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Taylor Guitars
GS Mini Spruce/Sapele Acoustic Guitar W/Gigbag
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A marvel of scaled-down design, the GS Mini is a fun little acoustic cannon that has taken the world by storm. Sporting a rich, full voice that belies its compact size, the Mini is ultra-portable, yet just as comfortable to cradle in the comfort of your home, making it the ultimate modern-day parlor guitar.
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Amazing! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store North Vancouver, British Columbia
Bought the mahogany gs mini in May. Perfect little guitar. It sounds so good! I play it daily and love it more everyday
Posted by Jennifer on Aug 18, 2018
Favourite guitar 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Halifax, Nova Scotia
I've had this guitar for 7 years and I'm still in love with it. It has a warm and full-bodied sound, and it's size makes it much more comfortable to play than a full-sized guitar. When I bought it I was looking for something affordable but high-quality and dependable, and this was way more than I ever expected. Highly recommend.
Posted by Samantha on Nov 19, 2017
Just Awesome 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Peterborough, Ontario
I tried a mini by accident really, I was looking for an everyday guitar. As I'm older and arthritis is a factor my long time L&M associate suggested the mini. WOW!!!! great sound, smaller scale makes it easy on an old man's hands and quality craftsmanship. The mini is now my favorite guitar. I have many other brands including Martin,American Guild,Takamine,Larivee, all great instruments but the mini makes me want to play and play
Posted by Roger on Nov 3, 2017
WICKED Little Guitar 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Kingston, Ontario
This is my second Taylor...I wanted a smaller acoustic after having shoulder replacement surgery and finding it uncomfortable to play my full sized (full depth) 114e. This little guitar is incredibly comfortable to play and, for its size, sounds AMAZING!!! It can go anywhere and play anything!!!
Posted by Mike on Oct 6, 2016
Its a gooder 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Kanata, Ontario
I was lucky enough to get the first round of the GSmini when they came out.. I have had it for a few years, its playable on a ridiculous level, comfortable, use med gauge strings, it has traveled from Ottawa to Texas and Michigan, and all points in beyween fits in all overhead compartments of planes... The ES Go pickup is very nice,get the Volume control cord also its awesome.. For the money, you can not find a better more playable fun guitar period intonated perfectly as well... Everyone of my friends that's played it all get that look on their face, and say wow what an awesome little gitbox...
Posted by doubleg on Oct 22, 2015
Playability 2 of 9 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Langley, British Columbia
I agree with most reviews here. The playability is so good it's almost shocking comparing to any full size, full scale acoustic.
The one contradiction I have though is that the sound is not great, its adequate. I suppose it's expected of a smaller guitar but I have a $125.00 Denver Dreadnaught and I have to say the Denver is substantially better sounding. Never the less this is a high quality (for the money) well designed guitar I'll keep forever.
Posted by Jim on Jul 3, 2015
Watch your Humidity levels 2 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Sudbury, Ontario
My only complaint was that the top split after three years and one of the braces came loose.
It has been in the shop for 5 weeks. Even though I kept it humidified with a Planet Waves unit, the gig bag did not protect it enough from the northern dry air.
Posted by anonymous on May 14, 2015
Sound is OK 2 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Abbotsford, British Columbia
Love the size and playability of this guitar both from being able to cradle it (versus wearing it like a car) and the short scale. Sort of like playing an electric as far as being easy to bar, bend and reach.
Can't say as I'm terribly impressed with the sound. It's ok but if I have a $150 Denver that has substantially better sound. All in all the playability is spectacular, the sound is adequate.
Posted by jf on Apr 5, 2015
Amazing little guitar 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton North, Alberta
Amazing sounding guitar. Nice small guitar that really sings. it also feels good just playing it. definently would recomend this guitar for anyone wanting a quality made guitar. and the price is pretty fair for how awesome it is. dont let the small size fool you
Posted by Keenan on Feb 26, 2015
Thank you Taylor 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Kamloops, British Columbia
I,ve been playing any one of my guitars for more years than i care to remember and i have to say thanks to David Gilmour for his unpluged cd which introduced me to the Taylor,purchaced a (new) used GS and theres no turning back to my much more valuable twanngs! a cutaway would rock my world! thank you Taylor.
Posted by Randy Bemrose Kelowna B.C. on Nov 11, 2014
wow 2 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store North Vancouver, British Columbia
easy playing, not ebony fret board, it's rosewood. Nice ring to it, curved mahogany back must help with the volume, which is good in a small pkg. You will like it too.
