The New Taylor GT vs. the Taylor GS Mini | Guitar Comparison 

I don’t know, I don’t hear that much difference between the two guitars with him playing. He is so good that he can make any guitar sound great.

The way you guys described the feel of the GT and compared its tone with the GS Mini makes me want to sell my GS Mini and get a GT. The GT makes the GS Mini sound boxy in comparison. Oh, and Cooper's monstrous playing is always a pleasure to listen to.

Chris' jokes and puns are what makes Alamo videos a must watch for me.

A GT with a cedar or koa top would be superb. I seriously consider buying a GT with spruce / urban ash right off the bat. It feels like it’s just big enough to be seen as a guitar that’s not only made for travelling and for younger people. Also, as in this comparison I felt like the GT had a bit more depth in tone. When it comes to money, though...the Gs mini will probably always be the best bang for the buck when it comes to Taylor guitars. Great video, guys! Maybe comparison played by Chris would help to differentiate the guitars more from one another.

Isn’t the real question the comparison of the Taylor GT with the Martin Dreadnought Junior?

Taylor seems to make a great instrument at every price point. It's especially impressive that they can have such a sound and quality even in their least expensive models.

I think a cedar/koa GT would be amazing.

I’ve finally decided to make the step back into guitar playing after 10 years away from it. I went into the local GC yesterday to test out the 000 Martin body style with the intent of purchasing the Martin 000-13e soon. In between guitars (compared dreadnaught to 000 primarily), I picked up this Taylor GT and absolutely loved how it felt and played. I’m torn between the Martin 000-13e and Taylor GT and would appreciate any comparative input for these two pieces!

I was going to buy a GS Mini Koa but opted for the Martin 000 12 E Koa model. I love it but I also love the GS Mini. I think Cooper is an amazing talent the same as you are Chris !

There is no question the guitar playing was phenomenal. But the problem is it doesn’t really showcase the guitar for the average player. You need to make the demo more accessible by doing some simple fingerpicking and strumming techniques. Also, the assertion that the GS-mini is not a “serious” guitar is absurd, I’ve been playing and recording for over 40 years and I can tell you it sounds just fine in the studio in the right hands. Honestly, I certainly didn’t hear enough of a difference between the two (likely because of the style of the demo) to justify the additional cost and make me want to add one to my collection. Better luck next time guys.

How are the frets? Between the 2,and are they dinky Small, stainless ?

I'm seriously interested. I've been hoping Taylor would come out with something more analogous to the AD series but in something closer to a Grand Concert body size. The GT might be just the ticket. I also love the fact that they're using a nontraditional wood for the back and sides, apparently to great effect. I'd be interested to know whether this body style would work well in maple, too.

Can we get a video with a few cowboy G chords please and thank you.

I think his familiarity with the GS mini has him hitting it a little harder. The volume the GT is supposed to have doesn't shine like I thought it would.

To me, the GS Mini seems more punchy and trebel-y. The GT has a more full sound. Denser, if you will. Both sound freakin’ amazing!

The GT is more focused, the GS Mini is more lively. Tonally, the GS Mini is a bit brighter, the GT a bit fuller. I think it comes down to which sound and feel anyone prefers. Parlor guitars are great to just have hanging around.

Just a couple of comments. Cooper - fantastic technique but those highly percussive tunes with stops and mutes make it hard to really hear the tone, sustain, projection, etd. Simpler finger picking would have been nice. With these comps I really can't hear much difference between the two guitars. Also, I would like to hear the pickup systems compared. Seems you used the mic here.

❤Cooper… additional jazz thing is highly appreciated!

I would like to see a mahogany Blackwood combination much like the 321. If it doesn’t come out soon I’m considering getting it through the custom program

I would imagine that the gs mini would be fine for gigging and would be a great all purpose guitar, all in a compact travel size package

This new Taylor GT seems closer to the Martin Junior series. Both solid woods. About the same scale length, but way different price. How about a comparison?

