Taylor [Baby Series] Baby Taylor user reviews ( 9/10) - 8 user reviews

• 11/25/11

  heads on fire's review "Excellent travel acoustic."

  Characteristics

  Made in Mexico
  
  Solid Sitka spruce top
  
  Mahogany back and sides
  
  Ebony fretboard
  
  Ebony bridge
  
  Nice gig bag
  
  3/4 size scale
  
  19 frets

  Utilization

  The Baby Taylor is a great first instrument, travel guitar, or kid's guitar. With 3/4 size, it is perfect for small hands to learn on. But at the same time, it's not JUST a kid's guitar - it makes a perfect companion to go backpacking or camping, or for flying. The guitar plays very well, and as a great bonus for adults with larger hands, the fret reach is out of this world, so chords that were previously unplayable on a larger instrument are now ready to be unleashed! The construction is every bit what one would expect from a Taylor - excellent fretwork, no rough woodworking, string-straight neck.

  Sounds

  The Baby doesn't sound as big as a full-sized model, but it doesn't sound like a ukulele either. It is very bright and crisp, as one could expect from a guitar this size. It will certainly do the job well enough to satisfy anyone that buys it. One thing that is a small bummer is that it doesn't sound that great being tuned down. The strings don't hold tension enough to make it a feasible option to tune down. On the converse, however, it sounds great being tuned up! I tuned it up to F# and it sounded sublime, almost as if the guitar was made just for that tuning. If you get one of these, or try it out, try to tune it in F# or even G and see how neat the sound is!

  Overall Opinion

  I like this guitar for the craftsmanship and quality, and for the ease of playability. The option of having a guitar that is easy to take along on trips is also a bonus. Most parents aren't going to spring for a guitar in the $400 range as a first guitar for their kids, but for those that do, this guitar is a great instrument that will still remain cool even when the child becomes an adult. I highly recommend this guitar.
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• 06/15/10

  mooseherman's review "Solid Tiny Guitar"

  Characteristics

  This is an american made Taylor acoustic, one that is 3/4 the size of most of their guitars. This makes it ideal for young children who want to learn how to play guitar, as it accommodates their smaller fingers. There aren't any pickups on this guitar. There are 19 frets on it. The fingerboard is rosewood and feels good. The bridge is a standard Taylor acoustic bridge.

  Utilization

  There aren't that many high notes on this guitar, and the high ones aren't particularly easy to get to. But this is an acoustic that most likely won't be getting used for leads, so this isn't that much of a problem. The sound is pretty, it has a full tone for such a small guitar. It's so light and easy to carry that it's very much a fun guitar to have.

  Sounds

  The sound quality of this guitar is pretty good for how light it is. It's basically perfect for a campfire singalong style of playing. It's probably not the perfect guitar to use for recording, mainly because it's small stature and limited frets don't give it the kind of resonance that you need for a good acoustic sound. It fits the styles of playing I mentioned before, mainly the singalong and strumming styles.

  Overall Opinion

  If you are looking for a good guitar to be able to bring around with you, or a good guitar for a child to start playing, this is probably that guitar. It's got the right balance of portability and sound/feel. It isn't that expensive so it's usually a good buy. I like using it when I'd rather not play one of my nicer acoustics, so it's useful. There are a lot of traveler's guitars around, but none quite like this one. I recommend it highly.
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• 02/06/09

  moosers's review

  Characteristics

  The Taylor Baby guitar is a 3/4 size guitar that has 19 frets. It doesn't come with a pick up, but the one I have has a pick up installed that was put on when I bought it. It isn't inherently acoustic-electric so it doesn't have any setting controls. Having the pick up is nice, but not essential as it sounds good when just played acoustic.

  Utilization

  The neck on the Baby Taylor has an overall nice feel to it. Since it is 3/4 sized, the frets are pretty small, and while I have small fingers, someone with big fingers might have some trouble playing this guitar. It is easy to access the top notes and is very light in weight. It has a great sounding tone for a little guitar.

  Sounds

  The overall sound of the Baby Taylor is clean and surprising big sounding despite its small size. I have used it for rock and pop, and also proves to be a great guitar to bring around and play solo because of how small it is. The tone is big and its nice neck makes it a pleasure to play. While this guitar definitley doesn't sound as good as some of regular sized Taylors guitars, it does sound better than a lot of regular sized guitars that are in its price range and above.

