Taylor GS Mini Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Mahogany

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I immediately knew this little guitar sounded great, but how great wasn't apparent until I stood back and listened to someone else play it. Balanced tone, surprising volume, and a clean low end. The mahogany sounds sooo much richer than the much brighter spruce-topped mini. The action is light and consistent. Neck feels good; width is OK. Taylor precision and quality. Tunes down to Open G without buzz. Tuners are a bit touchy, but for under $500 its not a problem. Taylor has done some magic here.

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Just picked this up after doing a bunch of research about it online.
I was even more impressed in person than what I was reading about it.
I was looking at the GS Mini more in terms of affordability than anything else initially. I have never paid more than $300 dollars for a guitar, but I have been wanting something a little bit higher quality. I shopped online and did a bunch of comparisons between different Taylors and Martins, before going to a GC store to actually pick them up. I had my mind set on the GS Mini over anything Martin had to offer just from doing my homework and watching a lot of youtube reviews.

When I actually got to pick one up, I was immediately impressed. I lurked around the showroom for about an hour, picking up several different guitars, both ones that cost about $200 more and ones that were about $500 more expensive. I played through multiple different Taylor models- including the GS mini's big sisters. Nothing really compared.

I have always been a thumb bracketer- reaching my left thumb over to help when barring the E-- my hands are small and I've never really developed a lot of strength in my hand to do a proper bar chord. The fretboard is the perfect size for this. It also has a really good feel when sliding up the neck- very smooth and effortless.

In the shop, I was only fingerpicking and strumming with my thumb and was still shocked about it's volume. When I got home and put a pick to it, I was blown away. It produces an awful lot of sound for something so small- definitely can hang with else on the wall when it comes to sound production.

Over all, I'm super happy with this guitar and can't wait to keep plucking on it for years to come.

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This guitar has an unbelievably rich tone for its size. Don't expect the volume of a hard-strummed dreadnought or the resonant bass of a Taylor 814 - but this guitar is still plenty loud, and has a full, satisfying tone. It is very playable, well-designed, well-built, and Taylor-quality. Compared to the spruce top Mini, the mahogany top version has a fuller, warmer tone. With the more interesting grain patterns of the mahogany, I think it is a much better looking instrument than the spruce top. I compared the mahogany GS Mini to my solid wood spruce top dreadnought that I have had for 33 years. The Mini has slightly less volume on the low end, and a much warmer tone on the treble end. Considering a big difference in body size between the two, the Mini stands up very well to the dreadnought. This instrument would make a great student guitar, or a primary guitar for a player with smaller hands. I like it for playing fingerstyle because the shorter scale brings the frets slightly closer together. I think it has good enough tone for recording purposes, and could be used as an interesting counterpoint when played in a duet with a bright-toned spruce top guitar. This instrument is a lot of guitar for the money. Its smaller size makes it easy to put in the backseat and take it to the park, and it's an attention-getter with its mahogany top. Go to youtube.com for a video tour of the Taylor factory.

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I couldn't believe the sound I got out of this guitar. For those of you that don't know, it is considered to be a "7/8 guitar" which means the overall size of the instrument in roughly 87% - 88% of the size of a standard size (more specifically the Taylor Grand Symphony). I debated on either the Spruce or the Mahogany. I was going to get the Spruce top, but when I picked this one up in Guitar Center Cherry Hill, the sound just blew me away right away. The mahogany body gives you a much warmer and rounder tone whereas the spruce top seems to be a bit more projective with a trebly and brighter sound. Although the spruce is supposed to project better, this guitar's tone is fantastic and it projects just fine, and is great for home recording as well. I'm a big fan of alternative acoustic music as well as blues. This guitar is great for those sounds. It's size is just right. I'm 6' 1" and have fairly large hands and I manage perfect with this instrument. It's the most comfortable neck I've played on and I can play smoother than ever. I have yet to get the ES-Go pickup but I hope to eventually. Get this guitar if you want something slightly easier to travel with, can be used equally as an acoustic or acoustic electric, looks great, and holds its own with tone and overall sound. Kudos to Taylor for this outstanding idea! - Scott

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Most Uke players I know took it up the Uke after learning guitar. I came to the guitar after learning the Uke (and the Mandolin), so I am used to the small bodies and fretboards. I had a Taylor 810 at one time and could barely handle it, as it was so large (and I am 6'1"). I am just more at home in the traveler sized guitars---but no compromise is involved. To me, the GS MINI sounds just as bold as my old Taylor Dreadnaught (which I traded for a Telecaster), is as well made and in mahogany, has a really sweet sound and beautiful appearance. I have only had mine a week, but have played it hard and have found no quality flaws. Oh, traveler size guitars (and this is slightly larger than that, but not quite full size) will advertise, "perfect for students or players with small hands"--but thats not all. I have hands like Frankenstein, but just prefer the smaller neck. We Uke players (shhhhhh....) are used to using our thumbs for chords and I do all my E String Barre Chords with my left thumb. Works perfectly on the smaller fretboard, but would not (and I've tried) on a dreadnaught or a full size 12 string that I have. I know we are not supposed to play chords with our thumbs, but I am not a teacher, am not passing the habit along to youngsters, and perhaps the practice will die with me. It may cost a shade more than the similar sized competing guitars on the GC wall, but it was worth it. In "Horton Hears a Who", we learned that a person is a person, no matter how small. A Taylor is still a Taylor, no matter how small.

