I don’t know why, but I watch your guitar reviews over and over. They just make me feel so relaxed. Thanks, John!

@endoffate5475

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@georgefenning4844

10 ай бұрын

And me …

@anthonywhite6530

7 ай бұрын

Brilliant

So great to see you doing these great reviews!!!

Brilliant and comprehensive demo thanks.... very entertaining yet full of the right info! Cheers

I love love Yamaha. In fact I sold my Martins and a blueridge and only Yamaha. Just can’t get away from that special tone. You’re playing is astounding. I wanna learn to play like you. I added you on Spotify as well! Cheers!

Good info again, JP. And presented in great Canadian style, too. I've been shopping for a smaller guitar, I'm a Yamaha fan, and I love that chocolate coloured LS16. I just ordered one.

Great review and wicked playing Mr Cormier... once again - many thanks.

God that sounds so so good, love your reviews and open eyes perspective on guitars.

currently only own a mini mitchell acoustic, in rehab couldnt work at first, but I start job tomorrow and my first purchase will be a Yamaha guitar and a membership to this channel as well as lessons, I cant wait! The Doc Watson tribute was phenomenal. Youve opened me up to new world of picking and appreciation for guitar, thanks JP!

I just ordered a LS16 should be here sunday can't wait after hearing the one your reviewed. I have a Sifel, martin and Yairi it is time for a finger picker. thanks for your channel

I just found your review as I was working on my 2016 LS16 ARE tonight and wanted to see some reviews. I have too many acoustics now, but my husband bought me this beauty for Christmas in 2015 or 2016. This guitar sounds wonderful and always has. I had the action lowered on it and everytime I play it I wonder why I ever bought another guitar! But, you know, GAS sets in and I have recently started moving some out. This one will stay with me always and not just for sentimental reasons. It sounds better all the time! Thanks for your review of this newer LS16. Beautiful guitar!

Very interesting. And I heard it ringing while you talked. I was in Westville on the weekend. (I live in HFX) Spent it with Matt. He has an IPad now and watches your videos. JP, he is such a sweet man. I am so blessed! I’m happy to support you. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Great review ! Loving these Yammys more and more. And....The side commentary .... Hahahah Humility and honesty at and from the womb.

Love the background corrections . . .

I totally share your love and admiration of Yamaha and Recording King.

I really dig your picking! Really beautiful harmonic choices. (doffs hat)

I had a Yamaha as a kid.. As an adult I was chasing the Taylors and Martins. I found a wonderful little Yamaha that actually changed my perspective. I have since sold the Taylor (which I did love) and have 3 different Yamahas now. I really love the tone of them. John's right.. they are wonderful guitars and are often discounted.

Great job man! That's some fast picking

Love your arrangement.. and the guitar too.. there was a lot og Echo when you talk and I realisme now, its from the Guitar soundbox, and reflexe in the Mike.. Amazing :-)

35 years ago I bought my LL-15 custom ordered with rosewood back and sides. Several much more expensive Martins, Collings, and Santa Cruz guitars have come and gone since then but I still have my good old Yammy. With 35 years on the spruce top it sounds better than ever. The expensive guitars spend much more time in their cases while my Yammy is on a stand ready for me to play.

Recently purchased a 2014 Yamaha LS16M...love it. Thanks J.P.😎

Beautiful guitar, sounds great, excellent review!

Massive yamaha fan , i have the fgx3 and fgx5 they are unbelievable! Keep up the great work JP 🇨🇮

Wonderful video it looks great and sounds Sweet. I have a FG 300 red label with a knife mini and this up with it . Ps love the playing

Thank you, great review. I have been playing my Yamaha FG1200 (D35 clone) daily since 1978. The sound is the best - rich, warm, loud, and gentle . re fretted twice. I will keep it for ever.

Hello Sir, new to your channel and really enjoy your reviews and especially your playing... Amazing! Big Yamaha fan and have another one coming. I like the vintage ones but would love one of these. Thanks... Peace and love from the Philippines

That's some serious finger-pluckin' genius you've got going on there. I'd be more interested in listening to you playing a full set than any geetarrr review.

I have a 1991 LS-11, it’s the one I grab when I’m writing. The unique tone inspires me every time.

Hi J.P. Cormier, I am from Toronto, Ontario. I really liked your videos, and especially this, because like you I am a huge fan of Yamahas especially the L series, and the new FG red label. This video, you went to extreme details with review every part of the instrument with the close up shot. When you get the chance, you should review the Yamaha TransAcoustic, it is just simply stunning.

Agree, L series Yamaha's are killer guitars! I couldn't pass up the LL16 Jumbo as a flat picker for about $1000 but the small body is equally as nice. Of course now I want to try the Red Label.

