LIVE - GS Mini vs. GT Guitar Showdown | Taylor Primetime Episode 82

Taylor’s small-body acoustic guitars are famous for their blend of portability, bold tone, and unmatched playing comfort. But what are the differences between two of our most compact guitars?

Join us on YouTube for a live head-to-head faceoff of four smaller-scale acoustic guitars. We’ll pit the GS Mini-e Koa against the K21e and the GS Mini-e Rosewood against the 811e, comparing both pairs of guitars for their tonal qualities, feel, and musical applications.

-- CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO --
0:00:00 - Intro (chit-chat)
0:09:42 - What are you listening to? (segment)
0:18:43 - GS Mini Koa vs K21e
0:41:35 - GS Mini Rosewood vs 811e
1:04:53 - Live Q&A
1:10:55 - Two Minutes of Sports
1:19:17 - Trivia and wrap


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[johncrane]

Wow! One-hour and twenty-five minutes for this? I own a basic GS Mini Mahogany. It surprises me every time I pick it up. Just an amazing small guitar with a big voice. Nuff' said.

[tunablue]

I have a 2016 GS Mini-e Koa and I can tell you it has gotten WAY mellower. It doesn't sound as attacky/bright as the example Daniel played and the bass has blossomed. I'm curious how the 224ce-K DLX would sound in comparison to those two.

[jimdoner]

Pre empting the premption, " cuz I speak of the pompitus of love " 🤣🤣🤣

[mmckinney]

I will say that with these particular models, the low end is starkly better on the higher end models. It may just be the Urban Ash that I don’t jive with.

[mmckinney]

I dunno guys. I have a GS mini-e Koa plus, a GTe Urban Ash, and previously a standard GS-mini with sapele back… to me the GTe Urban Ash is the weakest of the three… my observations… I understand they are different tonewoods but when judging simply by satisfaction of the sound output, I pick the standard GS-mini sapele over all…

[viktor_with_a_k]

I watched this as the title said GS mini Vs GT. 15 minutes in, said noting about GS mini or GT.

[johnwashburn]

I listened to this again tonight because I didn't find a new one to listen to. These are my thoughts.
The mini is more like a Kia than the GT is a Ferrari.
I am like the guy who said "I'm not a Padres fan but if my team is out I will pull for them. I like you guys and the Taylor focus .I do not own a Taylor. I graduated in 1974 and have been aware of Taylor guitars.
I have two Martin guitars, both with Adirondack over mahogany. One is 20 years old and one is about 6 months. I have a D-18GE and a CEO 7. This would be a great comparison to make an audio sample. I paid less for both in total than the K21 (Yes I got a going out of business deal on the first).
I often wonder if I am the only person who doesn't own a Taylor that enjoys Tuesdays with you. I prefer a beefy neck on a guitar. I prefer an unplugged or mic amped guitar. Andy quacked like a duck (feed or walk it)
For a 50 year old company, you are doing something right. I do like the sound of some of your guitars but I think that they are overpriced. There are several Martin guitars I would love to own under $2k.I am probably not buying any more (maybe a resonator and a Tele).I have a good dozen or so now.
Send me one for 90 days and I may have to buy it. I have never found one that speaks to me. No offense. I really like the company. .except you are not consistent and I like traditional ways.
I have a clean dead walnut tree in my backyard...

[johnviolette]

I remember Bob Taylor once saying that all laminate/layered guitars will basically sound the same. If that is so, why do so many say there is a difference in tone or they can hear a difference like there is with an all solid wood guitar?

[johnwashburn]

I had a meeting on Tuesday, so I watched today. Go Chiefs!

[darrinheike]

I traded a Kia and $200 for a GS Mini 👍🏼 Win

[DavidsDailyDrants]

Does jay chew? So surprised. Also why did the podcast shut down?

[jimdoner]

Those were awefull sounding clips of both guitars the minni and the koa