Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar

The Taylor GS Mini-e Koa brings the organic beauty and vibrant tone of Hawaiian koa to Taylor's ultra-popular reduced-scale acoustic guitar. A solid koa top paired with layered koa back and sides delivers a rich, bold sound that punches well above its weight for a small-bodied guitar, while the built-in ES-B pickup and digital tuner make it easy to plug in anywhere. It ships with a structured gig bag, ready to travel to lessons, rehearsals, or the next trip out of town. Town Center Music sells every GS Mini-e Koa fully set up and ready to play, backed by our status as an authorized Taylor Warranty Center.

Body Design and Tone

The GS Mini scales down Taylor's Grand Symphony shape without losing its bold voice, making it a favorite travel and practice guitar for players who still want real Taylor tone. Koa's tonal signature reveals itself over time, with warm, sweet overtones that continue to open up the more the guitar gets played.

Solid Hawaiian Koa Top

A solid koa top delivers a clear, warm, punchy response, with a naturally compressed, midrange-forward voice that's well suited to fingerstyle playing, strumming, and everything in between.

Layered Koa Back and Sides

Layered koa back and sides bring the same beautifully figured look as the top at a more accessible price, giving the GS Mini-e Koa a striking, all-koa appearance that stands out in any room.

Playability and Design Details

A Neo-Tropical Mahogany neck and 23-1/2" scale length keep the GS Mini-e Koa comfortable and easy to play for players of any age or hand size, while the West African Crelicam ebony fretboard and bridge, NuBone nut, and Micarta saddle round out a smooth, accurate setup. It's a natural fit for students, travelers, and gigging musicians who want a dependable, easy-playing guitar that doesn't demand a full-size case. A left-handed version is also available.

ES-B Electronics with Built-In Tuner

The GS Mini-e Koa's onboard ES-B pickup and preamp combo delivers clear, natural amplified tone at open mics, campfires, or small stages, and includes a built-in digital chromatic tuner with an easy-to-read LED display, so you can tune up without reaching for a separate pedal or clip-on tuner.

Specifications

• Model: GS Mini-e Koa (GS Mini Series)
• Body Shape: GS Mini (scaled-down Grand Symphony)
• Top Wood: Hawaiian Koa (solid)
• Back/Side Wood: Koa (layered)
• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony, 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic inlay
• Scale Length: 23-1/2"
• Electronics: ES-B pickup/preamp with built-in digital tuner
• Case/Bag: Structured Gig Bag (included)
• Warranty: Taylor Limited Lifetime Warranty with registration

Why Buy the GS Mini-e Koa from Town Center Music

Town Center Music has served local musicians since 2012, and our 5-star Google reviews reflect customers who trust us for honest advice on finding the right guitar, whether that's a travel companion, a first instrument, or a plugged-in guitar for small gigs. Every guitar we sell, including the GS Mini-e Koa, gets a full professional setup before it hits the sales floor, a $70 value, free to you, so the action, intonation, and electronics are dialed in the moment you take it home. As an authorized Taylor Warranty Center, we can also handle warranty service locally instead of shipping your guitar back to the factory. We take pride in serving guitarists of every age and skill level, and the GS Mini-e Koa is a top pick for players who want genuine Taylor tone, real koa looks, and plug-in-ready electronics in a compact, travel-friendly package.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GS Mini-e Koa a good travel guitar?

Yes. Its compact GS Mini body and included structured gig bag make it easy to bring along for practice sessions, trips, or gigs where a full-size guitar isn't practical.

Does the GS Mini-e Koa have a built-in tuner?

Yes. The onboard ES-B pickup and preamp includes a built-in digital chromatic tuner with an easy-to-read LED display.

Is the top solid or layered koa?

The top is solid Hawaiian koa. The back and sides are layered koa, keeping the guitar more affordable while matching the top's figured, all-koa look.

Is it set up and ready to play when I buy it from Town Center Music?

Yes. Every guitar we sell receives a full professional setup, a $70 value, free of charge, before it reaches the sales floor.