Hi JP, Barry here, I've sold many guitars in my lifetime, I agree with you, the Yamaha Red label, is one sweet sounding guitar. It has so much sustain, I just love them a lot. Have a great week.

Lol! Love the 'reverb' catch.

Love your guitar reviews and in short I believe in them as it’s so clear that you do. I have the LS6 as a beginner it’s been more than good to me. I do know on the acoustic forum these 16s are highly thought of and all those in the know, realise how good Yamaha guitars are.

According to the book "The History of Yamaha guitars": James Taylor played a FG2000 and L55 custom. John Denver had two L53's. Paul Simon played a custom CJ 52. Bruce Springsteen played a CJ52. David Lindley played a L51. Neil Young played Yamaha L-55 Jimmy Page played Yamaha acoustics on Zep world tour 1975 and Page/Plant Unledded tour in 1990's.

Nice, I have a Yamaha acoustic and It play’s nice for the price. I bought a J -45 southern jumbo Gibson. That I absolutely love. I’m still in old fashion I love American made.

Just purchased an LS26. Should be here tomorrow. Wicked hard to find one in the U.S. or Canada! Hoping for the best with it. Bit of a gamble but it seems they are highly regarded and certainly well built.

Man O man what a picker ! A broom and cat guts I am sure you tune and riff on....I have an LL16 and FGX3 and both outstanding. Been on a Yamaha kick since...just got a el cheapo FG700s and a FS720S....both are good, not in the same league obviously as the other one mentioned, but good. I also got a dirty 30s RS7 OOO Recording King el cheapo and you are right on those RKs, sounds like I am in 1935 and unique....😜

Just found your channel. I love it! Just ordered an LS16 off reverb. It's going to replace an OM size Larrivee. The Larry sounds dead an uninspiring. An uninspiring guitar is just a bunch of kindling. Love your channel, John!

Have one and love it. Makes Martin owners crazy when I tell them its under 1000$ ! You should mention that it's unique a unique old school construction . See inside the spanish heel that extends to the back. Produces a lot of resonnance and sustain.

i love your reviews on Yamaha . All of them but i especially like the Yamaha ones because people don't realize,you are so right.

I love how you detuned that chord at 19:18. So cool.

Fantastic review! Master player too!

Thanks JP I love to listen to you play, what music can I buy the showcases Your playing. I bought the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson new and spent the last nine months breaking it in, its a beautiful instrument I have used Yamaha ACR5 R on the way here and I'm looking forward to getting to know that guitar. Your straight talk style and playing skill make for enjoyable and entertaining viewing. Thank you so much Jon David

Thanks for a great review John. I have my eye on the Mahogany version LS16M

I have a 1972 Fender FG160E Green label acoustic, and I played the hell out of it until I turned 40, I was 14 when Dad gave it to me for Christmas

No better player could have reveiwed it like you sir..! Sold !

@ J.P. Cormier Hey JP can you also review Yamaha LL16 and please suggest should I buy Recording King RD 328 Or Yamaha LL16 ??

I'm in Connecticut, in the US. The nearby Guitar Center very briefly carried MIC L-series guitars. In the $600 range, they were amazing. Not sure if they sold out. But it could have been more than one shipment, then I never saw them again. They were seemingly replaced by the tricked out one with the onboard effects. Kind of a bummer, IMO.

Yamaha is amazing and affordable... my FG5 is 2 weeks old... I have an Ll16m on order.. but im fixing to change that order to the LL16D since the FG is nice solid Hog!!!

I'm glad you posted this so I can hear how good my own guitar sounds. I bought one of these on impulse last year, and now I'm trying to sell it. Not because I don't like it but because it's wasted on me. This is a great guitar. I started playing at 62, and for a few reasons will only ever be a strummer. You said this one isn't good for keeping up with bluegrass players on their dreadnoughts, but I'm not so sure about that. It is *loud*, too loud for a heavy-handed strummer like me. It needs to go to a flat- or finger-picker (or light handed strummer). I'm hoping someone in the Dallas area will buy it soon (I'll replace it with an FSX3; it's a bit "tamer").

You play so well. You're a great musician that actually sells guitars to musicians like me so we can go sell beer :)

I just got an LS6 Rosewood. It is quite nice.

What a great sound.

I picked up a Yamaha 1967 fg180 Nippon ghakki recently,it’s a great guitar for the price I paid...

JP, nice review! I've been enjoying your channel quite alot! Do you know where I can order Tusq OR ebony bridge pins for my Yamaha FS-TA??? Customer service says they are 5mm but they dont sell them, nor can I find them on Stew Mac or Sweetwater.

John, I recently found your channel and greatly appreciate it. This is the exact guitar I would like. I am also considering a Blue Ridge BR243 all solid spruce with solid rosewood. The Blue Ridge sounds great and plays super easy with very low string tension. I have not been able to find any Yamaha L series anywhere, not even here in Nashville during my visit. Should I buy a Yamaha I never played or go with a Blue Ridge I have played and love?

