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Taylor GS Mini Sapele Acoustic Guitar (Natural) w/ Gig Bag

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American Musical Supply has Taylor GS Mini Sapele Acoustic Guitar (Natural) w/ Gig Bag for $349.95. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member cbh5150 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • A compact acoustic with the bold sound of a modified Grand Symphony body shape
  • Unmatched clarity and projection in this size range
  • Torrefied Sitka spruce top offers enhanced acoustic qualities and added top strength
  • Layered sapele back and sides fuel full-bodied warmth
  • X-braced soundhole for superb, balanced tone
  • Mahogany neck with a smooth ebony fretboard
  • Short 23.5-inch scale length
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

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American Musical Supply has Taylor GS Mini Sapele Acoustic Guitar (Natural) w/ Gig Bag for $349.95. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member cbh5150 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • A compact acoustic with the bold sound of a modified Grand Symphony body shape
  • Unmatched clarity and projection in this size range
  • Torrefied Sitka spruce top offers enhanced acoustic qualities and added top strength
  • Layered sapele back and sides fuel full-bodied warmth
  • X-braced soundhole for superb, balanced tone
  • Mahogany neck with a smooth ebony fretboard
  • Short 23.5-inch scale length
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:
    • Details of American Musical Supply's return policy (here)

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Dec 26, 2024 04:35 PM
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mwbarrett85Dec 26, 2024 04:35 PM
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I got one of these (from a different site) for about this price this spring. It's a short scale and small bodied guitar with a relatively narrow nut so bare that in mind. I don't have huge hands and it can feel a little cramped even for me. I enjoy it and it's nice in comparison to my other acoustic which has a huge body. I strongly recommend checking one out at your local shop though as it's small
Dec 26, 2024 05:29 PM
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jplee3Dec 26, 2024 05:29 PM
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Quote from mwbarrett85 :
I got one of these (from a different site) for about this price this spring. It's a short scale and small bodied guitar with a relatively narrow nut so bare that in mind. I don't have huge hands and it can feel a little cramped even for me. I enjoy it and it's nice in comparison to my other acoustic which has a huge body. I strongly recommend checking one out at your local shop though as it's small
I just played my brother's last night and it is fun to play but the setup and action on his are high so it wasn't very enjoyable after a short while haha. If i were to get one I would definitely lower the action a good amount. It would also be cool to install a K&K or Schatten pickup in it too.
Dec 26, 2024 05:40 PM
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zhalieDec 26, 2024 05:40 PM
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Quote from jplee3 :
I just played my brother's last night and it is fun to play but the setup and action on his are high so it wasn't very enjoyable after a short while haha. If i were to get one I would definitely lower the action a good amount. It would also be cool to install a K&K or Schatten pickup in it too.
common issue: difficult to play, strings are so tight and hard to press on.
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Dec 26, 2024 05:44 PM
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jplee3Dec 26, 2024 05:44 PM
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Quote from zhalie :
common issue: difficult to play, strings are so tight and hard to press on.
Pretty sure this can be resolved with a proper setup and also possibly changing the strings out for a lighter gauge
Dec 26, 2024 06:35 PM
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mwbarrett85Dec 26, 2024 06:35 PM
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Quote from jplee3 :
Pretty sure this can be resolved with a proper setup and also possibly changing the strings out for a lighter gauge
I'm using the 13s that came with mine and I have low action. There's a couple frets that are a little high I think so I get some buzz but yeah I think there's gonna be variation with setup.
Dec 26, 2024 06:39 PM
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jplee3Dec 26, 2024 06:39 PM
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Quote from mwbarrett85 :
I'm using the 13s that came with mine and I have low action. There's a couple frets that are a little high I think so I get some buzz but yeah I think there's gonna be variation with setup.
Haha wow… 13s!? And it sounds like fret leveling might be in order
Dec 26, 2024 09:04 PM
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mwbarrett85Dec 26, 2024 09:04 PM
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Quote from jplee3 :
Haha wow… 13s!? And it sounds like fret leveling might be in order
It's acoustic and it's 23.5 inch scale I believe. 13s are what they come with and recommend. I haven't tried 12s on it yet. And yeah. Some feet work would be nice but the local luthier no longer is around and I don't trust guitar center to work on my guitars

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Dec 26, 2024 09:08 PM
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jedecDec 26, 2024 09:08 PM
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Quote from jplee3 :
Haha wow… 13s!? And it sounds like fret leveling might be in order
Most short scale guitars come with heavier strings to get a balanced tension for standard tuning.

I have owned a GS mini for a couple of years. These little guitars sound very good for their size and price. The only thing I didn't like is the narrow nut (good for strumming but not so much finger style). I replaced mine with a Martin 000jr-10 (very similar to the GS mini, except all solid and 1.75" nut width).
Dec 27, 2024 10:40 PM
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IndigoMorning934Dec 27, 2024 10:40 PM
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https://www.americanmusical.com has the Taylor GS Mini Sapele Acoustic Guitar (Natural) on sale for $349.95. Shipping is free.

I found this after seeing a similar post from user jk6812. American Music looks to have it for $50 less and it's in stock.

https://www.americanmusical.com/p...ucqS_JvySt
Last edited by mattzane227 December 28, 2024 at 01:50 AM.
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Dec 27, 2024 10:44 PM
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Dec 28, 2024 12:39 AM
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NobodyImportantDec 28, 2024 12:39 AM
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Lowest price for one of these I've seen in a while. This is small-ish but a real instrument, not a toy. An adult could gig with this, it's balanced with great tone and reasonable volume.
Dec 28, 2024 05:07 PM
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thegoob143Dec 28, 2024 05:07 PM
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Perfect for all you aspiring Swifties out there.
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Dec 28, 2024 05:30 PM
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pm11088Dec 28, 2024 05:30 PM
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These are amazing, especially at this price. If you've played a Baby Taylor, this gives you that "oomph" that the Baby is missing while still being relatively small compared to a full-size.
Dec 28, 2024 07:13 PM
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YamahawkDec 28, 2024 07:13 PM
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I went deep on this style of guitar earlier this year. If you're looking for that small-body, parlor-ish sound the mini-dread is a shape to check out. Fun change of pace.

Played a bunch and ended up with an Eastman which gave me solid woods all the way around, and I found, the best tone. But I liked the Taylors a lot too, and they'd probably be easier to sell later if that's a consideration.

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Dec 28, 2024 07:27 PM
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RobertJasonDec 28, 2024 07:27 PM
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Quote from pm11088 :
These are amazing, especially at this price. If you've played a Baby Taylor, this gives you that "oomph" that the Baby is missing while still being relatively small compared to a full-size.
Yeah, I've read that the GS-Mini hits the sweet spot better. The Taylor Big Baby is smaller though if comfort is the main driver.

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