The New Taylor GT vs. the Taylor GS Mini | Guitar Comparison

We're back with the most anticipated comparison in recent history: Taylor's new Grand Theater body style goes up against the widely acclaimed Taylor GS Mini. If you're a huge fan of the GS Mini like we are, you'll be super excited to see that Taylor has released a beautiful new shorter-scale, C-Class braced, all solid wood, American made guitar that is just a touch larger than the GS Mini. Take a listen to Cooper Greenberg playing on both of these great guitars and tell us what kind of differences you hear, which you prefer, and what kind of wood or finish combinations you might want to see on the GT moving forward!
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[@stephenblyskal5666]

I don’t know, I don’t hear that much difference between the two guitars with him playing. He is so good that he can make any guitar sound great.

[@TaylorL3]

Well I think he’s saying it’s less about sound between the two guitars and more about spacing you have for your fingers

[@JulianGonzalezd]

I came here to watch the comparison between two guitars, but what it blew my mind was Cooper's playing. WOW! speechless. Great job guys. Hope I can make another purchase from you soon, your customer service is AMAZING!.

[@kady275]

The GS Mini sounds better! More complex, more pronounced harmonics and a terrific overall balanced tone! What a bargain!!!

[@seethowaikeng7826]

I agree. I played back to back and brought home gsmini which is more responsive and louder and left the GT at the shop.

[@pieterjansenvanrensburg7322]

Please make a video of Taylor GT vs Martin Dreadnaught Jr!!!!!!! That will be the ultimate test

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

GS is still more of a comparison to the dread Jr imo. Especially given price, and their purpose for existence... Small travel guitars that fit in an overhead.

[@kristiantenerife]

I beg to disagree with you brother.. the Taylor GT is clearly Taylors answer to the Junior series of Martin. I know Taylor fans will react against this but it is what it is

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

@@kristiantenerife to each their own bud! I certainly think the GT is much better of a guitar than both the gs and Jr. But it's also bigger and 2.5x the price, so it should be. I will say this though... If all 3 met at a jam sesh they would get along famously!

[@kristiantenerife]

@@robbiecleighmarks3088 Hahaha

[@narupickles7982]

I just bought the GT and its the acoustic guitar I was looking for. The ergonomics made it perfect for me and stuff like shoulder impingement and carpal tunnel issues didn't flair up while playing. The nut width, the string spacing and the body size and the all solid wood and the electronics and the bag, it was worth the price.

[@FLIrishmann]

Is there any guitar out there Cooper can't make sound amazing? That being said, I could listen to him jam on that GT for hours

[@TacticalNuke321]

Same with that GS mini

[@ericprintz6836]

I've played the GT in store and am a long time owner of a Mini. While I find the GT has a bit more bass and volume due to it's larger body, I don't feel at three times the price of a Mini it's three times better in sound or playability. Absolutely love my Mini, and if a person wants to move up in size I'd lean toward a full body and skip the "in between."

[@danyjacco4853]

I was thinking the same thing! For the price difference, I'll stick with my mini rosewood

[@letsridehard]

Good point

[@FloridaDave_]

I'm sticking with my GS Mini-e Mahogany, thank you very much!

[@AlamoMusic]

Right on!

[@Skovorodnikof]

any disappointments with the guitar so far? its quite expensive in my country so I'm assessing it in detail.

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

@@Skovorodnikof no they are incredible

[@ogs1mpson609]

I’m with Dave, I’m in love with my GS Koa plus. That being said, the GT sounds effin great though. I want both!!

[@UserConn]

Mahogany sounds the best out of them all hands down....

[@gosman949]

I played the GT811e yesterday and this may be the guitar for me. I have an arthritic shoulder, and this baby made my shoulder feel great!

[@markpollard8247]

Super excited to see this! I’ve been saving up for a new guitar and was working toward an AD17e but I’m probably going to wait for a GT!

[@shaneroberts9466]

Wow, my 2 main interests in this video (1) you both holding the guitars side by side for a size visual comparison and (2) switching back and fourth between both guitars during Coopers playing. Honestly in this video I felt there is minimal difference. I'm a huge Taylor fan and have always thought the GS-Mini stood alone against all other competition, so the thought of the all solid GT got me super excited, however Taylor was able to make the GS-Mini layered sides/back sound as good as many all solid guitars. I commented on your first video thinking the GT may compete too much with the GS-Mini, but honestly I dont think so based on this video. I'll need to test one in person to confirm. That doesnt mean I will never get a GT, but it means my GS-Mini(s) remain absolute best bang for the buck when it comes to build, feel, and sound (short of my McPherson CF Touring)! Cant wait to watch all the other comparison videos that will surely flood KZbin soon.