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One of my students bought a mahogany GS Mini and he wanted me to play it, so I did and I was blown away by the warmth this guitar produces for a steel string guitar. The dynamics are amazing for a small body guitar. I love the shape, design, and feel of the guitar. I love the black head stock which has a classy modern design. After playing my students I decided to get me one for myself and so glad I did. I have not been able to put it down and was jamming with some friends last night and they where impressed that my mini was a loud as their full sized acoustic guitars. After playing it for a couple days I can see, feel, and hear the quality of this guitar. Playing it is like eating a home cooked meal that is prepared with a lot of love and the food tastes amazing.

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I needed a travel guitar for paid performing so I wasn't about to just buy a typical travel guitar. After seeing this one at a Taylor Road Show I was impressed by the sound, look and feel, also by the praise it got from a touring pro at the event. So I played it in the store and then ordered a Mahogany version for myself. It came right away in a nice protective box, with a great looking and heavy duty soft/hard case gig bag combo. The sound is big and the neck is standard sized so you don't get the awkward 'almost a real guitar' effect that you'd get with, say, a Martin backpacker or a Baby Taylor, etc. I took it on the plane to a gig in New Mexico last week and it was just right. The gig bag straps are just right comfortable and the bag is easy to handle with your hands full of luggage. The little handle on the back inside above the straps really helps and the pouch on the front will hold your cords, picks, capos, etc. plus a Tshirt or folded music. My wife isn't fond of the Mahogany look (next to my Gibson Hummingbird) but I'm fine with it. On stage it was a 'real' guitar. I plugged in for a 3 hour show and played almost 50 songs happily. The sound was excellent, no compromise at all. Get the ES-Go pickup and Vcord option, they are well worth the small extra cost.

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Great sounding instrument. Well made with good craftsmenship through out. I'm not fond of the Elxir strings that come with it, but that's a personal preference only. I was honestly impressed with the overall sound and tone this body size can produce. It has a very warm tone and well balanced frequency range, and projects more than what you would expect. The playabilty is good all along the neck. Fretbord & fret work are very good and there is room to lower the action if you desire. Holds its tunning well even when left out of its case. The gig bag is very good quality and should do a decent job of protecting it well. I went with this model because I'm not a very tall player and a dreadnought size looks funny and feels wrong to me when playing. This guitar fits the bill perfectly. I hope they come out with one with a cutaway some time soon. Overall very impressed and would highly recommend this guitar to anyone. The Feel & Tone alone are worth the price of admission. Nice Job Mr. Taylor, well done.

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Been a guitar player for 20 years and this is my first acoustic, other than a hollow body acoustic/electric. Money wasn't an issue and I must have played over 20 guitars. The action on this guitar was incredibly low, much better than some of the guitars that were 500-700 more than this one. I think the sound of this guitar is perfect, very good low end too. The combination of low price, great action, great sound, play-ability, better than average gig bag, and a holiday coupon made this the perfect acoustic guitar for me

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This guitar is great - nice full sound - incredible for a laminated guitar of this size. I haven't been able to put it down since I got it!

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This lil girl, has a grown up voice. The neck is comfortable and fun to play, even bar chords. I love the sound of Mahogony. Deep, clear sustaine. Like the ringing of a church bell. What ever you want to play this little beauty will take you there..she reminds me of Gloria Estaphan,little girl with the large, beauitful voice. The size of this guitar makes it perfect for the couch, hotel room, dorm, or just, jammen. "Remember its not the size of the dog in the fight, its the size of the fight, in the dog. This baby has a lot of fighten music in her. Perfect little Quality guitar for a very reasonable price. You get more than you pay for with a Taylor. This is my sixth Taylor. I play and "BUY" by ear, and I like what I hear when I strum a Taylor guitar.

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It is a pleasure to play. I use it to play music for personal entertainment and enjoyment.

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After lining up a gig on the West Coast (during a family visit), I determined that my El Cheapo travel guitar wouldn't suffice. A friend suggested I "seriously consider" a Taylor GS Mini. It was love at first sight. This guitar travels well (easily went through security and fit nicely in the 737's overhead bin). I didn't run through the airport, but slinging this guitar over my shoulder in its well-padded gig bag didn't tire me out. As for sound, the GS Mini may be parlor-sized, but the sound is as big as you need to get for a small venue (utilizing the optional pick-up). The optional Taylor V-Cable, though pricey, gave me some control with its on/off switch & volume control. I wouldn't necessarily use this guitar as my #1 Go-To, but I still wouldn't hesitate to use it as my gig-buddy anywhere at any time.

