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Taylor Guitars 4 Vets GS Mini Americana Special Edition (282)

Big, broken-in acoustic tone in a compact GS Mini that honors our veterans and fits anywhere you play.

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Quick Specs

  • Torrefied Sitka spruce top with layered sapele back and sides
  • Compact GS Mini body with 23.5" scale for easy playability
  • Tropical mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard
  • Special edition Americana artwork honoring Guitars 4 Vets
  • Ebony bridge, Nubone nut & Micarta saddle for stable tone
  • Lightweight at about 3.5 lbs with structured Taylor gig bag

Player-Perfect™ Pro Setup Included

Our techs are all seasoned players, so they dial in every guitar like it’s going into their own rig—perfect intonation, action set exactly right, ready to rip from the first note.

Want it YOUR way? Tell us at checkout: string gauge, action height, whatever you need. We’ll nail it before shipping.

Product Description

Big Americana voice in a go anywhere GS Mini

This Taylor Guitars 4 Vets GS Mini Americana Special Edition takes everything players love about the GS Mini and gives it a bold, veteran-honoring twist. Compact and crazy comfortable, it still throws out a surprisingly big, dynamic voice that feels way larger than the body suggests.

The torrefied spruce top is the secret sauce. That heat-treated spruce behaves like wood that has already seen years of playing, so the guitar feels open, responsive, and ready to bloom under your fingers from day one.

Torrefied spruce top with opened up tone

Real talk, a lot of small guitars sound boxy or thin. This one does not. The solid torrefied Sitka spruce top gives you that seasoned, broken-in character with extra volume, punchy mids, and clear, glassy top end.

Because the top is already “pre-aged,” it responds instantly to your touch. Light fingerpicking comes through with detail and shimmer, and when you dig in with a full strum it stays focused instead of turning to mud.

GS Mini comfort for couch, campfire, or road

The GS Mini body is one of those designs that just hits that sweet spot. Smaller than a full-size acoustic so it hugs in close on the couch or in the passenger seat, but with enough depth to move real air.

The 23.5 inch scale length makes chords feel slinkier and stretches less demanding, which is awesome for newer players or anyone who plays long sets. At around 3.5 pounds, it is the kind of guitar you grab without thinking twice because it never feels like a chore to carry.

Special edition that actually means something

This is not just a new color and a fancy label. It is a Guitars 4 Vets GS Mini Americana Special Edition, built to honor veterans and the healing power of music. The Americana artwork gives it a visual identity that stands out without feeling gimmicky.

Italian acrylic dot inlays, clean matte finish, and chrome tuners tie it all together so it looks as good on a stand at home as it does in your hands. It is a little reminder every time you pick it up that this instrument is connected to something bigger than just wood and strings.

Built for all skill levels, ready to travel

If you are just getting started, the easy playing Taylor neck helps chords come together faster and keeps your hands happier during practice sessions. If you are a seasoned player, you will appreciate how quickly it responds to nuance and how naturally it fits into your lineup as a travel or songwriting guitar.

The included structured gig bag with backpack straps means it is ready for airports, campgrounds, rehearsal spaces, and wherever else you wander. Throw it on your back, hop in the car, and you are set.

Dialed in and ready from our shop

This exact guitar is in our Evansville, Indiana shop right now, checked over and set up by players who care about the same details you do. Photos are of the actual guitar, so what you see is exactly what will show up at your door.

You should have no disappointments when you open the case and hit that first chord. Just an inspiring, compact acoustic that feels familiar on the first strum and keeps giving you reasons to play more.

Questions about this guitar? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to someone on the Moore Guitars team – real players, real conversation, no scripts.