[@janmichaeljablonsky9847]

As many have stated before me, the way Cooper is playing, it makes it difficult to hear the difference. However, one thing that surprised me was the fact that the Mini can truly hold its own. I have a Mini and I would like to tell those who've never played one; when people infer that the Mini is a guitar for small people, it's not really true. It's for small, medium, and large people alike. I have fairly large hands and I have no problem negotiating the fretboard.

[@RjBenjamin353]

Great playing Coop!!!

[@1funkybasslady]

While Cooper's playing is virtuosic, there is too much going on with the fingers and the style including a lot of string muting. This does not really show the depth/fullness of tone of either guitar. It just shows lots of notes - very few of which are sustained. I'd like to hear both guitars played by Chris using the tunes he regularly plays to demonstrate acoustic guitars.

[@auramac]

Play Pinball Wizard.

[@JuanPabloCook]

He is too good

[@lindyloulie80]

Juan, not too good. Just too many notes too fast to demonstrate the tonal characteristics and differences between the two instruments. There is a huge difference between playing a flurry of notes at a fast tempo and playing slow, tasty, melodic passages played with feeling. If you want to demo the tone of an instrument, the latter style of playing is best.

[@TheAdrian91706]

TOTALLY...he sounds like Ben Shapiro doing an Interview on Guitar.

[@mutangpadan5311]

@@lindyloulie80 ya, like some blues or country strummings and fingerpicking.

[@dougrobinson8602]

I have to agree with the comments that Cooper's playing, while certainly impressive, (Ok. Mind blowing) makes it hard to hear the differences between the two guitars. It will be interesting to see how the GT sells. If it were my money, it would be the American Dream series just for the scale length. Pit the GT against the AD. That's the comparison I'd love to hear. No doubt the GSM is a little gem, though.

[@Rockfish66]

Agree. Where are the cowboy chords?

[@marl0nat1cs]

Yeah its better if they use simple playing like chris magee did all the time

[@mutangpadan5311]

@@marl0nat1cs I agree. T Polecastro does that well too, with that Country feel. That’s what most ‘older beginners’ are trying to get to anywhere.

[@stevemercure902]

I fully agree, Cooper has an amazing ability to play, but that isn't the purpose of the video. His choices in what to play did not allow either guitar to shine, unless of course you are buying a guitar for percussive slaps and finger picking. Could we have some 6 string chords, and not so fast on the changes please? Let the guitars ring out some.

[@davidstanley9726]

Honestly, this review was not very helpful. The style he was playing probably accounts for less than 5% of the players that will pick up either one of those guitars. Let the instrument ring! Let the wood resonate! His skills are amazing, but the guitar is supposed to be on display, not his licks.

[@JosePerez-eg8vd]

Haters gonna hate.

[@be.kind.to.animals]

Always watch the video's you guys produce. Good info, good humour, =)

[@dmytrogarastovych7684]

Seems like GT is an amazing guitar. Also nice to see how cool a GS Mini can be in Cooper's hands. I bought a GS Mini as my first guitar about a month ago and still absolutely love it. I remember playing different instruments in a shop and when I picked up GS Mini and strummed the first chord (yes, I already new some tricks) I was just blown away. I immediately thought to myself: "Wow, this it it!". Now I know much more about guitars, but I still want that feeling of instrument speaking to me if I ever buy a new one. Maybe it's going to be a GT, who knows.

[@samuelgarcia1973]

Imagine solid Koa Taylor GT… a dream!

[@752brickie]

I was going to buy a GS Mini Koa but opted for the Martin 000 12 E Koa model. I love it but I also love the GS Mini. I think Cooper is an amazing talent the same as you are Chris !

[@youdagoob]

Every time he switches to the Mini, I get a big smile. Such a spritely little thing! It makes me happy.

