Taylor GS Mini Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Product Review

[@johnp.5882]

For an older video, this is one of the best recordings of this guitar I've heard. Nice job

[@LandonRossMusic]

I love the sound of this guitar!

[@Tensioner]

Yeah I'd buy that one right now for over retail, it sings.

[@djovani29]

Im thinking of buying it.Do u recomend?

[@Tensioner]

@@TheRhino-27 Cool, I've been thinking of going kick some tires so I'll take that as a sign.

[@tannerboil6765]

I played one of these today at a GC, I was blown away at the full sound coming out of this GS MIni. I am buying one for sure.

[@nrcarl00]

Do you still like it? Do you recommend buying one?

[@jamesallen5591]

I bought this guitar just under two weeks ago, and I love it. No, it's not the 'best' guitar I've ever bought. But it is the best value guitar I've ever bought. I love the light weight, smaller size and the tone of the wood (on the warm side). When the (bright) 13s wear out, I'll swap them out for some warmer 12s. Nice gig bag, too. A Taylor guitar with a nice bag for $500. Why the hell not?

[@30smsuperstrat]

Great review! Nice to see a not petite size person playing one of these. Seen so many reviews where the guitar looks full size.

[@stateofblitz]

Played the mini for the first time today after researching for weeks. The playability is overhyped but the sound is amazing for a small body guitar with laminate back and sides. I tried the Eastman equivalent and it's a better guitar. Both good though.

[@kingsleychong913]

You will love the Mini...big sound for a smallish guitar...the shorter scale will make it easier for you....cheers and good luck with your playing...

[@kingsleychong913]

Great demo of the Taylor Mini GS...and you my man bring out the warm tones of this little beast with a big voice...Thanks for your contribution...I love this guitar and will be installing a ES-go pickup.

[@jima9487]

I upgraded mine with a bone saddle, ebony pins and switched to D'Addario EXP19's (bluegrass light/medium mixed gauge Bronze 80/20 stings), and it now sounds nearly as "big" and balanced as a 322 I once owned (but not quite as big as a 324).

[@broomiester]

Angus Marshall is the most rock and roll name in existence.

[@danielfritz954]

i bought mine yesterday, its the best guitar i ever owned ! amazing Sound and the size is also adorable even i got big Hands . One Friend of mine tried it and wants also to buy one :D Taylor does build great guitars especially this one cuz what u get for the Money is just outrageous. I can´t say one bad thing about it. It is just georgeous and i love it .

[@birddog51]

Just got one, the mahogany version,I can't put it down. Value for money and just perfect.

[@DennisAnthonis]

I have a LE Taylor 412ce and a Vintage Martin D18 and I use my Mini when I upload most of my videos to KZbin. I love the smaller scale, and yet it has a big sound. And they come with the Expression system electronics now! Even better. The clip-in ES Go pickup doesn't quite cut it. This was a lovely demonstration my friend. Thanks for sharing.

[@psp777]

This guitar would be amazing for you - you can get the action set to your specs when you buy it. I have played for 30 years - tried one of these yesterday and the tone blew me away. I own an 816ce and a GS 8 plus many more- but will be adding this model asap

[@Brandogray]

walked in to a music store to pick up a new tuner ($20)... picked this guitar up instead! ($500) Don't regret it! It's the biggest little acoustic guitar I've ever played.

[@Melvorgazh]

The great Breton guitarist Nicolas Quemener who played with the Irish band Arcady and now plays with Ronan Le Bars and Faoi Bláth uses one just like that one

[@CN-qk8is]

I really like sound of this, but I prefer brighter color like GS mini standard.

[@DotDotDotSteve]

I just bought one and the action is really good or at least far superior to my other guitars. Very easy to play

[@MWalfred]

I bought a Martin D28 from Guitar Center, used their financing, no interest over 3 years, and by doing so and opening up a card there, I earned $500 GC points and bought this Taylor for free. Highly recommend using Guitar Center and their financing makes any guitar affordable. As long as you pay on time, you do not incur any interest. That's the key. Why use up all your money at once? Looking forward to getting this Taylor manogany GS mini! I love the tone of a mahogany guitar. Used to have an old 70s era mahogany Guild. Such a warm tone!

[@annetteo.9067]

Why you always lying.....

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

JERRY JERRY JERRY!!! catfight comin🤣🤣🤣

[@cimmayrivard4533]

glad you liked the mahogany type so much. Was sweating it out between this and spruce, warm and softer is more my personality, so the mahogany is sold. Will get one tonight.

[@twilliamsusmc]

Bought this guitar earlier today. I have a .little Martin that I play from time to time and I wanted another smaller instrument that would sound good?? Wasn't certain if it would be different sounding then my other Martin which is managing as well. Regardless,added it and am now checking out videos to make sure I didn't purchase anything I'd regret.

