Yamaha GL1 Guitalele
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Yamaha
GL1 Guitalele
Product Info
Article Number:
143193
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
GL1 Guitalele
Category:
1/8 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$75.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Yamaha GL1 is a neat little instrument – a guitalele that's surprisingly fun to play. It’s a great entry point for kids, ukulele players wanting more range, or anyone looking for a travel-friendly instrument. Don't expect a concert-hall sound, but it's a solid, playable, and affordable option.
Product Description
- Yamaha GL1
- Guitalele
- 6 strings
- Tuning: A/d/g/c/e/A
- Top: Spruce
- Body: Meranti
- Fretboard: Sonokeling (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Nut width: 47.5 mm
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 23 x 70 cm
- Gig bag included
PROS
- • Spruce top provides a surprisingly bright and resonant tone for the price.
- • Sonokeling fretboard offers a smooth playing experience and good durability.
- • Compact size makes it exceptionally portable and comfortable for smaller players.
- • Included gig bag offers basic protection for transport and storage.
CONS
- • Meranti back and sides limit the overall projection and sustain compared to higher-end instruments.
- • Tuning (A/d/g/c/e/A) can be limiting for certain playing styles and song arrangements.
- • The nylon strings require more careful handling and frequent replacement due to their delicate nature.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Meranti
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Sonokeling (Dalbergia latifolia)
Scale Length
11.8 in
Frets
12
Nut Width
47.5 mm
Weight
1.7 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a hybrid – brighter than a ukulele due to the spruce top, but less resonant than a full-size guitar due to its smaller body.
The unique tuning takes some getting used to, but it allows for playing chords and melodies that wouldn’t be possible on a standard ukulele.
It shines in folk, children's songs, and lighter pop styles, though adventurous players can find uses across many genres.