That’s the best version of Don’t think twice I’ve ever heard!

Great review. I have a 51 year old FG-150 that still plays pretty good.

I enjoy your videos and your excellent playing, but what is the deal with the "bat-cave" reverb on this video? Is this reverb running on the guitars you review on the other videos?

J.P. Cormier great review. I want to buy this guitar but today here in Europe the stores have been out of stock for months. What do you think of the mahogany LS16M model?

Nice pickin', nice acoustic.

J.P ...have you played an L16 are? Is that real abalone binding on the L16 . I had an ll26 are and while it fitted like a glove...sounded almost like a high end d28...the open b string was awful to my ears ...stuck out like a sore thumb. Kinda wish I'd kept it now tho as maybe it could've been just a change of nut or saddle or both hmm

John I know this says Ruth Durham but i am the flat picker in this domicile . I am Dave.... man, i love your you tube reviews and information. I have always believed in Yamaha and Alvarez guitars for their sound. low, mid and top end for the money you can't beat them and they are making a monkey out of some of the old hands for quality and price . Thank you for you knowledge. Dave.

You're awesome, big fan I'm curious tho, being a novice in knowledge of the many different acoustics and diff qualities. Do you have sponsorship or anything from Yamaha or do you just truly like them more than others? Also. For under 200$ what is your best suggestion for a nice bluegrass gutiar??? Thanks ahead of time if I get answers

Nice, for a Chinaha . . . missing the lovely Tri-tuning Fork logo . . . must be a counterfeit

Sounds great and I agree that Yamaha has terrific quality... They are a huge company but manage QC very well. Big LOL at 12:14 :-)

I have always got my Yamaha guitars at a discount. I love my A3M and LL16 Yamaha guitars. As they age, the sound is really opening up.

@Kau093

2 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy them for discount in the US?

This one has been on my shortlist for awhile, just looking for the right deal.

Thanks Mate!

Just great playing and a fine review! Mine arrived today...love it. An incredible bargain IMHO!

Great! Which K&K model please?

Hey John. Please answer this for me. I have my eyes on a ls16 but before the ARE wood treatment. Do you think that there is a huge huge difference. Should I consider passing on the pre 2014 and look for a newer one? Thanks and love love your style.

Just bought a 1970 fg230 in perfect condition. It’s amazing ! Plays like a dream.

Quality Control at Yamaha acoustics is like no other. Seriously. One of the most consistent builders on the planet. Says alot considering the medium. One of the few guitars that can stand up to our Canadian climate too. Very stable platform. Hard to go wrong at any of their price points. You know what you're getting when you buy a Yamaha guitar. They just work! Period. Can't say the same for alot of the high end guitar companies. I know I'd never buy another Martin or Taylor without actually trying the guitar in person first again. Lesson learned the hard way. A costly one. Been burned by Martin twice now. Once with a Shanendoah and once with a brand new mid 90's, HD28.

Have you tried One of their Transacoustic series sir?

Hi John. Thanks for the review Is it ARE model?

Awesome microphone you are using to record this video

I have an FG700 MS it rivals some of the guitars I have that are WAY more expensive

I've got rhe guitar since yesterday. I like it, but it's so odd... First: it looks so good mine is red sunburst... It's a real beauty. It's also solid as a tank. The neck feels a bit chunky, but not not in a bad way. The neck is 44 mm wide at nut, but a bit rolled on the edges, so it feels a bit narrow. The strings action is very low. Seems lower then any other acoustic I played, but I notice no fret buzz which is great. It almost feel like electric guitar. The body is small, but it's deep, which to me is a bit weird too. The acoustic sound is quite good with good sustain. Dont expect it anyway on pair with your dreadnought in therm of the depth. Absolutely not as deep. My Yamaha A3R sounded thin compared to LS16, but my Martin D-16 is much bigger and deeper. In the same time, the good thing also is, that it doesnt overpower my voice which is right for me. Everything is made extremely solid. Also A3R is build like a tank. The neck is much stiffer than any other guitar I have. All in all, I need to get used, as it's an unusuall guitar, but quite catchy. I'll se if it's a keeper for me. Time will show.

how would you compare this guitar to the alvarez MFA70WCE?

Thank you for showing these guitars...my next guitar will be yamaha...!!!

How would you say their piezo pickup compares to the k&k?

Is the neck good for finger picking?

Great Jerry Reed version of Bob Dylan’s don’t think twice it’s alright, check out the video of Jerry and Chet!

Great Vid John. If people don't mind Chinese then Eastman is also someone to look at. Similar pricepoints and incredible quality.

