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GS Mini
Torrefied Spruce Top | Layered Sapele Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | Ebony Fretboard | Non-cutaway
Torrefied Spruce Top | Layered Sapele Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany... More
Series:
GS Mini
UPC: #00887766128151
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$499USD
$499USD
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Responsibly Sourced Materials
Materiales obtenidos de forma responsable.
Taylor está comprometido con el abastecimiento ético de materiales y la búsqueda continua de prácticas más sostenibles.
Gig Bag Included
Lightweight, portable, and protective Gig Bag included at no extra charge.
Lifetime Warranty with Registration
Garantía de por vida con registro
Factory Expert Service & Support
Servicio y Soporte Técnico de Fábrica
Responsive customer service from factory experts trained to help you get the most out of your guitar.
Expertos en servicio al cliente de fábrica capacitados para ayudarte a aprovechar al máximo tu guitarra.
Overview
- Compact GS Mini body is perfect for travel and new players
- Solid torrefied spruce top yields projection and warmth
- Slender neck profile makes fretting feel easy
- Scaled-down body that doesn't sacrifice rich sound
- Includes structured gig bag for storage
Overview
GS Mini
Whether you're a new player looking for a comfortable first guitar or an experienced guitarist seeking a travel companion, the GS Mini offers the ideal combination of portability and rich tone. This model features a solid torrefied spruce top paired with layered sapele back and sides, yielding a bold, clear response that punches far above its weight as a shorter-scale guitar. Our special roasting process for the top adds a touch of extra warmth and sweetness that you'd normally only expect in a more mature, played-in guitar. Players will appreciate the slender neck profile and low action, providing a relaxed feel that's accommodating to players of all skill levels. And with the included gig bag, you're all set to take the GS Mini on the road for any occasion.
Features
GS Mini
A scaled-down body with a bold, full voice, delivering rich tone in a compact, comfortable, travel-friendly design.
Layered Sapele
Layered wood construction is used to offer attractive, durable and affordable models.
The Taylor Neck
Introduced in 1999, the patented Taylor Neck offers legendary playing comfort, exceptional intonation and easy adjustability.
Torrefied Spruce
Treated with our special roasting process, torrefied spruce tops deliver all the clarity, balance and projection you’d expect from a traditional spruce top with an extra dash of warmth and played-in depth.
Specifications
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Orientation Right Handed
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Cutaway Non-cutaway
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Questions & Answers
Preguntas frecuentes
17 questions
Can I get one built with a nut width of 1 3/4" ?
Sorry, no. This model is only manufactured with a 1-11/16" nut width.
Just curious, why medium strings on a smaller body guitar? Would light gauge sound as good?
The GS Mini is a smaller version of our Grand Symphony body style, which is typically designed for medium gauge strings. If you prefer light gauge strings, you can absolutely make that switch.
You may notice a slight reduction in volume and projection, but the guitar will still sound very good and remain balanced and responsive.
You may notice a slight reduction in volume and projection, but the guitar will still sound very good and remain balanced and responsive.
What type of wood is the bridge made of?
Ebony
What are the dimensions of the body?
Length 17-5/8", width 14-3/8", depth 4-7/16"
What is the diameter of the hole?
4"
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Recommended string sizes?
D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze, Mediums .013-.056
string spacing at the nut?
1 7/16”
no left hand version?
yes. This can be special-ordered through any of our authorized dealers.
What is the width of the nut and thickness of the neck (1st and 7th fret)?
1-11/16" nut width. .840" at the first fret.
What strings come on the guitar from the factory?
D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze, Mediums .013-.056
where is it made?
This model is made in our Tecate, Mexico factory.
How tall is the guitar?
35-5/8"
What is the string spacing at the bridge?
2-3/16"
What is the string height above 12th fret for GS Mini?
6/64" bass side, 4/64" treble
Do all the GS Minis come with electronics?
No
Fretboard radius?
15"
What is the overall length of the GS Mini?
35-5/8"
Reviews
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings
It has big sound and comfort.
I have switched from martin dx1-e. It has big sound and comfort.Impressed
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- Home/Recreational
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- I've been playing for a while now
- Would you recommend this to a friend?
- Yes
Very good. Everything looks perfect. Sounds perfect
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- Home/Recreational
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- I'm fairly new but have some experience
Taylor GS Mini is perfect for my petite granddaughter.
A few years ago I purchased a 3/4 size “beginner” nylon string guitar for my granddaughter as an encouragement for her to learn guitar. She’s now ready for an upgrade. She’s on the petite size so I ruled out full size guitars. I discovered “travel guitars” was a category and that’s where I found information on the Taylor GS Mini. Lots of YouTube videos. I wanted a well-built, good sounding guitar that she can play for decades and the general consensus of several videos recommended the Taylor GS Mini. Our town has limited music stores so I went to the Taylor webpage. I was a bit apprehensive purchasing a guitar without actually seeing and playing it, but I was assured if it wasn’t exactly what I wanted, I could return it at no cost to me. It arrived (quickly) and is not only a great size for my granddaughter, but it is beautiful and It is obviously a quality product. I’m very pleased with the Taylor guitar and the purchasing process.
