special run of GS Minis

[sjino]

Thank you for the explanation of runout. Very interesting.

Re: a wider nut on the Mini, much as I'd also love to see it, I really doubt if it will ever happen. After all these years Taylor has never offered a 1 3/4 nut on the Baby, Big Baby, 100 or 200 series. There's probably an economic reason behind this decision, and even though the GS Mini is a huge seller it would probably be cost prohibitive to retool things. And how much would you pay for the wider nut? $50? $100? More?

Back to the original topic, I think it's a fabulous idea and the guitar looks really nice, but I wonder about pairing Engleman and maple. I think mahogany or sapelle would be a better match with the Engleman. Maybe that gorgeous quilted sapelle used on the Limited Minis? But it is unique, and maybe that's the idea.

[Play2PraiseHim]

Originally Posted by sjino

Thank you for the explanation of runout. Very interesting.

Re: a wider nut on the Mini, much as I'd also love to see it, I really doubt if it will ever happen. After all these years Taylor has never offered a 1 3/4 nut on the Baby, Big Baby, 100 or 200 series. There's probably an economic reason behind this decision, and even though the GS Mini is a huge seller it would probably be cost prohibitive to retool things. And how much would you pay for the wider nut? $50? $100? More?

Back to the original topic, I think it's a fabulous idea and the guitar looks really nice, but I wonder about pairing Engleman and maple. I think mahogany or sapelle would be a better match with the Engleman. Maybe that gorgeous quilted sapelle used on the Limited Minis? But it is unique, and maybe that's the idea.

In my experience, I prefer Englemann spruce rather than sitka or adirondack when paired with maple. The richer overtones of englemann add a special touch to maple.

[varve]

Ok, folks, as requested here are a couple of dropbox links for the Holden Village GS Mini, with Engelmann top from Holden wood. The two samples are by noted Seattle guitarist Randal Bays:


https://www.dropbox.com/s/urlosmf87xrfeey/03%20Classical%20-%20Allemande%20by%20JS%20Bach.m4a?m=[/URL]



Enjoy, Dave Olson

[sjino]

Originally Posted by Play2PraiseHim

In my experience, I prefer Englemann spruce rather than sitka or adirondack when paired with maple. The richer overtones of englemann add a special touch to maple.

You're probably right: the Englemann would probably help tame the inherent brightness of maple compared to sitka or adi spruce.

[Doubleneck]

Whats not to like about this. Been looking at the Minis at our local shop and they are very good guitar for the price. Here is a way to get one that is unique and aid a good cause. These are laminated back and sides so the maple will just look very classy. I really doubt that Taylor will make one that sounds bad.
Steve

[Play2PraiseHim]

Varve, that sounds great. I like the clarity . The GS mini is a great guitar for recording . It really is a very versatile little guitar.

[varve]

2 Photos of Holden GS Mini:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/049i3ajre...qtr%20back.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/049i3ajre...E/DSC_0960.jpg

And another sound sample, a short bluesy riff:

https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/02%20...oElB8IwjAvMWdA

Enjoy, Dave Olson

[akafloyd]

Thanks Dave, that maple looks great!!

[NdrewC]

Originally Posted by varve

2 Photos of Holden GS Mini:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/049i3ajre...qtr%20back.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/049i3ajre...E/DSC_0960.jpg

And another sound sample, a short bluesy riff:

https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/02%20...oElB8IwjAvMWdA

Enjoy, Dave Olson

Nice photos! By the way, I'm unable to access the riff demo.

[AZLiberty]

Originally Posted by sjino

I wonder about pairing Engleman and maple. I think mahogany or sapelle would be a better match with the Engleman.

I generally prefer the greater overtones of Engelmann to Sitka. I'm sure that Engelmann/plywood will sound just as good if not better than Sitka/plywood.

[varve]

My Bad! I am a middle aged surgeon, not a wizard with the Google

Try these: A little blues, and a bonus celtic track for your trouble....

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5dikc753w2...dal%20Bays.m4a

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2sbwahfhvx...%27s%20Jig.m4a

Cheers, Dave
There are some techies at Holden who will have better luck with all 5 samples in a few days...

[NdrewC]

Originally Posted by varve

My Bad! I am a middle aged surgeon, not a wizard with the Google

Try these: A little blues, and a bonus celtic track for your trouble....

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5dikc753w2...dal%20Bays.m4a

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2sbwahfhvx...%27s%20Jig.m4a

Cheers, Dave
There are some techies at Holden who will have better luck with all 5 samples in a few days...

Nice! The bass is a bit lacking as expected from a smaller guitar, but the engelmann top does add some sweetness compared to my brother's GS mini. Really enjoyed the playing too. Am really tempted now.

[email4eric]

I don't know if one of these is in my future. Nut width is a limiting factor and these are VERY bright sounding. I am intrigued with the idea of a locally sourced guitar, however.

I must say that the sound samples are played extraordinarily well -- really superb playing. Thanks for posting those!

[Malty]

Originally Posted by email4eric

...these are VERY bright sounding...

Please try the mahogany version with Martin strings (instead of the tinkly Elixers) and then report back ;-)

[darylcrisp]

Originally Posted by Blueshwk

Sure would be sweet if Taylor would do 1 3/4" nut design on this "one off" Mini.... At 1000 units it seems to me that it would be a good one ito use as a test subject. I have a feeling it would be an instant hit.
It would also make what is obviously a special little guitar much more appealling.

HINT HINT!!

i'd be inline with $ in hand
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