Compact Body, Huge Hawaiian Koa Voice
The Taylor GS Mini-e Koa is what happens when a travel-sized acoustic stops acting like a toy and starts sounding like a real guitar. You get that lush, shimmering koa tone, real volume, and a feel that makes you want to keep writing, jamming, and dragging it everywhere you go.
Based on a scaled-down Grand Symphony body, this little cannon punches way above its weight. It is only 36 inches long and about 3.8 pounds, but it still moves air, stays in tune, and plays cleanly up the neck in a way most short-scale guitars just do not.
Solid Hawaiian Koa Top, Rich And Bold
The solid Hawaiian koa top is the star of the show. You get a focused, punchy midrange with a sweet top end that goes from glassy and articulate to warm and smoky as the wood opens up over time.
Layered koa back and sides keep it stable on the road while still giving you that unmistakable koa look. The thin varnish finish lets the top breathe and resonate instead of choking it under a thick gloss, so the guitar feels alive in your hands.
Short Scale, Shockingly Good Intonation
Short-scale acoustics usually come with a tradeoff: they feel fun, but they do not always play in tune. Taylor solved that problem. The GS Mini platform is famous for spot-on intonation and accurate pitch all the way up the neck.
At 23.5 inches, the scale length gives you a slinkier feel and easier stretches, especially for smaller hands or electric players jumping over to acoustic. Chords ring in tune, capos behave, and it just feels right under the fingers.
Plug In, Tune Up, Play Anywhere
With Taylor’s ES-B system, this GS Mini-e Koa is ready for the stage, the studio, and the campfire. The pickup delivers a clear, natural amplified sound that still feels like your guitar, not a quacky piezo from the early 2000s.
The built-in digital tuner with an easy-to-read LED display is the kind of simple upgrade you quickly cannot live without. Hit the button, mute your signal, tune silently, and you are back in the song in seconds.
Road Warrior Size, Couch-Friendly Comfort
The GS Mini body is that sweet spot where comfort and tone meet. It is small enough to throw in the car, fit in tight stages, or live next to the couch, but still big enough that you do not feel like you are compromising.
At around 3.8 pounds, it is genuinely easy on the shoulder and perfect for long writing sessions, rehearsals, or fly dates. Pair that with the included structured Taylor gig bag, and you have a grab-and-go rig that is always ready.
Taylor Build Quality, Moore Guitars Setup
Taylor’s build quality is as consistent as it gets: clean fretwork, comfortable Neo-Tropical mahogany neck, and a silky West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard that feels fast and smooth. No weird buzzes, no rough fret ends, no surprises.
On top of that, our techs give this specific GS Mini-e Koa a full Player-Perfect setup before it leaves the shop. It is inspected three times, dialed in for optimal playability, and ready to go the second you crack the case.
Questions about this guitar or how it compares to other GS Minis and full-size Taylors? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to a real player on our team.