[@jeffwhite1334]

In my opinion Koa Plus > GT. I just got back from trying these at the store. The Koa Plus sounds incredible: the bass tone is full and warm, warmer than the GT, The Koa plus sounds like a full sized guitar to me, but it does seem to lack overtones and sustain compared to the GT or a full size (was hard to discern as well over the faint air/humidifier noise), although I would actually prefer this since my maple 614e has tons of overtones and sometimes I want them to shut up lol - just depends on the song/style. I could also feel the K+ resonate against my body. The K+ defied expectations, while the GT sounded like what you'd expect from a slightly smaller than full sized guitar. Another difference (although this could change with action / string choice) was the GT was slightly slinkier (easier to bend) than the mini because by defualt the string tension is less. But the K+ I played also felt like the action was a little too high. One thing I liked better about the GT was that it was easier to find the sweet spot in tone/volume when resting my wrist on the strings for a semi palm muted sound when flat picking. On the K+ I found it easy to have too much palm resting on the strings and dampening the sound too much, but maybe with practice this would be overcome; on the positive side, since the K+ is more punchy and has less sustain anyways, even if I erred on less palm I could still get a percussive sound that didn't bleed. To my ears the K+ definitely sounds better than the other mini varients. I don't know the specs as to what's different, but its night and day difference to me - the bass tone on the K+ is amazing. I don't mean that it's overpowering - the EQ across strings was just right. Harder to say for the GT since I found it's bass to be brighter. I didn't try the GT plugged in. The K+ plugged in sounded fine, nothing to write home about - the higher the volume the more of that metalic zing there is with basically all amped acoustics. Not sure how it compared to the regular minis plugged in.

[@johnlord1399]

Well, Chris, to be honest, I feel like your playing style would let the differences between the two stand out a bit more. With Cooper playing there’s some difference but not a lot, IMHO.

[@talentosa57]

A Rosewood back and sides GT would literally be the love of my life 😍

[@DeejayJimmy90]

GT vs American Dream series please! Great video as always.

[@voodooplush1954]

Awesome comparison video!! Debating on getting the GS Mini. It would be nice if these smaller scaled guitars had a cutaway.

[@thenextgeneracion4963]

Yessss this is the video I’ve been waiting for!!!!!

[@jtelevenoyd1571]

I'm seriously interested. I've been hoping Taylor would come out with something more analogous to the AD series but in something closer to a Grand Concert body size. The GT might be just the ticket. I also love the fact that they're using a nontraditional wood for the back and sides, apparently to great effect. I'd be interested to know whether this body style would work well in maple, too.

[@Prayudi__A]

Chris' jokes and puns are what makes Alamo videos a must watch for me.

[@AlamoMusic]

He's a gem!

[@dougrobinson8602]

@@AlamoMusic That you, Chris?

[@brodylockwood14]

That's probably the best playing I've heard/seen Cooper do in any video. Dude can jam that's for sure!

[@yannisvasileiadis3992]

Definitely a good move by Taylor, the GT sounds great and seems to fill a niche in the market; the two guitars are different enough that the new model won't affect sales of the GS Mini or make it obsolete by any means. Listening to the two side by side, it's amazing how full the GS Mini still sounds considering its size. As always, thanks for a great presentation and comparison. Cooper's sublime playing makes me suspect he's actually Jesus, trying to go incognito by disguising himself as John Krasinski...! :)

[@vg6762]

I’ve finally decided to make the step back into guitar playing after 10 years away from it. I went into the local GC yesterday to test out the 000 Martin body style with the intent of purchasing the Martin 000-13e soon. In between guitars (compared dreadnaught to 000 primarily), I picked up this Taylor GT and absolutely loved how it felt and played. I’m torn between the Martin 000-13e and Taylor GT and would appreciate any comparative input for these two pieces!

[@johncrane6673]

WOW! Cooper Greenberg can make any guitar sound amazing. If I thought that buying either guitar would make me play like Cooper Greenberg, I would buy both. Fantastic video of two fantastic guitars that has only created a bigger dilemma.

[@ancientnovel7294]

New to playing guitar & I'll take one of each!. As someone new to the guitar & not knowing much about the different aspects of them I could really notice the grander sound from the GT.

[@DeclanOKaneMD]

GS mini cost to sound is superb

[@hollyr8788]

The GT sounds beautiful and I like the light strings, looks like it’s easy to play. I definitely would love to get one probably more so than a mini. I do not own the GS mini and was going to get one but now I am more interested in the GT. I also don’t want be be to comfy with a shorter scale since I am still learning and I like the idea of the “in the middle” 24 + inch scale length. My suggestion would be a GT in sunburst and possibly a cut away but I know that could take away from the sound, can’t have everything… 😆 Thank you for the great reviews!

