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Yamaha JR1 FG Junior 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar, Natural
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Brand | Yamaha |
Color | Natural |
Top Material Type | Spruce |
Body Material | laminated-wood |
Back Material Type | Mahogany |
Neck Material Type | Nato |
Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | S |
String Material Type | Bronze |
Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
About this item
- The FG Junior is a 3/4 sized guitar modeled after the acclaimed Yamaha FG Series
- The JR1 has a smaller body and shorter neck, perfect for young players or those with smaller hands
- Yamaha craftsmanship and a spruce top give this compact guitar an authentic acoustic tone
- Great for use as a travel guitar when space is limited
- Gig bag included for safe storage and easy transport. Saddle material: Urea
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For beginners | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Craftsmanship | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Sound quality | 3.7 | 4.3 | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | — |
Giftable | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.4 | — | — | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | GearNuts | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
hand orientation | Ambidextrous | Right | Right | — | Right | Right |
number of strings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
fretboard material | Rosewood | Engineered Wood | Maple Wood | Rosewood | Mahogany Wood | Mahogany Wood |
back material | Mahogany | Linden Wood | Maple Wood | Sapele Wood | Sapele Wood | Mahogany Wood |
top material | Spruce | Spruce | Maple | Mahogany Wood | Mahogany Wood, Sapele Wood, Agathis Wood | Mahogany Wood |
string material | Bronze | Alloy Steel | Nylon | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Phosphor Bronze |
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Product information
Item Weight | 4.94 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 33.25 x 15.31 x 3.5 inches |
Country of Origin | Indonesia |
ASIN | B00009J580 |
Item model number | JR1 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,462 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #4 in Steel-String Acoustic Guitars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 30, 2004 |
Back Material | Mahogany |
Body Material | laminated-wood |
Color Name | Natural |
Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | S |
Scale Length | 21.25 |
String Gauge | Light |
String Material | Bronze |
Top Material | Spruce |
Neck Material Type | Nato |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Guitar Attribute | Baby |
Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
Material Type | Meranti Wood |
Musical Style | Folk, Rock, Blues, Pop, R&B |
Instrument Key | C |
Size | Guitar |
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Product Description
Built with the legendary quality and playability the FG Series, Yamaha designed the JR1 for the younger player or anyone who is more comfortable with a smaller-bodied acoustic. Carefully selection of woods goes into the building of every single Yamaha guitar and the JR1 is no exception. Features include a spruce top, nato neck, rosewood fingerboard and meranti body for solid, bright tonality and great looks, and chrome hardware. Includes gig bag. JR1 Great as a travel guitar First Guitar Ideal first guitar for a child easy and fun to play.
From the manufacturer
Yamaha FG Junior Compact Acoustic Guitars
Built with the legendary quality and playability the FG Series, Yamaha designed the JR Series for the younger player, frequent traveler, or anyone who is more comfortable with a smaller-bodied acoustic. Carefully selection of woods goes into the building of every single Yamaha guitar and the JR1 and JR2 are no exception. Features include a spruce top, nato neck, rosewood fingerboard and chrome hardware. This compact guitar delivers authentic acoustic sound anytime. Includes a gig bag for easy transport and safe storage.
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Customer Reviews |
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Body Shape | Compact Traditional Western | Compact Traditional Western |
Scale Length | 540 mm (21 1/4") | 540 mm (21 1/4") |
Body Length | 389 mm (15 5/16") | 389 mm (15 5/16") |
Total Length | 845 mm (33 1/4") | 845 mm (33 1/4") |
Body Width | 317 mm (12 1/2") | 317 mm (12 1/2") |
Body Depth | 80-90 mm (3 1/8" - 3 9/16") | 80-90 mm (3 1/8" - 3 9/16") |
Nut Width | 43 mm (1 11/16”) | 43 mm (1 11/16”) |
Top Material | Spruce | Spruce |
Back and Side Material | Locally-Sourced Tonewood | Mahogany Pattern UTF (Ultra-Thin Film) |
Neck Material | Locally-Sourced Tonewood | Locally-Sourced Tonewood |
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We at Yamaha want to inspire peoples' passion and help them take a step forward to express their individuality, emotion and creativity.