Posted by anonymous on Nov 1, 2014
Taylor GS mini mahogany 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Laval, Quebec
Thanks to the GS mini I have started playing guitar again on a regular basis. My hands can no longer handle the stretch of a regular scale acoustic. The neck is very comfortable and allows finger picking very well. Sound is amazing coming from such a small body. Mine came beautifuly set up a plus in my book. Thanks to Taylor I can enjoy my favorite past-time again.
Posted by Pierre V. on Sep 1, 2014
Taylor GS MINI 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
Well what can I say ? I love my Taylor GS mini . Its so easy to play . I did take it in and have a set up done . Shaved the nut . Now its even better . Great little guitar and so well made . I bike with it to the beach in Toronto .
Posted by anonymous on Jun 1, 2014
Great Guitar - Love Playing It 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Abbotsford, British Columbia
I bought the Koa gsmini in September 2013. Love the action, size and sound. Changed the Elixer strings that it came with to Medium Light RotoSound jumbo king 12's. The RotoSound strings sound better on the guitar, in my opinion, and are cheaper to purchase so I don't mind changing them every 30-40 hours of playing time.
Posted by anonymous on Apr 30, 2014
best (little) acoustic guitar i have ever played.(big sound) 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Royal Vista, Alberta
I wrote a review on the left handed Sitka spruce top, but for some reason they left the review and took off the picture. The only thing I would of liked to have seen on this model would be binding on the top and back. this guitar keeps on sounding better and better.
Posted by Jack on Apr 29, 2014
Superb acoustic guitar 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Nanaimo, British Columbia
After a 20 year hiatus, I began playing guitar again with this model and found the required medium guage strings very painful on the finger tips, but after a few months practice no more problem. My guitar is the limited edition Koa laminate back and sides with added bonus of lots of bearclaw figure in the spruce top. After breaking in, bass response and tone deepened beautifully. Fretwork is dead accurate and having an ebony fretboard at this price makes it very good value for the money. There is evidence to suggest this size body of guitar is closer to classic guitar proportions before the 20th century when acoustics became large to compete with other instruments. Included gig bag is very light weight and convenient.
Posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2014
Not So Little 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Sydney, Nova Scotia
For a smaller guitar it certainly has a big sound. Do not let the size and price fool you into thinking it is low end as it is far from it.
Posted by WC on Dec 27, 2013
I couldn't believe it!!! 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
After reading an on-line review on the 25 best value guitars, in which the Taylor GS Mini won out, I headed down to the closest Long & McQuade to check it out. All I can say is that the article, and all the previous posters here, were spot on in their reviews (well, except for the guy who strayed way off topic onto power chords. Huh??) The GS Mini really surprised me in the richness and volume coming out of it. I then compared it to multi-thousand $ Gibsons and Taylors, etc, and this little Taylor stood up very well. I couldn't believe it and kept jumping back and forth between the expensive ones and this little parlour guitar. I'm glad to say that I preferred the sound and playability of this little value guitar more. My only hesitancy on grabbing it is that I'm interested in a guitar that also has a cut-away for attacking the high frets. But, man, is this GS Mini every a terrific little instrument.
Posted by anonymous on Dec 14, 2013
Great mini axe for the road and couch 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Mississauga, Ontario
Love it. Taylor quality and sound.
Best guitar for the price in this category hands down. Clear brilliant sound. High highs, low lows. What more can you expect for $ 499?
An excellent case too! Secures the guitar and is easy on the eyes looking sweet and modern.
Finding my self watching tv and relaxing with my GS Mini. Sorry girlfriend...
Posted by Alpha Dog on Nov 1, 2013
How to turn a loonie into a twonie 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Montréal, Quebec
great sound low price very good action nice guitar (KOA)(WOW) Thank to Francois in MTL for the service
Posted by BKS on Oct 29, 2013
I have to give it full marks, at least at that price point. 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
I have been eyeing up the GS mini for some time, it started when a friend of mine picked one up and had nothing but rave reviews for it. Recently I picked up my own and have so far been very happy with it.
The GS mini is so easy to play, it's probably one of the funnest acoustics I have ever picked up. It's feel and sound is characteristic of the Taylor brand even at it's low price point.
I struggle with anyone that has given the GS mini a low score review? I have a Taylor 800 series, and no, the GS mini is not even on the same review scale as that guitar, but that guitar also costs $3000 more than my mini.
So for what it is:
1) Parlour size, (it has a big sound)
2) Less than $500 (what else for this price compares?)
3) Taylor (true to brand)
I give it a 10/10 for what is supposed to be.
