The Yamaha Guitalele effortlessly bridges the gap between a guitar and a ukulele, offering a unique hybrid experience for musicians of all ages. This mini 6-string instrument gives you the familiar feel of a guitar but in a compact, baritone ukulele size, making it an ideal companion for travel or casual play. Tuned a perfect fourth higher than standard guitar tuning (A/D/G/C/E/A), the Guitalele delivers a bright, lively sound that adds a fresh twist to your strumming or picking.

Crafted with Yamaha's renowned attention to quality, the Guitalele features a select spruce top that offers articulate highs and mids, while the meranti back and sides contribute to its warm resonance. The nylon strings provide a mellow tone, ensuring that your music remains soothing and enjoyable, whether you're jamming with friends or practicing solo.

The Guitalele's compact size and lightweight design make it perfect for musicians on the go. It comes with an included gig bag, so you can easily take it to lessons, gatherings, or even outdoor performances. Its scaled-down dimensions also make it a fantastic choice for younger players or those with smaller hands, without sacrificing the comfort and playability of a standard guitar neck.

Key Features:

• Top: Spruce
• Back & Sides: Meranti
• Neck: Nato
• Fingerboard & Bridge: Sonokeling
• Scale Length: 17"
• Tuning: A/D/G/C/E/A
• Includes gig bag for easy transport

Product specs

FAQs

What is the tuning of the Yamaha Guitalele?

The Yamaha Guitalele is tuned to ADGCEA, similar to a guitar with a capo on the fifth fret. This tuning is a fourth higher than standard guitar tuning.

Is the Yamaha Guitalele suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Yamaha Guitalele is suitable for beginners, especially those transitioning from ukulele to guitar or vice versa, due to its compact size and familiar tuning.

What materials are used in the construction of the Yamaha Guitalele?

The Yamaha Guitalele features a spruce top, meranti back and sides, a nato neck, and a sonokeling fingerboard and bridge.

Does the Yamaha Guitalele come with a gig bag?

Yes, the Yamaha Guitalele includes a gig bag for easy transport and protection.

Can you use standard guitar strings on the Yamaha Guitalele?

Yamaha recommends using light tension classical guitar strings for the GL-1 Guitalele to maintain optimal playability and sound quality.