Hand-built at Yamaha’s facility in Japan, the LS6 acoustic guitar exudes tradition.
BODY TOP
Most manufacturers are using Sitka spruce tops for their high-end models. In our experience, we have found that Engelmann spruce naturally suits the role for top woods better than any other. The overriding quality for body top material is an allowance for resonance and Engelmann spruce has this attribute in abundance. It is a light wood that is easy to work and enables a good tone response with a wide harmonic range. Visually Engelmann spruce is comfortable on the eye and its opaque light yellow tint is reminiscent of a mature acoustic instrument.
BACK & SIDES
Yamaha uses solid rosewood for both the back and sides on all L series models with the exception of the 6 level instruments, which offer laminated rosewood back and sides. The rosewood blends extremely well with the Engelmann spruce top. It disperses resonance evenly and effortlessly.
Neck Block
The neck block reinforces the neck joint. Yamaha has improved the conventional “C” block design by enlarging the surface area that is in contact with the top of the guitar. The block securely meets the underside of the top adding a real depth to the tone of the instrument.
BRACING
(Non-scalloped X-bracing allocation at a 90-degree angle)
X-bracing maps out the vibration patterns of the guitar. Each of the eight braces has been carefully positioned in order to bring out the tone in a balanced fashion and find a natural harmony with the guitar’s tone woods.
FEATURES
- Body: Small
- Top: Solid Engelmann Spruce
- Back & Side: Rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany, Rosewood (3 ply)
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Bridge: Ebony
- Body Depth: 100-120 mm (3 15/16″-4 3/4″)
- Nut Width: 44 mm (1 3/4″)
- String Length: 650 mm (25 9/16″)
- Tuners: Diecast Gold
- Color: Natural
- Finish: Gloss