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Published on 06/21/07 at 01:09
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 ...