Journey Junior+ Solid Acacia Koa – JF882CN

The Journey JF882CN is the perfect guitar for those seeking a full playing experience in a more manageable format. As a Junior+ model, this guitar combines the best of portability and comfort with the authentic sound of solid tonewoods.

Authentic Sound from Solid Acacia Koa:
The guitar is expertly constructed with solid Acacia Koa for the top, sides, and back. Koa is an exclusive wood known for its visual beauty with unique grain patterns, and for its warm, clear, and responsive tone that develops beautifully the more you play. The Koa wood gives the JF882CN a rich and resonant steel-string sound that is beautifully suited to a wide range of genres, from strumming to fingerstyle.

Compact Size, Maximum Playing Enjoyment:
With its Junior+ body shape, the JF882CN is remarkably comfortable to hold and play, making it an excellent choice for younger players, beginners, or as a practical "sofa guitar" for adults. The integrated cutaway provides unobstructed access to the higher frets on the fretboard, opening up more advanced playing.

Ready for Stage and Studio:
The guitar is equipped with Journey's own pickup system, ready for amplification on stage or in the studio, delivering a clear and rich sound in all settings.

Robust and Versatile:
Although the JF882CN is a compact model, it is built with robustness in mind. It comes with a custom deluxe gig bag for safe transport. Its solid construction makes it well-suited to withstand various climates and temperature fluctuations – an important advantage for us in the Nordic climate.

The Journey JF882CN is the perfect choice for those seeking a compact yet full-featured solid wood steel-string guitar with outstanding sound quality and the unique aesthetic of Koa wood.

Important Delivery Information:
Please note that there may currently be a slightly longer delivery time for the Journey JF882CN. Production and transport have not fully resumed as normal for this model. We recommend contacting us for an updated delivery estimate.

Guitar Specifications
Proprietary Body Design:
Stylized wider 00 body shape from Overhead+
Center sound hole with Rosewood and MOP rosette
Wedge design for increased volume, comfort and efficiency

Soundboard:
Hand-selected Premium Solid Acacia Koa Gloss

Back and Sides:
Premium Solid Acacia Koa satin back/sides

Ergonomics:
Rosewood scoop and arm bevel

Bracing:
Forward-shifted tapered X-bracing

Binding and Markings:
MOP logo and position markings
Maple binding

Scale:
24.5 in (622.3 mm)

Finish:
Gloss on soundboard, bevel, scoop. Satin on back, sides, neck

Bridge:
Rosewood, high break-angle

Tuners:
Journey 18:1 Locking Tuners

Electronics:

Included JourneyTek™ under-bridge upgradeable passive 3-piezo transducer pickup system delivers accurate and clear amplification for any PA system or amp.


Neck:
Carbon fiber reinforced traditional C shape with two-way adjustable truss rod
Solid African Mahogany
Deep-slotted bone nut
Neck width at nut: 1 11/16 in (43 mm)
Neck width at 12th fret: 2.2 in (56 mm)
14 Frets to body
20 Frets total

Fret Board:
16 inch Radius, Rosewood
Medium brass fret wire

String Spacing:
2 ¼ in (>57.2mm)
Compensated bone saddle

Strings:
D’addario XL Phosphor-Bronze Lights

Guitar Dimensions and Weights:
Weight: 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg)
Weight With Case: 7.2 lbs (3.2 kg)
Maximum depth: 4.8 in (12.2 cm)
Minimum Depth: 3.5 in (8.9 cm)
Body Length: 17.5 in (45 cm)
Total Guitar Length: 35.5 in (93.4 cm)
Lower Bout Width: 12 in (30.5 cm)
Travel Backpack Specifications

Travel Backpack Specifications
All- Premium Material Construction:
Extra-durable Ballistic Polyester external case with premium Polyester and satin lining. Features one oversized pocket for laptop or sheet music, smaller pocket for case candy, and side pocket for water bottle. Carrying grips include adjustable padded backpack straps, side grip, front grip and back grip. It’s snazzy. 🙂

Padded string panel with strings positioning tab
Padded Top and Side handles

Maximum Case Dimensions: L*W*H: 39*14*9 in ( 100*35.5* 22.9 cm)