Hello Bill,

I own a few guitars, one of which is a Taylor GS Mini. My observation is that each guitar that I own has its own characteristics and feel. If I spend some time playing my Fender Telecaster and then pick up the GS Mini, yes my fingers “hunt” slightly as the scale lengths are different. After a few minutes I am once again at home and feel no hinderance from the shorter scale.

I have found the GS Mini to be a very nice and comfortable guitar to play and it sounds better then some full size acoustics that I have played. I believe that as your playing skills increases, the scale length differences become less of a factor. It’s like driving a pickup truck and then getting in your wife Miata. Yes it drives differently but they both are fun and serve a purpose. I would have no problem recommending the GS Mini to you but as always, spend some time playing one first.

Jim

Bill I own a gs mini myself .I found its a comfortable guitar ti get used to. Ialso have a Strat,And 2 epiphones

Hi Bill, my short answer would be YES! I currently have 10 guitars, 6 of them acoustic, and my Taylor GS Mini is definitely the most comfortable one for me. I love the sound of it especially for fingerpicking and blues. I am a female and have small hands and it took me a while to figure out that I should play a shorter scale guitar. Taylor’s neck feels very comfortable for me. Having said that, I have no problem playing my other full sized scale guitars, it is just a matter of adjustment but also, each guitar serves different purpose. On electric guitars, I play mostly on higher frets with a pick so the adjustments are minimal. I prefer my GS Mini for acoustic fingerpicking or strumming, daily practice, on the couch messing around, and travelling! It is my go-to guitar with a great sound (I use extra light gauge strings). The only thing I’m not crazy about in my GS Mini is the built-in pickups, so I use microphone while recording. I would not spend the extra money for the stock pickups, not worth it, in my opinion.

Hey Bill,

I own a GS-mini as well. I purchased it because I wanted a less expensive guitar that I could haul around and take camping. I have grown to really love it. I work from home and I keep it next to my desk in my office. I play it every day. I do find that it takes a little time to adjust when switching to a guitar with a longer scale, but it’s minor and usually only takes a few minutes of playing. I have often thought that if I could only only have 1 guitar it would be a strong contender.

I just got a Taylor GS Mini Koa and I love it. I was looking for a smaller, short scale parlor to play on the couch (getting a little tired of having to always sit at the computer with my PRS Custom 22 Piezo or my B&G Little Sister Crossroads)and tried an Alvarez AP66ESHB and did not like the 12 fret design and muffled sound. I was amazed at the volume of the Taylor GS Mini, it is so easy to play and has a very balanced tone. I have extra light strings on it (it comes with medium gauge strings). If I want to plug it in from the couch to my computer I use a NUX B-2 Wireless Guitar System and it sounds really good through my AudioEngine speakers.

I have a GS Mini KOA. Does anyone have trouble with fret wires sticking out? Mine do & as well as a friend of mine’s Taylor. It’s ripping up my hands. I have a humidifier system in the case but it has not helped.

My Taylor GS Mini Koa was new with no fret problems but I had a Martin with “fret creep” despite keeping it humidified and the tech at guitar center filed them off and got rid of the problem.