system because you seem to have more faith in installing K&K pickups in your acoustic guitars. Could you help me decide which way to go sir? I respect your opinion especially on this little gem of a builder. Yammy's are a force to reckin with in my opinion.
Eastman and Yamaha… quality for a good price
Nice guitar indeed! Never owned a Yahama - yet!
Whats the difference with the L56 is that series even better and are they all loud enough to play without a plecktrum? What is the exact nut width on these?
JP would you agee that the difference between the 26 and the 36 is basically the bling? Sound would pretty much be a match? Naturally the L56 would be from a different dimension.
Love the japanese made Yamaha's...I love my Egyptian CPX15...amazing japanese made guitar....hate their customer service these days. The Chinese guitars are no where near the Japanese ones....you need to play them if you consider chinese...like a LL-16. I've seen great and dogs! I have a LL-16 dog that I refretted with stainless and level the fingerboard. It's now a monster after spending a month on it. If you couldn't do the work you would go broke fixing them. Remember...if it's chinese...you better play it....Japanese you should be alright site unseen. I'd never buy a Martin D-45 site unseen!
Thanks for this. I'd love to know what all the tunes are you are playing in this review. Or are they mostly improvised riffs?
Lovely sound.
Q : Does it come in Sunburst ?
I want to buy the LS36 ARE. I used to own the LS16 made in China
I own LL16D ARE and wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Does it come with the nut size 1575...? Thank U..
To me the highs of this guitar have more of a sheen than the 28. The some Martins have a glassy clink to the high notes that I don’t want in the studio. Might carry better live at a distance but I don’t want that near a microphone. Old Martins and D18s are better.
Hi there, could anyone please let me know with a reply what is the difference between a LS 36 and a LL 36 ? Many thanks for a reply. 🌠🌅🕊
What’s the tune you were fingerpicking in A? That’s driving me crazy trying to come up with it. Guitar sounds fantastic
I love your passion for Yamaha guitars! I have owned an L-15 for around 25 years! I can't find much info on the web. Thoughts?
Hey there. Curious about your L-15. Is it from the 80's and stamped on the inside" made in Taiwan"? Just asking, I think the L-15 (Spruce and Rosewood, all solid) was produced early to mid 80's. I have an 1981 L-10A (Tiawan, spruce and rosewood), and an 1983 LL10 (Japan, Spruce and mahogany). Not a lot of info on them, but they are great. I did contact Yamaha Canada and they were able to provide me info. Very cool. Perhaps an email to Yamaha may get you some info if your still looking. Hope you still have the Yammie and are enjoying it. Take care.
I have a first generation L-15. Here is the specs etc. 1975 Yamaha L-15
Hand-signed (and built) by renowned Yamaha luthier Terumi "Terry" Nakamoto,
This is first Generation guitar that Yamaha made, same time as the L53 of John Denver.
This has to be one of the finest Japanese designed guitars ever made. The online reviewers go nuts about them. I agree it has a special something all it's own.
This is NOT the L-15A which is made in Taiwan, it’s the real deal made in Japan! Not like Martin or Taylor, this guitar has a special sound that makes me feel relaxed every time I play it. It has such a well broken in sound and feel that it has to be played to be appreciated. It has a sweet timbre and is inspiring to play.
The bass response is exceptional and it responds to the lightest touch.
Because there were 2 cracks in the back ( 20 years ago) , and at the time were repaired by a luthier, since then, it has been kept in a well humidifed environment. No further cracking.
(See Pics)
In addition, Morris CP-3 passive pickup is attached.
This guitar has aged beautifully, and has a one of a kind personality.
There are some scratches and scars, Neck is straight, Bridge and saddle are perfect. (See Pics)
Top: Rare Ezo spruce!
Sides: Solid Mahogany
Back: Three piece solid mahogany / rosewood / mahogany
Action: 1F:2.25mm, 6F 2.75mm
Truss Rod: smooth in both directions
Tuners: Gold plating
You can see details here:
yamahaguitars.nl/facts-figures/the-l-series/
@@stevebernard221
Picking at 430
Careful there dixie land is a out lawed tune. Not politicaly correct. But i shure as hell love it.
To bad JP you won't answer my question , I know you won't . Which one should I buy a 26, 36. or a 56 I just want a great sounding Guitar and do not care about the extra ingravings . Please for once answer one of my questions. I watch all your videos and support you but you have not answered one of my questions and I have spent hours watching your videos. Be fair JP just answer my question. Please
Sorry jay, I’m not answering it!! Hahahahahahahaha kidding. There’s 1000’s of questions and don’t always see all of them. 26 or 36 either one is a cannon guitar. After that it’s just a matter of price. The 26 which is cheapest is usually slightly better sounding. I’m talking about dreadnaughts here. If you’re going for the LS (small) body size get the 36.
I'm curious why you say for the dreads to go for the 26 but other models to go 36? I can get a used LJ36 for the same price with very light scratches in a few areas(you have to hit it with light a certain direction to even see it) or a brand new LJ26 for the same price ($2.5k) The sound would be identical I would think? Being identically priced, would you op for the brand new LJ26 or excellent condition LJ36? The one plus side im seeing to the used LJ36 is I wont be trying to baby the guitar as much and I'll probably spend more time playing it knowing if I ding it, it already has scratches so I wont care as much.@@JPCormier
Does that five piece neck actually perform some function in retarding bowing, twisting or other displacement of the neck? I mean, I can see that would have been its purpose, but does it work?
Sorry if you've answered this question before but, what is that beautiful microphone you're using?
Yamaha Acoustic Serial # D632 L-15 1975
Can you compare it with the Furch Red Series ?