[@uptopmikep7065]

I love it and I haven't even had a chance to touch one. I just bought a GS-mini e-Koa because I want a really good travel guitar. The laminated back and sides should fill the bill for durability with less susceptibility to moisture and temperature, and I've wanted the Koa for several years now. The new GT sounds like it should be really cool. I'll have to play one some time.

[@steverolfeca]

GT bass would be amazing! I have a laminated 25” bass from another builder. The extra scale length gives it just a little more dynamic range and a more solid feel under the fingers than the GS Mini bass. Would love to have an American-made, all solid equivalent under the Taylor brand.

[@fulinaround]

I might wait to see how this line grows and what kind of options come out from it.

[@jancentarceo5287]

Please make a comparison to Taylor 214ce plus vs Taylor GT .please

[@bertsanford9156]

That GT is awesome ! Since they are in the same price range how about a GT V.S. American Dream comparison . I was saving up for an American Dream but now i don't know, would love to hear them side by side .

[@carlosdangerio4755]

Bert you read my mind or even against the Martin Dread Jr10

[@davidforsyth6870]

Cooper is a fabulous fast fingered guitarist. BUT this is supposed to be about the guitars and I finding his very fast work amazing but not helpful in hearing the guitar subtleties, his finger work dominates everything else.

[@bertrandguerra7621]

You would prefer a comparison with 3 or 4 open chords as always ? I'm thankful that eventually we get a video with notes all around the neck...

[@ralex3697]

I like his playing and he is clearly trying to express what this guitar sounds like when pushed.

[@mcoelho8659]

I couldn't read the guitar because I was chilling the music. Seriously, it took a time to me to realize he was changing the guitars. I don't know why he have more than one guitar, once he can do anything sound great! Nice video!

[@shaneball238]

To repeat on other comments, when you can play like Cooper then any guitar sounds wonderful, absolutely superb playing ... the GS mini is a great little guitar but given the choice I'd go for the GT, solid woods will improve with time and that little extra size will give a better acoustic sound ... but both guitars are fantastic plugged in, so then it comes down to how comfortable it feels for each individual player. This was a proper informative review, this is how reviews are supposed to be done - well done guys!

[@cathoytv]

I’m sticking with my Gsmini-Koa. Thanks.

[@doncoyote2]

Isn’t the real question the comparison of the Taylor GT with the Martin Dreadnought Junior?

[@fretted]

I have the Mini...interested in a GT for sure!

[@Zach-lv5qs]

Taylor is my favorite in acoustics... maybe guitars in general. It's my dream to call one my own.

[@Toskaleemusic]

A GT with a cedar or koa top would be superb. I seriously consider buying a GT with spruce / urban ash right off the bat. It feels like it’s just big enough to be seen as a guitar that’s not only made for travelling and for younger people. Also, as in this comparison I felt like the GT had a bit more depth in tone. When it comes to money, though...the Gs mini will probably always be the best bang for the buck when it comes to Taylor guitars. Great video, guys! Maybe comparison played by Chris would help to differentiate the guitars more from one another.

[@AlamoMusic]

Thanks for watching! We appreciate the feedback!

[@ogs1mpson609]

Whenever the GT koa comes out I’m selling my GS mini koa plus and getting a GT. That just sounds too good to pass up. Looks, playability, tone, and portability.

[@gosman949]

@@ogs1mpson609 it is out!

[@blankearth5840]

It’s out but is costs almost $5000

[@gosman949]

@@blankearth5840 overpriced for sure!

[@JamesDonatelli]

Using basic fingering and chord patterns would be better in a demo. How does the sustain and overtones in a G, C, D ring out? Fancy finger work not needed.

[@hathaway.1166]

And I think it's better this way imo, makes the video more interesting

[@user-ud9jl7km1h]

I originally bought a GS mini about a month ago for a travel guitar because I don't want to travel with my 54 year old Martin. I brought it home and after a day or two decided that I could not live with a guitar that had a somewhat anemic bass (my opinion only - don't want to offend anyone). I brought it back to Guitar Center and compared it to the GTe Urban Ash, which I liked much better. I paid the difference for the upgrade. BTW the gig bag for the GT is a huge improvement as well. Been playing the GT, unelectrified, daily for about a month now and am very happy with the sound and playability.

