I agree; I played a Taylor GS mini in a musicstore some time ago and was blown away by the sound. Crisp clear high and middle tones. You wouldn't expect that from a guitar this size. To me, it's the Martin of travel guitars.👍
Yeah it still amazes me to this day how they managed to construct an instrument with such a remarkable sound at an affordable price. It’s still expensive but manageable I reckon. Thanks for watching 🤘🏼
Such an awesome guitar. I finally bought one after playing it at my local shop. Wonderful sound, feel, size, I honestly don't think I could find anything bad about it. It's truly a remarkable guitar at a great price point.
I’ve had my mahogany for over 10 years now. It’s my most played guitar. It sounds good and I can plug it in, but it’s not so expensive that I can’t play it around kids and worry about it. It’s been all over the country with me because it’s so easy to travel with. Thanks for the video.
my dad blessed me with the same gs mini for christmas today, and this guitar is freaking awesome. the size is spectacular, im on the smaller side and it feels like it was sized just for me.. and the sound its superb. you can hear all the highs and the lows so evenly, it really is that more entertaining to play and listen to. this guitar is the first "nice" acoustic ive owned and nothing ive had before can compare
Congrats! I wish I had gotten this guitar a lot earlier. You’re absolutely right, the sound is perfect and there’s nothing quite like it. Enjoy your new guitar and thanks for watching the video
Nice review man. I just got one of these as a backup and also to teach my kids how to play guitar--the 3/4 size is perfect for smaller hands. But honestly, I love playing it so much myself! Probably the easiest guitar to play out of the 100 or so I've played over 30 years. I did get the "Mini-e" version so it can be plugged in at church--it sounds even better plugged in!
I played all the different woods available and had to go with the Koa plus. It’s got a great mid range sound and just well balanced all around. The ES-2 system sounds amazing on an acoustic amp and the color is gorgeous.
Went to guitar center yesterday with the intent of buying a fender acoustic. Tried the fender was super disappointed so started looking around. No one was there so I was able to try every brand. This Taylor mini was the most amazing sounding guitar I've ever played.
Yes I’ve tried fender acoustic guitars before and they have been very disappointing. Glad you picked this. You’re absolutely right, it sounds amazing. Thanks for watching the video
I can't wait to get one of these. I'm with you that the mahogany is the one. It's plenty bright. I haven't had an acoustic guitar in a very long time so I appreciate your thoughts. I wish they put just one of their cool new picks in the little packet. I guess it's a pretty nice gig bag too. You did a good job with this review.
Great review and agree with your comments. I am lucky enough to have both the Koa and Mahogany versions and prefer the mahogany for sound but the Koa looks awesome. Both great guitars
I have a Taylor Gs mini Koa, I absolutely love it, from the bottom of my heart!! They are great guitars, marvelous sound, wood grains and playability. I love Mahogany Gs mini so much as well. Recently I've put a Koa wood truss rod cover with moon phases, simply stunning and unique! This guitar is my whole world, I always carry it with me everywhere! Greetings from Rome =)
Hi, thanks a lot. The sound of the gs mini is amazing. And I love the mahogany version for the all round sound. I play this guitar everyday. Thanks for watching.
What are your comparison thoughts with the martin 000-jr10. I have both of them. I love them both but the martin is an all wood and same size. I love the look of the gs mini, but that martin all wood in my my opinion has the edge.
Superb guitar & video! I bought the GS min Koa Plus just over a week ago and love it, the Mahogany also sounded superb. Great value, and great to play casually outside or on the couch and It sounds even better plugged in! STUNNING...
Yes I did play Koa in the store and it was as good as mahogany but I picked the later for the wood color. I now play my guitar everyday since it’s easy to pick up and sounds beautiful. I have yet to try the pick up system but great to hear that your sounds great. Thanks for watching
Nah I think the finish would come off. I actually dig the pickguard but can understand that you don’t. Either way it’s a great guitar and thanks for watching
Hey thanks man really appreciate it. Yes the channel is small but I’m enjoying to be part of the community. I hope and wish that you can get your Taylor gs mini soon one day 🤞🏻🤞🏻
I tried the spruce, the Koa and the mahogany minis and to me the mahogany definitely sounded best and loudest! I tried a whole bunch of regular sized guitars but absolutely nothing projected like the mahogany mini, nothing! I bought it on the spot!
