Description

Best time to travel is after Labour Day and this thing is comin with ya! Taylor GS Mini Acoustic with built in tuner and pickup, $499 with original gig bag!

The Taylor GS Mini is a highly regarded, compact acoustic guitar known for its portability, great sound, and playability. Designed as a travel-friendly version of Taylor’s popular Grand Symphony body shape, the GS Mini is ideal for musicians who want a smaller guitar without sacrificing tone or quality. It’s versatile enough for beginners, intermediate players, and pros alike, and it has become a popular choice for players seeking a guitar they can take anywhere.

Key Features

Body and Construction

  • Body Shape: The GS Mini is based on Taylor’s Grand Symphony (GS) body, but scaled down to a more compact size. This makes it extremely comfortable to play, especially for smaller players or those looking for a travel guitar.
  • Top Material: The GS Mini typically features a solid spruce top (or mahogany on some models), which contributes to its bright, clear, and punchy sound. Spruce is a common tonewood for acoustic guitars due to its excellent balance of strength and resonance.
  • Back and Sides: The back and sides are made from layered wood (usually sapele or mahogany), providing durability and resistance to environmental changes while still offering a warm, rich tone.
  • Finish: A satin finish enhances the guitar’s natural look and feel, while also providing protection to the wood.

Neck and Fingerboard

  • Neck Material: The neck is typically made from tropical mahogany, known for its strength and stability.
  • Fingerboard: Ebony is used for the fingerboard, offering a smooth playing surface and contributing to the guitar’s overall tonal clarity.
  • Scale Length: The scale length is 23.5 inches, shorter than a full-size guitar, which contributes to the GS Mini’s compact feel and ease of play.
  • Frets: It comes with 20 frets, providing ample range for various styles of playing.
  • Neck Profile: The neck has a slim profile, making it comfortable for players of all levels.

Hardware

  • Bridge: The GS Mini is equipped with an ebony bridge, which adds to the guitar’s rich tone and sustain.
  • Tuners: Die-cast chrome tuners ensure accurate and stable tuning, even during extended playing sessions.
  • Pickguard: It includes a tortoise-style pickguard, adding a traditional look and protecting the top from scratches.

Electronics

The GS Mini come equipped with Taylor’s ES-B pickup system, which includes a built-in tuner and tone controls. This makes it easy to amplify the guitar for live performances or recording without losing the natural acoustic sound.

Sound Characteristics

  • Big Sound in a Small Package: Despite its smaller size, the GS Mini delivers a surprisingly full, rich sound with great projection. It’s capable of producing a balanced tone with bright highs, clear mids, and a well-rounded low end, making it suitable for various styles of music.
  • Responsive Dynamics: The solid spruce or mahogany top provides excellent responsiveness, allowing players to achieve dynamic expression from soft fingerpicking to more aggressive strumming.
  • Portable and Versatile: The GS Mini excels as a travel guitar but is also a great option for home practice, studio use, and live performances. Its versatility and ease of use make it a favorite among guitarists in many settings.

Applications

  • Travel and Practice: The GS Mini’s compact size and lightweight design make it perfect for traveling musicians, whether you’re taking it on the road or just around town.
  • Live Performance: With optional electronics, the GS Mini can easily be plugged into an amp or PA system, making it a great choice for live performances where portability and sound quality are both important.
  • Recording: Its balanced tone and responsiveness make it suitable for studio recording, providing rich acoustic tones for various music genres.
  • Beginner-Friendly: Its smaller body size and shorter scale length make it a comfortable option for beginners or younger players, without compromising on sound quality.

Specifications

  • Body Shape: Scaled-down Grand Symphony
  • Top: Solid Sitka Spruce or Mahogany (depending on model)
  • Back and Sides: Layered Sapele or Mahogany
  • Neck: Tropical Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Scale Length: 23.5 inches
  • Frets: 20
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Tuners: Die-cast Chrome
  • Electronics: Optional Taylor ES-B pickup system with built-in tuner
  • Finish: Satin

Country of Manufacture

The Taylor GS Mini is manufactured in Mexico, ensuring Taylor’s high standards of craftsmanship at an affordable price point.

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