Is guitalele the same as guitar?

A guitalele (sometimes spelled guitarlele or guilele), also knows as a kīkū, is a cross between an old-style guitar & a tenor or baritone ukulele & “a 1/4 size” guitar. It’s tuned just like a regular guitar. The sound, with a capo at the 5th fret, is usually mentioned as being the same as that of a classical guitar.

Is the Yamaha guitalele good?

Overall, the Yamaha GL1 guitalele is not the best guitar-ukelele hybrid out there, but it is definitely a decent one. The small body does not deliver a lot of oomph, but it projects pretty well. If you want to get the full ukelele experience, we suggest getting a purebred ukelele.

How does a guitalele sound?

Unlike some other guitar hybrids (like the mando guitar) which feature a truly unique sound, the guitalele sounds almost identical to a standard classical guitar capoed on the 5th fret.

What is a Yamaha guitalele?

Yamaha GL1 Guitalele 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. Includes a free soft case gig bag.

Is guitalele hard to learn?

The guitalele has some qualities that are good for beginners. For instance, its smaller size and nylon strings typically make this instrument easier for beginners. However, you can find these qualities in a less than full-size classical guitar which can be even better for a beginner.

What tuning is ADGCEA?

As a reminder, standard guitalele tuning is ADGCEa. (This is the same as standard guitar tuning as if you were to capo on the fifth fret).

Which is better guitalele or ukulele?

The guitalele sounds like a guitar with a capo in the fifth fret because of the six-string feature. With the two extra heavier bass strings, the guitalele may sound more complete and substantial to some than the ukulele. On the other hand, the ukulele’s high G string makes its sound lighter and more unique.