On the Cover

How the
GS Mini
Was Born

We revisit our Wood&Steel story from 2010, which introduced the GS Mini to the world. Bob Taylor shares the origin story of the guitar that has gone on to become the most prolific in Taylor history.

By Jim Kirlin10 min Read

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By Jim Kirlin10 min Read

We revisit our Wood&Steel story from 2010, which introduced the GS Mini to the world. Bob Taylor shares the origin story of the guitar that has gone on to become the most prolific in Taylor history.

Features

Features

Five (Hundred Thousand) Reasons to Love the GS Mini

By Colin Griffith5 min Read

With its fun-sized frame and lively voice, our ultra-popular acoustic is easy to love for musicians of all stripes.

2024 Issue 2: GS Mini Edition

Signature Model

By Jim Kirlin4 min Read

We marked the milestone of making our 500,000th GS Mini with a guitar signed by the employees who produce them.

2024 Issue 2: GS Mini Edition

Body Art

By Jim Kirlin10 min Read

The GS Mini’s playful personality has made it an ideal vehicle for graphic customization. Here’s a sampling of cool art-top designs from over the years, including some exciting new collaborative creations.

The GS Mini, Through Your Eyes

We searched the social media sphere to share just how much love players have for the GS Mini after 14 years.

Product Spotlight

Product Spotlight

The GS Mini Turns 10

We look back on this story from 2020, a decade after the GS Mini's debut, to celebrate how our fun-size acoustic became one of the most popular guitars on the planet.

Small Bodies, Big Appeal

From the Grand Concert to the Grand Theater, Taylor’s innovative small-body guitar designs have made the playing experience more accessible, more expressive and more fun.

Small Wonder: The GS Mini Bass

The idea of a small-scale acoustic bass seemed far-fetched until a pair of Taylor design breakthroughs changed everything. We recount the story of how the GS Mini Bass came to be.

2024 Issue 2: GS Mini Edition

Two Mini Choices

With a pair of upgraded GS Mini models, we level up rosewood’s look and sound and introduce a sweet new caramel burst.