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Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Plus - Shaded Edgeburst

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Solid Koa Top, Koa Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Shaded Edgeburst
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Kicking It Up a Notch

If you’ve been wishing for a Taylor GS Mini-e with upgraded features, then the Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Plus is what you’re looking for. Featuring a solid koa top with layered koa back and sides, this acoustic creates a sweet tone with a rich, sparkling texture. Desired for its beautiful figuring and unmatched tonal characteristics, koa is one of the most coveted tonewoods in the world. The GS Mini-e Koa Plus has a smaller body size that makes it incredibly comfortable to play in the studio or under stage lights. This miniature acoustic-electric is completed by Taylor’s acclaimed ES2 electronics for a clear, natural tone. The Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Plus is sure to be the go-to acoustic guitar in your arsenal.

GS Mini body shape gives great sound in a mini package

The award-winning original GS Mini-e was designed to be the ultimate musical companion. Inspired by the big, bold sound of Taylor’s Grand Symphony (GS) body shape, the Mini scales down the GS body without skimping on sound — packing a ton of tone into a comfortable travel size and giving you a guitar that’s full-voiced and incredibly fun to play. At Sweetwater, we think of the GS Mini as a modern-day parlor guitar, perfect for playing around the house but also built to fit an active lifestyle.

Hawaiian koa: a tonewood like no other

When you mention koa around guitar players, ears immediately perk up. That’s because of its appealing figuring and notable tone. Since koa only grows on the Hawaiian islands, it’s prized for its rarity as much as its sound. Combining the warmth of mahogany with the depth of rosewood and sparkling character of ebony, koa is one of the tonewood juggernauts. As you continue to play your guitar, the top will open up and become even warmer and more resonant than before. On top of that, the layered koa back and sides of this instrument provide superior resistance to changes in humidity from one environment to another — a must-have for players who travel regularly.

Taylor Expression System 2 electronics

Taylor’s Expression System 2 is designed to faithfully reproduce your guitar’s natural tone. This system utilizes three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors installed behind the saddle and through the bridge to capture top and string vibration like never before. Created in partnership with audio pioneer Mr. Rupert Neve, Taylor’s electronics are seamlessly integrated into the design of the guitar from the ground up. Onboard tone controls provide added flavor or set it flat for an uncolored, exceptionally clean amplified sound.

Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Plus Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Miniature acoustic-electric guitar for the traveler
  • Solid koa top lends warm tone with shimmering top end
  • ES2 electronics deliver unbeatable plugged-in tone
  • Sleek mahogany neck feels quick and plays effortlessly
  • Layered koa back and sides resist changes in temperature and humidity
  • Included AeroCase protects your guitar from damage during transport

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Grand Symphony Mini
  • Back & Sides Wood: Layered Koa
  • Top Wood: Hawaiian Koa
  • Finish: Satin Varnish
  • Color: Shaded Edgeburst
  • Body Bracing: X-bracing
  • Neck Wood: Tropical Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Standard Carve
  • Radius: 15"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 23.5"
  • Nut Width: 1.6875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: NuBone/NuBone
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Tuning Machines: Taylor Nickel
  • Electronics: ES-2
  • Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Medium, .013-.056
  • Case/Gig Bag: Softshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: FG02016011001751084

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Rated 5/5

Taylor GS Mini Koa + little ball of joy

I cant put this guitar down it sounds and feels fantastic.!! Other than my J45 I don't think I would ever part with it . I just want to give some thanks to Sweetwater and especially to Jeff Bohan hands down one of the best sales reps I have had to deal with. Give him a holler if you ever need something you won't be disappointed.
Rated 5/5

Taylor GS Mini Koa+ - Great Little Guitar!

This guitar is a perfect fit for my needs. It sounds so so much better than I expected. It has great tone and volume for a mini guitar!!! Plus, it's absolutely beautiful!!
Rated 5/5

Beautiful and Fun to Play

Thank you, Sweetwater, for a great little guitar, and Cliff Hackleman for your continued assistance with all of my music purchases. The guitar was in flawless condition when it arrived and perfectly set up.
Rated 5/5

Fantastic little guitar

This is a fun guitar. I can't put it down for long. The best instruments inspire you to play and this one does it in spades. The sound is full and open for a guitar of this size and easily expands when plugged in with the ES electronics. Acoustically the Koa sound is somewhere between mahogany and rosewood. I have not had it long enough to hear a change in the Koa loosening up yet but it will sweeten the more I play it. Great guitar and support from Bart and Sweetwater. Get yourself one!
Music background: Hobbyist, collector, explorer.
Rated 5/5

Perfect at home or on the road

Plays great. Sounds great. Comfortable. Premium case. It's perfect if you never travel… or if you always travel. And I haven't had any problems with big changes in humidity. From Miami to Las Vegas, the mountains of Colorado, and everywhere in between- The playability has always been great. Kudos to Taylor for putting out a great product. And kudos to Sweetwater for their excellent 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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