Taylor GS Mini-e LTD Figured Koa - Natural Matte

Taylor GS Mini-e LTD Figured Koa - Natural Matte

The Taylor GS Mini-e LTD Figured Koa is a stunning limited-edition take on one of the world's most popular acoustic guitars. While the standard GS Mini Koa features a hardwood top, this special "LTD" model pairs the exotic visual appeal of Layered Figured Hawaiian Koa back and sides with a Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce top. This is a crucial distinction that sound connoisseurs will love: the "torrefaction" (roasting) process removes moisture and crystallizes the resins in the wood, mimicking the cellular structure of a vintage instrument. This gives you a played-in, warm, and resonant sound right out of the box, combining the structural stability of a modern instrument with the sweet, aged character of a guitar that has been played for decades.

Despite its scaled-down size, the GS Mini body shape—inspired by the bold and booming Grand Symphony—projects a voice that rivals many full-sized guitars. The arched back of the GS Mini generates significant volume, while the Sitka Spruce top ensures a broad dynamic range that handles aggressive strumming and delicate fingerpicking with equal clarity. The neck is crafted from Neo-Tropical Mahogany with a genuine West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard, providing the smooth, glass-like playability that has made Taylor a favorite among artists like Jason Mraz and Taylor Swift.

Whether you are writing songs on the tour bus or playing around the campfire, the GS Mini-e LTD is ready to perform. It comes equipped with Taylor’s ES-B electronics, which include a built-in digital chromatic tuner and an active preamp, ensuring that your amplified tone is just as natural and textured as your acoustic voice. This model is a perfect choice for players looking for a travel-friendly instrument that doesn't sacrifice tone or visual flair.

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Highlights

• Vintage-Inspired Tone: The solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce top offers a mature, warm, and "broken-in" sound from the very first strum.

• Exotic Visuals: Features stunning Layered Figured Hawaiian Koa back and sides that make every single instrument unique.

• Travel-Ready Size: The award-winning scaled-down Grand Symphony body shape is ultra-portable without sacrificing volume or bass response.

• Stage-Ready Electronics: Includes the onboard ES-B pickup system with a convenient built-in digital tuner and tone controls.

• Premium Playability: A genuine West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard provides a snappy attack and a smooth, premium feel under your fingers.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Layered Figured Hawaiian Koa

• Top Wood: Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany

• Left/Right Handed: Right Handed

• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony

• Scale Length: 23-1/2"

• Fretboard Radius: 15"

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: 4mm Dots / Faux Pearl

• Neck Profile: Standard GS Mini

• Finish: Matte

• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony

• Nut Material: NuBone

• Tuners: Taylor Chrome Die-Cast

• Electronics: ES-B

• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony

• Manufacturer Part Number: GS-MINIE-LTD-FK

   

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