Why does everyone LOVE the Taylor GS Mini!?

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @guitarguitaruk
    @guitarguitaruk  Рік тому +8

    If you could have any GS-Mini, which model would you go for?

    • @karlgarma
      @karlgarma Рік тому +6

      I went for the rosewood model.

    • @guitarguitaruk
      @guitarguitaruk  Рік тому +3

      Great choice, love the brightness of the rosewood model!

    • @teladan5
      @teladan5 Рік тому +2

      I just bought a used GS Mini e QS. Had been looking at this model, and just loved the look. I already have full-size guitars that are spruce/rosewood and spruce/mahogany, so I was wowed by the look more than the sound. I do think this will still sound good, especially plugged in.

    • @markrobinson8949
      @markrobinson8949 Рік тому +2

      It's all about the look if you choose a Spruce top - the reflective back wood on all of these is actually Sapele - the exterior is just a different aesthetic.

    • @malaguitarista5266
      @malaguitarista5266 Рік тому +2

      i have a 2011 and the top has aged and darkened up lovely.

  • @mandolin-george-uk
    @mandolin-george-uk Рік тому +12

    im only looking at it because of he 23 inch scale length - scale length is everything to me - the finger board is the most important part of the guitar - the rest is fine but if you cant play the neck - you are in trouble

  • @selj8287
    @selj8287 Рік тому +11

    Its so evident that you prepared this review so well

  • @The-End-Of-The-Line
    @The-End-Of-The-Line 5 місяців тому +3

    That was an excellent review. I have a 2015 Taylor GS Mini-e RW that goes everywhere with me. I love it. Taylor has found the ”sweet spot” between portability, tone, quality and price. Perfect for playing everywhere.

  • @scupking
    @scupking 7 місяців тому +2

    I have had a lot of guitars over the years. Once I got my mahogany GS mini back in 2014 I fell in love with it. It sounds good, very comfortable and plays great. I ended up selling all my other acoustics including my Martin D-15.

  • @paulthurston2883
    @paulthurston2883 8 місяців тому

    I bought mine new in 2013. Spruce deck with Koa back and sides. The spruce deck has aged beautifully and has turned a golden honey color. I love this guitar. So easy and comfy to play. Sounds amazing. I also added the ES-GO pickup back in the day. Does the job if you need to run through an amp.

  • @spookyverb
    @spookyverb Рік тому +9

    I prefer the Mini-e Mahogany myself. But they're all fantastic to me, wish I had one of each. I love the Minis because, as an electric player, the shorter scale length, awesome playing Taylor neck, and sweet tones are a dream come true.

    • @jonathangoodman2636
      @jonathangoodman2636 3 місяці тому

      Question: do you get plenty of protection from such a small model that is also mahogany? I'm considering one but concerned.

    • @spookyverb
      @spookyverb 3 місяці тому +1

      @@jonathangoodman2636 Yes I'm "protected" from the demons when I play it. Lol Oh I know what you meant, projection. It's quite impressive really, it's louder than you might think. It's practically on par with the AD series honestly. Of course not quite as loud but stands it's ground. If you have a local shop go try em. Yes the high end is a bit muted with mahogany, the price you pay for deeper tone. Just hit those high strings a bit harder and further back and you'll get that bite. You can always plug it in or mic it. Mahogany sounds the deepest, best low end, of all the minis imo and yes I've had the opportunity to actually play them all. Of course your own ears will steer you the right way. Thankfully they don't cost much. Go for it. 🤘

  • @Jim-hq2kp
    @Jim-hq2kp 4 місяці тому

    Started playing Taylor guitars twenty years ago, with a 1996 610. I swear it’s got better and better over the years. Toured their factory in San Diego and was able to speak to one of their engineers about retrofitting an Expression p/u in Auckland NZ where I live. He put me in touch with a newly trained local guy, and stayed in touch to make sure all was OK. A good friend who was Elton John’s live sound engineer for 30 years told me it is the best acoustic p/u he has heard!

  • @markreams3192
    @markreams3192 Рік тому +3

    I live less than two hours from the Taylor factory in California. I’ve taken two of my Taylors to the factory service center for a set up and they did a great job for free. While the layered back and sides are superior to the paper covered particle board other manufacturers use it has very little effect on the tone of the guitar. I think Bob Taylor and Andy Powers agree. It is real wood and much more attractive than fake wood. I have the rosewood spruce. I find it to have a very nice mid range with an almost flat EQ. It’s a very nice looking guitar that plays and sounds very good. Every player should own one of these!

