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Taylor GS Mini Sapele Acoustic Guitar - Natural with Black Pickguard

6-string Acoustic Guitar with Spruce Top, Layered Sapele Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Natural with Black Pickguard
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The Supple Sapele GS Mini — Here While Supplies Last!

The Limited-edition GS Mini Sapele acoustic guitar blends limited-edition looks with the fierce tone of Taylor’s most beloved small-bodied acoustic. Complete with sapele back and sides and a 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 limited-edition 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. Similar to combinations of spruce and mahogany, materials used in the Limited-edition 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 limited-edition 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 Limited-edition 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 limited-edition 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 Limited-edition GS Mini Sapele Acoustic Guitar Features:

  • A compact acoustic with the bold sound of a modified Grand Symphony body shape
  • Unmatched clarity and projection in this size range
  • Solid Sitka spruce top with a natural finish ensures plenty of volume and projection
  • Layered sapele back and sides fuel full-bodied warmth
  • X-braced soundhole for superb, balanced tone
  • Mahogany neck with a smooth ebony fretboard
  • Short 23.5-inch scale length

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: GS Mini
  • Back & Sides Wood: Layered Sapele
  • Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
  • Top Finish: Matte
  • Color: Natural
  • Body Bracing: X-Bracing
  • Binding: No Binding, Black Purfling
  • Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Standard Carve
  • Radius: 15"
  • Fingerboard Material: Crelicam Ebony
  • 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 Chrome
  • Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Medium, .013-.056
  • Case/Gig Bag: Softshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: HG02016000000011000

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Rated 5/5

Value and solid sound

I got the 2023 814ce Builder's Edition almost the same time as the Taylor GS Mini but that didn't distract me from hearing how good the GS Mini is. It's small but packs a punch. I would bring it to out of town trips or something.
Rated 5/5

Great little instrument that packs a surprising punch

This guitar is awesome for what it is . I couldn't be happier with it .
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Estoy comenzando

me gusto el sonido, los colores y el cuerpo de la guitarra. Ademas la atencion de Pablo es excelente.
Rated 5/5

Very nice little parlor guitar.

Looks great. A lot more volume than I expected and the tone is awesome. Got it for $ through the BOGO deal when I bought my 224CE. What great deal.
Rated 5/5

Phenomenal Travel Guitar

Bought one of these for road trips...and it very well may become a daily player, at home AND away from it.

The GS Mini is everything you could want, and more. Fit/finish are perfect. Feels amazing, and sounds beautiful. Very articulate.

As always, Sweetwater came through with a great instrument at a great price...with off-the-charts customer service.

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.

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