I'm delighted with my LS16, and the acoustic sound is very like the sound this one has. But I just couldn't use that built-in pickup... It's that middly piezo fizz...

Neil Young greatly admired Jansch's playing ordered a Yamaha L-55 at the same time as John Denver ordered his Yamaha L-53 around 1975

Greetings Sir John! I have stumbled on your channel recently falling down the YT rabbit hole somehow. Amongst a lot of tidbits of wisdom....Thank you for reminding us to try and not to brainwashed or be too attached to brand loyalty as there are a heluva lot great guitars out there! (referencing your why I hate Martins video) I have probably owned more Yamahas than any other brand over the years, and after watching your video on the LS 16 I got pretty excited to maybe want to own one. I do have an LL16 ( Maybe about 10 years old) but for some reason, I have never been quite happy with the overall sound and not sure if it is an intonation issue or..? I really like the idea of a smaller size guitar like the LS 16 and I think that for the $$ Yamaha gives you a lot of bang for the buck. Would the LS 16 be your favorite smaller sized Yamaha for under....say $2000 ? Thanks for your response. Cheers, Ed

That sounds amazing! I'm having the hardest time settling on my next axe: LS16, AC5R, FS5... or Epiphone J200 (Inspired by Gibson).

@sooparticular

3 жыл бұрын

martin om 28!!

@sooparticular

3 жыл бұрын

but seriously...did u get a nice yamaha!?

@maykolllopez1585

3 жыл бұрын

Ac5r I call it the Taylor Killer. It's literally on par or better than Taylors and Martins in it's price range. You'd have to pay $2500 (more or less) minimum for the same specs on Martin and Taylor. Not to mention it has electronics and a hard shell case MIJ instruments are true masterpieces. Yairi or Yamaha all day.

I have to say,...when you plugged that lil monster in,...I was floored. It's very mid focused but clear as a ringing bell. Very pleasant to look at as well. I'd say for a $1000??? Very good bang for your buck. Of course,..J.P. could make a cat turd with a toothpick stuck in it sound good. But vfc the quality is definitely there.

Which one is better LS16 or LL16?

I bought a pawnshop JB Player that the guy told me was a Yamaha. It weighs nearly 8 lbs but feels like a ton. Do you think this is true ? Looks just like a Martin 45 except the head stock. thanks

Hi j p sir... Plz review on martin OOO 10e model

Thanks a lot just wish it did not have reverb :)

YOU ARE THE BEST ....FROM NAPLES ITALY....VERY COMPLIMENTS

I e always noticed how well guitars sound down near the 1st and second position after that so so. Once you start baring they tend to lose there opening. I wish that were not the case.

🤣🤣🤣 I love the alter ego punching in and giving yourself hell.🤣🤣🤣🤣 So great.

The late, great Bert Jansch played Yamaha guitars. He always had great things to say about the company/people too.

@chezruss

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely and I found this quote on equipboard.com from early 2000s "Jansch has played Yamahas for years. He started with an FG1500, and when he visited Red Rhodes’ store in West Hollywood, the guitar-electronics guru tricked it out, cutting a hole in the body to insert volume controls. The 1500 has long since been patched up and remains one of the guitarist’s favorites, but these days he almost exclusively uses an LL11E on the road, with an LL400 as backup." ps Neil Young who greatly admired Jansch's playing ordered a Yamaha L-55 at the same time as John Denver ordered his Yamaha L-53 around 1975

@martifingers

3 жыл бұрын

@@chezruss I believe also that Jansch even starting selling them at one point?

@wintermute0079

2 жыл бұрын

@@martifingers Yes I believe Bert first became acquainted with Yamaha through his short lived guitar store in the early 70's.

@wintermute0079

2 жыл бұрын

​@@chezruss One thing equipboard is missing is the Yamaha L-25AT he played from the late 70's/early 80's until 96 when he acquired the LL-11E. It was the very top of the line of the Taiwan made L series at the time.

Love Yamaha!

Got my first Yamaha LL16 back in 2010. The aroma from the solid rosewood filled the store when unboxed. What a gem. Yes, being a dumbass back then I traded it in as I prefer 12 fret guitars. Later came the LS16, LL16 12 string, NCX900fm, NTX900fm. Still have most of them. A Yamaha fan I am. But they won't make 12 fret guitars, or mandolins?????

@TheCrawmart

3 жыл бұрын

I bought an LL16 dread.......I have had it for a long time. Decent guitar, but the new aged tops sound better. I have to have a new Red Label FGX5......

@quigley4440

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawmart Good choice. If it came in a 12 fret I'd be all over one. Come on Yamaha - about time you made a finger style 12 fretter.

The Jb Player has unique history changed hands 3 times in country … bought it back for the Marine who had to hock it …. willed it back to me before his service took his life.