Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- 23.5 inch scale, smaller GS Mini body
- Koa top, layered koa back and sides
- 6 strings, right-handed, fixed bridge
- ES-B electronics with tuner, tone controls, low-battery light
- Mahogany neck, ebony fretboard
- 2 kg, 35.43 x 13.78 x 5.91 inches
- 2-year warranty, gig bag named in the title
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A smaller-bodied koa acoustic-electric that plays plugged in on stage or unplugged at home, with a tuner built in. Its reduced body is a deliberate size choice, so players wanting a full-size instrument should look elsewhere.
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ASIN: B00N9GQYBQCategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
Small studios, couches and club stages are where the Taylor GS Mini-e Koa is meant to live: a reduced Grand Symphony body with a koa top and layered koa back and sides. Taylor's ES-B electronics plug it into an amp or PA, with tone controls, a built-in tuner and a low-battery indicator.
Koa on the top, back and sides gives the guitar its warm voice and its look, and the onboard tuner and battery warning cut down on surprises at a gig. Note the back and sides are layered rather than one piece, and the title names a gig bag for carrying, not a hard shell.
Who it's for
Players who move between a home studio and small stages get a compact koa guitar with the electronics already on board. Left-handed players and those after a full-size body should look at another model.
Pros and cons
- Koa top with layered koa back and sides
- Built-in tuner in the electronics
- Low-battery indicator before gigs
- Ebony fretboard on a mahogany neck
- Back and sides are layered, not one piece
- Nut width not listed
Performance notes
Sound unplugged comes from the koa top vibrating over the reduced body, which the description credits with resonant warmth. Plugged in, the piezo-based ES-B system and its tone controls shape the signal sent to the amp. The low-battery indicator warns when the power source needs attention before it cuts out.
Specifications
| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 23.5 inches |
| Item weight | 4.41 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 35.4 × 13.8 × 5.9 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Instrument Size | GS Mini (reduced Grand Symphony) |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Koa |
| Body Material Type | Koa |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | Ebony |
| String Material Type | Phosphor Bronze |
| Color | Natural |
| Back Material Type | Layered Koa |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Gig Bag |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Piezo, ES-B With Built-In Tuner |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Taylor GS Mini-e Koa a full-size guitar?
No. It uses the smaller GS Mini body with a 23.5 inch scale, sized to be comfortable in the studio and on stage.
Is the back of the Taylor GS Mini-e Koa one piece of koa?
No. The back and sides are layered koa, while the top is not described as layered.
Does the GS Mini-e Koa have a built-in tuner?
Yes. The ES-B system includes a built-in tuner, tone controls and a low-battery indicator.
Does the Taylor GS Mini-e Koa come with a hard case?
The title names a gig bag. A hard case is not described.