Yamaha GL1 PB
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Yamaha
GL1 PB
Product Info
Article Number:
450922
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
GL1 PB
Category:
1/8 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$85.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Yamaha GL1 PB is a fantastic starter instrument, particularly for younger learners or those exploring the ukulele-guitar hybrid concept. It’s surprisingly playable and projects well for its size and price point, making it a great way to introduce kids to stringed instruments. The tuning is unique, but it opens up a fun and accessible approach to playing.
Product Description
- Yamaha GL1 PB
- 6-String Guitarlele
- Tuning: A/D/G/C/E/A
- Top: Spruce
- Body: Meranti
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Nut width: 48 mm
- Scale: 433 mm
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 73 x 29 x 7 cm
- Colour: Persimon Brown
- Gig bag included
- Suitable case: Art. #255989# (not included)
PROS
- • Spruce top provides a surprisingly bright and resonant tone for its size.
- • Meranti back and sides offer decent projection for a budget instrument.
- • Rosewood fingerboard provides a familiar feel for young or transitioning players.
- • Included gig bag makes it immediately playable and portable for students.
CONS
- • Meranti body wood lacks the tonal complexity of more premium hardwoods.
- • 433mm scale length limits comfortable reach for adult players with larger hands.
- • Rosewood fingerboard may exhibit slight fret buzz common in entry-level guitars.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Meranti
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
433 mm
Frets
12
Nut Width
48 mm
Weight
Approximately 1.2 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The shorter scale length might feel cramped for adult hands; a 3/4 or full-size guitar would likely be more comfortable long-term.
The A/D/G/C/E/A tuning creates a brighter, more ukulele-like tone, making chords easier to grasp initially but limiting familiar guitar chord shapes.
The GL1 PB's unique tuning and guitarlele design offer a different tonal character and a slightly smaller overall footprint compared to a traditional 1/8 size classical.
