Taylor GS Mini-e Walnut - 2017

599.00

Using a scaled down version of the Grand Symphony body shape, there's no denying Taylor's GS Mini series has a fun-sized about it. With a the voice of a grown up guitar in a small guitar shape it's practical for modern, every day use where space is a premium. Unlike the standard GS Mini-e this version comes with a layered Walnut back & sides for crisper highs and a balanced, woody low-end. Fitted with Taylor's ES2 electronics it can be plugged in and played into any acoustic amp with amazing tonal clarity. Ideal for experts and beginners alike, the GS Mini-e Walnut even comes with a hard gig bag to keep the guitar protected.

This addition to the popular GS Mini family features layered walnut back and sides paired with a solid Sitka spruce top. Like its other Mini siblings, our modern-day parlor guitar has wowed the world with its fun-size appeal, packing a grown-up guitar voice into a scaled-down form that fits perfectly into everyday life. As active or relaxed as you want to be, having a Mini on hand is like having your songwriting muse on instant demand. And for beginners, it makes an acoustic guitar feel super-approachable. The Mini ships with a durable, lightweight hard bag, allowing you to take it anywhere. An onboard Taylor pickup also enables you to plug in and make your voice heard.

Shape - GS Mini
A scaled-down GS that’s anything but small.

Top Wood - Sitka Spruce
The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.

Body Wood - Walnut
Walnut’s crisp highs are balanced by a deep, woody low end that emerges as the guitar is played in.

Electronics - Expression System 2
The Expression System 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.

Cutaway - Non-Cutaway
The clean, symmetrical look of a traditional acoustic guitar.

Specifications

Highlights

• Scale of Length: 23-1/2"
• Nut & Saddle: Tusq Nut/Micarta Saddle
• Bracing: X-Bracing with Relief Route
• Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Number of Frets: 20
• Tuners: Taylor Chrome
• Case: GS Mini Hard Bag
• Brand of Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Medium
• Body Length: 17 5/8"
• Body Width: 14 3/8"
• Body Depth: 4 7/16"

Body

• Binding: Black
• Top Finish: Varnish
• Back Config: Layered
• Backstrap Finish: None
• Rosette Size: Three Ring
• Bridge Inlay: None
• Back/Side Finish: Varnish
• Armrest Binding: None
• Backstrap Wood: None
• Rosette Mat.: Plastic
• Stain/Sunburst: None
• Wedge: None

Neck

• Neck Width: 1-11/16"
• Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
• Fretboard Binding: None
• Heel Cap Binding: Black
• Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
• Neck/Heel: Sapele
• Fretboard Wood: Ebony
• Neck Finish: Varnish
• Heel Length: 3"

Peghead

• Peghead Finish: None
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Type: Standard
• Peghead Purfling: None
• Headstock Overlay: Lexan
• Peghead Inlay: None
• Peghead Logo: Printed on Headstock Overlay

Other

• Bridge Pins: Black
• Buttons: Chrome
• Fingerboard Ext: None
• Edge Trim: None