VGS Guitarlele Manoa K-Gl Guitarlele Sapelli matte

The "Guitarlele" Concept: The Best of Both Worlds

The Manoa K-GL Guitarlele belongs to the family of guitarleles: a hybrid instrument designed to maintain guitar-like feel while gaining compactness. This format is particularly appreciated for playing anywhere (home, travel, backstage) while retaining a true acoustic presence.

For Whom and Which Styles?

Thanks to its reduced size and comfortable neck, this guitarlele is well suited for beginners (easy to handle) as well as guitarists looking for a portable backup instrument. It naturally lends itself to accompaniment styles (pop, folk, variety), arpeggios, light fingerpicking, and percussive rhythms, with playability that encourages daily creativity.

Sound

The sapele used for the body and neck provides a balanced response, with present mids and a clear attack, ideal for highlighting chords. The American walnut fingerboard and bridge contribute to a pleasant playing feel and clear definition, while the bone elements (nut and bridge inlays) promote good vibration transmission, aiding projection and note clarity on a small-format instrument. The micro-porous satin matte finish preserves a natural touch and allows the instrument to breathe.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For simple and efficient use, a clip-on tuner and a guitar stand are reliable and practical daily complements. The included padded gig bag already facilitates transport and protection.

Technical specifications

Type	guitarlele (compact format)	Bridge	American walnut
Wood	sapele	Bridge inlays	bone
Rosette	laser-engraved chevron pattern	Nut	bone
Finish	micro-porous satin matte	Tuners	open chrome with black buttons
Fingerboard	American walnut	Gig bag	padded gig bag included
Scale length	18.5" / 470 mm	Package dimensions	33.86" x 25.20" x 19.69" / 860 x 640 x 500 mm
Nut width	1.89" / 48 mm