Two yrs ago I went in to buy a new acoustic. No brand in mind, just whatever played and sounded best to me. I tried a number of major brands. I’ve had Yamaha electrics but not acoustics. Of the guitars I played that day the Yamaha LL 16 sounded the best. Money was not an issue. The LL was to me superior the nearest competitor ( Taylor) and cost much less. Truly surprised. 2 yrs later I love it still. I’ve many guitars, my LL and my ovations are my favorites.