About this Product
This versatile instrument offers a delightful experience for both beginners and experienced musicians. Featuring eye-catching design, rich Grande sound, and a built-in pickup, it's great musical fun in a compact package.
Perfect for beginning guitarists, the chords learned on this guitar play identically on a standard 6-string guitar. Accomplished guitarists find the tenor guitar ideal for playing lead, for improvisation, and for the occasional musical whimsy. The instrument can also be played as a baritone ukulele. The DGBE tuning works for both instruments and the 21-inch scale is typical of baritone ukes. The deep box brings a new dimension of sound to ukulele tunes. Whether played as a guitar or a ukulele, the main feature is its sound: round, full, satisfying, a rich voice that's uniquely Grande.
TUNING MODES:
1. The basic tuning mode (D-G-B-e) is identical to the four highest pitch strings on a standard six-string guitar. All chords used in this mode will work on a six-string guitar. This tuning is identical to that of a baritone ukulele.
2. By tuning the top string down a step from e to d, the instrument becomes open-tuned (D-G-B-d) in the key of G. This mode makes a chord available on any fret, greatly simplifying play.
Chord charts are included for both tuning modes.
FEATURES
:- Nineteen frets on a comfortable 21-inch scale length.
- Full chromatic scale (plays in any key).
- Inlaid pearloid fret markers and white side markers add playability.
- Lifetime guaranteed Grover tuning machines.
- Piezo pickup produces quality acoustic sound.
- Standard quarter-inch jack connects to any amplifier.
- Strings are easy to change without special tools.
- Chrome strap button.
- Crafted entirely of solid woods (Padauk, Sitka spruce--NO plywood).
- Finish is hand applied and hand rubbed linseed oil--easily renewed or repaired.
It's set up for comfortable play: String tension is moderate at about 18 pounds (8 kg) per string. Action is low, measuring .06 inch (1.5 mm) on string 1 and .07 inch (1.8 mm) on string 4 at the octave.
DIMENSIONS
- Overall Length 29 inches (73.7 cm)
- Box Width 7.4 inches (18.8 cm)
- Neck Width 1.2 inches (3.1 cm)
- String Width at Nut 0.97 inches (2.5 cm)- Weight 2.2 pounds (1.0 kg)
Light, cute, and compact, it's the perfect take-along for picnics, campfires, sing-alongs or just at-home musical relaxing. Add an optional gig bag, and it travels easily.
Played with a pick, it's easily loud enough to accompany small groups, but it won't disturb neighbors. To rattle the rafters, connect to any standard guitar amplifier using the included jack.
INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE
- Signed builder's certificate
- Chord charts for both DGBE and DGBD
- Picks
- Pick wallet
This instrument is my number 537, first strummed on January 7, 2025. It's in stock and ready to ship, normally within 1-3 business days.
Strings on Wood
Meet the Maker
"So," the TV host asked, "as a woodworker you could make anything. Why dulcimers?"
"Ah," I replied, "but when I make an instrument, the wood sings to me."
My first instrument sang out in 2015, and the experience changed my life. More than 500 instruments later I still love hearing that first song--the voice of a newborn instrument. Yes, I enjoy designing and building and finishing and tuneup; but it's still the song, the new voice that makes the work meaningful.
That first dulcimer was so easy to play that even I, a 71-year-old non-musician, could play a few songs right away. Success is addictive, and I realized that anyone could learn to make music. So I signed up for some craft fairs and met lots of people who want to play their own songs.
Nowadays I make guitars and the occasional ukulele as well as dulcimers, but the focus hasn't changed. It's still the song.
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Returns and exchanges are welcome within 30 days. Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs and any loss in value if an item isn't returned in original condition.
Digital items are not returnable.