Think I'll just hold on to my Martin 000-16 Gloss Top. Very alike.🤔🤔🤔

For that kind of money, I'd rather get a full sized guitar with a full scale length. 23.5" feels cramp when you play higher up the fretboard, and no cutaway which makes it even harder.

Funny you mention the factory setup. My GS Mini was horrible - action close to 1/4" out of the box.

Of course it's going to sound better, but what are you using it for? The mid range and lows are very obviously bigger. You can Almost feel the difference in string tension. This actually looks like the ideal guitar for me. My arthritis has kick the crap out of my hands, and as much as I enjoyed the grand concert and double O size guitars, I need something with a little narrower nut, And this looks like it would fit the bill. For comfort, I absolutely loved my 1965 epiphone ft-45 But this sounds like it has a much bigger sound. I've always said, go for comfort first, and sound second. Of course you want a great sounding guitar, but if it's extremely difficult to play, he will take it out and show everybody how wonderful it sounds and never play it. You have to want to play a guitar and comfortable good sounding guitars make you want to play.

I might wait to see how this line grows and what kind of options come out from it.

Chris, about LMAO seeing your face as you brought down the GT.

Great playing but too fast and furious for us to get a feel for the difference. No bends, sustain, vibrato etc for a proper comparison in tone, volume or capability.

One other comparison suggestion: GT value Martin SC 13e. I would keep my GS Mini Koa but really want to try the GT. Sounds like GT has m

anyone wishing for a GT with cutaway?

Ok, I 'd decided the new GS Mini-E Koa Plus was to be my next guitar... are you now saying it's the GT?

If all the structural features of the GT is to bring as much sound as possible out of its small body then why couldn’t they do that for the GS mini? I’m not sure how the size of the GS mini would restrict the volume if all that construction of the GT is designed to get more volume out of it.

A mahogany body and cedar, maple or koa top

Would love to see an all mahogany version!!! I had a 520e that I destroyed by falling on it in my studio smh. Loved the midrange punch it gave.

A cedar top version would make a nice alternative to their pricey 500 series. Please use your ninja skills Chris. I’m surprised, and disappointed that it didn’t happen with the GS mini but a GT would be even better.

Thanx I'm getting a GT

The sound basically the same to me

I couldn't be any happier than with my GS Minis, a Mahogany and a Spruce. So, I'm not looking for anything else.

Would have rather heard more of the sounds of the guitars than Cooper’s playing prowess.

Accommodates the guitar community's current blossoming taste for parlor guitars.

The gt sounds amazing! I definitely noticed a difference but Cooper all though incredible needed to strum open chords to tell a difference! That gt in koa tho 👌

"Trust me on this one..." GT Grand Theater is a size between the Grand Symphony-Mini and Grand Concert. I'm curious whether the AeroMax case was designed for the GT first, and will be sized for other models later. Keep the keyboard guys away! (and film Chris McKee's tackles).

I think it’s a glorified gs mini at $1499. It’s nice sounding for sure and very comfortable but for just a little bigger scale (but by not much) I think it isn’t worth that $1499. Especially when they are saving $$ by using trees (common trees) found throughout CA that are already going to get cutdown anyways. I say this guitar priced at $1299 would of been better imo.

i have 10 gauge elixir strings on my gs and after really breaking these strings in the bending is ridiculous.

Sorry, but the GS Mini sounds much better.

I had a GS mini my daughter fell in love with it so it’s hers now I would love to get my hands on one of these but I just can’t afford it but I think it’s an awesome guitar maybe someday really enjoy your channel guys keep it up

Honestly....in this video the GS Mini sounds fuller than the GT......thats amazing.....;-)

A GT koa body mahogany top

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O cabeludo toca tão bem que disvia a atenção para do timbre.

