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product_id: 68626935
title: "Yamaha GL1 Guitalele, Natural, Baritone"
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price: "$U13888"
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# Includes soft case for portability 6-string nylon guitar-ukulele hybrid 17-inch baritone scale length Yamaha GL1 Guitalele, Natural, Baritone

**Brand:** yamaha
**Price:** $U13888
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Small size, big sound — your new favorite travel companion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Yamaha GL1 Guitalele, Natural, Baritone by yamaha
- **How much does it cost?** $U13888 with free shipping
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## Best For

- yamaha enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yamaha brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Level Build:** Meranti body with rosewood fretboard delivers rich sound and durability for serious players.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Mini 6-string guitalele blends guitar playability with ukulele portability.
- • **Perfect Pitch Shift:** Tuned up a 4th to A/D/G/C/E/A for fresh, bright tones that stand out.
- • **Travel-Ready Design:** Lightweight 17" scale and included soft case make it your ultimate on-the-go jam partner.
- • **Nylon String Comfort:** Soft nylon strings ease finger fatigue—ideal for long creative sessions.

## Overview

The Yamaha GL1 Guitalele is a unique 6-string nylon-string instrument combining the compact size of a baritone ukulele (17" scale) with the playability of a guitar. Tuned a 4th higher (A/D/G/C/E/A), it offers bright, versatile tones perfect for travel and casual or professional use. Crafted with a meranti wood body and rosewood fretboard, it includes a soft case for easy portability, making it a standout choice for musicians seeking fun, quality, and convenience in one sleek package.

## Description

Introducing the Yamaha GL1 Guitalele, now officially available for the first time in the USA! Half guitar, half ukulele…100% fun. A unique mini 6-string nylon guitar that is sized like a baritone ukulele (17" scale) and plays like a standard tune guitar. The guitalele's tuning is pitched up to "A" (or up a 4th) at A/D/G/C/E/A.

Review: A quality instrument from Yamaha - 69 year old guitar hack here. Played electric, and some acoustic guitar in three bands way back in the 1970's. Played acoustic at a wedding. My neighbor bought a Yamaha GL-1 "guitalele" A few years ago, and told me recently that he loves it! A GL-1 is basically a very compact 6 string classical guitar, but, instead of being tuned Eadgbe, it is tuned 5 frets up on each string, so the low and high e's become a's. This means that all the chord shapes I know on a regular guitar can be played in the same positions, but the name of the chord will be different. Example, an e major chord shape on a guitar, will really be an a major on the Yamaha. If I am just playing by myself for myself, there is no problem. If I was to play along with a regular guitar, we would have to work out what key to play in. Also, if I sing and play, then depending on what key I play in, I would have to sing in higher notes. This thing came quicky to me in Hawaii, and it is in perfect condition! Since it had nylon/classical type strings, it is going to take much longer for the strings to settle down and stop sretching. Way longer than my steel stringers. So, don't write a review after a few days complaining about this. All classical style nylon string guitars do this! Pick it up,tune it, play it, and keep tuning it. The tuners on mine seem just fine. It is a total blast for me to play. It sounds great, especially for the small body size. It has very good volume and sustain too. A bit stingy on the fret markers, both on the fingerboard and side of the neck. If you have big fingers, some chording might be a bit crowded. It doesn't have a truss rod. But, many classical guitars and many other guitaleles don't have them either. I have yet to read a review, or watch a video review, where the owner had a neck warp. In short, I should have bought one of these long ago. Update after more than a year now. I still love this little 6 stringer! I have been selling some of my amps and ukes etc. I had considered selling my Yamaha, but cannot do it! It is just such a great insrument. Mine is still perfect. Drawbacks? Few. The 17" scale is a bit tight for me. One string started unravelling after not too much playing. I was able to buy the one string and replaced it. I read a review somewhere where the writer returned his due to various flaws. Looking at mine it's hard to believe. I think Yamaha should make an option of the GL-1 that would come with an under saddle pickup with tuner and volume/tone controls. Great price, great instrument, great FUN!! 2/28/2025 update: Just wanted to say my estimation of this instrument has gone up if anything. I am taking super good care of it. It us holding up great. I had one of the wound strings start to unravel early and replaced it. Zero problems. After break in it holds tune as good or better than my other string instruments. That alone is saying a lot. The climate here in the Puna District on the big island plays he'll with stringed instruments. Most go sharp sitting overnight, and flat sitting during the day. This little guy is built very well. I wish it had come with an active pickup with tuned and equalizer, but it's still a keeper!
Review: Best Guitar Ever - This is THE starter guitar. Can be tuned to E-Standard with high tension strings (I love D'addario xtc46ff). Every school across the country should have a set of these in their music room. Anyone who hates the bulk of a full size guitar, the early pain of metal strings, or the poor quality of cheap guitars, this is the answer. The finish is not perfect, but the intonation is great. The lack of a truss rod means the neck is a tad thick for its size, however, this (thick neck) is an advantage for adult hands and reduces the neck dive you'd see in small guitars like this. If you are having trouble with tuning, ensure the saddle is in the properly centered as it's held down by the strings in its slot and not actually attached to the guitar which allows you to upgrade or modify it in the future if you see fit. The strings are tied on, but the bridge will be fine with ball-ends, at least in E-Standard; they may leave indents, but I never lost confidence in the structure. The tuning machines take a light touch but are certainly functional and precise. The gig bag is a gig bag, I don't typically use it.

