JR is a 540mm scale length compact acoustic guitar modeled after our long-selling FG series. This compact guitar delivers authentic acoustic sound anytime and anywhere you want.
The gig bag* provided can be carried with ease.
With the Yamaha JR1, now you can enjoy the tone of a full-size acoustic guitar in a size thats easier for new players to manage. The JR1 is a compact folk guitar modeled after Yamahas 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.
Big acoustic tone from a smaller-sized acoustic guitar
If youre just starting out on acoustic guitar, youll love the manageable size of the Yamaha JR1. Its 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 in size, the JR1 is certainly big on quality and sound. Youll hear a very full, surprisingly big acoustic voice from this Yamaha instrument.
Modeled after Yamahas famous FG folk guitar series
The JR1 stems from a long lineage of great guitars from Yamaha. In fact, Yamaha designed the JR1 to model their world-famous FG folk guitar series. This is the kind of instrument thats only going to sound richer with age — and its the perfect first acoustic instrument for any player.
Player Port app: the complete beginners toolkit
With its wallet-friendly price point and extensive feature set, the JR1 is already a fantastic instrument for beginners or anyone else looking to add a top-notch acoustic to their arsenal. Yamaha is here to sweeten the pot even more, courtesy of their highly versatile Player Port app. Available for both iOS and Android devices, Player Port is a fantastic all-in-one resource for newcomers. Just download the app, register your Yamaha, and gain access to tips, tricks, articles, videos, an FAQ section, and more tools catered especially to the fledgling player. Player Port even comes stock with a free built-in tuner that doesnt require an instrument registration to use, making this incredible app all the more impressive.