Taylor Guitar GS Mini-e Koa

Compact Koa Beauty with Full-Sized Tone

The Taylor GS Mini-e Koa is a travel-ready acoustic-electric guitar from Taylor’s GS Mini series, handcrafted in Tecate, Mexico, to deliver vibrant Hawaiian koa tone in a portable package. Ideal for songwriters, travelers, and performers across Australia, it features a solid Hawaiian koa top with layered koa back and sides for rich midrange warmth and crisp highs. Available in a Natural finish, it’s praised for its surprising volume, easy playability, and stunning aesthetics, making it a modern essential for gigs, practice, or inspiration on the go.

High-Quality Performance

The GS Mini-e Koa punches well above its size with koa’s resonant charm:

• Body: Grand Symphony Mini shape with a solid Hawaiian koa top for warm, vibrant midrange and sparkling highs, paired with layered koa back and sides for balanced resonance and humidity resistance. The X-bracing enhances projection and sustain, creating a full-bodied sound in a compact, lap-friendly body.
• Tone: Rich and punchy with midrange sweetness and top-end sparkle, offering versatility for strumming, fingerpicking, or light amplification. Koa’s exotic warmth shines through, with surprising low-end depth that belies its small size.
• Neck: Tropical mahogany with a slim profile and satin finish for effortless 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.
• Electronics: Taylor ES-B system with behind-the-saddle pickup and 3-band EQ for natural amplified tone, including a digital chromatic tuner with LED display for silent tuning.
• 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-e Koa is amazing—big guitar sound without stressing my hands, perfect for multi-tasking between fiddle, guitar, and harp.” A 2025 Awkward Sound review calls it “hard to explain, but sublime with harmonics,” noting its worth the extra coin for koa’s beauty and ES-B tuner. Reddit’s r/AcousticGuitar (2023) users confirm it’s “boomy for a small guitar” with “well-balanced sound,” praising the ES2 system and gig bag. Acoustic Centre customers love its “easy playability and visual appeal,” with free shipping on orders over $99 in Australia.

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finish: Gloss on top for a polished look, satin on back/sides and neck for natural feel.
• Aesthetics: Natural with a three-ring rosette and 4mm dot inlays, showcasing koa’s distinctive grain.
• Build Quality: Solid koa top with layered koa 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 structured gig bag included.

Backed by a 2-year warranty, the GS Mini-e Koa is built for the road. Prices range from $799–$899 USD (AUD 1,200–1,350) as of September 2025, available at AudioShop Australia with fast delivery.

Key Performance Features

• Body: GS Mini (Grand Symphony Mini), solid Hawaiian koa top, layered koa 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
• Electronics: Taylor ES-B (behind-saddle pickup, 3-band EQ, tuner)
• Tuners: Die-cast chrome
• Bracing: X-bracing
• Nut/Saddle: Tusq
• Warranty: 2 years

Notes

• Setup Tip: Adjust truss rod and saddle for lower action; professional setup recommended for optimal 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 structured gig bag to protect the finish; maintain humidity (45–55% RH).
• Compatibility: ES-B pairs well with acoustic amps or PA systems; use with RØDECaster for direct recording.
• Warranty: Register at taylorguitars.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers like AudioShop Australia.
• Community Feedback: Sweetwater users (4.8/5) call it a “game-changer” for travel. Awkward Sound (2025) praises its “sublime harmonics” and “worth the extra coin” for koa’s beauty. Reddit’s r/AcousticGuitar (2023) notes it’s “boomy yet balanced” with an “outstanding gig bag.”

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