A guitalele combines a ukulele-sized body with six nylon strings and classical-guitar fingering. Standard A–D–G–C–E–A tuning sounds a fourth above a guitar, as if a capo were placed at the fifth fret. It is a practical instrument for travel, lessons, songwriting and a distinctive register.
6 nylon strings
Familiar guitar chord shapes in a compact format
Professional inspection
Tuners, neck, action, frets and intonation checked before dispatch
Delivery across Ukraine
Free delivery on orders from UAH 4,000
Installment payments
Up to 7 PrivatBank payments and up to 6 monobank payments
Guitalele selection at SoundsGood
There are currently no active products in this category; the range is being updated. YAMAHA GL1 models in several colours were listed previously, but we do not present them as available now. Ask our consultant to check supplier availability for a guitalele, guitarlele, six-string ukulele or compact nylon travel guitar and to match a bag, strings and accessories.
What is a guitalele?
Hybrid format
A tenor- or baritone-ukulele-sized body with a six-string guitar-style neck.
A–D–G–C–E–A tuning
Guitar chord shapes remain familiar while sounding a fourth higher.
About 43 cm scale
YAMAHA GL1 and Ortega RGL5 models use approximately 433–435 mm scales.
Nylon strings
Softer than steel strings and responsible for a warm compact tone.
Acoustic models
Lightweight choices for home, lessons and travel.
Acoustic-electric models
A pickup, preamp and tuner are useful for stage and recording.
How to choose a guitalele
Tuning
A traditional guitalele is tuned to A. Some mini travel guitars use standard E.
Nut width
Determines string spacing and comfort for guitar chords and fingerstyle.
Scale length
A short scale feels softer but requires suitable strings and accurate setup.
String action
High action makes playing difficult; very low action can cause buzzing.
Electronics
Choose a built-in pickup for stage use; an acoustic model is enough at home.
Package contents
Check the bag: an unusual body may not fit a standard ukulele case.
Materials and sound
Spruce
Clear attack, projection and definition across six strings.
Mahogany and sapele
Warm mids and a soft, balanced voice.
Cedar
Quick response to a light touch, well suited to fingerstyle.
Koa and acacia
Clear highs and a Hawaiian tonal character.
Laminate
Stable for travel and less sensitive to humidity changes.
Solid wood
More dynamic nuance and overtones, with greater storage requirements.
Worldwide guitalele and compact six-string manufacturers
The overview includes makers of guitaleles, guitarleles, six-string ukuleles, mini nylon and travel guitars. Current SoundsGood availability is stated separately.
At SoundsGood
There are currently no active products in the category. The range is being updated; a specific model can be checked with the supplier.
Six nylon strings, guitar chord shapes and A–D–G–C–E–A tuning.
Ukulele
Four strings in G–C–E–A with a different chord logic.
Mini guitar
Usually six strings in standard E–A–D–G–B–E and a longer scale.
Who a guitalele suits
Guitarists
Use familiar shapes while gaining a higher compact register.
Beginners
Nylon strings are soft, though six strings need more coordination than a ukulele.
Children
The small body works when neck width and action fit the player's hand.
Travel
The compact instrument is easy to carry in a compatible padded bag.
Songwriting
Its upper register creates new combinations with voice and full-size guitar.
Stage use
Choose an acoustic-electric model or professional pickup installation.
Strings, tuning and care
A standard guitalele is tuned A–D–G–C–E–A, a fourth above guitar. Do not install a regular guitar set without checking scale and tension: use guitalele strings or a suitable set. New strings stretch for several days. Store the instrument in a bag away from heaters, sunlight and a parked car.
At SoundsGood you can buy a guitalele for lessons, travel, songwriting, recording and stage use after model availability is confirmed. We help distinguish A-tuned guitaleles from E-tuned mini guitars, inspect the instrument and select a bag, strings, tuner and capo. Discounts, official warranty, free delivery from UAH 4,000, up to 7 PrivatBank payments and up to 6 monobank payments are available. We work with music schools, institutions and Prozorro procurement.
Discounts
Official warranty
Free delivery from UAH 4,000
PrivatBank — up to 7 payments
monobank — up to 6 payments
Tenders and Prozorro
Frequently asked questions
What is a guitalele?
A compact six-string nylon instrument combining a ukulele-sized body with guitar chord shapes.
What tuning does a guitalele use?
Most use A–D–G–C–E–A, a fourth above standard guitar tuning.
Can I play guitar chords?
Yes. The shapes remain the same, although the sounding chord names are a fourth higher.
How is it different from a mini guitar?
A guitalele usually has a shorter scale and A tuning; a mini guitar more often uses standard E.
Does it need special strings?
Yes. The set must suit the short scale and intended tuning.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes, when the product is available: up to 7 PrivatBank payments and up to 6 monobank payments.
Need help finding a guitalele?
Tell us the preferred model, tuning and use; we will check availability and match accessories.
