I'm an adult and the JR1 was one of my first guitars, got it at the age of about 11 and to this day I play my jr1 the most out of all my guitars for when im just sitting around strumming. I absolutely love the sound of it and the size is nice for just sitting on the couch watching tv or for travel.
Have you tried a Yamaha APXT2 3/4 size Guitar? I bought one, and I’m hoping it’ll sound nice. I’m a beginner, and I have small hands, so I’m hoping the APXT2 will work well for me.
Hi...not that particular Yamaha 3/4,but I did try a few of alot..lol..Yamaha is very rarely a bad purchase,though do get better as the price increases!
This really is a pretty good guitar. I bought my 6 year old son the mini Fender and it plays good (why I bought it), but it sounds cheap and has trouble staying in tune no matter what I do...I played this exact same Yamaha soon after and wish I had bought it instead. The Fender was slightly less expensive, but the Yamaha is better in all categories. I think I am going to get him the Yamaha anyway. He has really taken to it, is practicing a lot, and is showing a lot of interest and promise. He needs a better instrument. Thanks
I am surprised. I play my Martin d-35 and my mini fender in the same session!..the Fender play so well that I did the video only because of its cost and ability... I'm hoping you only got the one that was bad out of the bunch. If you have a chance pick another one up some place and see if it plays the same. I've played a few and they all done very well. I've had people laugh at me when I take it out of the bag but once I get playing there impressed of the guitar..Sorry for your experience!!
It plays very good, like I said, but it is tinny sounding and it really struggles to stay in tune. I realize small guitars typically have some troubles staying in tune, but I have played others that are not as challenged...This particular model is the FA-15. Not bad at all for a beginner. Heck I even play it sometimes at home.
Do you prefer this Yahama Jr2 over the Grestch Jim dandy travel guitar? Are the strings steel or nylon? And have you ever played the Yahama GL1 guitarlele? I have one and its Funtastic! I'm finally learning to pay a stringed instrument. I picked the guitarlele because ot it's small size and it still has six strings so it will make my transition to guitar quite easy. I find regular size guitars to big. Anyways, looking forward to your answers! Great video!
Hello, it is a steel string. And the transition from this to a full size guitar is pretty much only the body size because I felt the board itself was close to a regular size board. I did sit at my local Guitar Center and went through all the ones they had their! maybe 7. I didn't actually remember the names .it was more of a blind audition as I went through each one of them. This particular guitar I bought online because my Guitar Center didn't have it. This guitar I tried out because a friend of mine's child was playing hers and I loved it. Dont think that I won't try the two models you mentioned earlier because I will. Mainly because I can't help myself. Right on!
I say yes, even though it's a 3/4 size guitar. Mainly because the actual fretboard is really close to a normal size fretboard and will not give you Bad fingering habits. Meaning when you go to a full size guitar you're fingering won't be off from this size of smaller guitar. you will be fine! This was the biggest factor when I purchased this guitar.
I'm thinking about getting a 3/4 as I always failed learning on normal size guitar. I read an earlier comment about the fretboard size, it's not far too different from the normla size?
Ended up getting JR1. It sounds great, and I have no problem so far. However, the size of the body is probably like 2.5/4 instead of 3/4😅 but I have no problem with the fretboard length.
Hello, quick question: The fretboard, is it flat or curved? I own that exact model and I want to bu a capo for it (online) but I can't tell if the fretboard is flat or curved. Also couldn't find that info online.
@@geargeeks8955 Thank you so much for your reply! I assumed that it's flat but i wasn't 100% sure. I'm thinking about buying the Dunlop Victor capo and D'Addario MC Micro tuner, any thoughts on the capo? I saw Chris Cornell (R.I.P) use it and looked it up and it seems like a really good capo and at a good price. PS: I'm sorry you missed your meal but that's the curse of the Yamaha JR2! You should know better ;)
@@geargeeks8955 Hi, I got a flat capo based on your recommendation, but I think a curved capo would have been better. the capo I got is Victor by Dunlop and when I put the capo on and start to tighten it with the screw, it "capos" the middle strings but the high and low E string buzz, so I need to screw it tighter and when I do that it sharps the middle strings, I don't think the same thing will happen with a curved capo. But thanks for the recommendation nonetheless!
