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product_id: 47939608
title: "Acoustic Guitalele, GL1 – A Hybrid Between Guitar and Ukulele (70 cm) with 6 Strings (3 Nylon/3 Metal Wound, Commonly Known as a Nylon String Set) and Fitted Yamaha Gigbag – Black"
brand: "yamaha"
price: "A$332"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/47939608-acoustic-guitalele-gl1-a-hybrid-between-guitar-and-ukulele-70
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# spruce & nato tonewoods compact travel gigbag 6-string hybrid tuning Acoustic Guitalele, GL1 – A Hybrid Between Guitar and Ukulele (70 cm) with 6 Strings (3 Nylon/3 Metal Wound, Commonly Known as a Nylon String Set) and Fitted Yamaha Gigbag – Black

**Brand:** yamaha
**Price:** A$332
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Small instrument, big vibes—carry your music everywhere!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Acoustic Guitalele, GL1 – A Hybrid Between Guitar and Ukulele (70 cm) with 6 Strings (3 Nylon/3 Metal Wound, Commonly Known as a Nylon String Set) and Fitted Yamaha Gigbag – Black by yamaha
- **How much does it cost?** A$332 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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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

- • **Premium Tonewoods:** Crafted from select spruce and nato woods for balanced, clear resonance from low to high notes.
- • **Travel-Ready Design:** Lightweight under 1kg and includes a sleek Yamaha gigbag—your perfect companion for lessons, gigs, or spontaneous jams.
- • **Big Sound, Mini Size:** Experience Yamaha’s signature rich tone in a portable 70 cm guitalele—perfect for on-the-go creativity.
- • **Effortless Playability:** Soft nylon and metal wound strings with expertly scaled fretboard ensure smooth, in-tune performance for all skill levels.
- • **Hybrid 6-String Tuning:** Unique A/D/G/C/E/A tuning blends guitar depth with ukulele ease, unlocking fresh musical possibilities.

## Overview

The Yamaha GL1 Guitalele is a compact 6-string hybrid instrument combining guitar and ukulele features. Crafted with spruce and nato woods, it delivers balanced tone and clear response. Tuned A/D/G/C/E/A, it offers versatile playability with soft nylon and metal wound strings. Lightweight and travel-friendly, it comes with a fitted Yamaha gigbag, ideal for beginners and musicians on the move.

## Description

Yamaha Acoustic Guitalele, GL1 – A Hybrid Between Guitar and Ukulele (70 cm) with 6 Strings (3 Nylon/3 Metal Wound, Commonly Known as a Nylon String Set) and Fitted Yamaha Gigbag – Black

## Features

- True Yamaha quality crafted for playability and tone: the little guitar with a big sound. An inspirational mini acoustic - balanced tone with even, clear response from high to low notes
- A 6-string, quarter size instrument crafted with select tonewoods such as spruce and nato / With a robust construction and tuning (A/D/G/C/E/A) for an impressive sound
- Even and accurate fret positioning ensures the guitalele stays in tune as you play along the full range of the neck/Expertly scaled for comfort with simple and stable quality tuning gears
- Easy-to-play soft, nylon strings for players of all abilities (learners, children or adults)/Fitted gig bag and compact, small size for travel or taking to lessons
- Items delivered: 1x Yamaha GL1 Guitalele in Black with Matt Finish, 1x Yamaha black fitted guitar bag/Warranty and guitar info literature

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Product Dimensions | 71 x 23 x 8 cm; 997.9 g |
| Item model number | GL1BL |
| Back Material | Meranti Wood |
| Body Material | Wood |
| Colour | black |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | No pickup |
| String Material | Nylon |
| Top Material | Spruce |
| Neck Material Type | Nato Wood |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Material Type | Wood, Spruce, Nato |
| Country Produced In | indonesia |
| Size | Small |
| Proficiency Level | Beginner |
| Item Weight | 998 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Yamaha
- **Size:** Small
- **Colour:** black
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 71 x 23 x 8 centimetres
- **Top material type:** Spruce
- **Back material type:** Meranti Wood
- **String material type:** Nylon
- **Finish type:** Metal
- **Instrument:** Guitar
- **Item weight:** 998 g

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Colour Name** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What kid of strings needs to be used for this guitlele ? Please give me the link, so that I can by.**
A: I've fitted a set of Ernie Ball Ernesto Palla Nylon Black and Silver Classical Tie On Set and they are perfect.
They took a little playing to settle in but now they are fine.

**Q: Can the guitalele be tuned to E?**
A: I have to say, as an experienced player, I have had no problem keeping this in tune like a standard guitar EADGBE.  It took a while for the tension to settle in but it's fine, the intonation has stayed good.  I took sensible precautions by tuning it down gradually, and I don't expect to be able to alternate these very different tunings. Obviously there is less tension in the strings now but it is not causing me a problem.  If your style requires higher tension then consider buying different strings.

**Q: Good for a 4 year old beginner?**
A: I would think that the neck/fret board would be too wide for small hands.

**Q: Wanting tp pack in my (large) suitcase. Can someone give me the dimentions from largest width to length please**
A: Its dimensions are: scale length (nut to saddle) 432 mm (17"); nut width 47.6 mm (1 7⁄8"); body length 698 mm (27 1⁄2"); body width 229 mm (9"); body depth 71.4 mm (2 13⁄16").

## Frequently Bought Together

- Yamaha GL1 Mini 6-String Nylon Guitalele Black
- D'Addario Pro Arté Nylon Classical Guitar Strings, EJ45, Normal Tension, 6-String Set, Pack of 1
- D'Addario XT Coated Classical Guitar Strings - XTC46 - Extended String Life with Natural Tone & Feel - Hard Tension

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*