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King LoudnessSo cute.
Published on 01/31/12 at 19:27The little Yamaha GL-1 Guitalele is a small nylon string guitar that is half sized compared to a normal model. It features a spruce top, nato back, sides and neck, rosewood fretboard, standard classical tuners and bridge and a significantly reduced scale length. It's quite small, kind of like a cross between a guitar and a ukulele. That being said, it's EXTREMELY easy to play and I've had mine since I started playing guitar almost fifteen years ago at age three. Don't be fooled by its size... this guitar is good.
UTILIZATION
The design is quite ergonomic for sure. It is extremely light weight and easy to hold. I installed strap buttons on mine so that I could play it with a strap....…
UTILIZATION
The design is quite ergonomic for sure. It is extremely light weight and easy to hold. I installed strap buttons on mine so that I could play it with a strap....…
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The little Yamaha GL-1 Guitalele is a small nylon string guitar that is half sized compared to a normal model. It features a spruce top, nato back, sides and neck, rosewood fretboard, standard classical tuners and bridge and a significantly reduced scale length. It's quite small, kind of like a cross between a guitar and a ukulele. That being said, it's EXTREMELY easy to play and I've had mine since I started playing guitar almost fifteen years ago at age three. Don't be fooled by its size... this guitar is good.
UTILIZATION
The design is quite ergonomic for sure. It is extremely light weight and easy to hold. I installed strap buttons on mine so that I could play it with a strap. Unfortunately it has no cutaway, but as it is the guitar plays quite well and I can get to the upper frets surprisingly well even though my hands have grown quite a bit. Getting a good tone out of this guitar is pretty easy I'd say... though it's small it has a very present and pleasant sound that is great for nice soft chords or lead work... it's less abrasive than a steel string and has that nice pure classical sound which is very nice for kids who are starting.
SOUNDS
I have loved the tone of this instrument from day one. It obviously isn't going to sound the same as a full sized classical but Yamaha has really done a good job creating an instrument that really has a wonderfully pleasing sound. It is actually reasonably loud for being so tiny and I've been able to use mine to accompany vocals very easily. I have low tension strings on mine so I'm able to tune it to concert pitch, but they also sound very nice tuned up high, which would be a nice recording trick if you want a quasi "Nashville tuning" high pitched sound too.
OVERALL OPINION
All in all I think the Yamaha Guitalele is a great little guitar. I started on one and it has continued to serve me well after almost fifteen years of use and some accidental abuse. Mine has been around the world with me and back, has been dropped, left out, played to death and it's still going. I call it my little trigger and it'll be buried with me. I love mine, it's the perfect traveler guitar, very high quality. I definitely recommend this one!
UTILIZATION
The design is quite ergonomic for sure. It is extremely light weight and easy to hold. I installed strap buttons on mine so that I could play it with a strap. Unfortunately it has no cutaway, but as it is the guitar plays quite well and I can get to the upper frets surprisingly well even though my hands have grown quite a bit. Getting a good tone out of this guitar is pretty easy I'd say... though it's small it has a very present and pleasant sound that is great for nice soft chords or lead work... it's less abrasive than a steel string and has that nice pure classical sound which is very nice for kids who are starting.
SOUNDS
I have loved the tone of this instrument from day one. It obviously isn't going to sound the same as a full sized classical but Yamaha has really done a good job creating an instrument that really has a wonderfully pleasing sound. It is actually reasonably loud for being so tiny and I've been able to use mine to accompany vocals very easily. I have low tension strings on mine so I'm able to tune it to concert pitch, but they also sound very nice tuned up high, which would be a nice recording trick if you want a quasi "Nashville tuning" high pitched sound too.
OVERALL OPINION
All in all I think the Yamaha Guitalele is a great little guitar. I started on one and it has continued to serve me well after almost fifteen years of use and some accidental abuse. Mine has been around the world with me and back, has been dropped, left out, played to death and it's still going. I call it my little trigger and it'll be buried with me. I love mine, it's the perfect traveler guitar, very high quality. I definitely recommend this one!
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ChadoogieOk for this review
Published on 12/06/13 at 19:37 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Mini travel guitar granted in LA (like a capo on fret 5 of a guitar)
Comes with bag: good!
UTILIZATION
Very easy game, very nice, good feeling of violin
One can have his ukulele, but also more "guitar" by testing other strings and down a little tuning (eg G or G F #, not tried Mi with a deep draft)
SOUNDS
Very nice in look and sound when the fate outdoor, parks, country etc ...
