Detail 01
D–A–E–A–D tuning
The five strings are arranged for drone-based and layered harmonic approaches.
Product detailSKU #1500000472522
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Taylor’s Jacob Collier GS Mini is a compact five-string acoustic built around the D–A–E–A–D tuning. That layout brings resonant drones and layered harmonies into writing, improvisation and accompaniment without changing the guitar’s portable GS Mini format. A torrefied Sitka spruce top joins layered sapele back and sides, while the 23.5-inch scale, neo-tropical mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard shape the playing platform. Custom geometric rosette accents and a structured Taylor gig bag complete the package.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Writing and improvising with the supplied five-string D–A–E–A–D tuning.
- Taking a compact acoustic to creative sessions, jams and performances.
- Building accompaniment around resonant drones and layered harmonic parts.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a conventional six-string acoustic layout.
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
23.5-inch scale length
This is the scale length of the GS Mini five-string design.
Detail 03
Taylor structured gig bag
A structured Taylor gig bag is provided for transport.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The five-string D–A–E–A–D setup differs from a standard six-string guitar.
- 02Right-handed orientation.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is this GS Mini tuned?
It uses five strings tuned D–A–E–A–D.
02Is a bag included?
Yes. It comes with a Taylor structured gig bag.
03What woods are used for the body?
It has a torrefied Sitka spruce top with layered sapele back and sides.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
7 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Material
- NuBone
- Nut Width
- 1.69
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 5
- Scale Length
- 23.5
- Neck Shape
- Taylor GS Mini profile
13 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Fingerboard Material
- Genuine African ebony
- Saddle Material
- Micarta
- Fingerboard Wood
- Genuine African ebony
- Back and Sides Wood
- Layered sapele
- Body Style
- Taylor Grand Symphony Mini
- Top Material
- Torrefied Sitka spruce
- Bridge Wood
- Genuine West African ebony
- Tuning Machines
- Die-cast chrome tuners with chrome buttons
- Body Shape
- Taylor Grand Symphony Mini
- Body Finish
- Matte
- Neck Wood
- Neo-tropical mahogany
- Neck Finish
- Matte
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Taylor structured gig bag
1 detailsOther
- Bracing Pattern
- X-bracing with relief rout