Anatomy of a Tone Machine

Anatomy of a Tone Machine

Perfect for: Songwriters on the go • Campfire & couch jams • Folk & Americana • Worship & acoustic pop

Tone

  • Torrefied spruce top delivers an open, broken-in voice from day one
  • Bigger, fuller sound than most travel-sized acoustics
  • Crisp highs, focused mids, and tight low end that stays clear when you dig in
  • Responds beautifully to both light fingerstyle and full-chord strumming

Playing Feel

  • Compact GS Mini body that feels effortless on the couch or on the road
  • Shorter 23.5" scale makes chords and stretches easier on the hands
  • Easy-playing Taylor neck works for beginners and seasoned players alike
  • Light 3.5 lb build keeps long sessions and travel fatigue free

Versatility

  • Perfect grab-and-go guitar for home, studio, or travel
  • Covers folk, Americana, country, worship, and acoustic pop with ease
  • Works great for songwriting, practice, teaching, or casual jams
  • Mics up nicely if you want to take it into the studio or on stage

Complete Technical Specs

Body Specs

TypeAcoustic Guitar
ShapeGS Mini
OrientationRight-handed
Top WoodTorrefied Sitka Spruce
Back & SidesLayered Sapele
Back Configuration2-piece or 4-piece Simons Wedge
CutawayNon-cutaway
Body BindingNone
ArmrestNo
Top FinishMatte
Back & Side FinishMatte
ArtworkAmericana Special Edition graphics (Guitars 4 Vets)
Weight3.5 lbs

Neck Specs

WoodTropical Mahogany
FinishMatte
Peghead TypePaddle - GS Mini
Peghead InlayNone
Peghead BindingNone
Peghead FinishMatte

Fingerboard Specs

MaterialEbony
Inlays4mm dot Italian acrylic
BindingNone
NutNubone

Electronics Specs

ElectronicsNone - purely acoustic, no onboard pickup

Hardware Specs

BridgeEbony
Bridge PinsBlack
SaddleMicarta
TunersDie-cast chrome
PickguardBlack
StringsD'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Medium (.013 - .056)

Measurements

Scale Length23.5"
Weight3.5 lbs
The Lowdown

The Lowdown

We get it. Buying a guitar you haven’t played is a big decision. You need to know it’s going to feel right, sound right, and inspire you the second you open the case. We put together the questions we’d be asking if we were in your shoes—the real-world stuff that specs alone can’t answer. If there’s anything else you’re wondering about, just give us a call.

This GS Mini was designed in partnership with Guitars 4 Vets to honor veterans and the healing power of music. The Americana artwork and special edition details give it a visual story that sets it apart from standard GS Minis. You are getting the same killer Taylor playability and tone, wrapped in a look that celebrates those who have served.
The GS Mini started life as a travel-friendly design, but plenty of players end up using it as their main acoustic. The torrefied spruce top and GS Mini body put out a surprisingly big, balanced voice that works for gigs, recording, and serious practice. If you like a compact, comfortable feel and do not need a huge dreadnought body, this can absolutely be your number one.
The 23.5″ scale puts the strings under a bit less tension, so everything feels a little slinkier compared to a full-length acoustic. Chords are easier to fret, stretches are less of a reach, and it is friendlier on the hands if you play a lot. Most players adjust in minutes, and many end up preferring the feel for songwriting and long sessions.
Torrefaction is a controlled heat treatment that makes the spruce behave more like well-seasoned, played-in wood. In practice, that means the guitar feels more open and responsive right out of the case, with a quicker attack and a bit more warmth and complexity. Instead of waiting years for the top to “wake up,” this one feels lively from day one.
Of course. Every guitar gets our full Player-Perfect™ setup, but tell us your preferred string gauge and action at checkout, and we’ll dial it in exactly to your spec before it leaves the shop.
This guitar is covered by our 14-Day Return Policy. If you’re not completely inspired by it, just let us know. We’ll make it right.
If you order before 3 PM CST on a weekday, it ships the same day. We’ll get it into your hands fast with free, insured 2-3 day shipping.
Call us at (888) 794-8482. You’ll talk to a real musician who can answer anything you need to know.
The Moore Guitars Difference

Player-Perfect™ Setups

Every guitar we sell is dialed in by seasoned musicians. We obsess over the details—perfect intonation, immaculate fretwork, and ideal action—so your guitar is ready to rip right out of the case. No exceptions.

Advice From Real Players

Call us and you get a fellow musician, not a script. We'll help you compare neck profiles, talk tone, and find the right guitar for you—even if it's not this one. Our reputation is built on honest conversation.

49+ Years Of Trust

Family-owned since 1976, we stand behind everything we sell. That's why we have a 72-Hour Love-It Guarantee. If you're not inspired, send it back on our dime for a full refund. Your satisfaction is our legacy.

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