Posted by travis on Oct 13, 2013
Very .. Very Happy! 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Burlington, Ontario
I started to teach myself guitar in 03 at the young age of 38. Wish I had this from the beginning! Excellent ergonomics for small hands/short fingers. Low, easy action out of the box. Sound is HUGE for a smaller guitar. I really like to play on the 2 bass strings a lot. Deeper chords like EM /G and riding the open E have plenty bass for my liking. If your new or thinking about picking up guitar for the first time this one is worth saving for. Money well spent :-)
Posted by Dalton on Sep 21, 2013
This guitar is sick! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Windsor, Ontario
I played this a while back at L&M and was amazed buy it. I have owned a lot of acoustics say 20+, including a Taylor ga3, seagull artist studio and mosaic, a Yamaha ll16 which is a recommended guitar for sure and the list goes on. My only guitar at the moment is the gs mini spruce and I am very happy with it. Its bright like a Taylor and sounds amazing. It's very balanced and has a huge sound for a smaller guitar. Very comfy to play and the action is great day one. Im still going to bring it to my luthier and get some good electronics put in it but can not believe how fun it is to play. Highly recommended!
Posted by anonymous on Jul 25, 2013
Great.. just great! 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Summerside, Prince Edward Island
I have a Gibson Songwriter custom with J45 Appointments, and I recently bought this little Taylor as a second guitar (so I don't have to take my Gibson places I'm not comfortable taking it) and I am addicted to this little guitar! I have the ES-GO pickup, and pop that in a DI, sounds great! I have the spruce top with sapele back and sides and it's so LOUD. I use Medium Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 bronze with this, since it's a shorter scale. Action has stayed incredibly low. just love it. I would suggest this to almost any guitar player!
Posted by guitar girl :) on Apr 27, 2013
Fun little guitar 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
I bought this guitar in January 2013 and immediately took it with me on vacation. A breeze taking it onto the plane. The gig bag is solid and protective. It sounds great. Nice bright tone. The neck is a little smaller but still very playable. Great for sitting on the couch and noodling around while watching tv.
Posted by Mike on Apr 15, 2013
Amazing 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store New Minas, Nova Scotia
I was looking to buy a new acoustic guitar, I was think of paying around $600 for a nice, solid acoustic guitar.
I saw this guitar hanging in the acoustic room and I thought, "This will be good for a laugh," so I grabbed it off the wall and played it. WOW, was I surprised. It sounded better and more full than my Taylor 214, and it was so comfortable. I bought it within ten minutes of playing it.
I play live often and this guitar always sounds bright and projects incredibly. There is a $100 GS Mini Es-Go pickup so it can easily become an acoustic/electric.
Highly recommend this guitar, it was an incredible find and is the main guitar I use for recording, playing live, and is my main guitar now.
*I also recommend Medium Gauge Elixir Strings*
Posted by Bradley on Dec 20, 2012
Better than full size guitars of other brands 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Brampton, Ontario
I own several guitars of various brands constantly looking for the best sound. I already own a Taylor Doyle Deluxe but when I played the mini (mine has the mahogany top) I bought it right away. I can't say enough about the value packed quality of Taylor guitars.
Posted by Downtown Freddy Brown on Dec 20, 2012
best guitar! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Victoria, British Columbia
The diminutive size of this giant Taylor captivates my heart. It's like caressing and hugging a baby when you play with it.
And amazingly receptive to your musicality!
Add this to my Christmas presents, will you?
Posted by Pan on Dec 15, 2012
Amazing Guitar 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
I recently played a GS Mini at Long & Mcquade and it blew me away. I absolutely love it. I like it better than any Martin or Gibson in the store. Taylor is the way to go!
Posted by anonymous on Nov 12, 2012
Smaller guitar with Big Sound 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Surrey, British Columbia
Taylor did it again! This will be my main guitar for sure. Great for fingerstyle and comes through well while strummed. Fit and finish typical of a Taylor guitar. Try it and you will be blown away.
Posted by K Chong on Nov 4, 2012
A total WOW! 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Vancouver, British Columbia
I was in a lot of pain on my right side and couldn't seem to find the right sized guitar. I thought I was going to have to spend WAY more than I wanted to until I came across this little gem. It is truly the best and I feel like it was custom made for me!! Once you try it, you'll end up buying it. I got the Spruce top although the Mahogany is amazing as well.
Posted by anonymous on Sep 27, 2012
Warm tones from GS Mini 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton South, Alberta
This 3/4 body is a gem from Taylor. The tones are buttery warm and the only fault is that it doesn't come with a hard case.
Would also be nice to have a pickup installed but bought seperately and it was a breeze to put in (even for a beginner).
Great little guitar with a winning sound that can't be beat for that price point. I am sold on Taylor guitars forevermore.
Posted by anonymous on Sep 5, 2012
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| GS Mini Spruce/Sapele Acoustic Guitar W/Gigbag | 326385 |