Old wine in the new bottle. GS MINI is a great guitar. They are doing marketing propaganda for the expansion of Taylor market. Both are same. Some people will buy GS mini and some are GT. ultimately 1+1=3 This is called synergy. Anyways ethics and business are not identical. They come from two different poles. I have 1 GS MINI COA 1 150 ce 1 816 ce BE and 1 912 ce BE all are 1 M32 LAKEWOOD 1 HD28e Martin 1 Yamaha LL 16 All are great guitars Main matter who is playing the guitar 1

Please make a video of Taylor GT vs Martin Dreadnaught Jr!!!!!!! That will be the ultimate test

The GS Mini sounds better! More complex, more pronounced harmonics and a terrific overall balanced tone! What a bargain!!!

I'm sticking with my GS Mini-e Mahogany, thank you very much!

Is there any guitar out there Cooper can't make sound amazing? That being said, I could listen to him jam on that GT for hours

I came here to watch the comparison between two guitars, but what it blew my mind was Cooper's playing. WOW! speechless. Great job guys. Hope I can make another purchase from you soon, your customer service is AMAZING!.

Honestly, this review was not very helpful. The style he was playing probably accounts for less than 5% of the players that will pick up either one of those guitars. Let the instrument ring! Let the wood resonate! His skills are amazing, but the guitar is supposed to be on display, not his licks.

I just bought the GT and its the acoustic guitar I was looking for. The ergonomics made it perfect for me and stuff like shoulder impingement and carpal tunnel issues didn't flair up while playing. The nut width, the string spacing and the body size and the all solid wood and the electronics and the bag, it was worth the price.

Definitely a good move by Taylor, the GT sounds great and seems to fill a niche in the market; the two guitars are different enough that the new model won't affect sales of the GS Mini or make it obsolete by any means. Listening to the two side by side, it's amazing how full the GS Mini still sounds considering its size. As always, thanks for a great presentation and comparison. Cooper's sublime playing makes me suspect he's actually Jesus, trying to go incognito by disguising himself as John Krasinski...! :)

I have to agree with the comments that Cooper's playing, while certainly impressive, (Ok. Mind blowing) makes it hard to hear the differences between the two guitars. It will be interesting to see how the GT sells. If it were my money, it would be the American Dream series just for the scale length. Pit the GT against the AD. That's the comparison I'd love to hear. No doubt the GSM is a little gem, though.

No. Not buying it!!! I love Taylor guitars. I own 6... but the GSmini wins here. I would prefer a US made, 12 fret, solid wood, sloted head GSmini.

Using basic fingering and chord patterns would be better in a demo. How does the sustain and overtones in a G, C, D ring out? Fancy finger work not needed.

the guitar music played which is too intensive to distinguish these two guitars

Please make a comparison to Taylor 214ce plus vs Taylor GT .please

I've played the GT in store and am a long time owner of a Mini. While I find the GT has a bit more bass and volume due to it's larger body, I don't feel at three times the price of a Mini it's three times better in sound or playability. Absolutely love my Mini, and if a person wants to move up in size I'd lean toward a full body and skip the "in between."

Well, Chris, to be honest, I feel like your playing style would let the differences between the two stand out a bit more. With Cooper playing there’s some difference but not a lot, IMHO.

I don’t hear the GT sounding “better” than the GS mini? Just different. As a big fella the GT would suit me better, but I’m not hearing a better sound?

While Cooper's playing is virtuosic, there is too much going on with the fingers and the style including a lot of string muting. This does not really show the depth/fullness of tone of either guitar. It just shows lots of notes - very few of which are sustained. I'd like to hear both guitars played by Chris using the tunes he regularly plays to demonstrate acoustic guitars.