[@stateofblitz]

Wtf 😂

[@kingsleychong913]

Yes a tan colored hardshell case comes with the Mini

[@jaystt80]

incredible sound wow

[@danphipps615]

Nice work Angus - I like the sound of this little fella - Gonna get one!

[@indieclock]

laminate schaminate, this guitar is a BEAST. played one today at a guitar center and the overall feel was incredible. it also sounds great. i went in to try the Epiphone Masterbilt models...and though those were great, the Taylors won out.

[@Atreyor]

I've got it and it sounds way better in real. The neck is sooo confortable. The best guitar for this range of price, for sure.

[@OMFQuad]

Can anyone tell me where I can learn what he is playing from 1:55-2:30? I would really appreciate it.

[@sketcher4lyfe]

Id also love to know.

[@cam94z28]

I second (third) that question, but for what was played from 2:50 - 4:00 ?

[@navanhassan2415]

try learning like real people do by hozier. its not quite the same but they have similarities in the note shape and fingerpicking style. then once you get that down its up to you to get a feel for the exact notes hes playing, although from what im seeing it seems to be a variant of a g major chord with some notes in between in the g major scale

[@navanhassan2415]

+Navan Hassan i mean "chord shape" not "note shape"

[@LoneWolfJoe]

The back and sides of this model, are they solid thicker wood or are they more like that thinner high pressure laminate of certain Martin guitar models? I own a Martin GPCPA4 made with that high pressure laminate material, and it bothers me actually. I should have researched it more before I bought that guitar, haha. Anyway, great playing, guitar sounds great!

[@kingsleychong913]

The action is quite low but it can be adjusted lower...factory setting is a bit high for me as well...I have small hands as well.

[@MK18aficionado]

Cool thanks :) I've been looking into Taylors, Martins, and Gibsons for awhile but I just don't have the money for a full sized vintage guitar. This one actually sounds nice but I played Martins little guitar in the Guitar Center a week ago and I thought it was going to cut my fingers off from how high the action was.

[@danielhudson3826]

Took my yamaha fg730 in to get bone saddle installed... Walked out with the gs mini mahogany and my yamaha... yamaha is collecting dust!! Love this guitar!!

[@saddle8bag]

Sounds better than much more expensive guitars. I'm a fan!

[@DTFBMusic]

When I first tried the GS Mini Mahogany top I had trouble putting it down. The salesman said to take a break so the other 3 guys standing in line could try it. No way....I whipped out my credit card and bought it on the spot.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

that's usually the reaction... I had just paid off the credit card and bought two. I bought the spruce and then I said hell with that you only live once lol. got a nice credit line on this bad boy got the mahogany too

[@IRISHMARKSMAN446]

It looks amazing, I'm not sure which to get between this and the Little Martin LX1E. I prefer the look of this one but of course the Martin has a built in pickup which this doesn't, such a hard decision

[@BigRiver374]

just about pissed myself when he started playing it. that thing sounds soooo good. Makes me wanna put a pickup in my big baby and not spend money on a new ac/elec. Dang.

[@robinlindner7220]

And ops----thank you Angus!!

[@robinlindner7220]

Enjoyed your demonstration do you have the tabs/chords for what you played??? The sound is incredible!

[@dom38732]

what a beautiful melody!!!!

[@1withatwist]

Great review,thank you. Can you tell me the song at 1:55? p.s. I have a Big Baby Taylor and 310ce and love them both.

[@kevinpaz1055]

How did you play that amazing song !?

[@viceisthename]

Yes it comes with a specially made hard case that's made for it.

[@DTFBMusic]

The gig bag that comes with the mini is well padded and better than any other gig bag I've seen but there is no hardshell case for the Mini either by Taylor or any other manufacturer from what I have found.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

I know you're correct you probably have to contact access or one of the companies that make gig bags and find out whether or not you can get yourself a hard case custom made

[@Chris-is1rd]

i think i need one of these. i have the baby with the spruce top and i LOVE it

[@mjd3426]

I own this guitar. I’ve had it for a month now and love it. I noticed the mohogany cockpit starting to ware off on the binding in the back where it meets the laminate piece. Was wondering if this is normal? Could u let me know ? Thanks

[@riskrobert9219]

Just you bro

[@coffeecoffee8]

is there a name for the song you played at 2:00? it sounded really good

[@DTFBMusic]

It is not a hard shell case. It is a gig bag but a much better padded version but there is no wood used in making it and it has a zipper as opposed to latches.

[@danradu9659]

One comment - I had to lighten the strings up on mine. I found the slightly smaller fretboard was shredding my hands. Great little axe though.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

that's the thing about the tailor minis you need to have your strange if you want that amazing sound.. otherwise just buy a full size guitar and change the strings.. hopefully after four years you're back to the strings that came on your mini if you still have it..that's the magic not only the quality build but the heavier gauge strings that just give it an unbelievable sound with such an unbelievable buy

[@youspace11]

Hi, is the sound hole standard size or smaller? Might be good to fit a pickup.

