The Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass is an acoustic-electric bass that's a lot of fun to play. Its small-scale, compact design is light, pleasant, and easy on the hands. The GS Mini-e Koa Bass's robust Hawaiian koa top and stacked koa back and sides produce a straight, powerful tone with lots of vitality. The tone of this bass is enhanced by custom nylon-core D'Addario strings. When you consider its size, its amount of projection is incredible. When you put the GS Mini-e into a PA or your preferred amplifier, Taylor's ES-B pickup assures excellent sound. The Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass is an excellent acoustic-electric bass for composing, recording, and live performance.