Detail 01
3/4 size body
Smaller air chamber, so it's quieter and thinner-sounding than a full-size guitar. Easier to hold for a young player.
Product detailSKU #1274115034021
YamahaJR1 3/4-Size Acoustic Guitar
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Three-quarter-size acoustic with a short scale and small body. Built for kids, travel, and couch playing rather than volume.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A child or small-framed player starting out
- Throwing in a car or backpack for trips
- Keeping on a stand for quick practice at home
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing volume to cut through a group
- Players with large hands — fret spacing gets cramped
- Someone wanting one guitar to grow into for years
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Short scale length
Frets sit closer together and strings are slacker, so chords take less finger stretch and less pressure.
Detail 03
Nato neck
A mahogany-like hardwood. Stiff enough to stay straight, and it keeps the price down.
Detail 04
Rosewood fingerboard
Smooth under sliding fingers and forgiving of wear, which matters on a guitar that gets handled a lot.
Detail 05
Steel-string acoustic build
Same string feel as a full-size acoustic, so technique transfers directly when a player moves up in size.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Short scale means it may tune above standard pitch — check with a tuner
- 02No case included; a small gig bag makes it far more portable
- 03Steel strings are harder on new fingertips than nylon
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What age is this right for?
It suits roughly ages 7 to 12, and any adult who wants a small travel guitar. Fit depends more on arm length than age.
02Is it tuned like a normal guitar?
It uses standard six-string tuning, though the short scale means some players tune it up a step for better string tension.
03Does it come with a case?
No. You'll want to add a gig bag separately if it's going to travel.
04Will a beginner outgrow it?
A growing child will, usually within a few years. Adults using it as a travel guitar generally keep it alongside a full-size one.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Neck Wood
- Nato
