--- product_id: 47939608 title: "GL1 Guitalele Mini Acoustic Guitar, Black" brand: "yamaha" price: "₨135350" currency: LKR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/47939608-gl1-guitalele-mini-acoustic-guitar-black store_origin: LK region: Sri Lanka --- # Spruce & Nato tonewoods for balanced sound Compact with fitted Yamaha gigbag 6-string hybrid tuning A/D/G/C/E/A GL1 Guitalele Mini Acoustic Guitar, Black **Brand:** yamaha **Price:** ₨135350 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Small in size, huge on vibe — the ultimate travel guitalele for the modern musician! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GL1 Guitalele Mini Acoustic Guitar, Black by yamaha - **How much does it cost?** ₨135350 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/47939608-gl1-guitalele-mini-acoustic-guitar-black) ## 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 - • **Ready to Roam:** Includes a sleek Yamaha gigbag—your perfect companion for lessons, gigs, or adventures. - • **Premium Tonewoods:** Crafted from spruce and nato woods for clear, balanced resonance across all notes. - • **Big Sound, Mini Size:** Experience the rich tone of a guitar in a travel-friendly 70 cm frame. - • **Effortless Playability:** Soft nylon strings and expertly scaled fretboard make it perfect for all skill levels. - • **Hybrid 6-String Tuning:** Unique A/D/G/C/E/A tuning blends ukulele ease with guitar versatility. ## Overview The Yamaha GL1 Guitalele is a 6-string, quarter-size hybrid instrument combining the portability of a ukulele with the tonal depth of a guitar. Crafted from premium spruce and nato woods, it features a unique A/D/G/C/E/A tuning and soft nylon strings for easy playability. Lightweight and compact at 70 cm, it comes with a fitted Yamaha gigbag, making it ideal for travel, lessons, and spontaneous jam sessions. Backed by Yamaha’s 2-year warranty and decades of craftsmanship, it’s designed for musicians of all ages seeking quality sound on the go. ## Description The Yamaha GL1 is the perfect companion for travel enthusiasts and adventurous road-trippers. Small enough to throw over your shoulder, the classic ukulele sound is at your fingertips, wherever you are when inspiration hits. The Yamaha GL1 delivers fantastic value, great sound, solid craftsmanship and the look and feel of a ukulele to guitarists of any age and ability. The guitalele comes in a range of colours and includes a gig bag. Yamaha has designed guitars since 1966. Yet have we ever slowed down or been stuck in the past? Not a chance! Whether it’s entirely new models, or small changes and improvements – innovation makes Yamaha first in the world of guitars! Experience is what pushes Yamaha forward. Thanks to a network of musicians, students, and music industry experts consistently developing the best of the best, Yamaha continues to generate a premium musical experience for young and old. Why are Yamaha guitars so high in quality? There’s a simple explanation. That’s what happens when a small passionate team of experts have access to knowledge, experience and technology in a multinational musical company with over a half century of experience. In the name of Rock ‘n‘ Roll – the history of rock legends and myths – at Yamaha we see it as our duty to question every assumption. We make it our business to systematically investigate each component, to find out what makes each guitar so special. The creative design process brings Yamaha in close contact with artists worldwide. ## 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 | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B00AA6987K | | Back Material Type | Meranti Wood | | Best Sellers Rank | 25,050 in Musical Instruments & DJ (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ) 131 in Ukulele | | Body Material Type | Wood | | Brand Name | Yamaha | | Colour | Black | | Country Of Origin | Indonesia | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (902) 4.3 out of 5 stars | | Fretboard Material Type | Sonokeling Wood | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00086792972268, 04957812526814 | | Guitar Bridge System | Fixed | | Guitar Pickup Configuration | No pickup | | Hand Orientation | Right | | Included Components | Exclusive soft case | | Instrument | Guitar | | Item Dimensions | 71 x 23 x 8 centimetres | | Item Weight | 998 g | | Manufacturer | Yamaha | | Manufacturer Part Number | GL1BL | | Material Type | Spruce, Melanty (Meranti), Nato Wood, Spruce Wood | | Model Name | Gl1 | | Model Number | GL1BL | | Neck Material Type | Nato Wood | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Packs | 1 | | Number Of Strings | 6 | | Operation Mode | Acoustic | | Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer. | | Set Name | Guitalele | | Size | Small | | Sound Profile | Balanced | | String Material Type | Nylon | | Top Material Type | Spruce Wood | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upc | 086792972268 | ## Product Details - **Back material type:** Meranti Wood - **Body material:** Wood - **Brand:** Yamaha - **Colour:** Black - **Fretboard material type:** Sonokeling Wood - **Guitar pick-up configuration:** No pickup - **Hand orientation:** Right - **Neck material type:** Nato Wood - **String material type:** Nylon - **Top material type:** Spruce Wood ## Images ![GL1 Guitalele Mini Acoustic Guitar, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bq2mGvQqL.jpg) ## 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"). ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reat quality great functionality and great value for money *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 16 January 2026* wow what an exciting instrument.Body is about the size of a tenor ukesounds very uke, but plays like guitar. I bought this for my son who is a beginner and it is literally perfect for him.The fret board and instrument size make it easy to use for all sizes.Plus its a yamaha so great quality great functionality and great value for money ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ funky little guitar *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 11 January 2013* I bought this as a travel / practise guitar as I don't like taking my Ramirez out of its case unless necessary and the Guitalele is about the cheapest on the market. It's a lot of fun to play and is good for practising whilst watching TV, oh and girls think it's cute. I have now changed the nut for a full size and changed the saddle and cut grooves in it so it's full width there too without changing the action height. I'm going to put a tenor ukelele rosette on it and eventually some black treble strings, cause it does look good. I have temporarily put some D'Addario extra high tension strings on it (leftovers) as the strings it comes with go out of tune really quick. It now sounds better and plays better (ok the strings are a little too wide apart for the neck but I cope), and I do enjoy tinkling on this when not playing my main guitar. I figure it's good for learning all the notes from fifth fret onwards (on full size as this is tuned in A), and it's good for repetitively going through scales, arpeggios and tremolo technique etc... I do play tunes on it too, but personally for me it's better for practise of technique. If you leave the set up as it is, it will tighten up your technique, it makes a full size fretboard look huge so you do begin to realise how much room you actually have to play with. So quite a few good things about it, I'd give it five stars if it sounded better, but for 50 odd quid I'll enjoy it for some time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive little guitar *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 24 December 2024* An impressive little guitar that bridges the gap between tenor ukulele and parlour guitar. A sweet tone and fairly good intonation for a tiny 6 string instrument.The best travel sized guitar available on the market for portability and playability alike. ## 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 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.lk/products/47939608-gl1-guitalele-mini-acoustic-guitar-black](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/47939608-gl1-guitalele-mini-acoustic-guitar-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart Sri Lanka* *Store origin: LK* *Last updated: 2026-11-14*