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Yamaha JR1

Item ID: JR1

3/4-size Folk Acoustic Guitar with Spruce Top, Meranti Body, Nato Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and Included Gig Bag - Natural

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Small on Size, Big on Tone!

With the Yamaha JR1, now you can enjoy the tone of a full-size acoustic guitar, in a size that's easier for new players to manage. The JR1 is a compact folk guitar modeled after Yamaha's famous FG folk guitar series. With a spruce top and a meranti body, the JR1 gives you big acoustic sound, without the big acoustic size. Young players, players with smaller hands, and anyone wanting a more travel-friendly instrument will love this guitar. In fact, you even get a gig bag with the Yamaha JR1.

Yamaha JR1 6-string 3/4-size Acoustic Guitar at a Glance:
  • Big acoustic tone from a smaller-sized acoustic guitar
  • Modeled after Yamaha's famous FG folk guitar series

Big acoustic tone from a smaller-sized acoustic guitar
If you're just starting out on acoustic guitar, you'll love the manageable size of the Yamaha JR1. It's smaller size makes it easier to wrap your hands around and play chords up and down the neck. Young players, players with smaller hands, and traveling musicians will also love the compact size. But while small on size, the JR1 is certainly big on quality and sound. You'll hear a very full, surprisingly big acoustic voice from this Yamaha instrument.

Modeled after Yamaha's famous FG folk guitar series
The JR1 stems from a long lineage of great guitar from Yamaha. In fact, Yamaha designed the JR1 to model their world-famous FG folk guitar series. This is the kind of instrument that's only going to sound more rich with age — and it's the perfect first acoustic instrument for any player.

Yamaha JR1 6-string 3/4-size Acoustic Guitar Features:
  • Top: Spruce
  • Back and Sides: Meranti
  • Neck: Nato
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Body Depth: 3-1/8" 3-9/16"
  • String Scale: 21-1/4"
  • Tuning Machines: Opened Chrome
  • Finish: Natural
  • Includes a Gig Bag

The Yamaha JR1 puts big acoustic tone into your hands, in a 3/4-size guitar that's much more easy to manage!
Specification Detail
Number of Strings 6
Body Style/Shape Dreadnought
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Color Natural
Finish Gloss
Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Wood Meranti
Neck Wood Nato
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay Dot
Number of Frets 20
Scale Length 21.25"
Tuning Machines Open Chrome
Bridge Material Rosewood
Electronics No electronics
Case Included Gig Bag
Manufacturer Part Number JR1

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Best customer service I've ever encountered. My guitar arrived ahead of the date it was supposed to, in flawless condition. Played well right out of the box. I will be buying all of my gear from you, from here on out. You made me feel like I was ordering a custom guitar, just for me. I was treated like a valuable customer.


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based on 4 reviews

Yamaha JR1

by Brad J. from North Carolina
December 18, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist
3/4 Guitar bought for 9 year old daughter for Christmas. This is a great guitar for the $$$. If you are looking to start a youngster out with something easy to manage and play, this is it. I have only... read more [+] messed with it a little because it is for a Christmas present, but it has tested out great. Very easy to chord and frets are perfect for the smaller fingers. You will not be disappointed with this expenditure. Golden! close [-]

A great starter for kids!

by G. Rabel from Decatur, IN USA
August 1, 2011
Music Background: Non-musician
I arrived at Sweetwater looking for a 3/4 size guitar for my 9 yr. old son who had just started taking lessons. I originally found him a guitar at a thrift store which turned out to be JUNK. I didn't ... read more [+]want to buy a First Act guitar because I wanted a little something better or I felt my son would quickly loose interest in learning to play. He's been talking about it since he was five. I went in hoping not having to spend an arm and a leg and thought the sales people would eventually talk me into getting the Little Martin or Baby Taylor but decided to give this Yamaha JR1 a try. To my surprise, Brian was very patient and even recommended this guitar over the others. In a couple years my son will be big enough to upgrade into a full size guitar, we figure we'd save the money now and get him the nicer more expensive one later. His teacher was impressed with the guitar and my son is really enjoying learning. To him, it has an expensive look and feel and since I didn't spend hundreds of dollars, I am less anxious about him ruining the guitar. I feel it will be a good learning experience for him in learning to play and taking care of "his" guitar so that when we do take the next step, we'll feel confident spending a little more. close [-]

JR 1

by Jerry Potter from Columbus Ms
September 1, 2011
Music Background: B.A. in Music/ Choir director
Well built- great price- good for students in grade school

Great for small beginers

by Scott Mitchell from Monticello Utah
June 13, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist ,teacher
For the price, and most parents being a bit nervous about buying for their child , this is a good call

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