[@DTFBMusic]

It's not like a standard hard shell case. It is more like a gig bag but much better padding. There is no wood used in making the case. I have tried to find an actual hard shell case to fit it but there does not seem to be anything available that fits the unique size and shape of the mini.

[@tbeau6663]

The only Taylor I really like

[@DECIFERTHIS09]

Pretty much if you can afford a 314ce, you will have A high end Taylor since there all the same guitar afterwords just bells and whistles and the side woods are more expensive. granted those side woods do make it sound a some what fuller but nothing you couldn't get out of it's expression system for studio applications.

Could You tell me more about this guitar? How about the intonation on the upper frets? And is it reliable? How about tuning stability? I'm thinking about buying this little thing and putting some pro electronics in it, so I can use it as a gigging instrument. And the last question - GS mini or Martin 000x1ae? Greetings from Poland :)

[@pkhangshing4179]

wow great sound and cool design and nice shape. I love it :)

[@MK18aficionado]

Yeah imo the martin D-28 is the only decent guitar ive ever played from them. I've hardly played many martins maybe around 10 different models (my parents don't usually let me get that kinda budget guitar) and they're not as hyped as people make them out to be. If im gonna spend over a G on an acoustic then I'm gonna go with a Gibson or Taylor.

[@gearsdan]

what strings do you prefer for this guitar? i bought this yesterday and eagerly waiting for it to arrive. also, what is the song you play on 1:56?

[@LUCKYB.]

taylor told me they use the best strings for the get tar .. and the two high strings are tinny changes out the nut to tusk and Bridge to tusk brought the action a cunt hair and went with heaver stringes fender and its a wee bit better it sounds good in recording but not to my ear .. think Im going to get the Yamaha all nogohaby I was going to get that first but got this piece of crap taylor

[@samgreer8796]

This isn't what he uses, but you should use either Elixir nanowebs or Elixir polywebs. The two depend on how you play. Polywebs- better for finger picking. Nanowebs - better for strumming/picks

[@MK18aficionado]

Is there a hardshell case that will fit the GS Mini?

[@Gloriousman28]

this gonna be my next axe.

[@spacep0d]

Nice playin'! This guitar rocks!

[@blackdogxx]

My sister got the mahogany GS Mini and sais it handily beats the spruce one for tone. And she knows her guitars.

[@huantonsoup3444]

What strings are you using on this Mahogany Taylor GS Mini? They sound great! Thank you! (:

[@greggotheeggo]

huantonsoup most likely elixors that’s what the taylor guitars come with

[@barbaraautrey7363]

Yes elixirs and this guitar comes with medium gauge strings

[@brannonevans3685]

Got me one. Love it.

[@kingstumble]

I believe SKB make a hard foam type case that will fit.

[@MK18aficionado]

whats the song from 2:48 to 3:53? Or if you made it up, its pure amazingness can I have tabs?

[@tozguitar]

Is there a jack fitted to the guitar or is it just an endpin? I know there isn't any pickup in it but i have a nice sunrise pickup i wanted to install in this guitar. If the jack was already there it would make the install go a lot smoother :)

[@carlossolorzano505]

Yeah it has, I installed an lr baggs m80 on mine yesterday

[@danielzamora8738]

sounds good what kind of strings are you using?

[@firebelly03]

Please tell me what song you're playing--it's beautiful!

[@prw139]

Very cool name!

[@PARADOXBEATBOX]

Taylor 114E or GS MINI e Mahogany ? I want one of them for a main guitar ,so i can use it on stage ,i really like the GS mini and i'm traveling for different gigs, so it's awesome for that, BUT i want to know if by picking the GS mini over the 114e i lose something quality wise ,pls give me advice ,because i am really lost here . Thank you . - PARADOX

[@mrbensdonair]

+PARADOX BEATBOX GS MINI all the way mate. It even has more soul

[@PARADOXBEATBOX]

Thanks for the advice brother , soul is more important for sure . ^ ^

[@mrbensdonair]

\m/

[@Baxxton1966]

Hy, witch strings did you using please?

[@DotDotDotSteve]

Haha everyone has there own feel, but for reel the gs mini is one of the best playing and smoothest guitars in this price range. Just make sure you play it first to make sure you like it. Enjoy :)

[@PurplPRIDEification]

really?! wow thanks! your such a great help!

[@VaLe161283]

I want it!

[@ThirstyCartoon]

What songs are these???

[@billybobkeith9147]

Sounds amazing for a small-body guitar! :)

[@PurplPRIDEification]

thank you very much!

[@joelcreative1210]

How much?