[@davybarr5919]

I want a sunburst! Also, please bring on mahogany. Give it that Taylor gloss finish as well.

[@zeeb0w]

i’ll wait for lutz/cocobolo builder edition GT 12 fret custom - silent satin with beveled edges and fingerboard and armrest. would be completely amazing and i’d buy it in a heart beat

[@Ricardorochamusic]

I'm a Taylor GS Mini player. I just love my guitar. It's my number one guitar, for live purposes, practicing, lessons. A real work horse. The new GT might be a game changer. It would be great to see a sunburst version with the option of a good magnetic pickup. Something like the popular M1 maybe... but a little less flashy

[@louiskirby4266]

Hey Team cracking review. When you meet the Taylor Team hit them up about creating a Spotify play list by their fans playing their favorite taylor guitar and acoustic tunes that make there guitars sing and hear them in action I could listen to you 2 all day long .I think this would inspire owners to get better

[@alejandrochavezleyva2766]

Would love to see what Taylor can come up with using some Walnut, Cocobolo or Purpleheart. Or any sort of out there combination.

[@GladyMeCreativity]

From the photos I’ve seen, it appears that the back and sides have an open pore finish, like the most recent Martin nylon string guitar from a few years ago. While I’ve heard that the open pore is supposed to help improve the sound, I think it cheapens the appearance. That being said, I’m one of those who requested a solid wood GS Mini, even though I’ve never owned a GS Mini. So, if I liked everything else about the GT, I would likely overlook the finish. I have two very nice Taylor 12 fret guitars, one steel and one nylon, so I’m not in the immediate market for the GT, but with aging hands, I may be in a couple years when Taylor will certainly have newer versions with upgraded appointments. Thanks for the outstanding comparison of the two guitars!

[@leesamuelson]

saw an interview with Andy Powers where the issue of building an all wood GS mini came up. he said for the increase in cost there is no discernable tone difference. He has made an all wood model and what they have down with the current build they have tweeked the tone about as good as it can get and solid wood will not help it mostly because of size. he said it came down to going just a bit larger. From what I hear the sound is very noticeable and much more large guitar sounding and mature. The playability is improved with a lighter touch and feel. the new finish with these and the American Dream is a very thin satin. No fillers are used so that is why the pours look open. While gloss finishes are nice many instruments I have played with very little finish or even varnish sounded way better . I have the last of the X braced 814CE that Andy Redesigned and am really looking at this as a back up and practice guitar or even more. Will play and feel much more like my PRS McCarty 594 singlecut.

[@GladyMeCreativity]

Lee Samuelson - Thanks Lee. That was very useful info.

[@Me-ld8bt]

I think a cedar/koa GT would be amazing.

[@thenextgeneracion4963]

I want the gt but I feel like the Gs mini is great for the price!

[@carlosdangerio4755]

I have a GS mini The head stock looks kind of cheap but really the ONLY negative of the GS mini in my mind is the 1-11/16 hut width can be a little cramped. Though he doesn't seem to mind.

[@thenextgeneracion4963]

Carlos DAngerio do you have big hands or is it just really cramped?

[@bystrouska]

@@thenextgeneracion4963 Can't speak for the other user, but as someone with slender hands who's always had a hard time barring chords, the GS Mini's nut width is fantastic (and one of the main reasons that made me go for that model). Of course it all depends on what you are looking for specifically, but both in terms of playability and sound, the GS Mini is probably the best bang for your buck!

[@thenextgeneracion4963]

bystrouska thanks!

[@garyheaton4791]

Cooper, it "appeared" you were having a hell of a time trying to find something good about the new small guitar. You can of course play the hell out of it..never doubted that.😁✌

[@markgoins2996]

Would love to see an all mahogany version!!! I had a 520e that I destroyed by falling on it in my studio smh. Loved the midrange punch it gave.

[@telefan2]

I don’t hear the GT sounding “better” than the GS mini? Just different. As a big fella the GT would suit me better, but I’m not hearing a better sound?

[@BaktaBak3]

.....and at a much higher $$$

[@eviesyd]

I can hear very little difference. But given this is an all solid, tone will get better for sure. However, if the price is much higher, then I would still go Gs mini.