@@shane_21 hey thanks for watching. You won’t regret buying the guitar. Sound is amazing, size is comfortable and very portable. Great for strumming chords and singing. It’s my fave acoustic!
@ GS mini’s can’t be setup because it doesn’t have a truss rod. Just make sure to always use medium gauge strings on this mini guitar. Also, highly recommend Elixir exclusively for the GS mini.
@ nope, I bought it brand new and surprisingly the elixir strings that came with it are still going strong. Any particular reason you’re asking why I haven’t changed anything or did anything to the setup?
Hey! Great review! I’m very tempted, I’ve only been playing for a year or so but really want a guitar that’s a step up and that’s my own so this looks perfect. Quick question - what’s the action like? I’m currently playing on one that’s quite high so looking for something a little lower, does this suit? If not I may have to get it set up. Thanks!
Hey thanks for watching. The action on mine is but high and you cannot have it adjusted. There’s no truss rod. It also depends if you are planning on just playing chords or lead as well. If it’s just the chords then it won’t matter too much. But if you’re planning on gigging and doing lead work then I would recommend a bigger size guitar. The GS Mini has an excellent sound but it’s a small size guitar which I like to just play on the couch or while out and about traveling. The small bodied guitars also works better using a medium gauge strings. This gs comes with medium gauge set and it sounds great with it but be mindful the strings are thicker. The sound as I say it in my video is absolutely amazing. And so is the quality. It sounds better than the slightly expensive Taylor 100 and 200 series and some 300 series guitars. But you can’t adjust the action on this because there is no truss rod. Hope this helps your question.
I agree with the Mahogany model. While the Koa and Rosewood models have flashier looks, the Mahogany hits the spot for the intended purpose of the GS Mini. A grab and go campfire, party, couch guitar that cuts just right. Try one!
No, I didn’t change the strings. And I think Elixir medium gauge strings are compatible with the small size guitar. For some reason it works better. You can try the light gauge set and see how you go.
You won’t regret buying GS mini, I play it every single day, I love it. I was worried the small size won’t work for me but it didn’t take me too long to get used to it. I wish I would have bought GS mini earlier. Sorry about your GTE, many years ago I sold my Gibson Flying V and regret it to this day
Congrats on the purchase you’ll love Hog. Just amazing sound. I’ve heard great things around Martin DJr. I’ll have to try it out one day. Thanks for watching
Yes you’re right it’s laminated. I was just assuming people will know and also I didn’t wanted to go to much in detail re the specific but rather the practical use of it. Thanks for watching
I used to own a GS Mini (sold it about 5 days ago). I didn't find the sound to be my cup of tea. Plus it was impossible for me to find a position where I could rest my right arm comfortable on the body and I'm only 5'11. Oh well. I settled for a Seagull S6 instead and I'm loving how much brighter/comfier it is to play.
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I agree; I played a Taylor GS mini in a musicstore some time ago and was blown away by the sound. Crisp clear high and middle tones. You wouldn't expect that from a guitar this size. To me, it's the Martin of travel guitars.👍
Yeah it still amazes me to this day how they managed to construct an instrument with such a remarkable sound at an affordable price. It’s still expensive but manageable I reckon. Thanks for watching 🤘🏼
Such an awesome guitar. I finally bought one after playing it at my local shop. Wonderful sound, feel, size, I honestly don't think I could find anything bad about it. It's truly a remarkable guitar at a great price point.
Hey congrats! It’s an amazing guitar and also very portable. Thanks for watching.
I’ve had my mahogany for over 10 years now. It’s my most played guitar. It sounds good and I can plug it in, but it’s not so expensive that I can’t play it around kids and worry about it. It’s been all over the country with me because it’s so easy to travel with. Thanks for the video.
