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Taylor Guitars | World-Class Taylor Craftsmanship In Every Guitar

Taylor Guitars | World-Class Taylor Craftsmanship In Every Guitar

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Description
The Taylor Big Baby, Baby Taylor's scaled-up sibling, makes a sleek yet full-sounding travel companion with its svelte 4" body depth, which is about a half-inch shallower than the depth of a standard dreadnought. Slightly bigger than a Baby Taylor and just shy of a full-size guitar, the Big Baby Taylor is ideal for easy-playing, great-sounding guitar, with an overall size that keeps you in the portable category, but with an extra dose of volume and fullness.

Like the Baby, the Big Baby has an arched back that provides strength and contributes to its big tonal output. A Sitka spruce top blends stiffness and elasticity in just the right proportions which translates into broad dynamic range with crisp articulation. Layered walnut back and sides create a sturdy yet receptive platform for the vibrating string energy sent by the guitar's top. A layered construction is also 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.

This Big Baby model is also equipped with Taylor's ES-B system, which incorporates piezo design elements from the flagship Taylor ES2 system. Powered by a 9V battery, its onboard preamp includes a built-in digital chromatic tuner, an LED display for tuning and low battery indication and a tone-sculpting 3-band EQ. All Big Baby Taylor models ship with a durable travel-worthy gig bag for optimal fit and protection.
Taylor Big Baby Taylor Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Taylor Big Baby Taylor Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Taylor Big Baby Taylor Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Features
  • Spruce top and layered walnut body
  • Hard rock maple neck
  • African ebony fingerboard and bridge
  • ES-B electronics
Specs
Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought Non-Cutaway
  • Top wood: Solid Spruce
  • Back & sides: Walnut
  • Bracing pattern: Standard Big Baby X-bracing
  • Body finish: Satin
Neck
  • Neck shape: Standard Big Baby profile
  • Nut width: 1.68"
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
  • Bridge: African ebony
  • Saddle & nut: Mircarta/synthetic bone
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: ES-B undersaddle piezo
  • EQ/Tuner: 3-band/Yes
Other
  • Tuning machines: Chrome with chrome buttons
  • Orientation: Right-handed
  • Number of strings: 6 String
  • Case: Gig Bag
  • Country of origin: Mexico

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  1. Fun To Play7
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  4. Consistent5
  5. Stays In Tune5
  • Baby beginner happy with Big Baby

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byKen

    fromJoshua Tree, CA

    I'm a beginner with a whopping four months of practice under my belt. I had gone to Guitar Center and picked up an electric guitar and an acoustic guitar but I had no idea what I was doing and was completely reliant upon one of the associates in the store in Palm Desert, California. The associate there was really great and helped me as best that he could. But after about another month of practicing, I felt like I wanted to upgrade the acoustic a bit and get a lighter electric. I picked up this big baby in La Mesa, California, again with great helping guidance from the associates and I'm so happy that I traded my other one in and paid more for this. It sounds better, it plays easier, I really can't keep my hands off the thing. So, if you're a total beginner and you're looking for a beginner guitar, I would highly recommend this. I can't comment as to how it would be for other people because, like I said, I'm a total beginner.

  • Love my Taylor

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byJoel

    fromDenver, Colorado

    This is my most favorite guitar I have ever owned. The size is slightly smaller and more comfortable than a dread but still produces just as large of sound. It's so comfortable to play and very high quality. I hope I make stories with it for years to come.

  • I could easily own this guitar and no other

    5

    submitted5 months ago

    byDaniel

    fromMiami Florida

    Picked one up almost 10 years ago for a good price since it was used, and it has been my pride and joy ever since. I have played and recorded beautifully with this guitar. I could easily own this guitar and no other.

  • Super comfortable with luxurious tone

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byCherif

    fromSherman oaks CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I purchased the big baby taylor guitar that was on sale from a near by GC a few weeks after I bought a Martin at my local GC because I knew that there is a charter difference between the two types of guitars that are different in many ways and the big baby is exactly what I wanted in a. acoustic electric small footprint of a droughtnut,warm and bright tones remarkably crafted instrument very easy to play out of the box, sounds great plugged in and loud enough unplugged, very satisfied with my purchase, I have already recommended this Taylor modal to my musician buds, serious musicians on a budget, the Big Baby Taylor is prime solution.

  • Super comfortable with luxurious tone

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byCherif

    fromSherman oaks CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I purchased the big baby taylor guitar that was on sale from a near by GC a few weeks after I bought a Martin at my local GC because I knew that there is a charter difference between the two types of guitars that are different in many ways and the big baby is exactly what I wanted in a. acoustic electric small footprint of a droughtnut,warm and bright tones remarkably crafted instrument very easy to play out of the box, sounds great plugged in and loud enough unplugged, very satisfied with my purchase, I have already recommended this Taylor modal to my musician buds, serious musicians on a budget, the Big Baby Taylor is prime solution.

  • The Most Beautiful Bright Sounding Guitar - Now in Electric

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byDesmond

    fromAtlanta, GA

    I owned a Big Baby Taylor nearly 20 years ago, and I sold it to a student - and have always wanted another one. Seeing an Electric Acoustic version on Guitarcenter.com, I happily snapped one up and have thoroughly enjoyed that super bright sound I remember so well. The Big Baby is a 15/16 scale dreadnought, so it's nearly the same size as your other dreadnaughts, so it's much bigger than a travel guitar and sounds better than any travel sized guitar. This guitar is perfect for small hands, short arms, big bellies, LOL... or anyone who plays acoustic electric a lot and wants a super comfortable setup. Why aren't ALL acoustic electric dreadnought guitars this size? This is still a Taylor, so you get Taylor quality in the tone, setup, and every detail. The action is fantastic, which makes this a very fast guitar to play. The onboard electronics includes a build in tuner, which you'll use only once in a while because of how well this guitar stays in tune. This is an easy guitar to recommend, even to an online shopper who has never played this guitar in person.

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  • asked byron

    fromundisclosed

    Is the big baby good for beginners?

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    Yes, it is.
  • asked byNorm

    fromNorthern NJ

    Does the Acoustic-Electric Big Baby Taylor have a truss rod?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it does.
  • asked byClay

    fromundisclosed

    I was wondering what brand of strings and what size strings come stock on a Big Baby Taylor?

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