The Taylor GS Mini-e Special Edition Olive is a compact, travel-friendly acoustic-electric guitar that pairs a bold, punchy voice with a distinctive aesthetic.
Visuals and Build
- Olive Drab Top: Features an understated, limited-edition matte olive finish on its solid soundboard.
- Body Construction: Built with a scaled-down Grand Symphony shape that lacks binding for a clean look.
- Tonewood Pairing: Combines a solid torrefied spruce top with durable, layered sapele back and sides.
Playability and Hardware
- Short-Scale Comfort: Offers a player-friendly 23.5-inch scale length and tight string spacing for relaxed fretting.
- Slim Mahogany Neck: Outfitted with a slender profile mahogany neck and a genuine West African Crelicam ebony fretboard.
- Appointments: Styled with Italian acrylic dot inlays and reliable chrome die-cast tuning machines.
Sound and Electronics
- Torrefied Tone: The specialized roasting process for the top wood adds "played-in" warmth, resonance, and a mature sweetness out of the box.
- Projective Sound: Delivers a surprisingly wide dynamic range, rich midrange, and deep projection that defies its portable size.
- ES-B Electronics: Equipped with an onboard pickup system featuring a built-in digital chromatic tuner and tone controls for easy stage amplification.
- Portability: Ships with a sturdy, structured tan gig bag designed for easy overhead compartment storage or travel.