Hey thanks for sharing your experience. Yes, absolutely love this guitar. Thanks for watching!
Did you install a pickup?
my dad blessed me with the same gs mini for christmas today, and this guitar is freaking awesome. the size is spectacular, im on the smaller side and it feels like it was sized just for me.. and the sound its superb. you can hear all the highs and the lows so evenly, it really is that more entertaining to play and listen to. this guitar is the first "nice" acoustic ive owned and nothing ive had before can compare
Congrats! I wish I had gotten this guitar a lot earlier. You’re absolutely right, the sound is perfect and there’s nothing quite like it. Enjoy your new guitar and thanks for watching the video
Congratulations mate 🤘
I’m a very new beginner I have the Gsmini Rosewood love it
It’s a great guitar and sounds like an expensive guitar and most importantly it’s very easy to play. Thanks for watching the video
I just picked up the Sapele version. It is absolutely amazing. Perfect and full.
Awesome! Congrats! Enjoy this wonderful sounding guitar
"It's like playing on a surface made out of glass." I'm sold.
Nice review man. I just got one of these as a backup and also to teach my kids how to play guitar--the 3/4 size is perfect for smaller hands. But honestly, I love playing it so much myself! Probably the easiest guitar to play out of the 100 or so I've played over 30 years. I did get the "Mini-e" version so it can be plugged in at church--it sounds even better plugged in!
Nice! Yes I might get the go pickup thing one day too. I play this guitar everyday and it’s the best! Thanks for watching the video
I’ve been wanting one of these for a long time. I’m finally getting mine today! I can’t wait to get it home!! Thanks for the great video.
Congrats! You will definitely love it. This guitar is just so easy to pick up and play anytime. Thanks for watching the video
Nice review! Also bought the Mahogany GS Mini 4 months ago. It's indeed my fav. acoustic! Amazing tone.
I’m glad you’re liking your new guitar. It’s an amazing guitar. Thanks for watching
I played all the different woods available and had to go with the Koa plus. It’s got a great mid range sound and just well balanced all around. The ES-2 system sounds amazing on an acoustic amp and the color is gorgeous.
Good choice!
Thanks for the great video hope to get one these thank you ☘️👍
@@joconnor59 thanks for watching. It’s a great guitar. Hope you’ll get yours soon.
Went to guitar center yesterday with the intent of buying a fender acoustic. Tried the fender was super disappointed so started looking around. No one was there so I was able to try every brand. This Taylor mini was the most amazing sounding guitar I've ever played.
Yes I’ve tried fender acoustic guitars before and they have been very disappointing. Glad you picked this. You’re absolutely right, it sounds amazing. Thanks for watching the video
I can't wait to get one of these. I'm with you that the mahogany is the one. It's plenty bright. I haven't had an acoustic guitar in a very long time so I appreciate your thoughts. I wish they put just one of their cool new picks in the little packet. I guess it's a pretty nice gig bag too. You did a good job with this review.
Yeah their guitar picks are very nice. I’ve been using them ever since I got the accessories pack. Hope you’ll get yours soon 🤞🏻Thanks for watching
@@bmas020 I'll get some. Wish I'd seen them before I ordered it!
Thanks for this great video. I'm on Marketplace now looking for this guitar.
@@rob1261a Thanks for watching. All the best with your guitar hunt. It’s a great guitar!
Great review and agree with your comments. I am lucky enough to have both the Koa and Mahogany versions and prefer the mahogany for sound but the Koa looks awesome. Both great guitars
Oh that’s cool that you have both. Thanks for watching the video
i just purchased this very guitar - waiting for it to arrive. so excited.
