acoustic · mini
GS Mini
| Maker | Taylor Guitars |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Type | acoustic · mini |
| Introduced | 2006 |
| Price | USD 499 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1974 |
| Status | current |
A scaled-down acoustic with a 23.5-inch scale, aimed at travellers and at players who want a compact guitar that still plays like a full-size instrument.
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Why it matters
The GS Mini is one of the small acoustics that made short-scale instruments mainstream, and it now comes in several wood combinations and with or without electronics. Its short scale lowers string tension, which makes it easy to play, and demand keeps resale values steady. Versions with different tops sound noticeably distinct, so the exact model matters.
Note
The best-selling small acoustic in the world; scaled-down Grand Symphony.
Specifications
- Scale length: 597 mm (23.5 in)
- Neck shape: Standard Carve
Before you buy
- Electronic and acoustic-only versions are priced differently
- Top woods vary across the range and change the tone
- Short-scale string sets are available but less common
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
Tony Polecastro · 2016-03 · 323,193 views
“See current GS Mini price: Learn how to win a GS Mini: In this review video I give you all my reasons for loving the Taylor GS Mini.”
Tony Polecastro plays a Taylor GS Mini and talks through what makes it a good travel-size guitar.
guitarguitar · 2023-03 · 117,306 views
“Browse Taylor GS Mini Range 👉 Browse All Taylor Guitars 👉 With the release of the brand new Taylor GS Mini-e Rosewood Plus & Taylor Limited Edition GS Mini-e Caramel Burst, we ask ourselves the question, why does…”
guitarguitar plays a GS Mini and explains why the model is so popular.