[@JimGatos]

Or heck, the Martin Dreadnought Jr’s probably a much better buy than both!

Next video should be comparation of BIG BABY vs GT 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jeffbarbour571]

Chris, about LMAO seeing your face as you brought down the GT.

[@watchshowandtell7138]

Great video, thank you. I pre-ordered the GT from my local independent music store. I used to have a GS Mini, but I upgraded the tuners to full size Taylor, bone saddle, and the plastic pins for ebony. My GS Mini sounded good, but it was lacking something, granted I have other guitars of greater caliber.

[@MandyFA]

❤Cooper… additional jazz thing is highly appreciated!

[@markreams3192]

I would like to see a mahogany Blackwood combination much like the 321. If it doesn’t come out soon I’m considering getting it through the custom program

[@billa6348]

Bought a guitar from Alamo a few months ago. One of you sales reps said the Taylor rep said the GS mini has a larger sound hole than their other guitars. If so, does that also apply to the new Grand Theater? Kudos on presentation and playing. Thanks.

[@Xyrium]

The GT seems much better balanced, but they are clearly both masters of their class. Nicely done, gents!

[@daviddoane6534]

Is there a left handed version of this or will there be soon?

[@TheAdrian91706]

I wish in demos young guitarist would not so much Flex their licks but show more sustain and let the strings be heard for the average guitar player who would be buying these lower model ones. If I would want to hear speed, lets have Al Dimeola demonstrate his lighting licks. Have a little more James taylor or Dan Fogelberg play and more travis pick on these badboys. There was a smoother glide over the Mini on the guitarmans licks.

[@imaaniswki1288]

Hey, I've been meaning to buy a new guitar and I really like the GT's body size because it's small enough that it's comfy but big enough that I has some depth and loudness Do you know any other 7/8 steel string guitars with good quality that would be under $600? I can only find classical ones. Thanks!

[@rtgray7]

Nice video but Chris, this one was "Taylor" made for your touch and ability to bring the sound out of a guitar. I hope you will consider doing another short comp with these two same guitars soon. Thx!

[@Beachbumartist]

Can you do a compare between the GT and the 214ce Taylor? Thanks

[@stevenmortensen1257]

I see several negative comments referencing Cooper's playing style not being the best for demonstrating a guitar's qualities . I felt that initialy but then just sat back and thoroughly enjoyed his very unique style . I'll be watching this again .

[@augustopreto]

Oh man! A taylor GT koa would definitely make me break the bank to get one!!!

[@andrewbeattieRAB]

JUST FOR RHE RECORD, anybody that plays a Taylor GS Mini knows just HOW INCREDIBLE it sounds. I wonder why Taylor sold a jillion of them??? Maybe because they are phenomenal. Baby Taylor, GS mini, Big Baby Taylor, Academy Series and now a GT?? It sounds like they’re getting a little carried away.

[@OhBuoyancy]

My bank account likes the GS Mini and I loved it when I was looking for a small bodied guitar but it was over my price range at the time (hated the sound of the Baby Taylor and ended up with a Little Martin). Now I’m looking for a step up. This video was helpful and makes me lean toward the GT but then again, for the price should I just go with an American Dream? I also have a 1980 Yamaha dreadnought that I love the sound of but the neck lacks the playability of Taylor and Martin.

[@marcscordato4385]

I was anxious to play the new GT I had the opportunity. It was very loud and punchy with good solid bass but I found the treble side to be much to bright I much prefers my X braced Taylor 324.

[@usernamemykel]

Depends on which strings are on the guitar.

[@lindagillespie6556]

Im a very small person and had a lot of neck surgeries and am interesred in the mini

[@Christian-oi7sd]

This dudes guitar playing blew my mind

[@thomasgaida7174]

If volume was the priority with the invention of the new bracing wouldn't it make sense to offer a GT guitar with a cedar top? As far as I know, cedar tops are said to be a bit louder and mellower than spruce. Judging from the 2 videos the GT you showed seems to be a bit more on the brighter side of the spectrum, so cedar/mahogany might give this guitar a very different sound.

[@bradwildey1620]

There is no question the guitar playing was phenomenal. But the problem is it doesn’t really showcase the guitar for the average player. You need to make the demo more accessible by doing some simple fingerpicking and strumming techniques. Also, the assertion that the GS-mini is not a “serious” guitar is absurd, I’ve been playing and recording for over 40 years and I can tell you it sounds just fine in the studio in the right hands. Honestly, I certainly didn’t hear enough of a difference between the two (likely because of the style of the demo) to justify the additional cost and make me want to add one to my collection. Better luck next time guys.

