Taylor Guitar GS Mini

Compact Powerhouse with Big Sound

The Taylor GS Mini is a travel-friendly Grand Symphony-sized acoustic guitar from Taylor’s GS Mini series, designed for players seeking full-bodied tone in a portable package. Ideal for songwriters, travelers, and performers across Australia, it features a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top and layered sapele back and sides for warm, responsive sound with surprising projection. Available in finishes like Natural, Sunburst, and Shaded Edgeburst, it’s praised for its playability, versatility, and value, making it a modern essential for gigs, practice, or inspiration on the go.

Exceptional Sound Quality

The GS Mini delivers Taylor’s signature clarity and balance in a smaller body:

• Body: Grand Symphony Mini (GS Mini) shape with a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top for bright, articulate highs and dynamic response, paired with layered sapele back and sides for warm mids and tight lows. The torrefied top (oven-dried for stability) ages like a 20-year-old guitar, enhancing tone without break-in time.
• Tone: Full and balanced with a surprising volume for its size, offering a versatile sonic palette for strumming, fingerpicking, or light amplification. The spruce top provides crisp projection, while sapele adds warmth and focus, making it suitable for folk, blues, and pop.
• Neck: Tropical mahogany with a slim profile and satin finish for comfortable playability. The West African Crelic wood fingerboard has a 23.5″ scale, 20 frets, and a 1 11/16″ nut width for smooth fretting.
• Bridge: West African Crelic wood with a Tusq saddle for precise intonation and enhanced sustain.
• Tuners: Die-cast chrome for reliable tuning stability.
• Strings: Light-gauge phosphor bronze for balanced tone and ease of play.

Users rave about its portability and tone, with a Sweetwater review stating, “The GS Mini is a game-changer—full Taylor sound in a backpack size, perfect for travel.” Guitar World (2025) calls it “the best compact acoustic,” praising its “surprising bass response” and “addictive playability.” Some note the shorter scale may feel loose for heavy strumming, but it’s ideal for fingerstyle.

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finish: Gloss on top for a polished look, satin on back/sides and neck for natural feel.
• Aesthetics: Features a simple black rosette, dot inlays, and classic GS Mini shape for timeless appeal.
• Build Quality: Solid torrefied spruce top with layered sapele back/sides for humidity resistance, dovetail neck joint for vibration transfer, and Tusq nut/saddle for tonal clarity. Weighing approximately 3.5–4 lbs, it’s ultra-portable with a premium gig bag included.

Backed by a 2-year warranty, the GS Mini is built for the road. Prices range from $499–$599 USD (AUD 750–900), available at AudioShop Australia with fast delivery.

Key Performance Features

• Body: GS Mini (Grand Symphony Mini), solid torrefied Sitka spruce top, layered sapele back/sides
• Neck: Tropical mahogany, slim profile, satin finish
• Fingerboard: West African Crelic wood, 23.5″ scale, 20 frets
• Bridge: West African Crelic wood with Tusq saddle
• Tuners: Die-cast chrome
• Bracing: V-Class (on some models for enhanced volume)
• Nut/Saddle: Tusq
• Warranty: 2 years

Notes

• No Electronics: Pure acoustic; for amplified use, consider the GS Mini-e Rosewood variant with Fishman Sonitone electronics.
• Setup Recommendation: Professional setup advised to optimize action and intonation. Use light-gauge strings (e.g., 11–52) for easier play. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
• Care Instructions: Store in the included premium gig bag to protect the finish; maintain humidity (45–55% RH).
• Warranty: Register at taylorguitars.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers like AudioShop Australia.
• Community Feedback: Sweetwater users (4.8/5 from 1,200+ reviews) call it a “travel essential” with “big Taylor sound.” Guitar World (2025) praises the “surprising bass response” and “addictive playability” for its size.

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