  • @afriendlygoblin
    @afriendlygoblin Рік тому +1

    yep, still in love with my Mahogany 5 years later. I'm not even that regular as a player nor insanely skilled but i still take her everywhere (yes i refer to my guitars as people, i should find some friends)

  • @StevDoesBigJumps
    @StevDoesBigJumps 7 місяців тому +1

    9:00 Don't forget to factor in the size of the resonant area of the top. The jumbo shape of these probably offer more area than most travel guitars.

  • @markrobinson8949
    @markrobinson8949 Рік тому +5

    Some of your information isn't quite as informative as it could be (I'll come to that) but WELL done on a nicely presented review. I have 3 GS Minis and pkay professionally, so I feel I xan speak with some experince. Firstly, I love the playability and quality of these guitars (why otherwise would I have 3?!?), but the tonewood - specifically the BACK woods are actually all the same, no matter which model you choose. Take a look through the soundhole - the back wood is Sapele, and then Taylor layer a sheet of Poplar against that, followed by the veneer you see on the outside. So, my Rosewood model sounds exactly the same as my African Ziricote model, because in truth I am playing 2 Sapele - Sitka Spruce guitars. The Koa topped and Mahogany topped model definitely sound different (I have one of the original Koa when they fitted the ES2 as standard).
    I contacted Taylor about this layered wood for the backs, and they informed me that the back veneer is essentially just for decoration. So, whilst I do love the look of both the Rosewood and the African Ziricote, I don't actually need both as they produce an identical tone, and they're both Sapele guitars.
    All this said, thanks posting this review; I really enjoyed the style.

  • @themusicexperiment3471
    @themusicexperiment3471 11 місяців тому +4

    For less price Martin makes all solid wood DJr-10 with a 1.75” nut width

  • @blank_earth
    @blank_earth Рік тому +4

    Because it’s the perfect acoustic guitar

  • @NeoComicus
    @NeoComicus 10 місяців тому

    No GS-Mini for me, thank you. My wife wanted one to try to move from uke to guitar, but decided to stay with uke. So I tried it out at a few jams and open mics. I didn't like it at all. It's now with an extended family member, and I'm much happier with what I already had (which includes other Taylor models).

  • @johnelliott5859
    @johnelliott5859 3 місяці тому +1

    Martin OOO jr competes well. All solid wood and wonderful tone.

  • @antonyreale7969
    @antonyreale7969 Рік тому +2

    Excellent video - covered all aspects well and I was thankful for the demonstrations of each model. You deserve more likes.

  • @RiffLair
    @RiffLair Рік тому +2

    Makes you wonder.. That Rosewood plus sounds so much better than the original one. I wanted to go for the Koa Plus so bad, mainly cause of looks I guess but rosewood/w spruce top is the better combo all around I believe. Great demo.!

    • @guitarguitaruk
      @guitarguitaruk  Рік тому +1

      The biggest challenge is deciding which one to go for as they're all so good! The Rosewood Plus' balanced tones are amazing - but the Koa Plus does look incredible... Guess it just comes down to sound vs looks for you 🤔 Tough choice!

  • @openpalmjustice
    @openpalmjustice Рік тому +1

    The gs mini is set up with medium strings which is nice. The big baby which only can use light gage has a different neck but is also a fun traveler guitar. If these guitars are too expensive, the sammick greg bennet may be a good choice.

  • @edgargonzalez110
    @edgargonzalez110 Рік тому +1

    I have played a ton of acoustics I personally find a spruce top with rosewood back and sides are the best paired woods and have a beautiful rich balance sound ! I do love my all Koa Taylor but my Martin D35 spruce top with rosewood back and sides just sounds unreal!

  • @viojaps1043
    @viojaps1043 Рік тому +3

    I love your reviews! It makes easy for me to decide which gs mini i should buy 😊

  • @Kenbur
    @Kenbur 9 місяців тому

    very nice review. covered all basics well AND made it easy to understand why a GS mini. Thanks

  • @HAULHipHop
    @HAULHipHop 8 місяців тому

    Only the tops contribute to the different tonal qualities of the GS Mini. All the veneers are poplar, with the various woods contributing to the visuals of the guitar.

  • @hvhvgitaar
    @hvhvgitaar Рік тому +1

    This a blatant unapologetic advertising video for the GS mini. You should be ashamed! Except, as a GS mini owner I can only say that you are absolutely right. It's the one guitar I always have to pick up whenever I walk past it in my living room 🙂

    • @dvanolya
      @dvanolya 11 місяців тому

      Well it shouldn’t be a surprise because after all he is a Taylor dealer, right?