$199 is the current price in australia www.bettermusic.com.au/jr2-yamaha-natural?gclid=CjwKCAjw5dnmBRACEiwAmMYGOcvWgHPjjZaqPiEbntQ_j3BW1a5jJ-FLOI_3mhkA5s_BUdfo2eKNvBoCpLoQAvD_BwE
James Evans I got Gs mini mahogani body, is such a great guitar , I like so much that I will buy the Yamaha for travel , I prefere to leave the Taylor at home.
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I'm an adult and the JR1 was one of my first guitars, got it at the age of about 11 and to this day I play my jr1 the most out of all my guitars for when im just sitting around strumming. I absolutely love the sound of it and the size is nice for just sitting on the couch watching tv or for travel.
I have the Yamaha Jr1 and I'm happy with it. Can only imagine how good this one is.
a cool guitar and not too expensive. Seems to up the fun value!
Comprata una di recente. Il miglior acquisto di sempre
Have you tried a Yamaha APXT2 3/4 size Guitar? I bought one, and I’m hoping it’ll sound nice. I’m a beginner, and I have small hands, so I’m hoping the APXT2 will work well for me.
Hi...not that particular Yamaha 3/4,but I did try a few of alot..lol..Yamaha is very rarely a bad purchase,though do get better as the price increases!
This really is a pretty good guitar. I bought my 6 year old son the mini Fender and it plays good (why I bought it), but it sounds cheap and has trouble staying in tune no matter what I do...I played this exact same Yamaha soon after and wish I had bought it instead. The Fender was slightly less expensive, but the Yamaha is better in all categories. I think I am going to get him the Yamaha anyway. He has really taken to it, is practicing a lot, and is showing a lot of interest and promise. He needs a better instrument. Thanks
I am surprised. I play my Martin d-35 and my mini fender in the same session!..the Fender play so well that I did the video only because of its cost and ability... I'm hoping you only got the one that was bad out of the bunch. If you have a chance pick another one up some place and see if it plays the same. I've played a few and they all done very well. I've had people laugh at me when I take it out of the bag but once I get playing there impressed of the guitar..Sorry for your experience!!
It plays very good, like I said, but it is tinny sounding and it really struggles to stay in tune. I realize small guitars typically have some troubles staying in tune, but I have played others that are not as challenged...This particular model is the FA-15. Not bad at all for a beginner. Heck I even play it sometimes at home.
Do you prefer this Yahama Jr2 over the Grestch Jim dandy travel guitar? Are the strings steel or nylon? And have you ever played the Yahama GL1 guitarlele? I have one and its Funtastic! I'm finally learning to pay a stringed instrument. I picked the guitarlele because ot it's small size and it still has six strings so it will make my transition to guitar quite easy. I find regular size guitars to big. Anyways, looking forward to your answers! Great video!
Hello, it is a steel string. And the transition from this to a full size guitar is pretty much only the body size because I felt the board itself was close to a regular size board. I did sit at my local Guitar Center and went through all the ones they had their! maybe 7. I didn't actually remember the names .it was more of a blind audition as I went through each one of them. This particular guitar I bought online because my Guitar Center didn't have it. This guitar I tried out because a friend of mine's child was playing hers and I loved it. Dont think that I won't try the two models you mentioned earlier because I will. Mainly because I can't help myself. Right on!
Gear Geeks thank you for the speedy reply!
Hi, would you recommend this as a beginner guitar?
I say yes, even though it's a 3/4 size guitar. Mainly because the actual fretboard is really close to a normal size fretboard and will not give you Bad fingering habits. Meaning when you go to a full size guitar you're fingering won't be off from this size of smaller guitar. you will be fine! This was the biggest factor when I purchased this guitar.
Gear Geeks thank you so much! Love the swift reply, I’m buying it this Black Friday!!
@@tkb5119 Yamaha is very consistent with building. Enjoy !
@@geargeeks8955 is it JR2S or JR2? jr2s has solid spruce top
The jr2.solid top,the sides are a ? Type mahogany..real fretboard
Pretty sure the baby taylor is also a solid top, no?
Taylor baby solid top-is a $369 cutie. Yamaha is as well- solid-just $150....
It looks great
May I know the name of the song you play at 1:40 please?
Hi,At 1:40 I was playing a band original. I try to play my own song's during demonstrations for my silly fun
Gear Geeks ohh! you’re amazing
Mmmm. Well thank you!.dont get much feedback!.hope the video is/waa somewhat Helpful 😁
Gear Geeks yes it was
I love the guitar 😊
Which one string gauge is used in JR2?
What chord progressions was he playing in the beginning demonstration ?
