【used】Taylor / GS MINI-e Rosewood 50 th NAT 2022 1.7kg #2205164194【TONIQ横浜】

Taylor stands alongside Martin as a world-leading giant in the acoustic guitar industry.
It is favored by numerous artists including Christopher Cross, Tony Iommi, John Petrucci, and MIYAVI.

Taylor continues to craft innovative guitars by combining cutting-edge technology with master craftsmanship, achieving the distinction of being the top-selling acoustic guitar brand in the United States in 2014.

While most acoustic guitars use a set neck joint, Taylor guitars feature the NT (New Technology) neck joint, a detachable design.

Furthermore, a wooden spacer called a shim is placed between the body and neck. By changing the shim thickness, the angle of the neck joint can be adjusted.

This allows lowering the string height without shaving the bridge saddle.

Beyond this, Taylor's appeal lies in incorporating numerous innovative ideas, such as UV finishes that resist aging, are durable, and allow for thin coatings, and proprietary pickup systems designed to naturally project the guitar's inherent resonance.

This model is the GS mini, a scaled-down version of Taylor's signature Grand Symphony body shape.

The GS mini is credited with popularizing small-sized guitars. Since its introduction in 2010, it has become an immensely popular model, with hundreds of thousands shipped worldwide.

Its size is smaller than a standard guitar but larger than a mini guitar, occupying an intermediate size.

This creates a well-balanced design that offers excellent playability without sacrificing authentic acoustic sound.

While smaller guitars often face concerns about insufficient bass response, this model mitigates that issue by employing a rounded back construction.

The GS-Mini-e builds upon this GS Mini by adding a pickup system, further enhancing its versatility.
Marked as LTD, this model was crafted to commemorate Taylor's 50th anniversary.

Featuring the ES2 pickup system like higher-end models, gold hardware, a fire-stripe pickguard, and diamond fingerboard inlays, it truly embodies the finish befitting an anniversary model.

The body top utilizes solid Sitka spruce.
This is the standard wood chosen by renowned brands like Gibson and Martin for their flagship models.

The sides and back are rosewood, the neck is tropical mahogany, and the fingerboard is ebony.

The 23.5-inch scale length and slimmer neck profile offer excellent playability, appealing to a wide range of players.

Electronics feature the Expression System 2 (ES-2) found in Taylor's higher-end models.

Instead of placing a piezo element under the bridge saddle, sensors are arranged behind the saddle, allowing the guitar's natural resonance to be captured authentically.

This proves invaluable when plugging into an amp for loud performances.

It delivers a surprisingly robust, professional-grade sound from its compact body.

Highly recommended for beginners, those seeking a second guitar, outdoor use, songwriting, stage performances, or as a first acoustic for electric guitarists.

An anniversary model produced in limited quantities.

Why not take advantage of this opportunity?

Approximately 80% of the frets remain.
The truss rod and neck condition are good.
The body and finish show multiple fine scratches and dents on the body, with noticeable dents on the body top and near the end pin.
The electronics are in good condition.
No significant modifications were observed.

Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Treble, 1 Bass
Nut Width: 43.5mm
Bridge String Spacing: 11mm
Scale Length: 23.5 inches
Year Manufactured: 2022
Country of Manufacture: Mexico

TONIQ craftsmen deliver after rigorous inspection.

Included Accessories: Gig Bag

Text: Teppei Ozawa

Inspection: Takahashi
Product Photography: Tanoue

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