  • @RobMyself
    @RobMyself 5 місяців тому +1

    I love my GS mini. Big sound, easy to play and great to travel with. I can even sit in a passenger seat and play. Can't to that with a full size guitar.
    I just love it

  • @jmskelly59
    @jmskelly59 8 місяців тому

    GS Mini clearly doesnt have a rosewood top. Any idea why this isn't mentioned?

  • @lindadonald348
    @lindadonald348 7 місяців тому

    Have one, it is ace, amazing sound and great size and its a taylor so top quality. Also, if you dont like it, as it is the most popular guitar you can sell for good resale, low risk purchase

  • @samk4801
    @samk4801 Рік тому +2

    Aside from the sound, size, and the fair price, the GS Mini mahogany is the only guitar I could play a barre B-flat chord on. 😀

    • @tarared7668
      @tarared7668 Рік тому

      Coudnt do it on mine, the strings kinda rough on my small fingers. Planning to return it. Just got it recently.

    • @samk4801
      @samk4801 Рік тому

      @@tarared7668 Sorry to hear that. I wonder though if it's the strings or the guitar. At least you have the option to return it.

    • @tarared7668
      @tarared7668 Рік тому +1

      @@samk4801 the sound is good, it's just the strings I coudnt handle. My fingers are so small, couldn't play longer on it. Guess I would stick to my electric guitar that got 9s string

    • @samk4801
      @samk4801 Рік тому

      @@tarared7668 That's cool that you have an alternative plan with the electric guitar. Happy tunes!!

  • @ΣοβαροςΑντρας
    @ΣοβαροςΑντρας Місяць тому

    I have one and I HATE it.
    seller guy in the guitar shop convinced me to buy one but that was a KOA model!!
    I was so young and still learning guitar, 3 months after my new KOA GS MINI I learned about alternative tunings and percussive guitar playings.
    I clearly remember that there was a rosewood back&sides model hanging there and the seller was like “no no you shouldnt try that its such a popular wood its just overrated”
    but I learned more and more and I HATE my GS KOA mini for the wood, and I hate the “travel-size” smaller body for the percussive playing.
    but I found another thing. theres a tuning called NASHVILLE TUNING, and gs mini koa or any koa-wood guitar works strangely beautiful with that tuning.

  • @floormaestro9581
    @floormaestro9581 Рік тому +1

    What about the Sitka spruce top on African ziricote body. I have one and it’s awesome but I’m no expert. Is there a reason why not many manufacturers use ziricote?

  • @rickmoderie4213
    @rickmoderie4213 Рік тому +1

    It is a toss-up for me between the mini Koa and the mini Caramel Burst on sound quality.

  • @ericu9397
    @ericu9397 Місяць тому

    What were you playing at the beginning? Love that!

  • @pete1342
    @pete1342 11 місяців тому +1

    Looks aside, Taylors adjustable neck puts them a cut above all set neck guitars.

  • @RichardDubord
    @RichardDubord 8 місяців тому

    I have an eight year old GS mini mahogany. I bought the ES GO pick up. Unfortunately no one sells a cord in the US for it anymore and I cannot get it to work with a standard cord. What pick up do you recommend putting in a GS mini mahogany?

  • @Elvis35-77
    @Elvis35-77 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful machines. My next is a Grand Orchestra........

  • @jjellen5804
    @jjellen5804 5 місяців тому

    Why such a big tonal difference between thenrosewood and rosewood plus?

  • @tarared7668
    @tarared7668 Рік тому +2

    Just bought last month GS mahogany. It comes with 13s string and kinda rough on my small fingers. Can I change the string to a lighter ones?

    • @01explorations
      @01explorations 11 місяців тому +1

      Yes I bought a mini too and I asked the shop to change to 11s string.

  • @treyjohnsonmusic
    @treyjohnsonmusic Рік тому +1

    Great review! And thank you from Arkansas US

  • @romeovelasco4151
    @romeovelasco4151 Рік тому +2

    The only thing I hate with this guitar is its soft fret wires, that easily wears out. Why don't they replace it with titanium fret wires knowing that it is an expensive guitar? I hate refretting because it damages the guitar...

  • @krzysztofnowinski1820
    @krzysztofnowinski1820 6 місяців тому +1

    I prefer Martin DJR-10E StreetMaster.
    Greetings

  • @hdavis58
    @hdavis58 10 місяців тому

    I own a GS Mini Mahogany. Love it. This is a great video. Thanks. :)

  • @1973rbh
    @1973rbh Рік тому

    Delta House Harry Potter is correct. The mini Koa is awesome.

  • @BJJandBS
    @BJJandBS Місяць тому

    You forgot the top selling version! The Sapele

  • @RiffLair
    @RiffLair Рік тому +1

    Still not decided yet. Looking at the mahogany as an option now. Can't play them love unfortunately so here it goes. Rosewood vs mahogany vs Koa? Any thoughts? Cheers!

