Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Plus Lefthand

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Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Plus Lefthand

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GS Mini-e Koa Plus Lefthand

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Product Info

Article Number: 524258
Brand: Taylor
Model: GS Mini-e Koa Plus Lefthand
Price: $1,263.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The GS Mini-e Koa Plus Lefthand is a seriously impressive little guitar. The solid koa top gives it a surprisingly rich and mature sound, while the ES-2 pickup makes it super versatile for recording or performing. It's a fantastic option for songwriters, travel, or anyone wanting a high-quality, compact instrument – especially left-handed players who've been searching for something special.

Product Description

Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Plus Lefthand, Steel-String Guitar with Pickup

A guitar that somehow manages to feel small and sound big.

The GS Mini-e Koa is a good choice as a high-quality travel guitar as well as a perfect songwriting tool.

  • With the warmth of a Hawaiian koa top.
  • Left-handed model
  • Body shape: Small body
  • Top: Solid Koa
  • X Bracing with Relief Rout
  • Back and sides: Koa
  • Neck: Sapele
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • 20 Frets
  • Scale: 597 mm
  • Nut width: 42.8 mm
  • Nut: Nubone
  • Bridge: Micarta
  • Machine heads: Micarta
  • Taylor ES-2 pickup system
  • Strings: Daddario XSAPB1356 (Art.#516199#)
  • Colour: Shaded Edgeburst
  • Includes Taylor Luxe Aero case
  • Made in Mexico

*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.

PROS
  • • Solid koa top delivers a warm, focused tone with excellent projection.
  • • Taylor ES-2 pickup system provides a clear, amplified signal, stage-ready.
  • • Sapele neck offers a comfortable, stable playing experience for left-handed players.
  • • Luxe Aero case provides premium protection and convenient portability for travel.
CONS
  • • Koa's tonal characteristics can be less versatile than mahogany or spruce.
  • • Smaller body size might feel cramped for players with larger hands.
  • • Premium-priced, positioning it outside the budget range for many beginners.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Solid Hawaiian Koa
Back & Sides Koa
Neck Material Sapele
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 597 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Taylor ES-2 Pickup System
Weight 4.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Koa tends to be warmer and more focused than spruce, with a slightly more complex overtone series. It’s less bright and airy, but offers a lovely, mellow voice.
Yes, the ES-2 is designed for simplicity; it offers a clear acoustic tone without excessive feedback and is easily controllable with basic volume and tone adjustments.
The Mexican-made GS Mini series maintains Taylor's high quality standards; you'll find excellent craftsmanship and consistent specs, though the wood selection might vary slightly.

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