Congrats! It’s a phenomenal guitar
I have a Taylor Gs mini Koa, I absolutely love it, from the bottom of my heart!! They are great guitars, marvelous sound, wood grains and playability. I love Mahogany Gs mini so much as well. Recently I've put a Koa wood truss rod cover with moon phases, simply stunning and unique! This guitar is my whole world, I always carry it with me everywhere! Greetings from Rome =)
I hear you Lavinia, I share exactly the same feeling for my GS mini and I play it almost every single day. Thanks for watching the video.
The GS Mini Mahogany is one of the best-sounding guitars that I’ve ever played. I love the sound that the Mahogany and Sapele creates.
Absolutely! I’m still loving this guitar. Just so good to strum around on. Thanks for watching the video
What a great review and I agree 100%
My big dreadnought is nice but the GS Mini feels so much better. And I love the mahogany tone over the spruce.
Hi, thanks a lot. The sound of the gs mini is amazing. And I love the mahogany version for the all round sound. I play this guitar everyday. Thanks for watching.
What are your comparison thoughts with the martin 000-jr10. I have both of them. I love them both but the martin is an all wood and same size. I love the look of the gs mini, but that martin all wood in my my opinion has the edge.
I’ve never played Martin Junior but I’m sure it’s great.
Excellent guitar to play
It is indeed. Thanks for watching
Superb guitar & video! I bought the GS min Koa Plus just over a week ago and love it, the Mahogany also sounded superb.
Great value, and great to play casually outside or on the couch and It sounds even better plugged in! STUNNING...
Yes I did play Koa in the store and it was as good as mahogany but I picked the later for the wood color. I now play my guitar everyday since it’s easy to pick up and sounds beautiful. I have yet to try the pick up system but great to hear that your sounds great. Thanks for watching
Great play! Can U please tell me that strumming pattern?
Thank you. If you can let me know the time stamp of the particular pattern you’d like to know of, then I should be able to explain
@@bmas020Starts at 5.30!
@@TC-zu5rx Down, up, down, up….up, down, up x2 with a swinging motion. All the best
I wonder if you can take the pickguard off without the finish looking different, I tihnk thats one of the reasons why the koa looks better to me
Nah I think the finish would come off. I actually dig the pickguard but can understand that you don’t. Either way it’s a great guitar and thanks for watching
I have the spruce top and it's my go to guitar. Wonderful to play
Gs minis are awesome! Thanks or watching the video
Thanks, good review!
Thanks for watching!
Good review man, I can’t wait to get one some day and i just subscribed your channel is underrated keep it up !
Hey thanks man really appreciate it. Yes the channel is small but I’m enjoying to be part of the community.
I hope and wish that you can get your Taylor gs mini soon one day 🤞🏻🤞🏻
but why gs mini taylor bridges often lifts up at the corner, i have a 11 year old gs mini mahogany.
I tried the spruce, the Koa and the mahogany minis and to me the mahogany definitely sounded best and loudest! I tried a whole bunch of regular sized guitars but absolutely nothing projected like the mahogany mini, nothing! I bought it on the spot!
@@bobbyblue2632 nice one! Yes, I too had the same experience. Cheers for watching!
Think you just convinced me. Thanks!
@@shane_21 hey thanks for watching. You won’t regret buying the guitar. Sound is amazing, size is comfortable and very portable. Great for strumming chords and singing. It’s my fave acoustic!
@@bmas020 Did you get the guitar set up or just use it right out of the box?
@ GS mini’s can’t be setup because it doesn’t have a truss rod. Just make sure to always use medium gauge strings on this mini guitar. Also, highly recommend Elixir exclusively for the GS mini.
@@bmas020 So you haven't changed a thing about the guitar since you got it?
@ nope, I bought it brand new and surprisingly the elixir strings that came with it are still going strong. Any particular reason you’re asking why I haven’t changed anything or did anything to the setup?
Solid video mate 🤘💯
Cheers mate for watching 🤘🏼
@@bmas020 🤘
Hey! Great review! I’m very tempted, I’ve only been playing for a year or so but really want a guitar that’s a step up and that’s my own so this looks perfect. Quick question - what’s the action like? I’m currently playing on one that’s quite high so looking for something a little lower, does this suit? If not I may have to get it set up. Thanks!
