Thanks to breakthrough Taylor design, the GS Mini Bass offers players a remarkably inviting small-scale acoustic bass that’s compact, lightweight and ultra-comfortable on the hands. Adding to the popular heritage of the GS Mini family, this four-string bass sibling is even more impressive for its ability to create natural-sounding bass notes despite a condensed 23-1/2-inch scale length — about 10 inches shorter than the scale length of a standard bass guitar. Part of the magic is the custom nylon-core strings (with phosphor bronze wrap wire) developed with the friends at D’Addario exclusively for the bass (in fact, no other strings will work on it). Together with the patented dual-prong bridge pin design, the bass not only sounds great but also yields a slinky feel. And with the condensed fret spacing, playing bass is now physically easier on anyone’s hands, from kids to bass newbies to seasoned bass players craving a couch-friendly option. It’s an inspiring tool to have on hand for writing, recording demos, and jamming with friends. The bass comes equipped with the ES-B onboard electronics, along with a hard bag featuring adjustable backpack straps for easy portability.
Body
Body type: Grand Symphony Mini
Cutaway: No
Top wood: Solid Sitka spruce
Back & sides: Layered Sapele
Bracing pattern: GS Mini Bass bracing with relief rout
Body finish: Matte 2.0 varnish
Orientation: Right handed
Neck
Neck shape: Taylor GS Mini profile
Nut width: 1.687 in. (42.8 mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine African ebony
Neck wood: Sapele
Scale length: 23.5 in.
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Matte 2.0 varnish
Electronics
Pickup/preamp: Yes
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-saddle transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: 1-band
Feedback filter: No
Tuner: Yes
Other
Headstock overlay: Lexan
Tuning machines: Chrome GS Mini-e Bass Tuners with chrome buttons
Bridge: Genuine African ebony
Saddle & nut: Micarta/NuBone
Number of strings: 6-string
Special features: D'Addario's EXP-coated phosphor bronze wrap wire