Why are some designated as solid rosewood and other not?

Those that are solid rosewood have solid rosewood sides and backs. Those that are simply labeled "rosewood" are laminated backs and sides. Solid woods have better and louder sounds and improve more readily with age. Of course, solid wood is more expensive. Hope this helps.

Besides this l-series having a slightly wider neck (and string spacing), how does it compare to the yamaha f-series (e.g., fsx830c)?

The neck is chunkier than the FS lineup.

Is this a dreadnought or a jumbo? Here it says dreadnought, elsewhere on the internet it says jumbo. Thank you.

More of an OM size guitar shaped a little bit like a mini jumbo. Have a 10 year old rosewood model. Replace the saddle and bridge pins with bone and you'll be amazed by the sound. Never selling mine. I think the LS6 actually sounds better than the more expensive solid wood LS16. Given a choice between the two I'd go for the LS6, costs less sounds better. And because the back and sides of the LS6 are made of plywood (still very expensive, rosewood plywood is not cheap) it's actually a very strong guitar build wise.

does it come with a hard case?

Not sure on this one. My solid wood LS16 model comes with a hard case.

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L-Series LS16 Concert Size Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Gig Bag - Natural

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Back Material Type
Rosewood
Body Material
Rosewood
Brand
Yamaha
Color
Natural
Fretboard Material Type
Rosewood
Guitar Pickup Configuration
S

🌲All-solid Rosewood back & sides

🎤SRT Zero Impact passive pickup

🎸Solid Engelmann Spruce top

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🎶 Elevate your stage presence with the LS16 – where premium tone meets sleek comfort.

PLUG PLAY READY - SRT Zero Impact passive pickup offers pristine amplified sound without feedback or hassle.
TRAVEL READY PROTECTION - Includes a durable hard gig bag to keep your guitar safe and stylish on the move.
COMFORT MEETS PLAYABILITY - 5-ply neck with traditional profile ensures effortless, stress-free performance all gig long.
RICH WARMTH OPEN RESONANCE - New bracing pattern + a.R.E. treatment deliver balanced, vibrant tone that stands out on stage.
PREMIUM SOLID WOOD CRAFTSMANSHIP - Hand-selected Engelmann spruce top with solid rosewood back and sides for superior sound depth.

The Yamaha L-Series LS16 Concert Size Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a solid Engelmann spruce top and all-solid rosewood back and sides, enhanced by a new bracing pattern and a.R.E. treatment for rich, balanced resonance. Its 5-ply neck with a traditional profile offers superior comfort, while the SRT Zero Impact passive pickup ensures high-quality amplified sound. Perfect for professionals seeking a reliable, travel-ready instrument with a hard gig bag included.

Specifications

ASIN	B0778XJT44
Back Material Type	Rosewood
Best Sellers Rank	#33,136 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #83 in Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Body Material Type	Rosewood
Brand Name	Yamaha
Color	Natural
Connector Type	1/4" Mono Phone Plug (TS)
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (29)
Fretboard Material Type	Rosewood
Global Trade Identification Number	00086792984858
Guitar Bridge System	Fixed
Guitar Pickup Configuration	S
Hand Orientation	Right
Included Components	Guitar, Hard Bag
Instrument	guitar
Instrument Size	Concert
Item Dimensions	47 x 23.5 x 8 inches
Item Type Name	Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Item Weight	1 Pounds
Manufacturer	Yamaha PAC
Manufacturer Part Number	LS16HB
Material Type	Rose Wood, Spruce Wood
Model Number	LS16HB
Neck Material Type	Spruce Wood
Number of Strings	6
String Material Type	Spruce Wood
Top Material Type	Spruce Wood
UPC	086792984858
Unit Count	1.0 Count
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