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Customers like the performance, tuneability, quality and appearance of the guitar. For example, they mention it plays well, stays in tune and is the best living room guitar around. That said, they say it looks and sounds great and is good value for money.
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Customers like the quality of the guitar. For example, they say it's a very nice quality guitar, the craftsmanship is acceptable, and it has a great sound. Some mention it'll make a good living room guitar, or a quality travel guitar. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's quality and performance.
"...If, on the other hand, you want to purchase a very nice quality guitar without shelling out big bucks, especially for a beginner, I would highly..." Read more
"The sound is amazing and the Yamaha quality is outstanding." Read more
"...Intonation, and action is good as well as sound.My only critique is shipping package...." Read more
"Guitar is nice. I prefer a hard case but the one that came with it would work. I just know my kids. My daughter is tall for a first grader...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the guitar. They mention that it has good intonation, has a more than decent rich sound, and holds its tune pretty well. The guitar is clear, crisp, and loud, and it projects and resonates lower tones a lot better than you would think it would. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sound and recommend it to others.
"...In my opinion, it has good intonation, has a more than decent rich sound to it. It is definitely not a "toy" guitar...." Read more
"The sound is amazing and the Yamaha quality is outstanding." Read more
"The Yamaha guitar is an excellent starting guitar for children. Intonation, and action is good as well as sound...." Read more
"...I think the sound is a bit richer as well. I'm satisfied." Read more
Customers like the size of the guitar. For example, they say it's not too small for an average size adult, and it fits their hands perfectly. It's a decent 3/4 size acoustic guitar for a young beginner. The shorter scale is great for kids, and the 3mm thickness is very snug in the slot. It has a nice gloss finish and a perfect neck.
"Perfectly designed for smaller hands, this guitar is incredibly comfortable for young learners to hold and play." Read more
"Guitar was exactly what I expected. Smaller for little kits and great for starting out." Read more
"...Don’t get me wrong, the size and fit are perfect for my son. The sound though, it’s tin like if I’m being polite...." Read more
"...Because of its small size, if you are taller than five feet, or have average or large hands, I can't give it five stars...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the guitar. They say it's a reasonable priced travel guitar with decent quality and sound. Some customers also mention that the guitar plays well for its size and price, and has an amazing sound.
"...You get a real guitar at a very good price, that's pretty vibrant, while keeping in mind that it is on a small scale...." Read more
"...These sound great and play well for their size and price. I should mention that I'm a primarily a drummer, and taught lessons for a few years...." Read more
"...If you are looking for a decent quality and sound and reasonably priced travel guitar to not worry about getting banged up as you take it to places..." Read more
"...It is actually really well set up, holds tube, sounds good, and super affordable...." Read more
Customers like the tuneability of the guitar. They say it holds a tune well, and is easy to tune. Some mention that the guitar did not need neck adjustment and has adequate workmanship.
"...After about five tunings at the beginning, it has held its tune well--only very few tweaks...." Read more
"...I tuned it a couple of times and then it holds tune well. The steel strings don't stretch compared to nylon strings...." Read more
"...The sound is nice. It keeps tune if you tighten it up a bit. The craftmanship is acceptable. I had to adjust it because the low E was rattling...." Read more
"...The Yamaha sounds muted/held back and the tuning machines are poor and stiff. The Fender has a better sound and better tuners." Read more
Customers find the guitar very playable, and perfect for casual play and on the go. They also say it's fun to play and a great guitar for children.
