special run of GS Minis

[ataylor]

As others have said, I'd snatch one of these in an instant if it had the 1.75" nut width.

[email4eric]

Originally Posted by Malty

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

Actually, I just inquired about one on CL...it's beautiful and affordable. I may pull the trigger on this...But that darned narrow nut...!

[joemcg]

Just ordered mine! No matter the nut width I'll live with it!

[Doubleneck]

At that price point how wrong can you be? I am liking the nut width on this guitar. Ordered mine.

[varve]

Hi folks: In response to requests for info, here is the story on this interesting partnership, written by Holden Village's journalist, Mary Koch, for the quarterly newsletter, the (Holden) Village Voice:

http://www.holdenvillage.org/files/2...itar_Story.pdf

And, one more sound sample, a Celtic piece by O'Carolan, played by Randal Bays on the Taylor GS Mini Holden prototype:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/b94qtgi6kf...%27Carolan.m4a

Thanks so much for your interest! This is clearly a forum filled with passion and knowledge about one of humanity's greatest instruments.

I have played both the standard GS mini and this prototype side by side, and can say that the Engelmann top does add a certain richness in overtone, a midrange sweetness, above and beyond the Sitka topped standard model.

I am an otologic surgeon in my day job, and have thus spent an hour or two pondering both the science and aesthetics of the auditory universe....

Enjoy, and thanks,
Dave Olson MD

[llew]

Wow...that's the Holden version of the GS Mini? Beautiful playing and a great sounding little guitar! If only it had a 1 3/4" nut? Great cause and great guitar...fine work on both sides of the street. All the best!

[Doubleneck]

Sounds pretty awesome

[NdrewC]

I noticed they've uploaded more clips! http://www.holdenvillage.org/book/guitar-sound-samples/

Sounds wonderful to me!

[AndrewG]

Originally Posted by darylcrisp

Bob Taylor comes thru again and impresses

I love the look of this Mini...............oh how I wish they made them with a wider nut width.

thanks for posting

d

...and a longer scale.

[Play2PraiseHim]

If I didn't already have my Ltd Edition Blackwood plus another guitar on order, I would be all over this. Such a worthy cause too!!

[dogmother]

Originally Posted by NdrewC

I noticed they've uploaded more clips! http://www.holdenvillage.org/book/guitar-sound-samples/

Sounds wonderful to me!

I am very lucky to be a friend/neighbor/student (in that order!) of Randal Bays. I got to see/hold this guitar "in the flesh" at Randal's home when he was recording the sound clips. It's a lovely instrument. Everyone should own at least one smaller bodied/short scale guitar. So satisfying for noodling on the couch at night.
BTW: If you enjoyed Randal's playing, he gives lessons via Skype. His website is www.baysguitar.com (shameless plug for a friend and talented musician)
-Diane

[Marshall]

Originally Posted by ataylor

As others have said, I'd snatch one of these in an instant if it had the 1.75" nut width.

Tee Hee. It's the 1 11/16 neck that I love ! I wouldn't have one with a 1 3/4 neck. . . . , so there! (to each his own. I just think 1 3/4 guys like to harp a lot )

[Doubleneck]

Originally Posted by Marshall

Tee Hee. It's the 1 11/16 neck that I love ! I wouldn't have one with a 1 3/4 neck. . . . , so there! (to each his own. I just think 1 3/4 guys like to harp a lot )

I agree, 1 11/16 used to be the norm till those finger stylists screwed up the entire guitar world, making 1 3/4 the new standard. Try not getting a 1 3/4 neck, its not easy. Worst part is that they have converted my hands and the 1 11/16 seemed so slim when I played a Mini the other day. lol

On a more serious note, how many companies would do this for a charity? That is just something you have to reward with your $.
Steve

[joemcg]

The run is 1000 guitars. Could the members of AGF subscribe for ALL of them before they're released?

[Doubleneck]

Originally Posted by joemcg

The run is 1000 guitars. Could the members of AGF subscribe for ALL of them before they're released?

That's a lot of guitars, I would be surprised if that happened, but I ordered mine quickly.