The first impression "toy" soon gives way to the "serious"
OVERALL OPINION
Excellent tool for travel (lightweight, compact, efficient musically)
Quality / Price incredible, that should inspire many other musical products!
I had bought one, I offered to Canada, so I'm bought another, now I...…
Comes with bag: good!
UTILIZATION
Very easy game, very nice, good feeling of violin
One can have his ukulele, but also more "guitar" by testing other strings and down a little tuning (eg G or G F #, not tried Mi with a deep draft)
SOUNDS
Very nice in look and sound when the fate outdoor, parks, country etc ...
The first impression "toy" soon gives way to the "serious"
OVERALL OPINION
Excellent tool for travel (lightweight, compact, efficient musically)
Quality / Price incredible, that should inspire many other musical products!
I had bought one, I offered to Canada, so I'm bought another, now I...…
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Mini travel guitar granted in LA (like a capo on fret 5 of a guitar)
Comes with bag: good!
UTILIZATION
Very easy game, very nice, good feeling of violin
One can have his ukulele, but also more "guitar" by testing other strings and down a little tuning (eg G or G F #, not tried Mi with a deep draft)
SOUNDS
Very nice in look and sound when the fate outdoor, parks, country etc ...
The first impression "toy" soon gives way to the "serious"
OVERALL OPINION
Excellent tool for travel (lightweight, compact, efficient musically)
Quality / Price incredible, that should inspire many other musical products!
I had bought one, I offered to Canada, so I'm bought another, now I leave in the trunk of the car ... But I would have another home for late gratouillage!
Shadow with a sensor that arises very easily and made a electro guitar (I'm looking for a solution of cap)
I miss more than the straps ... to follow!
(I saw on audiofanzine Guitalele an example of "electro" custom: a marvel!)
I put ****
Comes with bag: good!
UTILIZATION
Very easy game, very nice, good feeling of violin
One can have his ukulele, but also more "guitar" by testing other strings and down a little tuning (eg G or G F #, not tried Mi with a deep draft)
SOUNDS
Very nice in look and sound when the fate outdoor, parks, country etc ...
The first impression "toy" soon gives way to the "serious"
OVERALL OPINION
Excellent tool for travel (lightweight, compact, efficient musically)
Quality / Price incredible, that should inspire many other musical products!
I had bought one, I offered to Canada, so I'm bought another, now I leave in the trunk of the car ... But I would have another home for late gratouillage!
Shadow with a sensor that arises very easily and made a electro guitar (I'm looking for a solution of cap)
I miss more than the straps ... to follow!
(I saw on audiofanzine Guitalele an example of "electro" custom: a marvel!)
I put ****
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BandittofIdeal for travel
Published on 04/02/13 at 07:36 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Identical to a guitar, but in my case granted dessu to 5 tons and with the same number of box
No amplification
UTILIZATION
Use while traveling can have a guitar in the trunk without taking up space.
Its very correct and impressive sound reproduction
Touch and care a little harder spacing between each cargo and also decreased.
SOUNDS
For style vacation
It just will avoid large agreements Jazzy ... lack of space for the fingers.
OVERALL OPINION
2 + years
I have not tried any other models of this kind.
About the value for money I can not say anything is a Kdo christmas.
We do not offer me would I think I'll buy. …
No amplification
UTILIZATION
Use while traveling can have a guitar in the trunk without taking up space.
Its very correct and impressive sound reproduction
Touch and care a little harder spacing between each cargo and also decreased.
SOUNDS
For style vacation
It just will avoid large agreements Jazzy ... lack of space for the fingers.
OVERALL OPINION
2 + years
I have not tried any other models of this kind.
About the value for money I can not say anything is a Kdo christmas.
We do not offer me would I think I'll buy. …
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Identical to a guitar, but in my case granted dessu to 5 tons and with the same number of box
No amplification
UTILIZATION
Use while traveling can have a guitar in the trunk without taking up space.
Its very correct and impressive sound reproduction
Touch and care a little harder spacing between each cargo and also decreased.
SOUNDS
For style vacation
It just will avoid large agreements Jazzy ... lack of space for the fingers.
OVERALL OPINION
2 + years
I have not tried any other models of this kind.
About the value for money I can not say anything is a Kdo christmas.
We do not offer me would I think I'll buy.
No amplification
UTILIZATION
Use while traveling can have a guitar in the trunk without taking up space.