  Overall Opinion

  I've had my Taylor Baby guitar for about six or seven years. It not only is great sounding, but its small size makes it easy to bring around and be ready for action at any moment. It has a nice overall feel if your fingers are small enough and is very well built for the price. I haven't played or even seen any other acoustic guitars at 3/4 size, so I can't compare it to anything similar. The price is very reasonable as you're getting a great sounding guitar that has the Taylor seal, so you know you're getting a good product. All in all I'm quite happy with my Taylor Baby and would recommend it for anyone either looking for a 3/4 sized guitar, or wants a guitar with a different overall look and feel to it than they are used to.
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• 10/02/11

  Noush's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Perfect for me!"

  Characteristics

  This small Mexican has everything you expect from a compact folk.
  
  The real luxury is revealed in detail and simplicity the key and the bridge are ebony, and precious woods as aesthetically pleasant.
  
  Another element to this attractive price range: the rose, which is not a stupid paper stuck in the varnish, but a pattern carved on the soundboard. The neck and body are perfectly balanced, the guitar does not "look" not the head end or side hips.

  Utilization

  The violin work is absolutely perfect. The woods are excellent and of course the sound is there to testify.
  
  The game is total comfort, it is a treat.
  
  Note the handle screw that allows the heel to avoid large: you can access more easily to the last boxes of the handle.
  
  The action is neither too high nor too low, the settings are impeccable.

  Sounds

  May be considered blues and folk without any difficulty on this little wonder, and many other genres! It should be noted that just as a "compact", this guitar can not give as much power as traditional Dreadnought. But the balance of bass and treble will be appreciated by all: it is "weak" in any way and I think for the price and it gives the full measure of what can be expected .. . and beyond, because this little model "sends the wood."

  Overall Opinion

  I was not very "Dreadnought," I liked the Parlor for a silly reason for shape and size. The bodies of Dreadnoughts, very heavy and / or bulky had never agreed. I was also about to buy an Art & Lutherie AMI, when the BT1 crossed my path. And I do not regret that choice, I recommend it, even.
  
  
  
  It may have less "face" (first look) than other compact and it is difficult to show off his look, right away, but behind the simplicity, quality, sound and comfort game are all there and very quickly you can not do without.
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• 03/22/11

  LazyLion's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Excellent instrument."

  Characteristics

  The smallest model after the Big Baby. Making perfect.

  Utilization

  His hyper-balanced. Given its small size, I thought I would boost the bass from a recording, but no, nothing to edit. It has everything a great! :-)

  Sounds

  The Taylor's ...

  Overall Opinion

  I wanted the Big Baby, but after trying it I bought it anyway.
  
  € 240 for sale (not a fart ') there are 6 or 7 years (it was worth 500 to its release) was a good deal ...
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• 01/16/11

  ludo royal 8's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Small but ..."

  Characteristics

  Mexican manufacturing.
  
  
  
  Solid spruce Sitka.
  
  Mahogany back and sides.
  
  Ebony fingerboard and bridge.
  
  Mechanical oil bath.
  
  Comes in case gig-bag of good quality.
  
  Format Dreadnought 3 / 4, Light string pulling.
  
  Affects 19 boxes. no fret not hang up.
  
  
  
  Guitar very simple but very nice, no lack of finishing.

  Utilization

  Channel for a very fine folk, screwed directly on the table, allowing the lack of heel. It is generally very pleasant, the varnish sticks. Its smoothness is a bit confusing at first but we made it.
  
  
  
  The guitar is very light (normal considering its size) and very handy. Pleasant to play sitting (not tried standing). The back is curved but not annoying. You can find a suitable position easily.
  
  
  
  Despite the lack of access to acute heel is difficult (the frets on the table), the boxes are small by going to the table (not for big fingers) but hey it is not designed to make solos Block 17 ...
  
  
  
  The tuners are a little weaklings, they regularly go out of tune, but hey ... I often carries However I have never had a problem during the game
  
  
  
  Guitar bought for his small size and small pitch, easy to play, and carry around:)

  Sounds

  His qualities (and defects) are a relative in view of its small size:
  
  
  
  There is little bass, the sound is not very powerful, but the projection is amazing for a guitar of this size. Highs are necessarily much more present, rather slap, but not aggressive either. the whole is very pleasant to listen, and some sounds reminiscent of the ukulele. I guess the quality of wood and manufacturing (massive table anyway) are not for anything in this rendering of the most amazing sound.
  
  
  
  I play with a bit of everything: chords, arpeggios, finger picking ...
  
