Experts prefer Taylor GS Mini over Martin LX1
On 17 Jan 2025 (2 months ago) we went through 86 Acoustic Guitar expert endorsements .
Currently, Taylor GS Mini received 6 endorsements from Music Critic (16 Feb 2024), Guitar World (11 Oct 2024) Six String Acoustic (7 Feb 2023) and 3 others. Meanwhile, Martin LX1 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Acoustic Guitar | frontmanphilosophy.com  | 10stunninghomes.com  | Music Critic  | Guitar World  | Six String Acoustic  | The Strategist  | Music Radar  | GuitarPlayer  | Guitar Chalk  | reviewed.usatoday.com  |
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| 2 | - | $599 |  Taylor GS Mini The Taylor GS Mini is a highly versatile and durable guitar that offers excellent sound quality in a compact and portable design, making it a popular choice for travelers and musicians of all skill levels. | - | - | 5 | 6 | 1 | - | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $449 |  Martin LX1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 16 Feb 2024 Music Critic ranked Taylor GS Mini as #5
Rank Acoustic Guitar ... ... #5 out of 9 Taylor GS Mini ... ... Source: musiccritic.com - On 11 Oct 2024 Guitar World ranked Taylor GS Mini as #6
Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 6 Taylor GS Mini A fantastic beginner guitar that sounds even better amplifiedSource: www.guitarworld.com - On 7 Feb 2023
Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment #1 out of 6 Taylor GS Mini Best Acoustic Guitar... ... ... Source: sixstringacoustic.com - On 15 Jan 2025 Music Radar ranked Taylor GS Mini as #5
Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 Taylor GS Mini The best acoustic guitar below $1,000... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 10 Jul 2024 GuitarPlayer ranked Taylor GS Mini as #3
Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 10 Taylor GS Mini Probably one of the best non-full size acoustic guitars out there... ... ... Source: www.guitarplayer.com - Guitar Chalk ranked Taylor GS Mini as #2
Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 8 Taylor GS Mini Pretty much everything, but especially for melodic, fingerpicking styles, gigging, and couch acoustic playing.... ... ... Source: www.guitarchalk.com
As can be seen below, Taylor GS Mini is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Martin LX1 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Acoustic Guitar | frontmanphilosophy.com | 10stunninghomes.com | Music Critic | Guitar World | Six String Acoustic | The Strategist | Music Radar | GuitarPlayer | Guitar Chalk | reviewed.usatoday.com |
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| 1 | - | $230 |  Yamaha FG800 The Yamaha FG800 is a highly regarded full-sized dreadnought acoustic guitar known for its powerful sound projection, comfortable playability, exceptional sound quality, and solid construction. | 3 | - | 6 | 3 | 6 | - | 6 | 2 | 3 | - |
| 2 | - | $599 | Taylor GS Mini The Taylor GS Mini is a highly versatile and durable guitar that offers excellent sound quality in a compact and portable design, making it a popular choice for travelers and musicians of all skill levels. | - | - | 5 | 6 | 1 | - | 5 | 3 |
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| 3 | - | $200 |  Fender CD 60S The Fender CD 60S acoustic guitar is highly praised for its comfortable playability, impressive sound quality, and durable construction, making it a reliable and budget-friendly option for musicians of all levels. | 2 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Gretsch Jim Dandy G9500 The Gretsch Jim Dandy G9500 is a compact and comfortable parlor-sized guitar with impressive sound quality and durability, making it a great option for musicians of all skill levels. | 5 | 15 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
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No expert reviews linked yet for Martin LX1.
Expert reviews [13]
Total expert reviews: 13
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by guitartopreview.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 13 reviews | 92 |
| Lowest score by strumavenue.com | 86 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
92
The Taylor GS Mini Mahogany is a small-sized guitar that delivers exceptional sound quality, rivaling that of full-sized guitars. It has a beautiful design, comfortable playability, and offers great value for money.
+ pros
- Despite its small size, the sound quality feels like you’re playing a full-sized guitar.
- Comfortable to play both sitting and standing despite its size
- Stays in tune for a longer span of time
- Has a very simple but durable materials.
- Amazing sound quality
- cons
- Because it is a Taylor guitar, it is a bit expensive
- The guitar comes with a satin finish making physical damage to the guitar more pronounced and visible
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From Seller:
- Mahogany pattern HPL (high pressure laminate) textured finish, solid sitka spruce top
- Rust Stratabond neck, shortened 3/4 scale
- Chrome small-knob tuners. Tusq saddle.
- Solid Morado or East Indian Rosewood fingerboard
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From Seller:
- Mahogany top, sapele back and sides
- Sapele neck, ebony fingerboard, 20 frets
- 23.5" scale, 5mm dot inlays, chrome tuners
- Three ring rosette, NuBone nut and saddle
- Gig bag included
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