[@af5aristoto]

Hello @Alamomusiccenter is the GS Mini louder than the GTe? I have the 2 side by side and noticed that. Is this normal?

[@Rockfish66]

Funny you mention the factory setup. My GS Mini was horrible - action close to 1/4" out of the box.

[@blankearth5840]

I would imagine that the gs mini would be fine for gigging and would be a great all purpose guitar, all in a compact travel size package

[@jimlashell9190]

I would be interested in GT 5 series (511). Cedar top and Mahogany body. Thanks

[@one11won]

Although I love my GS Mini koa at times I feel like I wish it had a bit more room higher up on the neck. Is there a significant difference between these two as far as that goes?

[@AlamoMusic]

They are both 20 frets but the GT is bigger in the neck (:

[@TheChromaDrone]

To me, the GS Mini seems more punchy and trebel-y. The GT has a more full sound. Denser, if you will. Both sound freakin’ amazing!

[@PandaUTC]

the guitar music played which is too intensive to distinguish these two guitars

[@auramac]

I would have liked hear some strumming. Will have to revisit video with headphones, the Mini actually had more punch to me. I don't travel, need a pandemic rocking' recording singer-songwriter guitar- does rthe GT come as a lefty and how does it compare to a Martin or Gibson in that price range. Yes, I like a big, even, butbassy as well as bright sound.

[@georgewirth1007]

Yes too mastabatory, not showcasing the guitar, but his skills...

[@EternalRecursion]

The GT is more focused, the GS Mini is more lively. Tonally, the GS Mini is a bit brighter, the GT a bit fuller. I think it comes down to which sound and feel anyone prefers. Parlor guitars are great to just have hanging around.

[@ryangregohara]

Can we get a video with a few cowboy G chords please and thank you.

[@danielm9143]

The gt sounds amazing! I definitely noticed a difference but Cooper all though incredible needed to strum open chords to tell a difference! That gt in koa tho 👌

[@fionkunz9203]

The GT sounds much more open and has more reverb, the GS sounds really small and dry in comparison - wow! For me the GT may be the perfect choice because I would want more than a Gs mini and still small size!

[@isadorealire5722]

I think his familiarity with the GS mini has him hitting it a little harder. The volume the GT is supposed to have doesn't shine like I thought it would.

[@SiggyMe]

Cooper has mastery over a number of key guitar techniques that if he chose to he could play a box guitar and make it sound like the star of the show. The winner is actually Cooper in this comparison as he can make any beat guitar sound great as he able to project his ability through anything with strings and a soundboard making it sound excellent. They say that its 2./3 the guitar player and 1/3 the guitar at his level.

[@h4mammal866]

Does the gt have noticeably more fret room than the gs mini? I always find the mini to be a bit cramped for my fingers.

[@christianwagner9790]

Contrary to much opinion here , I thought Coopers playing was spot on to showcase the differences, they aren't small. Dynamically the GT just hangs with whatever you throw at at, the Mini flattens or compresses out, lacking subtlety . Depth, clarity and fullness of tone are all dramatically improved, to my ears. The GT sounds warm and well balanced. I started buying Taylors back in the 80's ( more than a few over the years) and have been hoping for something just like this as I prefer smaller body guitars, 00 size being my all time favorite.

[@SingSurfStrum]

Great episode, thank you. Maybe it’s just more familiar, but through headphones right now I prefer the more compressed snappy sound of the GS Mini. Sharper bass too. GT’s will fly out

[@dryflyelk]

Cooper’s playing is terrific, but I would have much rather heard an A/B of some “normal” songs with a lot less going on to hear the differences in these 2 guitars. The staccato finger style and super quick changes made the focus be in the playing and not the guitar.

[@1518joefil1]

Agree 100%. Just strum some chords like 99% of us will be doing with either!!!

[@michaell3234]

@@1518joefil1 exactly

[@CalendulaF]

Beg to differ, the greatest travel guitar of all is the Furch LJ10. I have both, the mini GS and the Little Jane and even with being both, smaller and foldable, the LJ supersedes the mini GS in playability and sound, especially when recorded. 👌