Taylor Guitars

GS Mini-e FS LTD Edition Roadshow Guitar 2018

SKU: # 688410   |   Model: # GSMINI-E FS LTD   |    Product Reviews1 Reviews  Write a Review

GS Mini-e FS LTD Edition Roadshow Guitar 2018

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GS Mini-e FS LTD Edition Roadshow Guitar 2018
GS Mini-e FS LTD Edition Roadshow Guitar 2018
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Each year Long & McQuade stores across the country host the award-winning Taylor Road Shows, with demonstrations from Taylor's own factory staff and guitar experts of the wide variety and musical capabilities of the Taylor line. Each year there are exclusive models that only appear at Road Shows and are available for purchase in limited quantities at these events.

The GS Mini has become overwhelmingly popular since its introduction in 2010, and Taylor loves to try out new configurations of this compact, full-voiced guitar. This year Taylor has built two new models, starting with a figured, layered sapele version that incorporates one of the most versatile tonewoods. Comprised of two layers of sapele around a poplar core, the GS Mini-e FS LTD features a solid Sitka spruce top that brings a splash of brilliance and a dynamic voice for an articulate, responsive sound. An outer layer of figured sapele adds an appealing visual complexion while the layered construction helps the guitar maintain strength and stability against changes in humidity, making this a reliable guitar to accompany you on any musical journey.

This GS Mini model includes Taylor's proprietary ES-B pickup, which has a digital tuner with volume and tone controls, and comes with a Taylor Mini padded gig bag.

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I was looking at full size Martins, Taylors, Larivee's etc., to replace my 'forever' guitar (70's B.C.Rich, which I sat on), but I was daunted by the 2K plus price range I needed to pay to get a guitar that would make me happy again. Then, just when I decided I was going on a 6 mos. road trip, I found this sweet little guitar. I almost didn't pick it up to try because, of the all the guitars I'd tried nothing even close to the 1K price range had been even close to what I wanted. But I picked it up for a lark. I pretty much owned this guitar from the first strum, but I stayed and played it for an hour, then came back with my own amp and pedals, and it just kept feeling and sounding better and better. It is SOOO playable, and the sound is so rich and full and bright...I want to say "for a little guitar", but in fact it doesn't need that qualifier. I feel like I got the 2500$ Taylor I wanted, but in a more compact, easier to play, easier to pack, and much easier to pay for package. The only thing I would have liked is more new school, hidden away electronic controls, but the built in tuner is great so it's a good trade off. Buy it.
Posted by Jim on Aug 2, 2018
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