Top of the line wood and electronics.way better than the older version Previous owner wore belt buckle and there are minor indentiona which aren’t that bad and definI rely don’t affect then sound,but he used a ToneRight and this bad boy pumps the volume… you mean the Taylor GS Mini-e Koa with the three external knobs, which is the version equipped with Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics. That is the better/premium electronics setup compared with the later ES-B version with the larger tuner/EQ panel. Taylor specifically introduced the GS Mini-e Koa with ES2 as an upgraded model. 

Taylor GS Mini-e Koa — ES2, 3-Knob Version

• Model: GS Mini-e Koa
• Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2)
• Controls: 3 knobs — volume, bass and treble
• Top: Solid Hawaiian Koa
• Back & Sides: Layered Hawaiian Koa
• Neck: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Fingerboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Scale: 23½”
• Body: GS Mini / scaled-down Grand Symphony
• Nut: Nubone
• Saddle: Micarta
• Finish: Matte
• Frets: 20
• Strings: D’Addario XS coated phosphor bronze, .013–.056
• Cutaway: No
• Body width: 14⅜”
• Body depth: 4 7/16”
• Gig bag: Typically included

The ES2 is a significant upgrade for amplified playing. It uses Taylor’s behind-the-saddle pickup design and is intended to capture more of the guitar’s natural dynamics and acoustic character. 

Description:
The Taylor GS Mini-e Koa is a compact acoustic-electric guitar featuring a solid Hawaiian Koa top and layered Koa back and sides, giving it a warm, punchy and articulate tone. This particular version features the highly regarded Taylor Expression System 2 electronics with the classic three-knob control layout, making it especially desirable compared with GS Mini models equipped with the ES-B electronics. The 23½” scale makes it exceptionally comfortable to play while still producing a surprisingly big, full acoustic sound. It’s an excellent guitar for gigging, recording, songwriting, travel and plugged-in performanc comes with gig bag. This instrument has so much life