    • @guitarguitaruk
      @guitarguitaruk  Рік тому

      Main thing with the wood choices is going to be tone & also looks (which are important 😂), but the mahogany will give you a warm/dark tone, Rosewood is more "in the middle" (not too warm, not too bright) and Koa is in the middle of the 2, with a much more striking look! Best thing if you can is get a few in your hands to see what works the best :)

  • @geneszmanski
    @geneszmanski 5 місяців тому

    is there a mini that isn't a taylor that sounds great and is a similar price range. or do they have the best of the minis for the money, bar none?

  • @PJmusica
    @PJmusica 7 місяців тому

    I love the gs mini but I honestly think the big baby sounds better.

  • @chrisguitaramatic9790
    @chrisguitaramatic9790 Рік тому

    Please make a review of gs mini rosewood e plus plug in using the pick up system, that would be great, because all of the channel who review this guitar use microphone only.. so we have an idea how does it sound when plug in… thanks 🙏

  • @paulcopsey6573
    @paulcopsey6573 Рік тому

    I had a walnut sided GS Mini for a couple of years. Tried to love it, played it loads, just never sounded quite right to the point where you had to know how to "out of tune it", especially on the b string, to get it to sound ok. Tried various string gauges aswell. In the end I traded it for a Faith Nomad. Sounds awsome, much prefer it & in the trade I got the Nomad plus a Les Paul Junior.

    • @mariaa3457
      @mariaa3457 11 місяців тому

      I have a similar experience. I’m own an original sapele and a rosewood. The action on the rw isn’t nearly as nice as the sapele but the sapele has a G string that is either in tune open and sharp fretted or in tune fretted and flat open. It drives me nuts! I often wonder if it’s fixable but I’m afraid whoever “fixes” it will ruin the perfect action.

  • @ReneJohnMeldrum
    @ReneJohnMeldrum 3 місяці тому

    I love my gs mini mahogany with go 1 pickup

  • @zatoichiable
    @zatoichiable Рік тому

    love the taylore gs mini... i just hate the pick guard shape...

    • @riverrage
      @riverrage Рік тому +1

      Easy fix, get a model without the pick guard 😉

    • @JSession
      @JSession Місяць тому

      Or just take it off

  • @SingSurfStrum
    @SingSurfStrum Рік тому

    I love mine too

  • @ReneJohnMeldrum
    @ReneJohnMeldrum 8 місяців тому

    Because there great guitars

  • @gregoryolsen4509
    @gregoryolsen4509 Рік тому

    What gauge strings gives the best sound? 🤔

    • @jsmoker10
      @jsmoker10 Рік тому +1

      13-56 gauge is what they come with. If you go lighter gauge strings, it won’t sound as good. The shorter scale length makes the heavier gauge easier to play, and being a smaller guitar, the heavy string make it sound great.

    • @gregoryolsen4509
      @gregoryolsen4509 Рік тому

      Thanx,@@jsmoker10. My problem with heavier strings is that they are really messing up my fingers as I age. Perhaps I'll go down just one gauge and try that. 🙂

    • @knucklesandwich6117
      @knucklesandwich6117 Рік тому

      I’ve had my Mini e rosewood for about 9 months now..Best acoustic for under $1k that checks all the boxes, and something I constantly grab off the wall weekly..I used elixir 13-56 first 6 months..didn’t care for them..sounded a little muddy..put on elixir 12-53 3 months ago..sounds a little more crisper..I’m thinking get off elixirs next go round with non coated strings will give a little more definition? I don’t care if I have to replace the strings more often..

    • @tarared7668
      @tarared7668 Рік тому

      This is my problem coz I have a very small hands, 13s is rough on my fingers, if I change the string 12s below will lose the tone that why Im returning my GS mini. Comfortability is important to me.

    • @knucklesandwich6117
      @knucklesandwich6117 Рік тому

      @@tarared7668 are you currently using Elixirs?

  • @triplekkoh
    @triplekkoh Рік тому

    How does this compare to the Martin LX1R?

    • @jsmoker10
      @jsmoker10 Рік тому

      I have both, the Martin is a toy compared to the Taylor gs mini Koa. But it’s also 500 more expensive

    • @afriendlygoblin
      @afriendlygoblin Рік тому

      it's not a fair comparison since the Martin is smaller than the GS Mini. for having tried both, it sounds like a box with rubber bands in comparison. if you want a Martin that compares to the GS Mini look into the D and 000 Juniors, they're much more relevant

  • @VauiMiaui
    @VauiMiaui Рік тому

    I love mine too ❤

  • @toyotozan
    @toyotozan 11 місяців тому +15

    I assume you have never played a Yamaha CSF3M. Same price, all solid wood, better built, sounds better and comes with a much better case.

