Taylor GS Mini Mahogany Acoustic Guitar
- 23.5 inch scale, scaled-down Grand Symphony body
- 1.75 inch nut width
- Mahogany top, layered sapele back and sides
- Ebony fretboard, sapele neck
- Just over 36 inches total length
- Gig bag included
- Right-handed, bronze strings
- 2-year warranty
Last refreshed Sep 28, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact Taylor acoustic that travels easily and still gives a warm, full voice from its mahogany top. The listing names no onboard electronics, so plan on a microphone for amplified gigs.
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ASIN: B09S7V94J8Model: FG01016000000141000-0001Category: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
Road trips, subway rides and flights are where the Taylor GS Mini Mahogany earns its place. A scaled-down Grand Symphony body with a mahogany top and layered sapele back and sides delivers a full acoustic sound in a travel size.
Taylor shrinks its Grand Symphony shape while aiming for a warm, mellow and rich voice from the mahogany top. Portability is the reason to own one, and the gig bag makes it ready to carry. Players who need a full size body or built-in amplification will want a different model.
Who it's for
Couch practice, campsites and travel days suit this compact acoustic. Left-handed players and those who need plug-in electronics for stage use should look at another version.
Pros and cons
- Compact body for travel
- Mahogany top for warm tone
- Gig bag included
- Scaled-down Grand Symphony shape
- No onboard electronics listed
- Layered sapele back and sides
- Smaller body than a full Grand Symphony
Performance notes
The mahogany top drives the warm, mellow character, while the layered sapele back and sides and the scaled-down Grand Symphony body set how much low end and resonance the guitar produces. String choice and setup then shape feel along the shorter scale.
Where it stands among steel string acoustic guitars
- #1 most-searched brand and model of the 89 steel string acoustic guitars lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 140 steel string acoustic guitars we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Model | FG01016000000141000-0001 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Small |
| String Nut Width | 1.7 incheshigher than 64% of 23 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Scale Length | 23.5 incheslower than 85% of 66 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Item weight | 11.5 poundshigher than 80% of 65 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Total length | Just over 36 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Mahogany |
| Back Material Type | Sapele |
| Body Material Type | Sapele |
| Fretboard Material Type | Ebony Wood |
| String Material Type | Bronze |
| Color | Natural |
| Neck Material Type | Sapele Wood |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Gig Bag |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Sound Profile | Warm, Mellow, Rich |
| Model Series | GS Mini |
Closest rivals on specs
Yamaha GigMaker Standard Acoustic Guitar Package- Item weight 11.5 vs 9.3 pounds (+24%)
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Yamaha FG800 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar- Item weight 11.5 vs 10 pounds (+15%)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Taylor GS Mini Mahogany an acoustic-electric guitar?
The listing names no onboard electronics, so treat it as a purely acoustic guitar. Amplifying it would need a microphone or an add-on.
Is the Taylor GS Mini Mahogany a full size guitar?
No. It uses a scaled-down version of the Grand Symphony body with a 23.5 inch scale and a total length just over 36 inches.
Can left-handed players use the Taylor GS Mini Mahogany?
This listing is for a right-handed guitar.
What is the Taylor GS Mini Mahogany meant for?
Travel and everyday playing: the description names road trips, subway rides and flights as uses.