## Features

- A unique mini 6-string nylon guitar that is sized like a baritone ukulele (17" scale) and plays like a guitar
- The guitalele's tuning is pitched up to "A" (or up to a 4th) at A/D/G/C/E/A.
- Nylon Strings
- Comes with a soft case bag

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000RVYMWE |
| Back Material | Meranti |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,299 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #11 in Ukuleles (Musical Instruments) #218 in General Musical Instrument Accessories |
| Body Material | Meranti |
| Color Name | Natural |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,256) |
| Date First Available | May 2, 2008 |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | S |
| Instrument Key | C |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.352 ounces |
| Item model number | GL1 |
| Material Type | Meranti Wood |
| Neck Material Type | Nato Wood |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 27.95 x 9.06 x 3.15 inches |
| Scale Length | 17.0 |
| Size | Tenor |
| String Material | Nylon |
| Top Material | Spruce Wood |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Meranti
- **Body Material:** Meranti
- **Brand:** Yamaha
- **Color:** Natural
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Rosewood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** S
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Nato Wood
- **String Material Type:** Nylon
- **Top Material Type:** Spruce Wood

## Images

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![Yamaha GL1 Guitalele, Natural, Baritone - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51e3V3uzQLL.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: child**
A: Good for anyone. Child or adult.

**Q: "can i use snigjat guitar stand(https://www.amazon.com/dp/b07wdpwczh/ref=sr_1_39?keywords=guitar+stand) with yamaha gl1 guitalele? "**
A: I use this stand -Stagg SUVM-A100BK Foldable"A" Stand for Ukuleles, Mandolins and Violins, I have several other guitar stands. The Guitalele is (tenor)Ukulele size and I find guitar stands are too big-unless the guitalele is in it's case.

**Q: is the neck as wide as a martin, like a D-28 or fender strat or mostly for kids?**
A: The neck is wide. Wider than a Ukulele, slightly less wide than a Classical guitar. Wider than any small/mini travel guitar I've seen. This is as close as you can get to a mini Classical guitar. I play Classical guitar and I love this. It is NOT a ukulele. It's a combo instrument, but more like a guitar than a uke. I would say that this is NOT made for kids, but kids can certainly use it and find it easier to use than a standard size Classical guitar.

