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07-25-2014, 08:40 PM
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I haven't played a 522, but I haved played the all mahogany gs mini. The 522 12 fret is a $2000+ guitar and the mini is 1/4 that. I dont think there would be a credible comparison of the two because of the gap in price. I have played a 322 all hog and it was excellent. The mini hog was warm, but in comparison to the 322 a toy.
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07-25-2014, 10:53 PM
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I have a GS Mini M and a 322 GC. Both have mahogany tops. The Mini M is a great little guitar that goes anywhere and has a voice way bigger than it's body. Great fun to play. The 322 is THE best small body guitar I have ever owned...period. I often take it with me when I travel or go on cruises...it takes up less room than a dread or GS but is much more fulfilling when I play, even though I really do like the Mini.
If you're looking at a 522 and don't want to spend the money, look really hard at the 322.
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07-25-2014, 11:02 PM
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There's really no comparison. The mini-GS is a nice little travel guitar or "camp guitar" . . . but it's sound just pales in comparison to something like the 522 12-fret you mention. I don't own either, but I've played both in Guitar Center many times.
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07-26-2014, 06:35 AM
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The only logical solution to this dilemma is to get both. I want a guitar for traveling and had been taking my Taylor 214ce, but I want something a little more portable. However, I'm sure the mini will leave me wanting more. It sounds like I need to start demoing some 300 & 500 series hog GC's.
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07-26-2014, 07:04 AM
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07-26-2014, 09:08 AM
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07-26-2014, 09:32 AM
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Hi. I had a GS Mini Mahogany, then bought my 312e. You can see in my signature which one stayed. One reason is that I prefer the full scale length, for playing ease when switching between guitars. The best reason I prefer the x12/GC model is TONE! Also, I really don't travel enough to need a travel-size guitar... But for playing at home, the GC size/tone is my favorite. After reading this thread, I'm definitely interested in the 322/522 models!
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07-26-2014, 09:36 AM
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I am sure you have your answer by now, however having owned a GS for years and only recently getting a 312e I feel like I was meant to chime in
Captain Jim put it all perfectly, its the best all round sized guitar I have every played, for daily use I would never pick up anything else. It is so comfortable i can play it for hours and never even have marks under my arm from the guitar edge. Its just fantastic and I am so happy that i got it. I payed around $1500 for the 312e and I am looking into getting a soft case for it and making it my travel guitar (as captain said the case very bulky) and likely selling/gifting the GS mini as I feel it is basically obsolete. Once you put a pick up in a GM Mini i think it will run you about $700. So not out of the question to compare.
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