Neither Fender FA-15 nor Yamaha JR1 were recommended by experts this month
On 17 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 86 Acoustic Guitar expert endorsements , however neither Fender FA-15 nor Yamaha JR1 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Acoustic Guitar received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Yamaha FG800 or other critically acclaimed Acoustic Guitars of this month.
For reference, Yamaha FG800 received 7 endorsements this month, from frontmanphilosophy.com (5 Mar 2024), Music Critic (16 Feb 2024) Guitar World (11 Oct 2024) and 4 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Acoustic Guitar | frontmanphilosophy.com  | 10stunninghomes.com  | Music Critic  | Guitar World  | Six String Acoustic  | The Strategist  | Music Radar  | GuitarPlayer  | Guitar Chalk  | reviewed.usatoday.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $230 |  Yamaha FG800 The Yamaha FG800 is a highly regarded full-sized dreadnought acoustic guitar known for its powerful sound projection, comfortable playability, exceptional sound quality, and solid construction. | 3 | - | 6 | 3 | 6 | - | 6 | 2 | 3 | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Fender FA-15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $160 |  Yamaha JR1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Acoustic Guitars ranking? It's here
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Fender FA-15 nor Yamaha JR1 were recommended by key experts who publish Acoustic Guitars recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Acoustic Guitar | frontmanphilosophy.com | 10stunninghomes.com | Music Critic | Guitar World | Six String Acoustic | The Strategist | Music Radar | GuitarPlayer | Guitar Chalk | reviewed.usatoday.com |
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| 1 | - | $230 | Yamaha FG800 The Yamaha FG800 is a highly regarded full-sized dreadnought acoustic guitar known for its powerful sound projection, comfortable playability, exceptional sound quality, and solid construction. | 3 | - | 6 | 3 | 6 | - | 6 | 2 | 3 | - |
| 2 | - | $599 |  Taylor GS Mini The Taylor GS Mini is a highly versatile and durable guitar that offers excellent sound quality in a compact and portable design, making it a popular choice for travelers and musicians of all skill levels. | - | - | 5 | 6 | 1 | - | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| 3 | - | $200 |  Fender CD 60S The Fender CD 60S acoustic guitar is highly praised for its comfortable playability, impressive sound quality, and durable construction, making it a reliable and budget-friendly option for musicians of all levels. | 2 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Gretsch Jim Dandy G9500 The Gretsch Jim Dandy G9500 is a compact and comfortable parlor-sized guitar with impressive sound quality and durability, making it a great option for musicians of all skill levels. | 5 | 15 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [1]
Total expert reviews: 1
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 1
Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by kidguitarist.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 94 |
| Lowest score by guitarsquid.com | 82 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Agathis top
- Sapele back and sides
- 3/4 Scale is perfect for beginners or children
- Includes Gig Bag
- Smaller Body style
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From Seller:
- The FG Junior is a 3/4 sized guitar modeled after the acclaimed Yamaha FG Series
- The JR1 has a smaller body and shorter neck, perfect for young players or those with smaller hands
- Yamaha craftsmanship and a spruce top give this compact guitar an authentic acoustic tone
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