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- Home/Recreational
- Describe Yourself
- I'm fairly new but have some experience
I was looking for a great sounding acoustic guitar bigger than a small travel guitar, but smaller than my Martin D28. Found it in the Taylor GS Mini. Perfect size. It's lightweight, easy to play, and as touted with a bigger than expected sound. I highly recommend it.
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- Home/Recreational
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- I've been playing for a while now
It's a beautiful instrument, the quality and the sound awesome
- How I Use It
- Home/Recreational
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- I'm fairly new but have some experience
Beautiful sound in this small package.
I played my GS Mini Sapele over the holiday. I was quite honestly stunned by the clarity, beauty, and resonance in such a small package. I have a Taylor 818e, a Martin D-18, and a Martin 000-28EC, so I know what resonance is about. I immediately fell in love with this little guitar.
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- Home/Recreational
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- I've played for many years
- Describe Yourself
- I play both acoustic and electric
Most Played Instrument
I went to a Taylor road show while looking for a parlor guitar mainly for road trips. After watching the Taylor musician demonstrate a GS Mini and playing it myself, I walked out of there with one. The intonation is perfect all the way up the neck. It tone gives very little to my other two more expensive guitars, and it plays very smooth and fast. Because of these features and because it’s so handy, it’s become my most played instrument of the three guitars, two banjos, and mandolin in my possession.
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- Home/Recreational
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- I've played for many years
- Describe Yourself
- Mostly acoustic player
Extremely High Action
Bought new a couple of weeks ago. Action was extremely high. Also, saddle was way off. Technician said Taylor should never have let this leave the factory. Did not need a neck shim, thank goodness, but very disappointing. Technician made adjustments and plays well now. Rethinking if Taylor guitars are as good as their reputation suggests.
- How I Use It
- Home/Recreational
- Describe Yourself
- I'm fairly new but have some experience
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear the setup wasn’t ideal right out of the box—while it’s not common, new guitars can occasionally settle during shipping or in different climates. The good news is that every new Taylor comes with a limited lifetime warranty to ensure it can be brought back to factory spec if needed.
We’re glad to hear the technician was able to get things dialed in for you. Our goal is for your guitar to play and perform its best, and we’re here to help make sure that happens. If you ever have further questions or need assistance down the road, don’t hesitate to reach out.
We’re glad to hear the technician was able to get things dialed in for you. Our goal is for your guitar to play and perform its best, and we’re here to help make sure that happens. If you ever have further questions or need assistance down the road, don’t hesitate to reach out.
A delicate revelation
Amazingly loud for such a small guitar, and astonishingly resonant. After 40 years of playing, arthritis made playing a full scale guitar painful. Plus I have short fingers. It finally occurred to me to seek out a smaller scale instrument. Most sounded inadequate. Then I discovered the GS Mini. I played several versions in-store and the spruce top (with LTD edition koa back and sides) was the brightest. I got a nice set-up with Elixir 11s and it's given me a new lease on life. Only con is I'm a heavy picker and strummer and started to notice a little wear around the soundhole after a year. Taylor admitted the light finish used to increase the top response might not agree with my heavy handed technique and recommended soundhole guards. I wish the guitar was a tad less fragile because I do love it.
- How I Use It
- Home/Recreational
- Describe Yourself
- I've played for many years
The GS Mini Sapele and Mahogany Guitars
The GS Mini Mahogany I purchased new from Sweetwater Music and had it professional setup. I upgraded the tuners to Taylor Black Chrome tuners. Removed the plastic pick guard and installed an ebony pick guard matching the fret board along with matching ebony truss rod cover. Installed a set of Taylor's cremiole ebony bridge pins. She is a beauty to the eyes, the comfort to hold in your hands and soothing to the ears. Very warm deep tones. Smooth playability with its perfectly designed neck.
The GS Mini Sapele I rescued from eBay. She had a crack in the top below the low E string. Obviously she was not maintained in proper humidity. Well I gave her the much love and care she deserved properly humidifying, repair the crack, clean and polishing with a fresh set or D'addario 13-56 strings. She is a joy to play with bright crisp tones with easy playability. She has a loud strong voice. Snappy.
The GS Mini Sapele I rescued from eBay. She had a crack in the top below the low E string. Obviously she was not maintained in proper humidity. Well I gave her the much love and care she deserved properly humidifying, repair the crack, clean and polishing with a fresh set or D'addario 13-56 strings. She is a joy to play with bright crisp tones with easy playability. She has a loud strong voice. Snappy.
- How I Use It
- Home/Recreational
- Describe Yourself
- I'm fairly new but have some experience
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resonant!!
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- Home/Recreational
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- I've been playing for a while now
sweet sound
Had mine for 3 months, Love it. a lot of sweet sound for a mini.
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- Home/Recreational
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- Stage/Live Performance
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- I've been playing for a while now