Yamaha LL6

evertonfc New Member Posts: 45 Location: Calgary, Alberta	Yamaha LL6 Jun 20, 2017 14:48:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by evertonfc on Jun 20, 2017 14:48:32 GMT -5 Two years old, case included... $100.00. Seems a too-good-to-be-true buy. Does anyuone prefer these over the FG's??
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Yamaha LL6 Jun 20, 2017 18:10:09 GMT -5

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Post by Derick on Jun 20, 2017 18:10:09 GMT -5

evertonfc,

Had the Yamaha LL6 a few years ago, all I can say is, it's a fantastic guitar, and if I could get one in good condition for $100 would definitely buy.
Can't do a comparison as never owned a Yamaha FG model.

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Yamaha LL6 Jun 20, 2017 18:54:20 GMT -5

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Post by evertonfc on Jun 20, 2017 18:54:20 GMT -5

It's now in my stable of guitars. What a find! The person I got it from never played it - original strings still on their. Got some Elixir Nano's (Lights/.012) and will clean her up and get her re-strung this evening with a cold beverage!

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Yamaha LL6 Jun 21, 2017 2:36:52 GMT -5

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Post by Derick on Jun 21, 2017 2:36:52 GMT -5

evertonfc,

Congratulations on the new Yamaha.
You must have got the bargain of the year with that one. Many years happy playing.
Good choice of strings, if the drink is cold, you have had a really great day.
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Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

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Yamaha LL6 Jun 21, 2017 17:24:46 GMT -5

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Post by TonyKgull on Jun 21, 2017 17:24:46 GMT -5

evertonfc, if it's only 2 years old, then it has the "ARE" technology, similar to Martin's "torrification" tech. Let us know how is sounds with the new strings on it. Sweet as anything deal getting a new guitar (virtually anyways) for a 100 bucks!

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Yamaha LL6 Jun 21, 2017 19:59:09 GMT -5

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Post by CTGull on Jun 21, 2017 19:59:09 GMT -5

NICE!!!! No surprise here, I prefer the very early FG's. I bought a FG-730s cheap to compare to my old FG's and there was no contest. The old FG's have much more tone and depth than that crappy FG-730s. That doesn't mean ALL the new FG's are bad.

But, to stop speaking out of my butt, I've never played an LL6. I wouldn't mind making the comparison some day. For $100, that's a steal! I definitely would have grabbed it.

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Yamaha LL6 Jun 22, 2017 16:00:23 GMT -5

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Jun 21, 2017 19:59:09 GMT -5 CTGull said:

NICE!!!! No surprise here, I prefer the very early FG's. I bought a FG-730s cheap to compare to my old FG's and there was no contest. The old FG's have much more tone and depth than that crappy FG-730s. That doesn't mean ALL the new FG's are bad.

But, to stop speaking out of my butt, I've never played an LL6. I wouldn't mind making the comparison some day. For $100, that's a steal! I definitely would have grabbed it.

Not sure if you would like the LL6s. I watched some reviews and a vid right from Yamaha. Apparently, they're made to be bright and mid-rangy to stand out in the mix in band situations. From that info and what I heard, they are for people who like a fairly bright guitar.

Not my cup of tea, but I'm sure they will be for a lot of people. Guitars with a lot of depth and warmth and tone etc really tend to shine when on their own, or at least with just a few other instruments that compliment that, but the "typical" band situation would probably be better served by a very bright guitar like a Yammy or certain Taylors or even many Godin acoustics which tend to be on the bright side.

All depends what you want out of it and what you're using it for.

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give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
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- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

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Yamaha LL6 Jun 30, 2017 19:54:47 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by El Gull on Jun 30, 2017 19:54:47 GMT -5

An LL6 for $100! Wow, that is a deal of note. I have always liked the LL6 - for some reason, the spruce over laminate rosewood GA style guitars sound good to me. Same as the Taylor 214ce - They sound good to me when strummed. Less overtones than solid rosewood, and for me thats a good thing. Cracker deal. Enjoy your guitar!

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