Taylor
Description
Conceived as a starter guitar for kids, the lovable Baby Taylor has maintained its enduring appeal in part by being a legitimate musical instrument that anyone can enjoy. The three-quarter-size Dreadnought helped touring musicians like Taylor Swift sketch new musical ideas on the road, and it's been a reliable musical accomplice for travelers seeking inspiration while trekking the world. All Baby Taylor models ship with a durable travel-worthy gig bag made by Taylor for optimal fit and protection.

Tone Woods
A guitar's top is the primary filter and distributor of vibrating string energy through the guitar, which means it has a huge impact on its sound. Mahogany is a hardwood that produces a natural compression, yielding more "roll-in" effect to a note. The compression evens out a lively attack for a more linear response. Mahogany tops deliver strong fundamentals with clear and direct focus. The arched back of the guitar generates more sound from a small-bodied instrument, and using layered wood back and sides create a sturdy yet receptive platform for the vibrating string energy sent by the guitar's top. Layered wood is less susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity, making it an excellent choice for players who travel with their instruments or simply require more durability.  

Electronics
Both the Baby and the Big Baby are available with the Expression System Baby (ES-B) pickup, which incorporates piezo design elements from the flagship Taylor ES2 system. It's powered by an onboard preamp that includes a built-in digital chromatic tuner, an LED display for tuning and low battery indication, and Tone and Volume controls. The preamp/tuner is powered by two button cell 3v lithium (CR2032) batteries. Two new batteries will provide approximately 300 hours of use. The ES-B conserves battery life using a standard on/off system that will automatically turn off if left on over 3 minutes. A low battery indicator on the LED display (located on the preamp circuit board) will display an “L” when the battery reaches 4.5 volts.

What sets Taylor Guitars apart? Unmatched build quality, the most stable and playable necks, a vast array of tonal options, eco-conscious and ethically-sourced raw materials, and a lifetime of service and support.
Taylor Baby Taylor Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Taylor Baby Taylor Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Taylor Baby Taylor Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Features
Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought 3/4th-Scale
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Solid Mahogany
  • Back & sides: Layered Sapele
  • Bracing pattern: Taylor Standard Baby X-Bracing
  • Body finish: Matte 2.0
  • Orientation: Right-Handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Taylor Standard Baby Profile
  • Nut width: 1-11/16" (42.8mm)
  • Fingerboard: Genuine African Ebony
  • Neck wood: Sapele
  • Scale length: 22-3/4"
  • Number of frets: 19
  • Neck finish: Matte 2.0
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Expression System Baby
  • Brand: Taylor
  • Configuration: Under-Saddle Piezo
  • Preamp EQ: Volume and Tone
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Lexan
  • Tuning machines: Chrome Baby Tuners and Buttons
  • Bridge: Genuine African Ebony
  • Saddle & nut: Micarta Saddle and Nubone Nut
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features: n/a
  • Case: Taylor Deluxe Baby Gig Bag
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Taylor Guitars Factory, Tecate, Mexico
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Reviews

4.75

4 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  • Disappointed

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byEd

    fromLas Cruces, NM

    I bought it because I had an injury to my right arm which left me with limited range of motion and unable to use my standard size Ovation. The Baby Taylor is easy to play and sounds good amplified, but acoustically it is easy to play it too hard. In addition mine gives me a harsh resonance when I play an open D. It turns out that the resonance is also present on notes simply near the D. (Its not fret buzz.) It is much less noticeable when amplified, don't know why. Other people don't notice it and tell me that the guitar has a wonderful sound. I played a Big Baby Taylor and loved it, but it's bigger and therefore less portable and easy for me to play. Perhaps the unwanted resonance is unique to my guitar. I haven't tried to get it looked at by a luthier yet. Perhaps another small guitar, like the Martin, would be better. Don't know. I'm pretty much satisfied with it because it is small and very light and portable which fits my need. It's pretty, nice workmanship, good tuner and electronics.

  • Love my Baby.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byPatti

    fromundisclosed

    Beautiful, well made guitar.

  • I am in love with my new baby !

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byKeta

    fromundisclosed

    I love this baby ! It fits me, stays in tune, and has a beautiful sound. My Christmas gift to myself.

  • A swet little guitar with a lovely tone

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted10 years ago

    byRainy Daze

    fromNew York City

    The Baby Taylor is a sweet little guitar, I love it's compact size which makes it easy to handle and a perfect fit for my "girlie" hand size. I am very impressed with the fretboard, it is set up at just the right angle so there are no buzzes or hums, and I have to exert only just the right amount of pressure to get a clear cord. I love my Baby Taylor, baby!

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byMark

    fromlongview, wa

    Does this guitar come with strap pegs or locks?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It has strap buttons
  • asked byHolly

    fromSpearsville, la

    Can you use bronze wound or any other strings besides steel? With this model?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes but not nylon.
  • asked byBryan

    fromPort Byron, Illinois

    What is the total length of this guitar?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Body Width 12 1/2" Body Length 15 3/4" Body Depth 3 3/8" - about 32"
  • asked byMikey

    fromFountain Valley, Ca

    Can I use nylon strings on this guitar?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No. The neck wouldn't handle it since it's designed for steel strings.
    Open Reply - Kenneth
    No, you cannot use nylon strings with this model
  • asked byNA

    fromHouston tx

    Does this guitar come left handed

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar is available in a left handed version.