All user reviews for the Yamaha GL1

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 ****

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.

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 ....

guitar tune and cash reduced nylon strings
Asian manufacturing certainly

UTILIZATION

round enjoyable from the moment we accept the sensation of a handle shortcut
Very light guitar, and most importantly, very small, you can take it anywhere

SOUNDS

its a little pokey, but normal since the template
Otherwise, it is very decent

OVERALL OPINION

I used last year. This is my Christmas present from late 2011 (thank you bro! Worry if you do not buy one was, I'd have offered in return)
This is pratqieu is not like a normal sized guitar but can honestly laugh with.
My biggest concern is that it is a nylon string guitar, guy ropes which I am not accustomed. But otherwise, and really fun: like a toy, not a toy friends, an instrument!
And the little bag mimi can take it everywhere, cool life!

This is a guitar, but smaller. Same number of rope, tuning in ADGCEA. Roughly like a guitar, but with the sound of a hood in box 5. Therefore more acute. But the fingering, it does not change anything, it's all the same, and that's why I chose this instrument for its size, and the fact that it does not change the game compared to a guitar.

Initially intended to travel light, taking up very little space, allowing me to work anywhere, anytime. Somewhat fragile, not too expensive, small investment for a good peace.

UTILIZATION

The strings are strings classical guitar (nylon), and a folk arriving, I had a little time to adapt my ear as the passage of metal nylon bothered me. And then we made it.
Size is sufficient to work quietly. Of course, do not get too in acute or want to do "too much" with. It is a good guitar "campfire with friends."

The handle is very "quiet", and I will even tend to recommend this instrument for children begin. No need to take the lead with strong gauges boxes, it's really quiet. Playing without force, without getting hurt.

SOUNDS

I would have liked to climb over metal strings for not passing the variation between the three bass and three treble in the sound. The same note played on the 3rd or 4th string chimes do not like. But I did not dare.
Some have mounted with ropes pulling strong nylon, I preferred to keep the medium. But I had to change the original strings after 4 months because the strings are marked in metal frets.
The sound is what is the volume of the guitar. But it is still strong enough that I sometimes put a sock between the strings not to interfere with my camping neighbors.
At home, it's very good.

OVERALL OPINION

I used it during the holidays, and back to the house, I left on a chair in the living room.
And .. I think ultimately, it's the instrument I play the most.
She is always there on hand. I take my coffee I play. I expect that the noodles cook: I play. I try stuff, I work more. I'm happy and I'm having a super small footprint.

Inevitably, when I look back on my folk, the sound is not the same, and it is not the same pleasure. But for me, the music does not depend on that support. I Susceptible a broomstick with ropes, provided they sound correctly, I amuse myself with. This guitar is better than a broomstick. It is on that if I fart on a trip, I bought one.
I have not taken place since the case for considering the prices, buy a guitar as if it will not, and the cover is easy to store.

Only regret I have not checked the bag, it is stupidly black.

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!

Yamaha GL1 Guitarlele 6 strings
Spruce,
Meranti back and sides,
The tuning / D / G / C / E / La,
Size: 10cm x 29cm x73cm,
With Cover.
Made in Indonesia.

UTILIZATION

First look past the shop window, but what is it that the ukulele? uh? This classical guitar? a children's toy? a guitar for the little ones? Yamaha and more. The name is funny, Guitalele!

Well the first test was a revelation for me groping for years with good old ukulele in G, C, E, A and agreements specific to the instrument that do not fit or are lost with the lack of practice.

On this Yamaha, all markers of a classical guitar mini with quality Yamaha prime.Les bases involved are the same as a conventional six-string, but that it slams the fire of God in all what little hope to the ukulele.

The handle is comfortable, silky lacquer hyper speed / comfort for grip, access to the last fret is more difficult, but be careful, all the mini guitar is, so we find again the feeling of a classical nylon string, but with differences similar to an electric cord (less space to put your fingers and access to acute-that-makes sense for the more adventurous.

The ergonomics are excellent, Guitalele that plays like it would hold a guitar without strap, with the pressure of the front right brat, the lightness of the instrument, it is totally comfortable to develop a game bases or ranges (that's where she excels!) strums into agreements (plectrum or fingers in the minutes). The base for all frustrated that have never walked in the ukulele while enjoying the sounds of the machine.

Rendering sound is beautiful, we can turn that guitar of his vocation as a 6 string ukulele.
Flamenque involved or based on ranges / Hispanic or Celtic patterns, it becomes a mandolin, or I do not know what, but something that is more than instruments tradiotionnels Tahitian folklore.