In my opinion Koa Plus > GT. I just got back from trying these at the store. The Koa Plus sounds incredible: the bass tone is full and warm, warmer than the GT, The Koa plus sounds like a full sized guitar to me, but it does seem to lack overtones and sustain compared to the GT or a full size (was hard to discern as well over the faint air/humidifier noise), although I would actually prefer this since my maple 614e has tons of overtones and sometimes I want them to shut up lol - just depends on the song/style. I could also feel the K+ resonate against my body. The K+ defied expectations, while the GT sounded like what you'd expect from a slightly smaller than full sized guitar. Another difference (although this could change with action / string choice) was the GT was slightly slinkier (easier to bend) than the mini because by defualt the string tension is less. But the K+ I played also felt like the action was a little too high. One thing I liked better about the GT was that it was easier to find the sweet spot in tone/volume when resting my wrist on the strings for a semi palm muted sound when flat picking. On the K+ I found it easy to have too much palm resting on the strings and dampening the sound too much, but maybe with practice this would be overcome; on the positive side, since the K+ is more punchy and has less sustain anyways, even if I erred on less palm I could still get a percussive sound that didn't bleed. To my ears the K+ definitely sounds better than the other mini varients. I don't know the specs as to what's different, but its night and day difference to me - the bass tone on the K+ is amazing. I don't mean that it's overpowering - the EQ across strings was just right. Harder to say for the GT since I found it's bass to be brighter. I didn't try the GT plugged in. The K+ plugged in sounded fine, nothing to write home about - the higher the volume the more of that metalic zing there is with basically all amped acoustics. Not sure how it compared to the regular minis plugged in.

That is not the type of playing that helps in distinguishing the difference in sound between two guitars. Simple strumming, shorter simple melodic passages A-B’ed against each other would have been much better for the supposed purpose of this video. Goes without saying, the guitarist is skilled but there’s a time and a place for that type of playing.

Cooper is a fabulous fast fingered guitarist. BUT this is supposed to be about the guitars and I finding his very fast work amazing but not helpful in hearing the guitar subtleties, his finger work dominates everything else.

As many have stated before me, the way Cooper is playing, it makes it difficult to hear the difference. However, one thing that surprised me was the fact that the Mini can truly hold its own. I have a Mini and I would like to tell those who've never played one; when people infer that the Mini is a guitar for small people, it's not really true. It's for small, medium, and large people alike. I have fairly large hands and I have no problem negotiating the fretboard.

Hi, is that GS Mini the Rosewood or Sapele? Thanks.

Too many busy notes, limiting our ability to just hear how the guitar actually sounds.

Taylor has made solid wood GS Minis but it’s just not plausible . People would not pay $1,600 for such a little guitar. In some ways the GS mini is Taylor’s greatest guitar. A $3,000 Taylor is an excellent guitar so is a $3,000 Matin, Larrivee or Lowden but for $500 bucks nothing comes close to the GS mini I want to see a hog top GT!

That GT is awesome ! Since they are in the same price range how about a GT V.S. American Dream comparison . I was saving up for an American Dream but now i don't know, would love to hear them side by side .

I appreciate the demo, but there is a painful amount of talking in this video. Sum it up, and get to the actual demo. 12 1/2 minutes of nothing but talking, I couldn’t take it anymore.

I wish in demos young guitarist would not so much Flex their licks but show more sustain and let the strings be heard for the average guitar player who would be buying these lower model ones. If I would want to hear speed, lets have Al Dimeola demonstrate his lighting licks. Have a little more James taylor or Dan Fogelberg play and more travis pick on these badboys. There was a smoother glide over the Mini on the guitarmans licks.

Seems like GT is an amazing guitar. Also nice to see how cool a GS Mini can be in Cooper's hands. I bought a GS Mini as my first guitar about a month ago and still absolutely love it. I remember playing different instruments in a shop and when I picked up GS Mini and strummed the first chord (yes, I already new some tricks) I was just blown away. I immediately thought to myself: "Wow, this it it!". Now I know much more about guitars, but I still want that feeling of instrument speaking to me if I ever buy a new one. Maybe it's going to be a GT, who knows.

Hmmm. ? I can't really tell the difference sound wise ? Maybe my PC speakers aren't good enough? Or my ear isn't that well trained. Think I'll keep my GS MIni KOA for now.