Its very correct and impressive sound reproduction
Touch and care a little harder spacing between each cargo and also decreased.
SOUNDS
For style vacation
It just will avoid large agreements Jazzy ... lack of space for the fingers.
OVERALL OPINION
2 + years
I have not tried any other models of this kind.
About the value for money I can not say anything is a Kdo christmas.
We do not offer me would I think I'll buy.
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magic fingerslogistics lightly!
Published on 01/23/13 at 00:23 (This content has been automatically translated from French)it's Yamaha, that is to say, a good value for money:
I guess Asian manufacturing, well finished product, it looks like a toy but it is not one!
UTILIZATION
in short: you take a classical guitar, you put a capo 5th box, you reduce the cash format ukulele and you get ..... one Guitalele (tadaaamm!)
it has the sound close to the ukulele, but with six strings and it plays it like a guitar. with its handle (profile C slightly U), it is comfortable you become familiar to the small size in 5 minutes. if you're a guitarist you will not get lost with this tuning.
SOUNDS
this is like slamming a ukulele, with its small sound box closed, very nice, not aggressive tout.cela well suited to...…
I guess Asian manufacturing, well finished product, it looks like a toy but it is not one!
UTILIZATION
in short: you take a classical guitar, you put a capo 5th box, you reduce the cash format ukulele and you get ..... one Guitalele (tadaaamm!)
it has the sound close to the ukulele, but with six strings and it plays it like a guitar. with its handle (profile C slightly U), it is comfortable you become familiar to the small size in 5 minutes. if you're a guitarist you will not get lost with this tuning.
SOUNDS
this is like slamming a ukulele, with its small sound box closed, very nice, not aggressive tout.cela well suited to...…
Read more
it's Yamaha, that is to say, a good value for money:
I guess Asian manufacturing, well finished product, it looks like a toy but it is not one!
UTILIZATION
in short: you take a classical guitar, you put a capo 5th box, you reduce the cash format ukulele and you get ..... one Guitalele (tadaaamm!)
it has the sound close to the ukulele, but with six strings and it plays it like a guitar. with its handle (profile C slightly U), it is comfortable you become familiar to the small size in 5 minutes. if you're a guitarist you will not get lost with this tuning.
SOUNDS
this is like slamming a ukulele, with its small sound box closed, very nice, not aggressive tout.cela well suited to the accompaniment of song, but also to lead (range, agreement, psychedelic experimentation. etc. ..).
finger or pick, anything is possible, the small size is not a handicap, the handle is comfortable and accessible at any point.
the holding of the agreement and correct (that is to say that I re-grant no more than 2 times per half hour of play!).
OVERALL OPINION
excellent product, innovative, practical, fun.
I wanted to try the ukulele, but I do not want to learn a new instrument. Guitalele is the ideal compromise.
comes with its (small) carry bag is super friendly, it takes anywhere.
for the price, we do not take any chances.
I repeat, this is not an ordinary toy, it's a real instrument which has the advantage of dice that caused the fate smiles on the cover!
try it
Fred Magic Fingers ....
I guess Asian manufacturing, well finished product, it looks like a toy but it is not one!
UTILIZATION
in short: you take a classical guitar, you put a capo 5th box, you reduce the cash format ukulele and you get ..... one Guitalele (tadaaamm!)
it has the sound close to the ukulele, but with six strings and it plays it like a guitar. with its handle (profile C slightly U), it is comfortable you become familiar to the small size in 5 minutes. if you're a guitarist you will not get lost with this tuning.
SOUNDS
this is like slamming a ukulele, with its small sound box closed, very nice, not aggressive tout.cela well suited to the accompaniment of song, but also to lead (range, agreement, psychedelic experimentation. etc. ..).
finger or pick, anything is possible, the small size is not a handicap, the handle is comfortable and accessible at any point.
the holding of the agreement and correct (that is to say that I re-grant no more than 2 times per half hour of play!).
OVERALL OPINION
excellent product, innovative, practical, fun.
I wanted to try the ukulele, but I do not want to learn a new instrument. Guitalele is the ideal compromise.
comes with its (small) carry bag is super friendly, it takes anywhere.
for the price, we do not take any chances.
I repeat, this is not an ordinary toy, it's a real instrument which has the advantage of dice that caused the fate smiles on the cover!
try it
Fred Magic Fingers ....
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- Manufacturer: Yamaha
- Model: GL1
- Category: Other Acoustic Guitars
- Package weight:1.4 kg
- Added in our database on: 02/26/2013
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