Hey thanks for watching. The action on mine is but high and you cannot have it adjusted. There’s no truss rod.
It also depends if you are planning on just playing chords or lead as well. If it’s just the chords then it won’t matter too much. But if you’re planning on gigging and doing lead work then I would recommend a bigger size guitar.
The GS Mini has an excellent sound but it’s a small size guitar which I like to just play on the couch or while out and about traveling.
The small bodied guitars also works better using a medium gauge strings. This gs comes with medium gauge set and it sounds great with it but be mindful the strings are thicker.
The sound as I say it in my video is absolutely amazing. And so is the quality. It sounds better than the slightly expensive Taylor 100 and 200 series and some 300 series guitars. But you can’t adjust the action on this because there is no truss rod.
Hope this helps your question.
I agree with the Mahogany model. While the Koa and Rosewood models have flashier looks, the Mahogany hits the spot for the intended purpose of the GS Mini. A grab and go campfire, party, couch guitar that cuts just right. Try one!
@@lefty1949 totally agree! Thanks for watching!
I want to use as well
Do you think I have to buy it with or without pick up? Tks
If you are planning on playing live then yes. But if you’ll be just playing at home then no. Thanks for watching the video
Yamaha or Taylor mini GS? What would you choose...
Taylor
Taylor GS mini or Yamaha CSF 3 M ? What do you think?
Have never played Yamaha CSF so, can’t tell. Sorry.
I just bought the Taylor GS mini as a Christmas present to myself . I love it ! My only regret is that I didn’t buy it sooner 😃
Hey congrats! I know right, I felt the same when I bought this guitar. Thanks for watching.
Did u change the strings? It comes with Elixir 13 but it's rough on my small fingers
No, I didn’t change the strings. And I think Elixir medium gauge strings are compatible with the small size guitar. For some reason it works better. You can try the light gauge set and see how you go.
The GSmini mahogany is the best of the range.....and my favourite Taylor
@@trevorfromengland yeah mine too. Thanks for watching
Great review
Thank you
I have one on the way to me as I type! I'm so excited. I had a GTE Urban ashe and like an idiot I sold it. Taylors are awesome!
You won’t regret buying GS mini, I play it every single day, I love it. I was worried the small size won’t work for me but it didn’t take me too long to get used to it. I wish I would have bought GS mini earlier. Sorry about your GTE, many years ago I sold my Gibson Flying V and regret it to this day
Love to learn that last lead.💪😎👍🔥🎶
Hey thank you and thanks for watching the video
Nice review just got one
Congrats, it’s a great guitar. Thanks for watching
nice review. nice sound
Appreciate it, thanks for watching
Mini-e Mahogany my fav too.
Thanks for watching
I bought this today and im selling my Taylor 214ce. The other guitar apart from this Hog is Martin DJr also as superb
Congrats on the purchase you’ll love Hog. Just amazing sound. I’ve heard great things around Martin DJr. I’ll have to try it out one day. Thanks for watching
The back is a sapele veneer over poplar, same a my gs mini koa
Edit: mine is a koa veneer though lol
Yes you’re right it’s laminated. I was just assuming people will know and also I didn’t wanted to go to much in detail re the specific but rather the practical use of it. Thanks for watching
@@bmas020 great review nonetheless my friend
@@ThePonDePon thank you
Хочу продать свой Takamine pt 105 и купить эту taylor gs mini.спасибо за обзор. на высоких ладах соло мало кто показывает звучание там
I used to own a GS Mini (sold it about 5 days ago).
I didn't find the sound to be my cup of tea. Plus it was impossible for me to find a position where I could rest my right arm comfortable on the body and I'm only 5'11. Oh well. I settled for a Seagull S6 instead and I'm loving how much brighter/comfier it is to play.
Hey fair enough. Glad you’ve found a new guitar. Luckily GS Mini works great for me. Thanks for watching the video
Had the same issue
Nice
Thanks for watching