Taylor GS Mini-e Caramel Burst Special Edition

• Western guitar in GS mini format with short 597 mm scale length
• Taylor ES-B pickup system with integrated tuner
• Solid spruce top and arched sapele body
• Slim mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and 20 frets
• In-house chrome-plated die-cast tuners
• 42.8 mm Nubone nut and Micarta bridge inlay
• 4 mm Dot-Inlays made of Italian Acrylic
• Bag included

The Taylor GS Mini-e Caramel Burst Special Edition at a glance

With the GS Mini-e Caramel Burst Special Edition, the traditional US manufacturer Taylor presents a new special edition of its popular GS Mini series. Thanks to its compact design, the practical acoustic guitar is ideal for use on the road. High-quality electronics enrich the instrument's functionality and create the possibility of amplifying the acoustic sound. Despite its small size, the acoustic guitar produces a powerful and clear sound that unfolds quickly and broadly. Furthermore, the short neck allows for easy fingering in all 20 frets, which intonate cleanly with the help of a finely crafted Hardware. A well-padded bag is included and protects the instrument perfectly from shocks.

Construction and woods

The GS Mini gets its name from its rounded shape, which corresponds to the proportions of the Taylor Grand Symphony. And despite the small construction to develop a rich sound, the instrument is built very light. A solid top made of Sitka spruce thus provides brilliant trebles, while an arched body made of Sapele enriches the basses with a warm note. At the same time, a flat neck made of mahogany with an ebony fingerboard guarantees an exceptionally comfortable playing experience.

Hardware and finish

Chrome-plated die-cast tuners are set into the signature Taylor headstock, ensuring precise tuning. In addition, a micarta bridge inlay and a 42.8mm wide nut made of Nubone ensure very accurate intonation across the scale. The rather plain matte finish instrument is rounded off by a single ring soundhole rosette, which is perfectly matched to the 4 mm Dot-Inlays in the fingerboard.

Electronics

The Taylor GS Mini-e Caramel Burst Special Edition is equipped with a user-friendly ES-B pickup system that can be individually adjusted via a side preamp. In addition, the system includes an integrated tuner with LED display. The active pickup is powered by 2 button cells (CR 2032), which promise a playing time of approx. 300 hours.

Taylor - The epitome of fine quality

As one of the largest guitar manufacturers, Taylor is truly an authority in the production of first-class instruments. Thus, professional manufacturing by skilled crafts men results in the very finest products for life, whose value is always maintained - or even increased! This is due in equal part to exquisite tonewoods, which do not warp due to long storage and selected quality and as a result can hardly be surpassed in terms of high quality. Only spruce, mahogany, cedar or Koa of proven quality are used for the tops. By the way, careful production in combination with the best materials does not only apply to guitars. Guitar bags and all accessories are also of first-class quality. Finally, a conscientious final inspection does not let even the smallest defects pass and ensures absolutely flawless guitars even before shipment.

And that's not all: Taylor also attaches great importance to environmentally conscious actions.

Ebony & Koa: Sustainability at Taylor Guitars

Uncontrolled clearing of forests and overexploitation lead to massively endangered wood species, which can no longer regenerate due to the high pace of mining. These include ebony and koa in particular, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at Taylor Guitars.

Siglo Tonewoods Project

Koa acacia populations have also suffered severe losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry as well as overexploitation led to a decline that can only be stopped by proactive action and reforestation. Therefore, Taylor Guitars together with Pacific Rim Tonewoods founded the Siglo Tonewoods project, which aims to rebuild the Hawaiian virgin forest. This is a large cultivation area for koa acacia and other species, which allows the use of koa wood on a controlled scale.