The GA Mini that never was

[dhalbert]

I was rather idly reading the Taylor warranty, and noticed it listed the trademark name "GA Mini" in among all the rest of their trademarks. The "GA Mini" trademark was registered in March 2010 and abandoned in December 2012. GS Mini was registered in December 2009 and of course has not been abandoned.

I did a pretty thorough Google search and didn't find any discussion. I wonder if they were actually considering two sizes or whether it was just a possible alternate name. Did you ever hear anything about a GA Mini?

[jjrpilot-admin]

I've never heard of that...very interesting......hmmm...

[PureTone]

It almost sounds like a 'back up' plan, if for some reason the GS Mini was not as popular as it was and continues to be.
Or, maybe there was going to be 2 models and when the GS Mini took off like gangbusters, the GA Mini idea was shelved.

Could there be a market for a GO Mini, with a 14 5/8" lower bout and a scale length slightly over 24" ?
If it were a 12 fret with 1 3/4" nut, it could make for a very fun and rather affordable parlor-type guitar.
It would probably be able to fit into a relabeled GS Mini hardbag.

[Cindy]

Hi dhalbert and welcome! I've never heard about it either and am very impressed that you read all the details in the warranty! Great find and thanks for sharing.

[cigarfan]

Could there be a market for a GO Mini, with a 14 5/8" lower bout and a scale length slightly over 24" ?
If it were a 12 fret with 1 3/4" nut, it could make for a very fun and rather affordable parlor-type guitar.
It would probably be able to fit into a relabeled GS Mini hardbag.

Oh man, what an idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

That would be awesome.