    • @DamienSawyer
      @DamienSawyer 10 місяців тому +3

      Thanks for posting that. I didn’t know of those but will check them out. Yamaha are brilliant. I have an FG800M that gets played more than my high end guitars.

    • @ReneJohnMeldrum
      @ReneJohnMeldrum 8 місяців тому +10

      Sold my csf to get my gs mini much more projection

    • @toyotozan
      @toyotozan 7 місяців тому +3

      @@ReneJohnMeldrum probably not an all solid 3M. I tried all of them, other than CSF3M, they all sound boxy and dull at upper frets. If you only play cowboy chords, GS Mini is very good.

    • @EzyoMusic
      @EzyoMusic 4 місяці тому +4

      All a matter of taste. If you like the Taylor sound, you will get one.

    • @barrybrevik9178
      @barrybrevik9178 3 місяці тому +5

      ​@@toyotozan I assume that you haven't tried the GS Mini E Koa. I think it sounds better than the Yamaha, and the upgraded gig bag is certainly better.
      However, if you need a guitar that isn't as loud, then I can see how you might prefer the Yamaha.

  • @haroldcomia1548
    @haroldcomia1548 Рік тому +2

    Went for a mahogany cuz I'm poor 🤣

    • @stevehall663
      @stevehall663 Рік тому

      Went for mahogany because it sounded the best of the bunch.

  • @robertmartinez4174
    @robertmartinez4174 Рік тому +2

    The Taylor GS Mini is probably so popular because it's the best guitar for smaller hands. like me.

  • @ultrakool
    @ultrakool Рік тому

    itsa fing dat I fancy

  • @wowyarkan
    @wowyarkan 2 місяці тому

    Taylor under £2k is hard avoid, All made in Mexico, Laminated woods, The worst grade woods are used and the 214 costs 1k, Taylor have got to be joking.

  • @shine3667
    @shine3667 10 місяців тому

    5:21

  • @tmeyer2022
    @tmeyer2022 5 місяців тому

    You could have conveyed all of that in half or less time, provided you didn't speak in circles. Tell the viewer what you are going to cover, then go over the details, finally tell them what you just tole them (Demonstrate). 🤔🤨😏🤓

  • @bluzikmusic
    @bluzikmusic 10 місяців тому

    I don't 'love' it. Serious guitarists play The Maton EM6 mini as that is universally recognised as the world's best. The PRS P20 is a close runner up to the amazing Maton.

    • @iamalaser4185
      @iamalaser4185 7 місяців тому +1

      Could have fooled me, I've been reading about mini guitars all week and this is the first I've seen that one mentioned

  • @petersheely7246
    @petersheely7246 Рік тому

    👌😎

  • @reuvensrrez9248
    @reuvensrrez9248 15 годин тому

    The guitar sounds on your video is terrible.

  • @user-ov4dw3yr5d
    @user-ov4dw3yr5d 5 місяців тому

    Lots of talks... 😂

  • @CORBIE69
    @CORBIE69 Рік тому +3

    I have a Takamini mini. Cheaper, better electrics.

  • @blueser100
    @blueser100 9 місяців тому

    This video just unsold me. None sound good strummed.

    • @EdTheFed77
      @EdTheFed77 8 місяців тому

      Parlor size guitars are mainly used for finger style anyway. Not strumming

  • @ED-wj5tp
    @ED-wj5tp 5 місяців тому

    I don’t like em …..they sound like a toy and you can’t get any volume out of it. If you like to play quietly to yourself, go for it.

  • @dietersdawgs
    @dietersdawgs 11 місяців тому

    Well, not everyone loves the GS mini. I have big hands. Also it doesn't sound as good or is easier to play than my Art and Lutherie parlours, which cost quite a bit less. It's a gimmick guitar that is really just a small parlour but if they called it that they wouldn't sell because true parlours are a much better guitar. In a day and age when a lot of people think mahogany and koa tops sounds good ( they don't ), being obese and covered in tattoos and gross piercings is "beautiful" and healthy, men can get pregnant and need tampons, whilst women don't need men at all because apparently they can do everything better than men and even self procreate, I'm really not surprised something so mediocre is popular. Dee ee el you ess eye oh en ay el lol!

  • @damianrjames
    @damianrjames Рік тому

    waffle

  • @silverdragon0000120
    @silverdragon0000120 Рік тому

    Which one would be better for Mexico style of music? 🤔