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This Custom GS Mini-e Is Cause for Celebration





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Over 50 years of acoustic excellence have skyrocketed the Taylor team to a top-tier standing, a sentiment that is shared among scores of Sweetwater strummers. The 50th-anniversary GS Mini-e Rosewood is here to further solidify the company's prowess in instrument design, representing a celebratory take on the company's most esteemed small-scale guitar. Carefully picked and manufactured Indian rosewood and spruce tonewoods represent a luxury standard of Taylor design, topped with visually appealing gold hardware and proprietary Mini tuning machines. Additional elite features include a 3-ring rosette, a responsibly sourced Crelicam ebony bridge, and custom-designed fretboard inlays to mark Taylor's momentous industrial occasion. Whether you're already a fan of their formidable acoustic inventory or looking for a practice- and performance-centered addition to your setup, the 50th-anniversary GS Mini-e Rosewood is worthy of a second look.





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Custom rosewood meets a foundational Mini-e chassis





Famous for its throaty acoustic warmth and resonance, Taylor opted for premium Indian rosewood when adorning the 50th-anniversary GS Mini-e's back and sides, fortifying the guitar's body style with a resilient tone for immediate, first-class playability. On the instrument's top rests torrified spruce, rounding out the GS Mini-e's warmer edges with a balanced and high-clarity vocal sheen. Layered over it all is a super-smooth matte finish, amounting to a guitar that's just as comfortable to hold as it is to listen to. If you're a particular fan of Taylor's proprietary acoustic sound, there's no going wrong with this 50th-anniversary edition.





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Classic acoustic comfort and control





Though a shorter size among its contemporaries, the 50th-anniversary GS Mini-e surfaces zero sacrifices in proprietary Taylor maneuverability. Its neotropical mahogany neck is carefully shaped to Taylor's standard carve profile, which is comfortable and accessible ? especially for players with smaller hands. Additionally, the neck's matte finish, along with a supple West African ebony fingerboard, guarantees accurate positioning and navigability around all 20 frets. It's all topped off with specialty 50th-anniversary faux pearl and Italian acrylic diamond inlays, garnering a sightly and celebratory visual appearance that exemplifies the spirit of true Taylor performance.





Capped with Taylor ES2 electronics





Taylor's Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics have long been admired at Sweetwater for their authentic acoustic projection and deep tone-setting expertise. By positioning the pickup just behind the saddle, ES2 electronics supply every nuance of sound without aggressive frequency interference ? perfect for combating stage and studio recording situations where accurate sound representation is key. Paired with a simple three-knob configuration featuring volume, treble, and bass controls, you'll have more than enough sonic room to define the specifics of any acoustic voice. Small but mighty, the 50th-anniversary GS Mini-e Rosewood is more than capable of tackling any use case, from tour bus practice sessions to live performances.





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Taylor 50th-anniversary GS Mini-e Rosewood Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


A custom-designed GS Mini-e Rosewood celebrating 50 years of Taylor’s guitar-building prowess


Torrified spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides supply tight, balanced projection with deep lows and crystalline treble


Relief-route X-bracing pattern distributes equal tonal strength for a pronounced voice with ample sustain


Neotropical mahogany neck with scarf neck joint and standard carve profile for seamless tonal navigation


Smooth West African ebony fingerboard provides unfettered access to all 20 frets


50th-anniversary faux pearl diamond fingerboard inlays and silver dot side markers


Nubone nut and micarta nut ensure maximum string stability and intonation support


Complementary gold Taylor mini tuning machines and hardware


Soft matte finish for exceptional comfort and control