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About a year ago, I compared this guitar to just about every acoustic $400-$2000 I could get my hands on in the store. It came down to the GS Mini, the Seagull S6, & the Taylor Big Baby. All 3 are amazing guitars that rival many high-end acoustics. Ask anyone who has played them. Almost nothing sounded & played better than these 3. First, I purchased the S6 because the neck & width of the neck felt so good. I was content with it for a while but the nagging feeling I should've gotten the Mini never went away. I finally decided I wanted something a little smaller and more comfortable to play, without sacrificing volume, punch, and tone. I knew the Mini was probably the way to go but there happened to be a used Big Baby at the store for about $200 less. Money was a little tight so I opted for the Big Baby. It was great. I could tell the difference between my S6 right away. There's just something about a Taylor, regardless where it's made. It had a slightly smaller size than a standard dreadnought and it had decent volume, great tone, and playability. A great guitar but deep down I still wanted that Mini. I'm happy to say I finally walked out of Guitar Center with the GS Mini Mahogany! I compared the spruce top to the mahogany top for about an hour. I found the mahogany to be a little warmer with more balanced highs. It has a little less volume than the spruce top but the tone makes up for that in my opinion. The spruce top still sounds great though. It's really just a matter of personal taste. This one's a keeper. I can tell already that this was the guitar for me all along. Despite my larger hands, fretting is a breeze. It actually makes it easier to finger a lot of the more complex chords. It's absolutely perfect to play anywhere. Don't let the size fool you. I'd play this guitar in any live setting without a second thought. It's loud, lush, rich, and balanced. It sounds beautiful and perfect and it's a true marvel. Don't make the same mistake I did, buy this one first!

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I purchased my GS Mini Mahogany this past weekend at GC and I love it ! I am amazed at the quality of cratfsmanship and the BIG sound of this travel-size guitar Also the sustain is incredible with the Elixir Medium strings standard on this model,(it just keeps on going.. and going..) Check out my photo showing the guitar with the included hard bag. I had previously played the Martin LXM, LX1 and the BT1 & BT2 but they in no way compare to my GS Mini. I now own 6 acoustic guitars including 2 Ovations and a Fender but this will most definitely be my primary guitar. I will be ordering the easy-to-install Taylor ES-Go pickup. After reading reviews about the inherent "humming" caused by the pickup when plugged into the amp I called the factory in San Diego and a helpful tech rep explained to me that the humming is most likely caused by the electrical system in some houses. ie: newer, more modern homes would have better grounding capabilities and would most likely not experiance this problem. This guitar has actually immediately improved my playing so I recommend spending the few extra dollars for this professional-quality instrument.

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I purchased this guitar in May 2012. I received it very quickly from GC. It was packaged in a strong box and inside the gig bag. The bag is very high quality and comfortable to carry or wear as a pack. It has a nice large pocket on the outside for everything that you will need to take along with you. The guitars finish and fit is very well done and the mahogany top blends perfectly with the sides and back. The guitar stays in tune and the neck is very comfortable for me. The big surprise to me was in the sound. This is one very special little guitar (actually, not so little). I play it everyday. It sits along side my chair in the family room. I have a few other guitars, some of which are on the higher end of the Martin and Fender lines. My other guitars have gotten very lonely since this guitar arrived. It is the perfect size for me. Very easy to just sit and play. I decided to order the K&K Pure Mini pickups for this guitar. This package makes an awesome combination. Pick one of these up, you won't regret it!

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Love the sound, size, shape, appearance, and price. If there was one thing I would ask Taylor to change, it is that he make one with a cutout, because lead licks are so effortless on it that I can't help but want to make my way down the neck. I have far more expensive guitars, but I play this one the most.

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Bought this as a travel guitar. It is a few inches longer than the baby taylor or Martin equivalent but it sounds and plays much better. It is oversize for a carry on bag but i have not had any issues. I place it sideways in the overhead and find a few soft bags from nearby passengers to protect it. It sounds great and plays very well. I barely notice any difference in neck size wheni switch back to my Taylor 814.

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I did a whole lot of research before buying this guitar and it's gotten rave reviews everywhere. A friend of mine has one with the Spruce top, and it sounds terrific, but he's a picker and I'm a strummer, so for myself I chose the mahogany top for the warmer sound. I was a little concerned it might sound a little muted compared to the spruce top, but it rings out loud and clear. My local store didn't have one so I ordered it online and had it shipped to the store so I could try it out in the acoustic room before I brought it home. Everyone who hears it is blown away by the awesome sound coming from this 7/8 size guitar. I'm so happy, this instrument is definitely a keeper. And thanks to Guitar Center for having online and brick and mortar stores so I can get what I want and still be able to try it out before I take it home.

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My girlfriend got a GS mini Mahogany and it?s been so much fun to play. The sound is booming for this size of guitar. It has great low end, which I always listen for. The most important thing is that I was able to lower the action to 1/16 on the first string and the play-ability is superb! There is no buzzing on any fret. I made the same adjustment on her sister?s GS mini Rosewood and got the same results; low action and no buzzing.