Yamaha
Yamaha JR2 3/4-Size Acoustic Guitar – Natural
Compact 3/4-size Yamaha acoustic that goes anywhere, gig bag included
- 3/4-size FG body modelled on Yamaha's long-selling FG series
- Short 540 mm (21 1/4") scale with a standard 43 mm nut
- Spruce top with mahogany-pattern UTF back and sides
- Compact 845 mm overall length, easy to carry, travel with and store
- Yamaha gig bag and hex wrench included with the guitar
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Yamaha JR2 3/4-Size Acoustic Guitar
The Yamaha JR2 is a compact 3/4-size steel-string acoustic modelled on Yamaha's long-selling FG series. It has a 540 mm (21 1/4") scale, a spruce top and mahogany-pattern UTF (Ultra Thin Film) back and sides, and it comes with a Yamaha gig bag.
Yamaha designed the JR2 as a take-along, play-anywhere guitar for campfire sing-alongs, road trips and travel. Its small body and short scale also make it a practical choice for players who find a full-size acoustic too large. This listing is for the Natural finish.
Key Features
3/4-Size FG Body on the Yamaha JR2
Yamaha describes the JR2 as a 3/4-size FG body, listed as the FG Small Shape. The body is 389 mm long, 317 mm wide and 80–90 mm deep, compared with 505 mm by 412 mm on the full-size FG800. The whole guitar measures just 845 mm (33 1/4") from end to end.
Short 540 mm Scale
The 540 mm (21 1/4") scale puts the frets closer together than on a full-size guitar, so chord shapes need less stretch. The nut is still a standard 43 mm (1 11/16") wide, with 10.0 mm bridge-pin spacing. The fingerboard has a 400 mm (15 3/4") radius.
Spruce Top for Authentic Acoustic Tone
The JR2 has a spruce top, giving it a genuine steel-string acoustic voice in a compact package. It is well suited to strummed chords, sing-alongs and simple fingerpicking. Yamaha lists the top as spruce rather than solid spruce.
Mahogany-Pattern UTF Back and Sides
The back and sides use mahogany-pattern UTF (Ultra Thin Film), giving the JR2 an attractive mahogany look. The neck is locally sourced tonewood, which Yamaha selects from various species according to availability. A gloss body, black binding, black soundhole inlay and tortoise-pattern pickguard complete the look.
Rosewood Fingerboard and Simple Hardware
The JR2 has a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, a urea nut and saddle, and black ABS bridge pins with white dots. Covered chrome tuners keep the headstock neat and practical. The neck has a smooth matt finish.
Gig Bag Included with the JR2 Acoustic Guitar
Yamaha supplies the JR2 with a gig bag, so it is ready to carry from day one. A hex wrench is also included. Combined with the compact body, this makes the JR2 easy to take on trips or keep close at hand for quick practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the JR2 compared with a full-size guitar?
The JR2 has a 540 mm scale, an 845 mm overall length and a 317 mm-wide body. By comparison, the full-size FG800 has a 650 mm scale, a 1038 mm overall length and a 412 mm-wide body, and the F370 has a 634 mm scale and is 1029 mm long.
Is the JR2 a steel-string or nylon-string guitar?
It is a steel-string acoustic. Yamaha fits it with .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053 gauge strings, the same gauges listed for full-size F Series models such as the F370.
What comes with the JR2?
Yamaha includes a gig bag and a hex wrench with the JR2.
Does the JR2 have a pickup?
No. The JR2 is purely acoustic, with no electronics, controls or output jack.
Should I choose the JR2 or the FS800?
The JR2 is a 3/4-size guitar with a 540 mm scale and a spruce top, built for portability. The FS800 is a full-size concert-body guitar with a 634 mm scale and a solid spruce top, and it is a better choice if you want a comfortable full-size instrument. The FS800 does not include a case or gig bag.
Who is the JR2 best suited to?
Yamaha positions the JR2 as a take-along guitar for travel, road trips and campfire playing. Its shorter scale and smaller body also suit players who find a full-size acoustic large, and anyone who wants a second guitar that is easy to keep at hand.
Why Buy from YMS?
- Authorised Yamaha Premium Retailer
- Genuine stock with full manufacturer warranty
- Demo units at our Bengaluru and Mangaluru stores
- Secure delivery across India
- Free domestic shipping on all orders
Specifications
Overview
| Model | JR2 |
|---|---|
| Series | JR |
| Type | 3/4-size steel-string acoustic guitar |
| Body Shape | FG Small Shape |
| Colour (this listing) | Natural |
Body
| Top | Spruce |
|---|---|
| Back | Mahogany Pattern UTF (Ultra Thin Film) |
| Sides | Mahogany Pattern UTF (Ultra Thin Film) |
| Body Length | 389 mm (15 5/16") |
| Body Width | 317 mm (12 1/2") |
| Body Depth | 80–90 mm (3 1/8"–3 9/16") |
| Total Length | 845 mm (33 1/4") |
| Body Binding | Black |
| Soundhole Inlay | Black |
| Pickguard | Tortoise pattern |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
Neck & Fingerboard
| Scale Length | 540 mm (21 1/4") |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 43 mm (1 11/16") |
| Neck | Locally sourced tonewood |
| Neck Finish | Matt |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | R400 mm (15 3/4") |
Electronics
| Electronics | None |
|---|---|
| Controls | None |
| Connections | None |
Hardware
| Bridge | Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Nut | Urea |
| Saddle | Urea |
| Bridge Pins | Black ABS with White Dot |
| Tuners | Covered Chrome |
| String Spacing | 10.0 mm (bridge-pin centre to centre) |
Strings & Accessories
| Strings | .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053 |
|---|---|
| Accessories | Hex Wrench |
| Case | Gig Bag |
Specifications from Yamaha India's JR specifications and overview pages; Yamaha uses various locally sourced tonewood species according to availability, and specifications are subject to change by Yamaha.
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