Short-Scale Bass, Giant Koa Voice
If you have ever wished your acoustic bass felt as easy to play as a GS Mini guitar, this is it. The Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass takes that compact, couch friendly body and loads it up with a solid Hawaiian koa top, custom short scale strings, and a pickup system that makes it a legit stage and studio tool.
Solid Hawaiian Koa Top With Surprising Low-End Punch
The solid Hawaiian koa top gives this little bass a warm, focused voice with plenty of midrange presence and a tight, punchy low end. Layered koa back and sides keep it stable and road ready while still letting the top do the heavy tonal lifting, so every note blooms and then gets out of the way.
Visually it is a stunner, too. The natural koa grain and matte finish feel organic under your hands and look right at home on a small club stage or around the fire pit.
Short Scale That Actually Plays In Tune
Anyone can build a small bass. Making a short scale bass that intonates like a full size instrument is the trick, and this is where Taylor really shines. The 23-1/2 inch scale is engineered so the strings stay in tune all the way up the neck, which is not something you can say about most mini basses.
Taylor worked with D’Addario to create a set of coated phosphor bronze bass strings that are made specifically for this platform. They feel slinky and relaxed under your fingers, but still deliver a punchy, defined attack that sits perfectly in an acoustic mix.
ES-B Electronics And Built-In Tuner
The onboard ES-B system keeps things simple and musical. Plug straight into a PA or acoustic amp and you get a clear, natural tone that sounds like the bass you hear in your lap, not a harsh piezo caricature.
The built in digital chromatic tuner with LED display is the kind of little feature you end up relying on every night. No extra pedals or clip ons needed, just hit the tuner and lock it in.
Comfortable Enough For Anyone To Play
The GS Mini body is compact without feeling cramped, which is huge if you are a new player, of smaller stature, or a guitarist doubling on bass. At only 3.6 pounds it is the kind of instrument you can play for hours without shoulder or back fatigue.
The tropical mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard feel smooth and fast, making it easy to move around the neck even if you are not primarily a bass player. Real talk, this thing might become your favorite couch instrument whether you are practicing, writing, or just vibing along to records.
Travel Ready, Gig Ready, Always Ready
This GS Mini-e Koa Bass ships with a structured gig bag that actually protects the instrument while still being easy to throw in the car, overhead bin, or band van. It is perfect as a travel bass, but it is way more than just a travel toy. Plenty of pros keep one of these on hand for fly dates, coffeehouse sets, and quick sessions.
Every Taylor we sell gets our full Player-Perfect setup and a triple inspection before it leaves the shop, so it shows up ready to hold down the low end the second you tune it up.
Questions about this bass? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to Rob or Cory – real players, real conversation, no scripts.