  
  
  In comparison, it replaced an electro-acoustic Ibanez Talman TCY10E (which I had chosen for its ergonomics, near an electric guitar, and its small size compared to my Dreadnought). It (not plugged into an amp electric) did not have much more bass and sound was very "canned", not organic, quick unpleasant (well that is subjective).
  
  With Baby, I have a smaller guitar with much better quality wood, and that sounds like a great (with less power of course) and not as a cardboard guitar. Perfect for portable use as I did.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for 1 month.
  
  
  
  I have not tried other models before, because it is by trying it by chance that I realized it would help me to replace my Ibanez Talman. I still well-tested models of competition (Martin) but I stumbled on the low-end models of Chinese pseudo marks (without comparison in real crates ...), so the Taylor 's is imposed by itself.
  
  
  
  +: Very handy, I play it everywhere: on my couch watching TV with friends in the evening at the university. It sounds really good for a guitar so small. Easy to play (it would also be great for a beginner or a person of small stature as a child, a dreadnouht 4 / 4 could discard). gig bag provided very classy and very thick.
  
  
  
  -: Lack of bass (but hey we know in advance, and I did not buy it for that, I have my Dreadnought 4 / 4 for this ...)
  
  
  
  Value for money 8 / 10: it seems a bit expensive for a guitar that made "toy" but it is not one! it has real qualities, and manufacturing and wood quality are beyond reproach.
  
  
  
  I would do without that choice issue, but I would try out the mahogany model anyway!
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• 10/14/10

  jeff monin's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " very good little guitar"

  Characteristics

  Made in USA
  
  sleeve is (very good performance)
  
  making serious

  Utilization

  handle Pleasant
  
  nice guitar to play
  
  its equilibrated
  
  making serious

  Sounds

  versatile guitar, very convenient to carry around
  
  very good sound

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for four years now, I have many other models, but this one
  
  I use a lot for the horse, as a complement to certain benefits, the practice cot for transport quality price ratio more than correct
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• 02/09/06

  26jerome75's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Manufacturing States.
  
  
  
  - Table massive picea Sitka, is also available with mahogany table, with a softer sound.
  
  - Mahogany back and wicker covers APS (cheaper than vritable mahogany, with its close).
  
  - Key and bridge bne.
  
  - Mcaniques chrome oil bath, which take the deal, but I got, they are too small (see below).
  
  - Delivered in tui gig-bag of good quality trs trs pais.
  
  - Dreadnought 3 / 4, Light string pulling, do not pull up the other! The guitar can not bear the mdium, it is too fragile for that and the Taylor prcise well!
  
  - Scale: 577 mm, so stick a little shorter than a standard. 19 key boxes.
  
  - Case Size: 400mm x 90mm x 320mm.
  
  - Total length: 864 mm.

  Utilization

  The handle is a rgal. Normal is a Taylor. I dj "small" 110 of the brand and I find the same comfort the baby.
  
  For cons, the frets are less spaces, given the size of the small bte. Yet I have small fingers but I must admit that it is not always easy to tackle some agreements, such as a barr-shaped La. This "default" is inhrent size: the Baby is primarily a travel guitar, it must therefore be compact.
  
  The mcaniques prcises but are good and the guitar is quite sensitive to changes in temprature, it is not big trs and therefore has little thermal inertia. We must connect all the fawn as often mcaniques when same are small and suffer a little for the bends and so on.
  
  The handle is screwed and the screws are visible on the sidelines. ESG has no absolutely not for the game tration, this construction should allow disassemble the handle to gain more room while traveling. I try plutt deprecated ...
  
  Technical Note 8, because of all of the same raccordage frquent enough, but easy to do, unlike some distant cousins ​​in China.

  Sounds

  The sound is good, it is equilibrated. This guitar is not a toy, it's clear. on the other hand, do not expect deep bass. The body is too small for that, the sounds are in a register pluttmdium, but hot. In any case for model I possde all mahogany.
  
  The sustain is good, the volume is quite consquent and thundering on the basis of measurements. I live in an apartment and I often play on the evening plutt Baby on the 110, the neighbor is my trs grateful.

  Overall Opinion

  If you can not do without a guitar on a trip, go for it!
  
  But even staying home is a pleasure to play it. Its small size makes it ergonomically sound trs typ mdium can play with pretty things and picking blues, with its limited banjo / ukull in the treble. INTERESTED thus broaden their sonic palette.
  
  As for the price ... About 300 euros. To each to see if he needs the p'tite.
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