Best Yamaha GL1 Guitalele Review – 6-String Nylon Acoustic Guitar

The Yamaha GL1 Guitalele (Natural, Baritone) is a compact and versatile instrument that blends the feel of a guitar with the portability of a ukulele. Crafted by Yamaha, it features a spruce wood top for clear, vibrant tone, paired with a meranti body and back for warmth and balance. The nato wood neck and rosewood fretboard offer a smooth, comfortable playing experience. Strung with nylon strings, this right-handed guitalele produces a rich baritone sound that’s easy on the fingers—perfect for beginners, travelers, or seasoned players looking for something fun and easy to play.

Best Yamaha GL1 Guitalele Review – 6-String Nylon Acoustic Guitar

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




#Product information:


i) Materials & Care

:- Crafted with a thoughtful mix of quality tonewoods, this instrument is built for warm sound and lasting comfort. The top is made from spruce wood for clear, vibrant tones, while the meranti body and back add depth and durability. A nato wood neck offers a smooth, stable feel, paired with a rosewood fretboard for easy playability. Finished with nylon strings, it delivers a soft, mellow touch that’s gentle on the fingers.To keep it sounding its best, store it in a cool, dry place and wipe it down after use to protect the wood and strings.

- Top Material Type: Spruce Wood
- Body Material Type: Meranti
- Back Material Type: Meranti
- Neck Material Type: Nato Wood
- Fretboard Material Type: Rosewood
- String Material Type: Nylon

ii) Features & Specs

:- Designed for simple, reliable performance, this guitar features a single pickup (S) for clean, focused sound. Built for right-handed players, it comes with a fixed bridge that keeps tuning stable and maintenance easy. With 6 strings, it offers a familiar, comfortable setup that’s perfect for everyday playing and learning.

- Guitar Pickup Configuration: S
- Hand Orientation: Right
- Guitar Bridge System: Fixed
- Number of Strings: 6

iii) Measurements

:- With a 17-inch scale length, this instrument is comfortable to play and easy to handle. Its compact size—7.95" long x 9.06" wide x 3.15" high—makes it lightweight, portable, and ideal for practice, travel, or casual play at home.


- Scale Length: 17.0
- Item Dimensions L x W x H: 7.95"L x 9.06"W x 3.15"H

iv) Item Details

- Brand Name: Yamaha
- UPC: 700987276145 600599648586 / 700987276152 086792894829
- Manufacturer: Yamaha PAC
- Global Trade Identification Number:- 00700987276145, 04960693122198
- Customer Reviews: 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (4.4 out of 5 stars)
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,823 in Musical Instruments #17 in Ukuleles #220 in General Musical Instrument Accessories
- ASIN: B000RVYMWE
- Included Components: with bag; with case
- Item Height: 8 centimeters
- Item Weight: 0.01 Kilograms


v) Warranty

Warranty Description:- 1 year manufacturer warranty yamaha corporation of america (yamaha) is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into every product we represent. Yamaha sells its products through a network of authorized yamaha retailers. Only these authorized retailers are equipped with sales and service support materials and training that are not readily available to non-authorized retailers. The yamaha limited warranty applies only to products that have been purchased from an authorized yamaha retailer in the fifty united states (including the district of columbia) and used in this area. For more information, please review the yamaha limited warranty for this product on our website.

vi) Additional Details

- Color: Natural

Vii) User Experience

Customer reviews:- 

4.4 out of 5 stars (4.4 out of 5)

3,248 global ratings:- 

5 star:- 71%
4 star:- 13%
3 star:- 7%
2 star:- 5%
1 star:- 4%