The first rhythm is original from a song My Band does. The second rhythm is classical. It is the Ozzy Osbourne Diary of a Madman song
I'm thinking about getting a 3/4 as I always failed learning on normal size guitar. I read an earlier comment about the fretboard size, it's not far too different from the normla size?
It is very very close to normal size.That and its sound was why I bought!
@@geargeeks8955 buying this one right away! Thanks for the info!
@@dmrsk1899 if you feel up to it! give me a shout out let me know what you think !
Ended up getting JR1. It sounds great, and I have no problem so far. However, the size of the body is probably like 2.5/4 instead of 3/4😅 but I have no problem with the fretboard length.
@@dmrsk1899 right on!You enjoy, glad it worked out for you
It’s a lot smaller than a Strat fretboard. 25.5 compared to 21.75
It’s actually closer to the Gibson 24.75 scale.
Sorry to be pedantic.
Happy new year! Thank you for this video. Purchased the F310 and its too big to play on. So looking for something playable. Gonna check the Jr2 :))
Wow this actually happened to me too, I bought F310 a few months ago and I realized that it’s quite big for me so I decided to buy JR2
@dimasthoriq5645 how is it
Hello, quick question: The fretboard, is it flat or curved?
I own that exact model and I want to bu a capo for it (online) but I can't tell if the fretboard is flat or curved. Also couldn't find that info online.
I just checked,flat.capo just now. because of that, i'm now playing and forgot to eat.now its late. Time flies. I get sucked innnnnnnnn.....
@@geargeeks8955 Thank you so much for your reply! I assumed that it's flat but i wasn't 100% sure. I'm thinking about buying the Dunlop Victor capo and D'Addario MC Micro tuner, any thoughts on the capo? I saw Chris Cornell (R.I.P) use it and looked it up and it seems like a really good capo and at a good price.
PS: I'm sorry you missed your meal but that's the curse of the Yamaha JR2! You should know better ;)
@@rayana4250 These days most brands work great. The problem would be in the past some would scratch or just not work.Most of all there cheap !
@@geargeeks8955 Hi, I got a flat capo based on your recommendation, but I think a curved capo would have been better. the capo I got is Victor by Dunlop and when I put the capo on and start to tighten it with the screw, it "capos" the middle strings but the high and low E string buzz, so I need to screw it tighter and when I do that it sharps the middle strings, I don't think the same thing will happen with a curved capo. But thanks for the recommendation nonetheless!
@@rayana4250 that sucks...I just used in mine!..no problems...damm
Action is great...better then my D35 Martin!
Out of the box? No mods
How's the action? Is there anything that'll need to be adjusted by a professional? (I really like the video by the way). :D
Joe Ninja Master absolutely positively one of the best guitars I've ever bought no problems great action
Gear Geeks Awesome! Thanks for the reply :D
I have this guitar.....I dont care what its "worth". Don't care how much i paid for it....dont care it's not a SOLID top...I LOVE this guitar!!!!!
It sounds good.
Cool vid !
does this have a solid top?
Yamaha JR2 - all laminate, Yamaha JR2S - top solid.
Nice one,,,,
Fender CF140S is a very good guitar check it out if possible ,,,,it's a solid top and cheaper too,,
The JR2S has the solid spruce top and is double the price
The solid top wood really makes a difference. This guitar sounds great!
Nice🎼🎶
What is its current price ?
Mine was $169
current price in Australia
Gear Geeks and what is its size? In inch
$199 is the current price in australia
www.bettermusic.com.au/jr2-yamaha-natural?gclid=CjwKCAjw5dnmBRACEiwAmMYGOcvWgHPjjZaqPiEbntQ_j3BW1a5jJ-FLOI_3mhkA5s_BUdfo2eKNvBoCpLoQAvD_BwE
Can't beat a Taylor
James Evans true, but Taylor mini is 4 time the price of the Yamaha ;)
@@fabrizioalessi5949yes indeed them and Martin are expensive
James Evans I got Gs mini mahogani body, is such a great guitar , I like so much that I will buy the Yamaha for travel , I prefere to leave the Taylor at home.
I have both. They sound practically the same
@@ryanrumble904 this yamaha doesnt even sound a little like the baby Taylor
Made in Indonesia?
This ones China !
Ok?
Kids Guitar, Seriously?
maaaayybe the guitars good...but.. Hes playing it reeally bad.
Was tgat offspring bit suppose to be an intro? Lol pretty lame
Funny...i Review the guitar.....the sound and quality of the guitar...not of your problems with life. MUSIC not a troll