Detail 01
23.5-inch scale length
The shorter scale is intended to make chord formation easier while retaining snap and tuning stability.
Product detailSKU #1500000383353
TaylorGS Mini-e Mahogany Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Made for left-handed players, the GS Mini-e Mahogany pairs a scaled-down Grand Symphony Mini body with a 23.5-inch scale length. The solid mahogany top is described with strong fundamentals, direct focus, and a more even response to attack; an arched back is used to generate more sound from the smaller body. Its ES-B pickup system adds onboard 3-band EQ and an LED chromatic tuner, so the guitar is ready for amplified use without adding an external preamp. A structured Taylor gig bag is included.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Left-handed players who want a shorter scale for forming chords.
- Travel with an acoustic-electric guitar, supported by layered back and sides less susceptible to temperature and humidity changes.
- Amplified playing with onboard EQ, tuning display, and low-battery indication.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Right-handed players; this model has a left-handed orientation.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
ES-B pickup and onboard preamp
Provides amplified output, a 3-band EQ, and a digital chromatic tuner with LED display.
Detail 03
9-volt battery with automatic shutoff
The ES-B runs on a 9-volt battery and turns off after more than three minutes when left on.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The electronics are powered by a 9-volt battery.
- 02Confirm that you need a left-handed guitar before ordering.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the GS Mini-e Mahogany left-handed?
Yes. This is the left-handed version.
02Does it have onboard tuning?
Yes. The ES-B preamp includes a built-in digital chromatic tuner with an LED display.
03Is a bag included?
Yes. It comes with a Taylor structured gig bag.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Preamp
- ES-B
- Bridge
- Genuine West African ebony
7 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Left-handed
- Nut Width
- 1.6875
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6 string
- Saddle Amp Nut
- Micarta "Wave" saddle; Nubone nut
- Scale Length
- 23.5
- Neck Shape
- Taylor GS Mini profile
13 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Top Material
- Solid mahogany
- Body Finish
- Matte
- Body Type
- Grand Symphony Mini
- Neck Wood
- Tropical mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Genuine West African ebony
- Back Amp Sides
- Layered sapele
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Body Style
- Taylor GS Mini profile
- Color Finish
- Brown
- Tuning Machines
- Chrome tuners with chrome buttons
- Body Shape
- Taylor GS Mini profile
- Neck Finish
- Matte
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Gig bag
2 detailsOther
- EQ Tuner
- 3-band EQ; Digital chromatic LED tuner
- Bracing Pattern
- GS Mini with relief rout