"The Yamaha guitar is an excellent starting guitar for children. Intonation, and action is good as well as sound...." Read more
"...It would be perfect for a children's beginner instrument. I tuned it a couple of times and then it holds tune well...." Read more
"It's a decent instrument for kids, but there are better options. The Fender FA-15 is the one we picked for our son...." Read more
"...Yamaha has always made excellent guitars. The playability, fit, and finish is very good for this price point...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the guitar. They mention it's beautiful inside and out, has a nice gloss finish, and fits their hands perfectly. The tuner works well and the guitar sounds great. Some appreciate the color and the gloss finish.
"...So, I got this Yamaha. It is good quality, nice size and nice and cheap so I dont have to worry about leaving it in the car to have it ready for..." Read more
"...The deluxe gig bag is seriously really nice, didn’t expect that...." Read more
"...And, while the bag is nice, we have been having problems with the zipper...." Read more
"...The only thing available locally was a JR2 in sunburst. It had a nice gloss finish, perfect neck and sounded great but a JR2 in natural was only..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the guitar. They mention that it plays well, the tuner works well, and the headstock works great. Some appreciate the full sound and the fact that it has no issues.
"...I was worried that the tuners would be too cheap but they work well. Decent sound for such a small instrument. I will keep it." Read more
"...No string buzz, no issues, and a very full sound." Read more
"Bought for my 10 year old daughter. Works great." Read more
"...I find myself playing it more often than I play mine. Plays well, stays in tune, pretty decent tone for such a small body...." Read more
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In my opinion, it has good intonation, has a more than decent rich sound to it. It is definitely not a "toy" guitar. After about five tunings at the beginning, it has held its tune well--only very few tweaks. The action is low without buzzing, which is good for tender finger tips, and just plain, overall fretting. I have to agree with some of the reviewers who believe this to be smaller than a 3/4 size guitar. This one is pretty small. I don't think it's 3/4 size--more of a half-size. I am only 5 feet tall, female, with small frame and fingers, and I find the distance between the strings to be a bit of a tight squeeze. Distance in frets is okay for my stature.
I was worried that going to a steel string accoustic guitar would be painful on the tips of my fretting fingers since I have nerve damage in my fingers--one of the reasons I started off on the Yamaha 3/4 size classical with nylon strings (which is a great nylon string guitar for beginners), but I don't realize any difficulty or pain with this steel string guitar. I have calluses by now, but even so, for one just starting out on a steel string, I don't think it's any more painful than starting out on nylon strings.
A setup by a luthier, I don't think it is at all necessary unless you are at least an intermediate, at which point you probably own a $500+ guitar that has a louder sound (I think this one has more than average projection, and aginn, intonation). Besides a bit of a problem with the string-to-string closeness, the only other thing I can think of is the fretboard, compared to the overall size of the guitar, and the body, is more than average heavy--not a real biggie, but I thought I'd mention it.
Because of its small size, if you are taller than five feet, or have average or large hands, I can't give it five stars. If you know enough about guitars and think you can handle a guitar this size, I would give it five stars, especially for a small child.
All in all, if you are looking for a beginner steel string accoustic guitar, especially for a child just starting out, I don't think you could go wrong with this guitar. You get a real guitar at a very good price, that's pretty vibrant, while keeping in mind that it is on a small scale. Here, I would give it five stars.
If I had a child who wanted to start playing a steel string accoustic guitar, I would not hesitate to purchase this guitar. If you are taller than five feet, or have large fingers, I do feel this good guitar would be a bit of a tight squeeze, and also possibly not as comfortable to hold. If, on the other hand, you want to purchase a very nice quality guitar without shelling out big bucks, especially for a beginner, I would highly recommend this guitar.
My only critique is shipping package. Better care in packaging should be provided by Yamaha with either a higher grade of cardboard and/or a double package. This would better assure the package arriving without dents and punctures in the box. Better for the instrument and better for gift giving, since this is not a full color pack. Yamaha is always so worried about their branding, rightfully so, and this should be done by the manufacturer.
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Les finitions sont très belles, le bois de qualité et la pochette de rangement est très correct.
Il est très difficile de trouver des guitare folk de cette taille.