Taylor GS Mini Sapele

Spruce and Sapele

The Taylor GS Mini Sapele owes its rich acoustic sound to select tonewoods that are Taylor-aged and superbly crafted. Laminated Sapele backFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. produce a bright sound while providing a pleasant warmth in the basses and mids, while the tight-grained solid Sitka Spruce topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body adds its excellent treble response with brilliant tones. Especially over time, the sound characteristics of spruce continue to develop to perfection, which is why it enjoys the highest popularity in the choice of top woods in guitar making. At the same time, the Natural Matt finishFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance. guarantees absolutely unadulterated sound results without its restrictive varnishes and, on top of that, brings out the attractive grain of the woods in a completely natural way.

Compact dimensions and pleasant playability

In addition to its excellent sound, the guitar promises the highest playing comfort, because its grippy mini bodyBody:
The body is the body of a guitar. It is made of wood and influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. The sound of a guitar can vary depending on the shape and material of the body. offers comfortable handling for both children and adults. In addition, the shortened 597 mm scale lengthScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument. reduces the amount of force needed to grip the guitar, which is particularly beneficial for inexperienced fingers. Also the slim mahogany neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck with its nut width ofNut width:
Nut width refers to the distance between the outermost strings at the top of a guitar's fretboard. A wider nut allows the strings to be placed further apart 42.8 mm fits comfortably in the hand, while the smooth ebony fingerboard ebony fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. allows an effortless gliding of the fingering hand over all 20 fretsFret:
Jumbo frets frets. Meanwhile, an ebony bridgeBridge:
Bridge with compensated micarta inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. inlay for absolutely clean intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch. and chrome-plated die-cast tunersTuners:
Machine heads or Tuners are the tuning knobs on a guitar’s headstock that are used to tension the strings. They allow the guitar to be tuned by adjusting the length of the strings. Machine heads are available in various designs and quality levels. for high tuning stability.

Sustainable Ebony Cultivation in Cameroon

Because ebony's hard, supple texture makes it particularly finger-friendly, it has long been the preferred choice for making fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock rests, bridge Pins and Bindings. However, high demand and a thriving black market outstripped stocks, landing ebony on the Red List of Endangered Species in 1994. Moreover, only the jet-black heartwood, which makes up only a fraction of the tree, was used, resulting in a disproportionately large amount of waste in production. In order to protect the forests, Taylor has therefore been working since 2011 with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé in Cameroon to promote controlled consumption by processing waste products. Thus, not only black ebony elements are found in Taylor guitars, but also the different coloured, more clearly-grained parts of the tree. This complete recycling is an effective method of preserving stocks and successfully counteracts their dramatic dwindling and the accompanying negative ecological effects.

"We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us" - Bob Taylor