The Taylor GS Mini-e Bass brings the character and craftsmanship of Taylor into a compact four-string design that feels effortless to pick up and play. Its Spruce top is paired with layered, two-piece Sapele back and sides, producing a warm, balanced voice with clear fundamentals and a pleasing natural resonance. The GS Mini body shape features traditional X Bracing and a non-cutaway design, while the Natural finish and matte treatment across the top, back, and sides give the instrument an understated, organic beauty. A White Plastic three-ring rosette and black pickguard provide subtle visual accents, and at just 3 pounds 11 ounces, the bass is remarkably portable.
The Neo-Tropical Mahogany neck features Taylor's Standard Carve profile and a smooth matte finish, offering a comfortable foundation for extended playing. A West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard carries 4mm Faux Pearl dot inlays, with a 1-11/16-inch nut width and 23-1/2-inch scale length that give the GS Mini-e Bass its approachable short-scale feel. The Copafera peghead veneer adds a touch of natural character, while the paddle-style peghead maintains the instrument's clean and purposeful aesthetic. The West African Crelicam Ebony bridge, White NuBone nut, and White Micarta saddle provide a refined combination of durability, consistency, and tonal clarity.
Every detail of the hardware is thoughtfully appointed for reliable everyday performance. Die-cast chrome tuners with chrome buttons provide smooth tuning control, while the chrome strap pin and nickel end pin complete the hardware package. Black ABS plastic bridge pins offer a simple contrast against the Natural finish, and the bass comes equipped with D'Addario Coated Phosphor Bronze Bass strings in .037 to .090 gauge for a clear, articulate response and lasting durability. With no body, fretboard, or peghead binding, the design remains clean and focused, allowing the natural beauty of the woods and simple Taylor aesthetic to take center stage.
The GS Mini-e Bass is equally at home unplugged or connected, thanks to Taylor's ES-B electronics, which provide a convenient and expressive amplified voice while preserving the instrument's natural character. Finished for the right-handed player and supplied with a gig bag, it is built for musicians who want the warmth and presence of a full-size bass in a smaller, more accessible package. From its compact proportions and comfortable short scale to its carefully chosen woods and dependable electronics, the Taylor GS Mini-e Bass is an inviting instrument with a surprisingly expansive musical spirit.
Other specifications include:
- Top Wood Spruce
- Back/Side Wood Sapele
- Rosette White Plastic 3 Ring
- Back Configuration Layered, 2-Piece
- Body Binding None
- Armrest None
- Top Finish Matte
- Back/Side Finish Matte
- Neck Wood Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Fretboard Wood West African Crelicam Ebony
- Neck Profile Standard Carve
- Fretboard Inlay Faux Pearl 4mm Dots
- Fretboard Binding None
- Neck Finish Matte
- Nut Width 1-11/16"
- Peghead Veneer Wood Copafera
- Scale Length 23-1/2"
- Peghead Inlay None
- Peghead Type Paddle
- Peghead Binding None
- Peghead Finish Matte
- Bridge West African Crelicam Ebony
- Nut & Saddle White NuBone Nut, White Micarta Saddle
- Bridge Pins Black ABS Plastic
- Strings D'Addario Coated Phosphor Bronze Bass (.037 - .090)
- Pickguard Black
- Tuners Die-cast Chrome with Chrome Buttons
- Strap Pin Chrome
- End Pin Nickel
- Number of Strings 4 String
- Orientation Right Handed
- Body Shape GS Mini
- Bracing System X Bracing
- Cutaway Non-cutaway
- Color Natural
- Electronics ES-B
- Case/Bag Gig Bag
- 3 lbs 11 oz
- #2207206148
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