Taylor GS Mini Sapele Lefthand
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GS Mini Sapele Lefthand
Product Info
Article Number:
590942
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
GS Mini Sapele Lefthand
Category:
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$533.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GS Mini Sapele Lefthand is a fantastic little instrument—seriously impressive for its size. It’s perfect for students, travelers, or anyone needing a comfortable, well-built acoustic that doesn't demand a huge footprint. The Sapele gives it a lovely, warm tone that’s surprisingly mature for a mini guitar.
Product Description
Taylor GS Mini Sapele Lefthand, Acoustic Guitar
- A magical little guitar that somehow manages to feel small and sound big. The GS Mini is a great choice for a quality travel guitar as well as a perfect songwriting tool. You won't want to put it down.
- Left-handed model
- Made in Mexico
- Style: Small Body
- Top: solid sitka spruce
- X Bracing with relief rout
- Back and sides: Sapele plywood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard inlays: Dots
- Nut width: 42.8 mm
- Scale: 597 mm
- Frets: 20
- Nut and saddle: Nubone
- Chrome machine heads
- Black pickguard
- Factory strings: D'Addario XSAPB1356 (Art. #516199#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
PROS
- • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a surprisingly rich and balanced tonal response.
- • Sapele back and sides provide warmth and sustain beyond what the size suggests.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience with excellent note definition.
- • Compact size and gig bag make it exceptionally portable and travel-friendly.
CONS
- • Plywood back and sides limit the overall projection compared to all-solid wood models.
- • Short scale length may feel cramped for players with larger hands.
- • The GS Mini’s small body won't handle extremely aggressive strumming styles well.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele Plywood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
597 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 4.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sapele model generally offers a slightly warmer and more resonant tone with a bit more low-end emphasis compared to the Mahogany version, which tends to be brighter and more focused.
The neck profile is Taylor’s standard, which is generally comfortable, but the shorter scale length will feel different—it's a bit more compact and might take a little getting used to if you’re accustomed to a longer scale.
The finish is a satin finish, which is less prone to showing fingerprints than gloss finishes, but it’s still susceptible to scratches with regular use—a gig bag and careful handling are recommended.
