Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass
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Taylor
GS Mini-e Koa Bass
Product Info
Article Number:
483251
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
GS Mini-e Koa Bass
Category:
4-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$1,097.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This GS Mini-e Koa Bass is a seriously cool little instrument. It's perfect for gigging musicians who need something portable or for beginners wanting a premium acoustic bass feel. The Koa's sweet tone combined with the ES-B pickup makes it surprisingly versatile for a bass of this size.
Product Description
- Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass
- Acoustic Bass with Pickup
- Top: Solid koa
- GS Mini bracing
- Back & Sides: Koa
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony
- Fingerboard inlays: Dots
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 597 mm
- Nut width: 42.9 mm
- Nut: NuBone
- Bridge: Micarta
- Pickup system: ES-B (for electric bass)
- Strings: Daddario Light Acoustic Bass GS Mini (Art.#554128#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes a Taylor gig bag
- Made in Mexico
- Suitable case: Art.#122211# (not included)
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend the warranty to 12 years.
PROS
- • Solid koa top delivers a warm, articulate, and focused acoustic tone.
- • Maple neck provides excellent stability and a comfortable playing feel.
- • ES-B pickup system offers a surprisingly clean and usable amplified sound.
- • Compact GS Mini format is highly portable and convenient for travel.
CONS
- • Koa's inherent brightness may require EQ for certain playing styles.
- • Shorter scale length limits low-end extension compared to full-size basses.
- • Made in Mexico, impacting resale value compared to US-made Taylors.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid koa
Back & Sides
Koa
Neck Material
Maple
Pickups
ES-B (electric bass)
Scale Length
597 mm
Frets
20
Strings
Daddario Light Acoustic Bass GS Mini
Weight
4.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ES-B pickup provides a clean, articulate sound, but lacks the raw, aggressive distortion often associated with electric bass pickups. It's more suited for acoustic-driven or mellow electric bass tones.
The maple neck has a fairly standard Taylor profile – a comfortable 'C' shape – but the nut width of 42.9 mm might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands.
Yes, like any solid wood instrument, the koa top will age and open up over time, resulting in a richer, more resonant tone with increased harmonic complexity.
