Taylor 50th Anniversary GS Mini-e Rosewood SB LTD
Over 50 years of acoustic excellence have skyrocketed the Taylor team to a top-tier standing, a sentiment that is shared among scores of strummers. The 50th-anniversary GS Mini-e Rosewood is here to further solidify the company’s prowess in instrument design, representing a celebratory take on the company’s most esteemed small-scale guitar. Carefully picked and manufactured Indian rosewood and spruce tonewoods represent a luxury standard of Taylor design, topped with visually appealing gold hardware and proprietary Mini tuning machines. Additional elite features include a 3-ring rosette, a responsibly sourced Crelicam ebony bridge, and custom-designed fretboard inlays to mark Taylor’s momentous industrial occasion. Whether you’re already a fan of their formidable acoustic inventory or looking for a practice- and performance-centered addition to your setup, the 50th-anniversary GS Mini-e Rosewood is worthy of a second looks.
Taylor 50th Anniversary GS Mini-e Rosewood SB LTD at a Glance:
- Compact body offers comfortable feel and rich tone
- Solid torrefied spruce top for mature, bold sound
- Slim, easy-playing neck for relaxed fretting feel
- Built-in ES2 electronics for easy amplification
- Comes with structured gig bag for protection
Note: Each guitar has unique visual traits due to differences in wood grain. Guitars ordered through this website or found in stores may feature minor visual variations from the ones pictured here.
Custom rosewood meets a foundational Mini-e chassis
Famous for its throaty acoustic warmth and resonance, Taylor opted for premium Indian rosewood when adorning the 50th-anniversary GS Mini-e’s back and sides, fortifying the guitar’s body style with a resilient tone for immediate, first-class playability. On the instrument’s top rests torrified spruce, rounding out the GS Mini-e’s warmer edges with a balanced and high-clarity vocal sheen. Layered over it all is a super-smooth matte finish, amounting to a guitar that’s just as comfortable to hold as it is to listen to. If you’re a particular fan of Taylor’s proprietary acoustic sound, there’s no going wrong with this 50th-anniversary edition.
Classic acoustic comfort and control
Though a shorter size among its contemporaries, the 50th-anniversary GS Mini-e surfaces zero sacrifices in proprietary Taylor maneuverability. Its neotropical mahogany neck is carefully shaped to Taylor’s standard carve profile, which is comfortable and accessible — especially for players with smaller hands. Additionally, the neck’s matte finish, along with a supple West African ebony fingerboard, guarantees accurate positioning and navigability around all 20 frets. It’s all topped off with specialty 50th-anniversary faux pearl and Italian acrylic diamond inlays, garnering a sightly and celebratory visual appearance that exemplifies the spirit of true Taylor performance.
Expression System 2 electronics
Taylor’s Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics have long been admired for their authentic acoustic projection and deep tone-setting expertise. By positioning the pickup just behind the saddle, ES2 electronics supply every nuance of sound without aggressive frequency interference — perfect for combating stage and studio recording situations where accurate sound representation is key. Paired with a simple three-knob configuration featuring volume, treble, and bass controls, you’ll have more than enough sonic room to define the specifics of any acoustic voice. Small but mighty, the 50th-anniversary GS Mini-e Rosewood is more than capable of tackling any use case, from tour bus practice sessions to live performances.
What Taylor Says…
Making its debut in our 50th Anniversary Collection, this 217e-SB Plus LTD introduces the Grand Pacific body shape to the 200 Series. Layered Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top offer a pleasing blend of projection, warmth and clarity. The torrefied top, decked out with a tobacco sunburst, yields a sweet, played-in character, while our tone-enhancing C-Class bracing adds more volume, sustain and low-end presence. The round-shoulder dreadnought body delivers clear power in the bass range and round, broad notes that overlap for a seasoned tone that’s sure to entice fans of vintage acoustic sounds. It makes a great all-purpose instrument, perfect for everything from strumming cowboy chords to flatpicking runs to softer fingerpicking. Limited-edition appointments include diamond fretboard inlays, gold tuners, ebony bridge pins with gold dots and a commemorative interior back label. It ships with ES2 electronics and a sturdy AeroCase.
Grand Pacific
This round-shoulder dreadnought delivers a new flavor of warm, rich Taylor tone.
Indian Rosewood
The tonewood superstar. Popular, traditional, and versatile, Bob Taylor puts Indian rosewood among the greatest tonewoods ever..
Sitka Spruce
The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.
Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
Taylor GS Mini-e Rosewood SB LTD Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:
- Limited-edition Builder’s Edition model, celebrating Taylor’s half-century anniversary
- Classic slope-shouldered design results in a rich, full, and somewhat old-school spin on Taylor’s shimmering tone
- Torrefied Sitka spruce top supplies all the sonic warmth and dynamic range of a well-aged vintage instrument
- Layered Indian rosewood back and sides grant your crisp highs, deep lows, and resounding projection
- C-Class bracing ensures a balanced response across all six strings
- Comfortable neo-tropical mahogany neck in Taylor’s time-tested Standard Carve
- Glassy ebony fingerboard equipped with eye-catching 50th-anniversary diamond inlays
- Stage-ready Taylor ES-2 electronics
- Elegant gold-colored Taylor tuning machines
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