Taylor GS MINI-E-SE-PB Special Edition Acoustic Electric Guitar - Paisley Burst

Sadek Music proudly offers the Taylor GS Mini-e Special Edition acoustic-electric guitar, blending classy looks with the fierce tone of Taylor’s most beloved small-bodied acoustic. Featuring sapele back and sides and a torrefied Sitka spruce top, this GS Mini-e delivers punch and resonance nearly twice its size! The neo-tropical mahogany neck, crafted with Taylor’s signature neck carve, and a glossy ebony fingerboard ensure smooth playability and an exceptionally full sound. Guitarists at Sadek Music praise the balanced combination of sapele and spruce for all-purpose playing — hearty strums, fanciful fingerpicking, punchy power chords — the GS Mini-e is ready for it all. This Special Edition model also includes Taylor’s proprietary ES-B electronics system, complete with an onboard preamp, chromatic tuner, and active EQ control, enhancing its versatility for any playing situation. Available now at Sadek Music — grab the GS Mini-e Special Edition and discover why it’s a favorite among players everywhere!

True hardwood character

Taylor cemented its legacy by crafting innovative instruments born out of a classic heritage, and the GS Mini-e Special Edition is no exception. This GS Mini-e is built with premium tonewoods, including a solid Sitka spruce top, layered sapele back and sides, a mahogany neck, and an ebony fingerboard for acoustic tone that’s familiar and rich at both ends of the neck. In fact, this run of the GS Mini-e boasts a torrefied spruce top for enhanced resonance and added top strength. Similar to combinations of spruce and mahogany, materials used in the GS Mini-e Special Edition deliver a classic tone that’s full-bodied, smooth, and suitable for practically any style of music. Whether you strum open chords or fingerpick, the GS Mini-e’s authentic tonewoods deliver exceptional character and sustain while adding durability and unmatched aesthetics.

Ultra-Portable Acoustic-Electric Guitar at Sadek Music

The Taylor GS Mini-e Special Edition features a scaled-down version of Taylor’s popular Grand Symphony body shape. Measuring just over 36 inches in total length, this compact guitar is an ideal travel companion for road trips, subway rides, and flights. Perfect for camping, festivals, gigs, and especially well-suited for new players with smaller hands.

Full projection, rich sound, and ES-B Electronics

The GS Mini-e Special Edition’s big sound has made it an undisputed favorite among acoustic players of all stripes. Making little guitars isn’t hard — what’s hard is obtaining quality volume and tone from that little guitar’s smaller wooden chamber. That’s where the GS Mini-e succeeds with its careful planning and features like an X-braced soundhole and premium tonewood selections. Furthermore, the addition of Taylor’s Custom ES-B electronics system means this guitar can handle both unplugged and amplified sessions with equal aplomb. Providing rich 2-piezo amplification that remains authentic to your unplugged sound, the GS Mini-e’s onboard ES-B system’s low-profile design delivers up to 500 hours of use amplification, along with a digital chromatic tuner and active EQ controls for ensuring a razor-sharp plugged-in performance.

Taylor GS Mini-e Special Edition 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
• Neo-tropical mahogany neck with a smooth ebony fretboard
• Taylor ES-B electronics with onboard preamp, built-in chromatic tuner, and EQ control
• Short 23.5-in. scale length perfect for traveling and players with smaller hands

Tech Specs

• String Type: Steel
• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Shape: GS Mini-e Special Edition
• Back & Sides Wood: Laminate Sapele
• Top Wood: Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce 
• Top Finish: Matte 
• Color: Paisley Burst 
• Body Bracing: X-bracing 
• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahongany 
• Neck Finish: Matte 
• Neck Shape: Standard Carve
• Radius: 15" 
• Fingerboard Material: Crelicam Ebony 
• Fingerboard Inlay: Dots 
• Number of Frets: 20 
• Scale Length: 23.5" 
• Nut Width: 1.6875" 
• Nut Material: White NuBone 
• Saddle Material: White Micarta
• Bridge Material: Crelicam Ebony 
• Tuning Machines: Die-cast 
• Electronics: Taylor ES-B 1.2 preamp 
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Light, .013-.056 
• Case/Gig Bag: Softshell Case