SOUNDS

It will suit anyone who wants to play the ukulele without bother apprendre.Les bases are the same as the guitar, improvisation and imagination do the rest.

OVERALL OPINION

Use since few days, but the first try in the store, something magical is passe.C is a wonderful UFO among the instruments that I like guitar joue.Envisageable travel, delivered in flexible but sturdy black case, it s' take it anywhere even though I think it's better than being made solely for this apsect guitar backup on the go.
The value for money is excellent. Flawless finish, mechanical proper and fair (that is important it does not go out of tune every 2 minutes), a reliable and RIGOLOLéLé!

Most of the pics are not good quality wood and finish.
One word! See and TRY! you may succumb to c'te little beast. MAGIC!

Everything has been said in the previous opinion.
Nothing to add except the impression of quality and solidity that gives off the instrument at first contact, the set is minimalist and functional but over, it builds trust.

UTILIZATION

The handle is very nice, access to acute is limited because:
- The shape of the instrument does not lend itself
- The frets are very close when approaching the cash
Overall, access to acute is not a real problem, especially since the strings, very short, delivers the best of their sound in the beginning of the round.

The Guitalele has no buttons, belt clip, which requires to play the "Gipsy Kings". Used to it quickly, especially since the instrument is ultra-lightweight.

The only problem Guitalele in terms of ergonomics is its sensitivity to the tuning.
Indeed, the pitch is very short, the slightest imperfection in the tuning can be felt immediately. To be clear, if we play in chords, the instrument requires a really tuning in hair c. ..

SOUNDS

The sound of Guitalele is a real treat. Medium rather obviously, but not without low despite its size, everything is really well balanced. The bump gives him a medium short side "ethnic" that promotes inspiration.
We left quickly carried away to use as ukulele and banjo so, how mandolin, guitar and folk, flamenco, charango. Obviously, it will not replace any of these instruments, but it allows to approach the feelings and rendering.

After trying a lot of different tunings, and finding the tune called (A, D, G, B #, C, A) a little too tight so dry, I found my happiness down all of your (G, C, F, Bb, D, G). It's really ideal for tuning it sounds. It is a pert little ukulele side in favor of something a little more ... uh ... I do not know Cuba?

OVERALL OPINION

My brother gave me this thing two months ago, I've struggled to get during the meal, I quickly felt that I would develop a true addiction to this little mess. This is typically an instrument that can be as soon as we Catch a moment to fill, and it quickly becomes a habit. This is the kind of instrument that carries everywhere, parties, weddings, even at work.
Better than that, it became the instrument that I made while I have several electric guitars. No button to turn, so we can not be going to the game of "I think his first one, then I think the song".
In short, try it.
For me it's too late, I'm addicted. If I tell you that I take with me when I go to the bathroom ...

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UTILIZATION

This hybrid ukulele / guitar is a marvel. While some agreements are a bit put diffciles seen the spacing of the frets, but this instrument is simply gnial. I take it everywhere ... It allows you to compose rhythmic jazz or flamenco pieces without much concern in the bed (not blind my partner) in the chair of the show (without the head of the instrument mound in the armrest).

SOUNDS

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OVERALL OPINION

I use it for just over two months and I have absolutely no complaints. We must be aware that sr is a practical, portable and fun and not a work of exceptional luthier (I even considered when 2.3 sound slide of the machine in some recordings ...).

In addition, the ratio Q / P is excellent (66euros at Toto compar ... an instrument of the same type (Martin, Washburn ,...) is unbeatable).

This choice I would do without hesitation.

The pros: size, weight, sound, price
the -: not for the bear paws.

Nothing to add to other opinions. The construction and finish are great at this price level.
My only complaint about the finish at the fret: it slightly above the handle.

UTILIZATION

The handle is actually enjoyable and access is limited acute (shape and narrow fret: it's not a fault, this is the type of instrument).
The tuning is good.
The ergonomics are great: they do not hesitate to bring the Guitalele and play it everywhere (slumped on a sofa, bed, car (just off!), Etc. ...). Restriction: Do not play in the shower.
The sound is really nice guitar and ukulele between (a weird ...), amazing projection for the size of the fund.
Also we do not kill your fingers the chords.

SOUNDS

To the extent that I am a beginner, I try to hit a little to all styles as and when my progress and to the point where I am now (sadly not far off, but patience!), The sounds are super compared to what I'm trying to play both the fingers that pick.

OVERALL OPINION

I spotted the Guitalele Internet and past the window of a music store Toulouse, surprise: there was one! For € 70 with the cover, it's a deal!

