Yamaha JR1 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar & gigbag - Natural

Product Information

Perfect for beginners and seasoned professionals alike, 3/4 acoustics make great songwriter guitars or for players on the go Still, it features the same shape and construction features, only on a lesser scale. It makes it ideal for kids, young players, and players with small hands. Construction

Changing the strings on your guitar would help it better harness the acoustic properties of its wood. It improves the playability, sound, and sound projection. In summary Despite being a small-scale guitar, the Yamaha JR1 is built with the storied quality and playability of the FG dreadnought series. As a matter of fact, the JR1 sports that same iconic shape, though at a lesser scale. It was designed with kids and everyone who finds full-bodied guitars unwieldy in mind.Smaller guitars are popular items for various reasons. That’s because they are not as large or as heavy as their full-sized counterparts, thus making them easier to play when you’re learning. Unplugged it offers an articulate and defined sound that is surprisingly loud for its size. The Fishman Sonitone onboard electronics are fantastic as well, really allowing the guitar's natural tone to shine through.

Rounding out its electronics, the guitar comes with a 3-way switch, with a knob for both volume and tone controls. This is the standard for Telecasters that you’ll find in Fender’s most expensive Telecaster options. If you are looking for an acoustic guitar for your child who is between the ages of 7 or 8 to about 10 or 11 a great model to have a look at is the Yamaha FG JR1 3/4 Size Acoustic. The FG JR1 is a fantastic price for the quality you are getting, and its size makes it comfortable for younger kids. It is a three-quarter size which means that is 3/4 the size of a full-sized guitar. Full sized models tend to overwhelm kids because they are physically too small to play them comfortably. It isn’t a high-end instrument, as it has been designed as a starter guitar for children so you cannot expect the same sound and features that you would get on a more expensive model, but it does serve its purpose as a beginner instrument very well. It’s important to note that this guitar can’t compete with full-bodied guitar in terms of output. If you want a loud, boomy guitar, go for a standard dreadnought. If, on the other hand, you find the full-scale guitars to be bulky and uncomfortable, and would rather have something scaled-down, the Yamaha JR1 is your thing.

Appearance

Yamaha’s craftsmanship is usually very good, and this instrument is no exception. To me, it feels very well made and pretty reliable. There are no obvious flaws on the FG JR1’s that I have come across. Also, the out of the box string action is pretty good and most likely can be played as it is. Things to look out for with the FG JR1 The Fender Sonoran Mini is a fantastic 3/4 acoustic that offers great value for money and time-tested Fender build quality. Despite being best known for its electric guitars, the Sonoran Mini proves Fender knows what it's doing when it comes to acoustics too. Chrome open-gear tuners--These add a sleek, modern look and support impressive tuning stability, especially for the price range While the guitar might be viewed as an instrument that is difficult to learn, anyone of any age can play. As you can imagine, starting early is always the best scenario, with 11 being a prime age to start.