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

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The flat-radius Rosewood fretboard encourages classical-style playing, but you’ll still find plenty of other styles working well here. Thanks to its cutaway design you’ve got easy access to the upper frets, and the slim neck profile is a joy to play on.

While the JR1 isn’t an overly-embellished guitar, it provides everything someone needs to learn to play. Sure, this guitar might not have the same components as something from the true Fender Telecaster lineup.The Cordoba Cadete 3/4 Classical is a brilliant option for those looking to take the classical guitar route. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development.

The spruce top is ideal for a long-term investment, as it starts with a somewhat raw sound, but grows clearer and defined with age. With the combination as is, this puppy has a natural finish, which nicely rounds off the functional design.Ask any guitarist 15 years ago and they would have said to stay away from Squier’s Affinity Series Telecaster models. The Yamaha FG JR1 is simply a compact version of the FG800, the most affordable model of the FG acoustic guitar series. The guitars were the epitome of poor craftsmanship and possessed a massive account of horror stories. However, it is relatively easy to replace these components yourself with bone or high-quality composites.

Its Rosewood construction is nice and smooth, combining with the nylon strings well to deliver easy playability. With its delightful natural resonance, sparkly high-end and controlled mids, there’s a reason players like Mac DeMarco and Damon Albarn use them professionally. So if you have a child who is starting lessons and you need an easy to play, real instrument that sounds great and doesn’t cost a fortune, you should try out the Yamaha FG JR1.

Yes, almost any decent standard-size acoustic will outdo it in terms of both volume and tonal richness, as will premium-grade small guitars from the likes of Martin and Taylor. We've seen small acoustics from giants such as Taylor and Takamine emerge this year, and as the name suggests, the JR2 isn't Yamaha's first stab at building a small guitar. It offers a great low-end response for the size, taking open chords particularly well with an even note definition across the Walnut fretboard.

Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Anyone vaguely familiar with metal or heavier genres knows that these cultures have their own individual aesthetic. Vincent for Guitarist's readers, while sharing insights into scores of historic guitars, from Rory Gallagher's '61 Strat to the first Martin D-28 ever made.Then again, the JR1 is not a guitar you would take to play live or use to record at your home studio. Rounding out its electronics, the guitar comes with a 3-way switch, with a knob for both volume and tone controls. Sit back and lose yourself in the beauty of this instrument, it is wonderfully comfortable but also offers a dynamic sound that belies its size.