As Yahama JR1 FG acoustic guitar is not one from their premium models, we can see lower quality hardware if you compare it with a $500 guitar, however, this is what makes affordable guitars affordable. This is seen in the entire industry. When the manufactures have to lower the cost, they cut down on the hardware side. Yahama JR1 FG has simple tuners, rosewood bridge fitted with a compensated synthetic bone saddle. The nut is also made of this material. Overall, you should not feel any problem with the hardware of this acoustic guitar.