Taylor GS Mini Sapele Torrefied Top

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Taylor GS Mini Sapele Torrefied Top

Taylor

GS Mini Sapele Torrefied Top

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Product Info

Article Number: 593877
Brand: Taylor
Model: GS Mini Sapele Torrefied Top
Price: $533.50

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This GS Mini is a seriously clever little guitar. The torrefied top adds a surprising amount of mature tone for its size, and the Sapele provides a lovely, balanced foundation. It's perfect for songwriters, travelers, or anyone wanting a high-quality, comfortable instrument that punches above its weight class.

Product Description

Taylor GS Mini Sapele Torrefied Top, Acoustic Guitar

  • A guitar that somehow manages to feel small but sounds great. The GS Mini is a great choice as a high-quality travel guitar and the perfect songwriting tool. You won't want to put it down.
  • Style: Small Body
  • X-Bracing with relief rout
  • Top: solid torrefied sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Sapele
  • Neck: Sapele
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 597 mm
  • Nut width: 42.8 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Black pickguard
  • Nut and saddle: Nubone
  • Chrome-plated machine heads
  • 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
  • • Torrefied Sitka top delivers surprising warmth and responsiveness for its size.
  • • Sapele back and sides provide a rich, focused tone with excellent projection.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and clear note definition across the fretboard.
  • • Compact size and gig bag make it exceptionally portable and travel-friendly.
CONS
  • • Short scale length limits low-end extension compared to full-size guitars.
  • • Sapele can be a bit 'woody' sounding initially, requiring a break-in period.
  • • While well-built, the smaller size may not suit players with larger hands.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Sapele
Neck Material Sapele
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 597 mm
Frets 20
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 4.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Torrefaction simulates aging, giving the top a more open, responsive character with a slightly warmer, more mature tone right out of the box.
The neck is a standard Taylor profile, which is generally comfortable, but the shorter scale length and smaller body might feel a bit cramped for players with very large hands.
The GS Mini has a more focused and balanced tone than the LX1E, with a slightly richer midrange and better projection; the LX1E leans more towards a brighter, more basic sound.

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