Yamaha JR1

Yamaha JR1 3/4 Scale Mini Folk Guitar - Natural

This adorable, road-ready acoustic is proof that big tone can come in a small package! The Yamaha JR1 is the original compact-sized FG model, designed after the full-size FG folk series to offer an authentic acoustic sound in a smaller frame. It is the perfect guitar for a beginner with smaller hands, a student needing a manageable size, a seasoned player looking for a comfortable "couch guitar," or anyone wanting a compact travel companion. Its 3/4 size and 540 mm (21 1/4") scale length make it easy to play and incredibly portable.

The JR1's voice is built on a classic foundation with a Spruce top, a choice tonewood that yields soft, clear tones and is known to open up and become richer over time. The back and sides are crafted from Meranti (referred to by Yamaha as Locally-Sourced Tonewood**), which adds volume and brightness, working in harmony with the spruce top to produce a natural and full sound despite the guitar's compact size. This combination ensures a surprisingly booming and authentic acoustic voice, perfect for strummers and fingerstyle players alike. The full-sized FG series, which the JR1 is modeled after, has been played by notable artists like Country Joe McDonald, who performed with a Yamaha FG-150 at Woodstock.

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Highlights

• Modeled after the acclaimed Yamaha FG series to deliver authentic acoustic tone.

• Spruce top for clear, soft, and articulate tone with excellent maturation potential.

• Meranti back and sides (Locally-Sourced Tonewood**) enhance the guitar's volume and brightness.

• Compact Traditional Western body shape with a short 21 1/4" scale length for easy playability and travel.

• Includes a standard gig bag for safe and convenient transport.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Meranti (Back and Sides, Locally-Sourced Tonewood**)

• Top Wood: Spruce

• Neck Wood: Nato (Locally-Sourced Tonewood**)

• Left/Right Handed: Right-handed

• Fretboard Wood: Rosewood

• Scale Length: 540 mm (21 1/4")

• Fretboard Radius: R400 mm (15 3/4")

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Dot

• Neck Profile: Not Specified (Compact Traditional Western Body Shape)

• Finish: Gloss (Top) / Matte (Neck) / Gloss (Body)

• Bridge Material: Rosewood

• Nut Material: Urea

• Tuners: Covered Chrome

• Electronics: None

• Bridge: Rosewood

• Manufacturer Part Number: JR1

All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!