Taylor Guitars Gs Mini-e Koa Left-Handed
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Essential Information About the Taylor GS Mini-e Koa
Essential Information About the Taylor GS Mini-e Koa
- Ultra-portable "GS Mini" format, with a surprisingly full and musical voice despite the small body
- Top made of Hawaiian koa, back/sides in laminated koa for stability and a premium look
- Built-in Taylor ES-B electronics with chromatic tuner and active EQ
- Effortless playability thanks to the short 24.875" / 632 mm scale length, perfect from the couch to the stage
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A Modern Icon in the GS Mini Family
A true benchmark among "parlor", the GS Mini has proven that a small format can project like a large one. Dressed in koa, the GS Mini-e Koa tops the series with refined craftsmanship, a warm aesthetic, and stage-ready electronics. It retains the Grand Symphony spirit in a compact size, inspiring at home, in the studio, and on the road.Who Is It For and What Styles?
Ideal for beginners, intermediates, and advanced players seeking comfort and portability without sound compromise. Its clear and balanced response suits fingerstyle, pop/folk accompaniments, blues, and modern arrangements. The preamp with built-in tuner facilitates quick tuning changes and ensures fast, reliable stage setup.Sound
Koa offers precise attack, full mids, and silky highs. The top responds with a slight natural compression that smooths dynamic variations, enhances sustain, and highlights nuanced playing. The V-bracing supports projection and intonation across the entire neck. Over time, the koa "warms up": the tone gains roundness, body, and harmonic richness, delivering a small body with a surprisingly full character.Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve performance: a set of original Light 12-53 phosphor bronze strings, replacement 9V alkaline battery for the ES-B preamp/tuner, an acoustic capo suitable for 43-45 mm nut widths, a strap with soundhole attachment if needed, and a soundhole humidifier to stabilize humidity during travel.Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | Piezo | Nbrs of frets | 18 |
| Format | Mini Bass | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | Yes | Electronics | Active |
| Special feature | Travel | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Natural |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Top | Koa | Hardware | Chromed |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | ||
| Shape | Taylor GS Mini (Grand Symphony inspired) | Nut width | 1.75" / 44.5 mm |
| Back/Sides | Laminated Koa; Back and sides finish: Gloss | Heel length | 3.25" / 82.5 mm |
| Back configuration | 2-piece "No Wedge" | Number of frets | 18 |
| Binding | Plain Koa | Tuners | Taylor (split headstock) |
| Rosette | "2016 3-ring"; Rosette material: "Douglas Fir Herringbone" | Bridge pins | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Edge binding | "Douglas Fir Herringbone" | Knobs | Ebony |
| Bracing | V-bracing | Nut | Black graphite |
| Body width | 15" / 381 mm | Bridge saddle | Micarta |
| Body length | 19.5" / 495 mm | Truss rod cover | Black plastic |
| Body depth | 4.375" / 111 mm | System | Taylor ES-B (piezo inspired by Expression System 2) |
| Pickguard | Aged brown | Controls | Volume + active 3-band equalizer |
| Neck/heel wood | Tropical mahogany | Tuner | Built-in chromatic tuner with LED display and low battery indicator |
| Neck joint | Scarf | Power supply | 9V battery (estimated life: preamp > 500 h; tuner > 50 h) |
| Neck finish | Satin | Headstock | "Split headstock" type; Veneer: West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Fingerboard inlays | "Reflections" | Headstock logo | Taylor "Mother of Pearl" |
| Scale length | 24.875" / 632 mm | Case | Taylor Deluxe Brown Hardshell |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Taylor GS Mini-e Koa LH suitable for left-handed guitarists?
This LH version is designed for left-handed playing and features a 44.5 mm nut width. The 632 mm scale length and 18 frets contribute to a compact feel.
What sound does the koa wood bring to this GS Mini?
The Hawaiian koa top combined with laminated koa back and sides delivers a precise attack, full midrange, and silky highs. The V-bracing supports projection and intonation along the neck.
Can it be plugged in for stage use?
The Taylor ES-B electronics include a piezo inspired by the Expression System 2, with volume control and a 3-band active EQ. A LED chromatic tuner is built-in, powered by a 9 V battery. Estimated battery life is over 500 hours for the preamp and 50 hours for the tuner.
What are the dimensions of the GS Mini body?
The body measures 495 mm long, 381 mm wide, and 111 mm deep. This Grand Symphony-inspired shape prioritizes a compact size.
What case and strings are included?
A brown Taylor Deluxe Hardshell hard case is included. The original setup uses Phosphor Bronze Light strings; a 12-53 gauge is recommended for replacement.