[@DotDotDotSteve]

Yeah for real! And the sound doesn't even compare in my opinion. It sounds better than the greater majority of regular sized guitars so I'm sure you'd be more happy with this than any other guitar in this price range. Martin X series would be the next closest option but really your only buying the name with that model. They're better than the average guitar but not worth it to me.

[@Deuteronomy4v9]

Hey. What user installed pickup were you referring to?

[@mattgeisler4001]

Deuteronomy4v9 I believe it’s called the Taylor ES Go

[@yatzkiemontoya8635]

Hello which is better spruce wood vs mahogany wood

[@daniels1293]

+yatzkie montoya depends on what kind of sound you want, spruce has more of a solid sound with less bass, and mid range, and the mahogany has more bass and midrange with notes that ring more if im not mistaken, look it up to be safe

[@MWalfred]

I had a mahogany Guild years ago and loved, LOVED the sound. My guitar is spruce now, and spruce tops are the gold standard, but I like the looks and sound of this one. Just got it as a second guitar.

[@edfulginiti8798]

Love mine!

[@Ibeenez]

This guitar isn't that expensive for how good it is! It's a bargain!

[@PurplPRIDEification]

thanks!

[@calibo.j]

Dream Guitar :( Too bad I can afford it, but my parents won't let me spend my life savings :(

[@MWalfred]

Agree with David. Also Guitar Center you can open up a card, get interest free. That is how I got my Martin. Just make sure you pay on time, so you don't get hit with 25% interest and late fees. I set mine up for auto payments. It is a good way to build credit and not tie up your own money.

[@kassidyquintessaamaryllis6496]

Think about your life. Is this guitar to make your life happy? Idk it's your life.

[@SpreadDisease]

buy a guitar and quit college

[@ArpanaSharon]

I fell in love with this guitar when I saw it online too. This was many years ago. I gave up on my dream of getting it. Just because I didn't have resources. I felt I was crazy for even thinking this could be mine someday. Fast forward many years, tonight my Taylor GS Mini Mahogany is arriving 😍 It's a gift from some very kind people! This year, January 1st, God gave me Psalm 37:4 - Delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." It's December 21st today, here in India. And God faithfully delivered His promise. I am still watching this video, like it's a dream. Just when you think it is impossible.. the miracle happens! ❤ Sorry if I seemed wrong.. but really.. I really really hope you get this guitar one day. It's never a dead dream. All things are possible with God 🙏

[@thatONEmachine]

Isn't this basically a mini 310m?

[@MK18aficionado]

Sometimes a professional setup works sometimes not at all. My first guitar was an Ovation celeb series and I completely hated it! It had the highest action you could possibly imagine and it sounded like a plasticy piece of crap (it was a bday present when I first started playing guitar and my parents have no knowledge on instruments) I took it to GC and had he said he couldn't do much for it and what he was able to fix didnt help. Id say find a guitar u like first then have it set to perfect

[@teruvazquez2482]

What is this guitar's serial number?

[@PurplPRIDEification]

i'm a girl with small hands so does anyone know how the action is?

[@user-no1xr2rt4r]

are the strings nylon or steel

[@barbaraautrey7363]

Steel- medium gauge elixirs

[@LUCKYB.]

I picked up the mogohany GS Mini .. in the store it was ok . it dont want to stay in tune .the strings that came on it seam weak .and cheap . ok here is the question . if I go to Tusk saddle and nut rase the action and Heavey Strings ... and Grover tuners will I get better sound and proformance out of this Box or did I just waste 500 bucks on a name and been better off going fender or Yamaha to start with . lol

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

unfortunately you must have got the Friday guitar or else I' some lemon that nobody wanted and screwed it all up. the reviews say enough most people that get these love the way they play right out of the box

[@papatom609]

nice you write that?

[@countryballs1477]

very good

[@liveillusion]

Got one of these in stock?

[@Stevehyphen]

I don't think Taylor makes guitars without solid tops. Even the Baby has a choice of solid top. As far as I know you can't buy a guitar with a laminate top from Taylor.

[@user-dl2gn1dx3m]

i badly want one :

[@7Roeth]

wow!

[@sarahannwee]

is there an acoustic electric version of this guitar?

[@jeremyradegonde2251]

Sarah Ann yes. I happen to have one, it's called the GS mini-e

[@furfss]

No no no! Check out the baby taylor. It sounds just like the gs, it think it's a little better. ;) It will run you about 250-350 USD

[@Al-Go-rhythm]

This guitar looks awesome and sounds AMAZING!!!! shame it's so expensive, i ll probably go for the Martin LITTLE LXME, it s cheaper :P

[@MK18aficionado]

Does it have good action? I really can't stand guitars with the stings a mile off the neck that slice your fingers off when you play I have no idea how people can stand high action.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

most people that played real high action guitar you will find are also slide guitar players too

[@Brandogray]

...and the guy threw in the tuner for free :)