Wow, my 2 main interests in this video (1) you both holding the guitars side by side for a size visual comparison and (2) switching back and fourth between both guitars during Coopers playing. Honestly in this video I felt there is minimal difference. I'm a huge Taylor fan and have always thought the GS-Mini stood alone against all other competition, so the thought of the all solid GT got me super excited, however Taylor was able to make the GS-Mini layered sides/back sound as good as many all solid guitars. I commented on your first video thinking the GT may compete too much with the GS-Mini, but honestly I dont think so based on this video. I'll need to test one in person to confirm. That doesnt mean I will never get a GT, but it means my GS-Mini(s) remain absolute best bang for the buck when it comes to build, feel, and sound (short of my McPherson CF Touring)! Cant wait to watch all the other comparison videos that will surely flood RU-vid soon.

GT vs American Dream series please! Great video as always.

I want the gt but I feel like the Gs mini is great for the price!

Koa lefty absolutely please Taylor PLEASE😩

I am considering buying the Koa mini plus. But understand that it is not suitable for serious studio work.🤨

The GT is great, it is it twice the price great? Of course not. The popularity of GS Mini is in its great value proposition. At 1500, why not compare to Yamaha AC5 or a Martin D16? And how is blistering fast runs going to show us sonic differences. How about playing an actual chord, strumming a few bars, or playing a few things to compare them, sure it sounds like it projects more, but we are talking about a 1500 guitar. I like that it is smaller. But GS Mini has a tuner built in and a record of a decade. It feels weird comparing these, I’d ho GS Mini since GT is so damned expensive. If it were 350 bucks more, I’d get the comparison, But twice the price! You guys smoking crack!?

WOW! Cooper Greenberg can make any guitar sound amazing. If I thought that buying either guitar would make me play like Cooper Greenberg, I would buy both. Fantastic video of two fantastic guitars that has only created a bigger dilemma.

Next video should be comparation of BIG BABY vs GT 👍🏻👍🏻

JUST FOR RHE RECORD, anybody that plays a Taylor GS Mini knows just HOW INCREDIBLE it sounds. I wonder why Taylor sold a jillion of them??? Maybe because they are phenomenal. Baby Taylor, GS mini, Big Baby Taylor, Academy Series and now a GT?? It sounds like they’re getting a little carried away.

First of all sweet playing! I just want to say that GS mini has fuller punchier tone. Im not sure if it's because it has medium strings. The GT is more rounded & trebly. Im now inclined to try the GT. Thanks for the comparison video.

More than twice the gs mini's price... sigh! 😭

Cooper's def got chops and the licks are dope but they do not really lend themselves to a good evaluation of the guitars. Chris's usual demo's are better for that.

I want a sunburst! Also, please bring on mahogany. Give it that Taylor gloss finish as well.

It’s not fair, give him a shovel with bard wire attached to it and it will make it sound like a 5000$ guitar! The Gt sound really good. I probably have to make a move, my daughter stole my GS Mini. Daughter...... 👸🏼. A father has no défense against her daughter...... that’s not fair! 😫

i got the GT mahogany. It really sucks. It's so uncomfortable and odd,. It's like the barney rubble of guitars.. If you decide to get one test it out first. I bought mine online from a a big online retailer (not alamo). I'd send it back but they wat $450 to restock. So, I might use it as a bat for softball league or for firewood. I haven't decided. $1800 down the tubes.

Cooper’s playing is terrific, but I would have much rather heard an A/B of some “normal” songs with a lot less going on to hear the differences in these 2 guitars. The staccato finger style and super quick changes made the focus be in the playing and not the guitar.

how would a gs mini sound with light strings like the gt?

I’ve watched quite a few videos from you guys now, the video are very informative and I’m very grateful, but one of you makes any guitar sound amazing and the other makes every gs mini sound mediocre 😂😂

Taylor created a monster with the GS - punches so far above its weight. In the hands of a great guitarist - like here - the GT is not significantly better. Maybe the GT would be better for playing unamplified in a bigger coffee shop?

The GT is cool, but I’m looking for a really good travel guitar and I think the GS mini is going to be the best for me. I’ve got my eye on mahogany one about to pull the trigger. Can’t wait.