Yamaha JR1 FG Junior 3/4 Acoustic Guitar
- 3/4 size, 21.25 scale length
- Spruce top, nato neck, rosewood fingerboard
- 6 steel strings, fixed bridge, urea saddle
- 4.9 pounds listed weight
- Gig bag included
- 1 year manufacturer warranty
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A scaled-down Yamaha steel-string with a spruce top and gig bag for children, small hands and travel. Its small body gives a bright voice without full-size bass.
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ASIN: B00009J580Model: JR1Category: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
A young player or anyone with smaller hands gets a compact steel-string from the Yamaha FG Junior, modeled on the FG series. A spruce top over a meranti body, a nato neck and a rosewood fingerboard make up the build, and a gig bag comes with it.
A shorter neck and smaller body make chords reachable for kids and easy to pack for trips. The tone is bright and light in the bass, and adults may find the body cramped.
Who it's for
Parents buying a first guitar and players who want something compact for trips get a Yamaha build and a bag. Grown players after a big strummed sound should go full size.
Pros and cons
- Short scale suits small hands
- Spruce top for a bright voice
- Gig bag included
- Light enough for kids to hold
- Small body limits bass
- Back material differs between specs and description
Performance notes
The short scale lowers string tension and stretch, so young hands can fret chords with less effort. A spruce top gives a bright response, while the small body limits volume and low end.
Specifications
| Brand | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Model | JR1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | 3/4 size |
| Scale Length | 21.25 |
| Item weight | 4.9 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Spruce |
| Body Material Type | Meranti (per description) |
| Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
| String Material Type | Alloy steel |
| Color | Natural |
| Neck Material Type | Nato |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Gig bag |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer warranty |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed, urea saddle |
| Sound Profile | Bright |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Yamaha JR1 need assembly or setup out of the box?
The listing describes no assembly. It ships as a complete guitar with a gig bag, and no tuner or spare strings are listed.
What age is the Yamaha JR1 for?
Yamaha calls it a first guitar for a child and for anyone more comfortable with a smaller body. No exact age range is listed.
Is the Yamaha JR1 acoustic-electric?
No electronics are listed. It is an acoustic guitar.
Does the Yamaha JR1 use nylon strings?
No. It is a steel-string acoustic with alloy steel strings.