**Q: since it's tuned up 5 half steps from a regular guitar, does it need special strings to take the extra tension?**
A: I like two different tunings: F-sharp & G. Di’addario hard tension for F-sharp and regular tension for G; I own two different guileles with each one tuned accordingly.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A quality instrument from Yamaha
*by J***N on March 9, 2023*

69 year old guitar hack here. Played electric, and some acoustic guitar in three bands way back in the 1970's. Played acoustic at a wedding. My neighbor bought a Yamaha GL-1 "guitalele" A few years ago, and told me recently that he loves it! A GL-1 is basically a very compact 6 string classical guitar, but, instead of being tuned Eadgbe, it is tuned 5 frets up on each string, so the low and high e's become a's. This means that all the chord shapes I know on a regular guitar can be played in the same positions, but the name of the chord will be different. Example, an e major chord shape on a guitar, will really be an a major on the Yamaha. If I am just playing by myself for myself, there is no problem. If I was to play along with a regular guitar, we would have to work out what key to play in. Also, if I sing and play, then depending on what key I play in, I would have to sing in higher notes. This thing came quicky to me in Hawaii, and it is in perfect condition! Since it had nylon/classical type strings, it is going to take much longer for the strings to settle down and stop sretching. Way longer than my steel stringers. So, don't write a review after a few days complaining about this. All classical style nylon string guitars do this! Pick it up,tune it, play it, and keep tuning it. The tuners on mine seem just fine. It is a total blast for me to play. It sounds great, especially for the small body size. It has very good volume and sustain too. A bit stingy on the fret markers, both on the fingerboard and side of the neck. If you have big fingers, some chording might be a bit crowded. It doesn't have a truss rod. But, many classical guitars and many other guitaleles don't have them either. I have yet to read a review, or watch a video review, where the owner had a neck warp. In short, I should have bought one of these long ago. Update after more than a year now. I still love this little 6 stringer! I have been selling some of my amps and ukes etc. I had considered selling my Yamaha, but cannot do it! It is just such a great insrument. Mine is still perfect. Drawbacks? Few. The 17" scale is a bit tight for me. One string started unravelling after not too much playing. I was able to buy the one string and replaced it. I read a review somewhere where the writer returned his due to various flaws. Looking at mine it's hard to believe. I think Yamaha should make an option of the GL-1 that would come with an under saddle pickup with tuner and volume/tone controls. Great price, great instrument, great FUN!! 2/28/2025 update: Just wanted to say my estimation of this instrument has gone up if anything. I am taking super good care of it. It us holding up great. I had one of the wound strings start to unravel early and replaced it. Zero problems. After break in it holds tune as good or better than my other string instruments. That alone is saying a lot. The climate here in the Puna District on the big island plays he'll with stringed instruments. Most go sharp sitting overnight, and flat sitting during the day. This little guy is built very well. I wish it had come with an active pickup with tuned and equalizer, but it's still a keeper!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Guitar Ever
*by S***R on November 9, 2025*

This is THE starter guitar. Can be tuned to E-Standard with high tension strings (I love D'addario xtc46ff). Every school across the country should have a set of these in their music room. Anyone who hates the bulk of a full size guitar, the early pain of metal strings, or the poor quality of cheap guitars, this is the answer. The finish is not perfect, but the intonation is great. The lack of a truss rod means the neck is a tad thick for its size, however, this (thick neck) is an advantage for adult hands and reduces the neck dive you'd see in small guitars like this. If you are having trouble with tuning, ensure the saddle is in the properly centered as it's held down by the strings in its slot and not actually attached to the guitar which allows you to upgrade or modify it in the future if you see fit. The strings are tied on, but the bridge will be fine with ball-ends, at least in E-Standard; they may leave indents, but I never lost confidence in the structure. The tuning machines take a light touch but are certainly functional and precise. The gig bag is a gig bag, I don't typically use it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, well-made instrument
*by M***A on December 11, 2025*

Well-made, great quality, great sound. Bought this for a 6 year old to start guitar lessons. Initial tuning is taking a while for the factory strings to settle, but I may replace them soon anyway. It is very fun to play, as a guitar player who is not accustomed to ukelele.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Yamaha GL1 Guitalele, Natural, Baritone
- D'Addario Guitar Strings - XT Coated Classical Guitar Strings - XTC46FF - Silver Plated Copper, XT Dynacore, Carbon Trebles - Hard Tension
- MUSIC FIRST Original Design 0.6" (15mm) Thick Padded Country Style Guitalele, 26-29" Guitar Case & Bag

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