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Taylor GS Mini Sapele Acoustic Guitar - Natural Certified Open Box

Acoustic Guitar with Spruce Top, Sapele Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Natural
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Taylor GS Mini Sapele Acoustic Guitar - Natural

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There is an indentation on the treble side of the headstock. There are other scratches on various parts of the instrument that do not show up well in our Guitar Gallery images. The accessories that are with this instrument include: manual.

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The Sapele GS Mini — Torrefied Top Edition

The GS Mini Sapele acoustic guitar blends classy looks with the fierce tone of Taylor’s most beloved small-bodied acoustic. Complete with sapele back and sides and a torrefied Sitka spruce top, this GS Mini packs a punch and resonance that’s nearly twice its size! A mahogany neck packaged with Taylor’s signature neck carve and a glassy ebony fingerboard ensure smooth playability resulting in an exceptionally full sound. Guitarists at Sweetwater find this acoustic's combination of sapele and spruce balanced and fit for all-purpose playing. Hearty strums, fanciful fingerpicking, punchy power chords — you name it, and the GS Mini Sapele acoustic guitar is up to the task. Grab one today and figure out why the GS Mini has become a Sweetwater favorite for work and play!

True hardwood character

Taylor cemented its legacy by crafting innovative instruments sold at prices that make sense — the GS Mini Sapele acoustic is no exception. This GS Mini is built with premium tonewoods, including a solid Sitka spruce top, layered sapele back and sides, a mahogany neck, and an ebony fingerboard for acoustic tone that’s familiar and rich at both ends of the neck. In fact, this run of the GS Mini boasts a torrefied spruce top for enhanced resonance and added top strength. Similar to combinations of spruce and mahogany, materials used in the GS Mini Sapele acoustic guitar deliver a classic tone that’s full-bodied, smooth, and suitable for practically any style of music. Whether you strum open chords or fingerpick, the GS Mini's authentic tonewoods deliver exceptional character and sustain while adding durability and unmatched aesthetics.

Ultra-portable acoustic guitar

The GS Mini Sapele acoustic guitar features a scaled-down version of Taylor's popular Grand Symphony body shape. With a total length that’s just over 36 inches, the GS Mini is a perfect travel companion for road trips, subway rides, and even flights. Not only is it great for camping, festivals, and gigs, but it’s also a reliable pick for new players who have smaller hands.

Full projection and rich sound

The GS Mini Sapele acoustic guitar’s big sound has made it an undisputed favorite among acoustic players of all stripes. Making little guitars isn’t hard — what’s hard is obtaining quality volume and tone from that little guitar’s smaller wooden chamber. That’s where the GS Mini succeeds with its careful planning and features like an X-braced soundhole and premium tonewood selections. Whether you’re picking it up for the first or the hundredth time, the GS Mini Sapele plays with a consistent clarity that’s hard not to love. Think of the GS Mini as a modern-day parlor guitar that's portable but retains the rich, full sound of a much bigger instrument.

Taylor GS Mini Sapele Features:

  • A compact acoustic with the bold sound of a modified Grand Symphony body shape
  • Unmatched clarity and projection in this size range
  • Torrefied Sitka spruce top offers enhanced acoustic qualities and added top strength
  • Layered sapele back and sides fuel full-bodied warmth
  • X-braced for superb, balanced tone
  • Mahogany neck with a smooth ebony fingerboard
  • Short 23.5-in. scale length offers a sleek, slinky feel on your finger

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See how Sweetwater goes to great lengths to give you the very best online guitar buying experience. From our online Guitar Gallery that allows you to see and select the exact instrument you want to our 55-point Inspection process and our in-house guitar techs, we take the guesswork out of buying your next guitar online.

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At Sweetwater, we're so picky that what we call "Certified Open Box" is actually better than what most music retailers sell as "new" gear! Our gear hasn't endured hundreds of people a week plunking away at all the keyboards, fumbling through Stairway to Heaven on every guitar or playing with every fader and knob on a mixer or control surface.

Certified Open Box (also known as a demo) means we’ve had it out of the box for our YouTube channel, displayed at events, tested in our studio, or maybe it was in a customer’s hands for a few days and isn’t ‘factory fresh’ as a result. Every Certified Open Box item we sell has Sweetwater’s 2-year Total Confidence Coverage™ warranty and has been tested and verified up to ‘new’ specs by our factory-authorized technicians to make sure it’s in perfect working order before we ship it to you.

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: GS Mini Sapele
  • Back & Sides Wood: Sapele
  • Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
  • Top Finish: Matte
  • Color: Natural
  • Body Bracing: X-Bracing
  • Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Standard Carve
  • Radius: 15"
  • Fingerboard Material: Crelicam Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 23.5"
  • Nut Width: 1.6875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: NuBone/Micarta
  • Bridge Material: Crelicam Ebony
  • Tuning Machines: Die-cast Standard
  • Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Medium, .013-.056
  • Case/Gig Bag: Softshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: FG03016000007931000

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Reviews

Rated 5/5
Perfect as is
Sounds great, but doesn't have the sustain of a big body. Looks great, the natural wood doesn't need additional bindings and decoration. Plays great - the small size is very manageable. I love it.
Rated 5/5
GS Mini
This little jewel is loads of fun to play. Looks great, light, action was perfect when it arrived. I'm 75 now, been playing since I was 12, and have never enjoyed playing more. This is my second Taylor. I also have a 324 solid mahogany, which sounds like melted butter, but this guitar has a surprisingly rich tone. Can you tell that I like it? Very pleased.
Rated 5/5
Love it!
The GS mini is perfect for me. I love the size and weight. It sounds beautiful. I'm a newbie, and it feels pretty comfortable to play as well. Will was incredibly helpful in finding the right guitar at the right price. Customer service at Sweetwater is excellent! Thank you!
Rated 5/5
A true gem
Everything about this "mini" is top notch - the woods used, the construction and finish,but most importantly, the sound. Blown away at how good this thing sounds, mini or not. You need to try one of these out..
Rated 5/5
GS Mini
Shout out to Mr. Brian Lemert on steering me to the GS Mini. The guitar plays great. I will be using this guitar as a "travel/vacation/couch" guitar. I'm very happy this purchase. Thank you to Sweetwater.

As one of the nation's top Taylor Guitars dealers, Sweetwater receives regular on-site training from Bob, Andy, and the rest of the Taylor crew. We're also, many of us, Taylor players ourselves, and we're happy to steer you in the right direction once you're ready to make the leap. New to Taylor? Our Find Your Fit guide simplifies Taylor body shapes, woods, and series. Longtime player? Our Taylor Custom Shop, annual limited editions, and in-house mods offer a level of exclusivity you won't find in stores. Whatever your pleasure, Sweetwater's climate-controlled warehouse and 55-point Inspection ensure your Taylor guitar arrives ready to play just as the manufacturer intended.