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What Is A Guitarlele & Where To Buy

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Annika Hope

6.6.2023

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Guitarlele

What Is A Guitarlele?

A guitarlele, also known as a guitalele or a mini guitar, is a hybrid instrument that combines the size and tuning of a ukulele with the six strings and playing style of a guitar. It is typically tuned to A-D-G-C-E-A, which is the same as the top four strings of a guitar but with the addition of a high A string. 

Guitarleles are popular among musicians who want a portable and versatile instrument that is easy to play and can produce a range of sounds.

What Is The Difference Between A Guitar & A Guitarlele?

A guitalele is a hybrid instrument that combines features of both a guitar and a ukulele. It is smaller than a guitar and has a shorter scale length, but is larger than a ukulele and is tuned to the same pitch as a guitar. Guitaleles typically have six strings, while guitars can have anywhere from four to twelve strings. The sound of a guitalele is brighter and more ukulele-like, while a guitar has a fuller and richer sound.

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Songs Played On The Guitarlele

What Are Some Famous Songs Played On The Guitarlele?

Here is the Red Hot Chili Peppers song Scar Tissue played on a guitarlele.  

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Or what about a Memories by Maroon 5 cover? 

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How Do You Tune A Guitarlele?

To tune a guitarlele, you can use a chromatic tuner or a tuning app on your phone. The standard tuning for a guitarlele is A-D-G-C-E-A, which is the same as the top four strings of a guitar but with the bottom two strings tuned up a fourth and a fifth respectively.

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Famous Guitarlele Players

Some famous guitarlele players include Eddie Vedder, Jack Johnson, and Jake Shimabukuro.

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Where To Buy A Guitarlele?

There are various places you can buy a guitarele in both the UK and the USA. We think these are the best sites. 

UK

Gear4Music

You can buy this instrument from Gear4Music here and it will cost you between £59.99 and £329, depending on your budget.  

Thomann 

You can buy a guitarlele from Thomann here and it will cost you between £51 and £333 depending on your budget.  

Amazon

You can buy a guitarlele from Amazon here and it will cost you between £79 and £109 depending on your budget.

USA

Motor City Guitar

You can buy a guitarlele from Motor City Guitar here and it will cost you $109.99.

Woodbrass

You can buy a guitarlele from Woodbrass here and it will cost you anywhere between $49 and $285, depending on your budget. 

Yamaha

You can buy one from Yamaha here and it will cost you $109.00.

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Conclusion

That was our review of the guitarele, we hope you enjoyed it. What a cool instrument right, as a mix between a guitar and a ukulele? Will you be buying one now, have we inspired you? Remember, playing this instrument can be fun due to its small size and portability, its unique sound and tuning, and the ability to play a wide variety of music genres on it. 


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