It's been a week since I have and I never let go. I was looking for a small portable instrument to play anywhere and anytime: it perfectly fulfills its mission.
Now I wait almost impatiently cuts pub when I watch TV and the MIDI break at work has become Guitalele a break!

Only problems I can report:

- Certain agreements, such as La, are difficult to place because of the narrowness of the boxes.

- Some discomfort inside the right front just repossi on the corner of the box (it chews a little at a time). We need to find a comfortable position to avoid this.

An instument to counsel and that makes you want to feel the nylon (the ropes course, not down. It is still not an aphrodisiac, though ...)

Nothing to add, everything has already been said ...

UTILIZATION

The Guitalele is really enjoyable to play. After two minutes, you're in love. It has good ergonomics (though it takes some getting used to the short handle), it is very light and sounds great. It's pretty impressive. The instrument is perfectly balanced. A point of detail, the tuning is not easy at first ... troujours The handle is very nice, and the overall finish is impeccable for the price (60-70 euros).

SOUNDS

Great! Simply. I think the bass sound particularly well.
To be honest, I did not try before you buy. Since the instrument is that difficult to find in stores, I had ordered directly following the many opinions I have read on the net ... I was looking for a small travel guitar, I was pretty anxious. I had never bought an instrument without trying ... In the end, when I received it, it was a wonder!
You can buy it eyes closed! Pure happiness I tell you ... I landed more!

OVERALL OPINION

It is now a little over a week since I bought it, and I never left.
Need to be careful because it can be grounds for divorce such a little thing ... not sérieusment, I have not touched my other guitars since. There is a lot to do with a Guitalele ... Congratulations to Yamaha, they really sure on this one! It's really a very fun instrument ... a small bomb!

Nice little guitar manufacturing indonnsienne with pica table, back and cots are meranti, red wood that has a good sound properties, a handle nato (mahogany low-end ) 18 frets with a rosewood fingerboard.

UTILIZATION

The neck is satin varnish is enjoyable it has a trs comfortable gaming gnral.

SOUNDS

So it's all s'claire, if you find an instrument to go on vacation and you're tired of finding nothing else but play this scraper is perfect, it sounds really good trs for its price, APRS is a guitar that is useful to play on vacation or to the pc but not every day ^ ^

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a little over a year and a half, she saw all the colors, one day she came down alone in a caravan, well its strong trs is good, it's really apprciable travel for a guitar at this price, there are other guiatres travel more expensive and better but I think this one is best suited to the task entrusted to it.
most: comfort, sound for the price, weight, bulk, it is not a toy but actually ben an instrument (it will be probably seen the price)

Cons: ...

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UTILIZATION

Owl-round, given the specificity of the instrument.
Totally practical, I am taken to balance the range with astonishing ease

- Ridiculous weight

- Block with no problem before brasn

This gives a powerful and balanced, fun

SOUNDS

well, it's a gift I did, but the test proved efficae, and frankly ultraséduisant:
easier to find a ukulele, for me, lazy scratch traditionally granted

- Medium sound very sharp, not that of a ukulele but close. And it is powerful enough for the little thing it is, and frankly, yum!

OVERALL OPINION

Zounds ptite beautiful creature, halfway between the guitar and ukulele indeed!

If I had to buy my son a guitar for 5 years, rather than a classic beginner, I would opt for this guitar to sound more powerful, and not mine, its tuning acute mobilizes immediately p'tits ends!
Ok, it will not make the classic above and will end with a particular tuning, but the instrument sounds, and for that price, you will be queue p'tites classical Chinese, in comparison, does not sound a fart '.

I offered to my father (veinard. ...), I hope he will offer me too, because frankly, I'm jealous!

For the price, damn flute, should go for it!
(Pattern of economy in the coming months, for sure!)

Lutherie toy type improved.
I am very surprised to read enthusiastic reviews!
Remain realistic! This guitar is a gadget is not too bad but you can not really talk about it seriously as an instrument worthy of the name. Or you never play on real instruments or what?
Let's be clear: this is a tiny guitar that plays false (check one tuner, so if it is impossible to tune seriously).

UTILIZATION

Channel microscopic and frieze from the beginning. And I've tried over 5 different to be sure it was not a chance. They all curl! Do not deny it!
Since there is no adjustment, it's cooked!

SOUNDS

What style of music using an instrument so ridiculous?
Come! If I want a real sound I take a musical instrument!

OVERALL OPINION

I use my music to work as a travel guitar for 6 months. It is used by my children to tap on the legos.
There she is nice. But not for anything else ...

No way I can re-wasting my money for a rape like that!