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product_id: 958758
title: "JR1 FG Junior 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar, Natural"
brand: "yamaha"
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# Spruce top for authentic acoustic tone Includes gig bag for travel-ready convenience 3/4 size perfect for smaller hands JR1 FG Junior 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar, Natural

**Brand:** yamaha
**Price:** $775.42
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Small Size, Big Sound — Your Next-Level Acoustic Adventure Awaits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** JR1 FG Junior 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar, Natural by yamaha
- **How much does it cost?** $775.42 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- yamaha enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yamaha brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** 3/4 size body and 21.25" scale length designed for comfort and playability, ideal for young players and travelers alike.
- • **Premium Tone Woods:** Spruce top combined with meranti back and sides delivers bright, rich acoustic sound with Yamaha’s signature craftsmanship.
- • **Travel-Ready Design:** Lightweight at under 5 lbs with included gig bag, making it the ultimate companion for on-the-go creativity.
- • **Trusted Yamaha Quality:** Backed by a 1-year manufacturer warranty and crafted with durable nato neck and chrome hardware for lasting reliability.
- • **Beginner-Friendly Playability:** Low action and smooth rosewood fingerboard ensure easy fretting and minimal finger fatigue, perfect for new players building skills.

## Overview

The Yamaha JR1 FG Junior is a 3/4 size acoustic guitar crafted with a spruce top and meranti body, designed specifically for younger players or those with smaller hands. Weighing just under 5 pounds and featuring a 21.25" scale length, it offers authentic Yamaha tone and playability in a compact, travel-friendly package. Included gig bag and durable construction make it perfect for beginners and on-the-go musicians seeking quality without compromise.

## 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.

Review: Very Good, But Small 3/4 Accoustic Guitar - I am basically an advanced beginner, having started out about a year and a half ago on the Yamaha 3/4 Size Classcal Guitar (with nylon strings.) Also taking lessons. I recently purchased this Yamaha FG 3/4 Size Accoustic Guitar. 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.
Review: Nice travel size "beater" with decent fretwork and tone. Gig bag and strap pegs are a nice touch. - I have a full size solid top dreadnaught, but didn't want to take it with me to deer camp, where it would be exposed to humidity and temperature changes. Fully laminated will be more durable. Also I am not concerned with scratching, dinging or even completely destroying it, since it's a "beater". But it sounds plenty decent for those purposes. I chose Yamaha because I also own a nicer 12-string solid top Yamaha FG and have owned Yamaha electric guitars and basses before. They tend to pay good attention to fretwork and overall quality, even on budget instruments. Fit and finish is nice for the money, burst looks nice and having both strap buttons installed is unusual and a nice surprise. A guitar this size you'll probably want to play it standing up more than a full size one. I've had it for about a year. Stock strings are trash, installed a budget set of Martins and it's much better. "Vintage style" tuners seem to work so far. They look flimsier than typical full size tuners, but hopefully will hold up. Overall it holds tune. Happy with it for the money.

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00009J580 |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,535 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #8 in Steel-String Acoustic Guitars |
| Body Material | Engineered Wood |
| Body Material Type | Engineered Wood |
| Brand | Yamaha |
| Brand Name | Yamaha |
| Color | Natural |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,288 Reviews |
| Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00086792581910, 00340050108043, 04960693145821 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | S |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Included Components | with bag |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Instrument Size | Guitar |
| Item Dimensions | 33.25 x 15.31 x 3.5 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 42.5"L x 17"W x 6.5"H |
| Item Type Name | FG Junior 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar, Natural Finish |
| Item Weight | 4.94 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Material Type | Spruce (Top), Meranti (Back and Sides) |
| Model Name | JR1 |
| Model Number | JR1 |
| Neck Material Type | Nato |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Scale Length | 21.25 |
| String Material Type | Bronze |
| Top Material Type | Spruce Wood |
| UPC | 700987275407 086792581910 792491230201 700987275391 340050108043 138366409660 686751474835 |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer warranty yamaha corporation of america (yamaha) is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into every product we represent. Yamaha sells its products through a network of authorized yamaha retailers. Only these authorized retailers are equipped with sales and service support materials and training that are not readily available to non-authorized retailers. The yamah… |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany
- **Body Material:** Engineered Wood
- **Brand:** Yamaha
- **Color:** Natural
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Rosewood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** S
- **Hand Orientation:** Ambidextrous
- **Neck Material Type:** Nato
- **String Material Type:** Bronze
- **Top Material Type:** Spruce Wood

## Images

![JR1 FG Junior 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar, Natural - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6106LfreysL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Configuration, Color, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How does this compare to the Yamaha CGS103 3/4 size?**
A: I am not familiar with the CGS103 3/4 size.  Sorry

**Q: i would like to know if this guitar would be all right for a 12 year old girl who is wanting to learn how to plaI**
A: Yes fits my 7 year old perfect

**Q: What material is the stings? Steel or nylon?**
A: Steel

**Q: Is this good for kids?**
A: It is perfect for kids age 8 to about 11 years old.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Good, But Small 3/4 Accoustic Guitar
*by L***S on October 31, 2013*

I am basically an advanced beginner, having started out about a year and a half ago on the Yamaha 3/4 Size Classcal Guitar (with nylon strings.) Also taking lessons. I recently purchased this Yamaha FG 3/4 Size Accoustic Guitar. 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice travel size "beater" with decent fretwork and tone. Gig bag and strap pegs are a nice touch.
*by F***1 on July 10, 2024*

I have a full size solid top dreadnaught, but didn't want to take it with me to deer camp, where it would be exposed to humidity and temperature changes. Fully laminated will be more durable. Also I am not concerned with scratching, dinging or even completely destroying it, since it's a "beater". But it sounds plenty decent for those purposes. I chose Yamaha because I also own a nicer 12-string solid top Yamaha FG and have owned Yamaha electric guitars and basses before. They tend to pay good attention to fretwork and overall quality, even on budget instruments. Fit and finish is nice for the money, burst looks nice and having both strap buttons installed is unusual and a nice surprise. A guitar this size you'll probably want to play it standing up more than a full size one. I've had it for about a year. Stock strings are trash, installed a budget set of Martins and it's much better. "Vintage style" tuners seem to work so far. They look flimsier than typical full size tuners, but hopefully will hold up. Overall it holds tune. Happy with it for the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Travel Guitar
*by A***R on January 30, 2019*

There are a number of options out there for travel guitars. There is the Taylor Baby and Martin LX. Those are the same size as this Yamaha and sound and play better than this Yamaha. But, they are double the price. I also have a Taylor GS Mini which is a higher price point and is a larger travel guitar (7/8 Size instead of 3/4). The Taylor GS Mini is bit bigger in size. But, the play and sound is out of this world. I just did not want to take my GS Mini out everywhere. 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 playing when we go somewhere or are on the road. I have researched and tested many many different travel guitars out there. 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, this is one of your best options. Fully recommend.

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