Taylor BBTe Big Baby Taylor Acoustic-Electric Guitar w/ Gig Bag

Please note: due to variations in wood grain; in-stock guitars may vary slightly in appearance.

Experience the perfect blend of portability, comfort, and rich acoustic tone with the Taylor BBTe Big Baby Taylor. A long-standing favorite among both new guitarists and seasoned players, the BBTe delivers impressive volume and tonal depth in a package that's easy to manage and inspiring to play. Whether you're practicing at home, heading to lessons, writing songs on the go, or plugging in for a performance, the Big Baby Taylor is ready for your musical journey.

This acoustic-electric marvel features a slightly scaled-down Dreadnought body shape (15/16 size) that retains the powerful voice associated with larger guitars but offers a more comfortable feel, especially with its slightly narrower body depth. Its inviting design and player-friendly features make it an exceptional choice for anyone seeking a high-quality, versatile instrument.

Key Features:

• Scaled-Down Dreadnought Body: Delivers surprising volume and fullness, close to a full-size guitar but more manageable (15/16 scale).
• Solid Sitka Spruce Top: Provides excellent projection, clarity, and dynamic range for various playing styles.
• Layered Walnut Back & Sides: Offers durability, resistance to climate changes, and a warm aesthetic, paired with the solid top for great sound.
• Comfortable Neck Profile: Features a slender design suitable for all skill levels, promoting easy fretting and comfortable playing sessions.
• Onboard Taylor ES-B Electronics: Includes a reliable pickup/preamp system with a built-in digital chromatic tuner for easy amplification and accurate tuning.
• Includes Taylor Gig Bag: Provides lightweight protection for transport and storage.

Materials & Craftsmanship: The Taylor Difference

Body Shape: The Big Baby Advantage

The Big Baby Taylor strikes an ideal balance. It's the largest of Taylor's "small body" guitars, approaching the dimensions of a full-size Dreadnought but scaled down just enough (15/16) to enhance portability and playing comfort. The slightly reduced body depth makes it easier to hold whether seated or standing. An innovative arched back design not only adds structural strength but also contributes significantly to the guitar's impressive volume and tonal output, giving you that characteristic big Dreadnought sound without the bulk.

Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce

The soundboard is crucial to a guitar's voice, and the BBTe features a solid Sitka Spruce top – the gold standard for modern acoustic guitars. Sourced from Canada, Sitka Spruce offers a superb combination of strength and elasticity. This translates into a wide dynamic range, allowing the guitar to respond beautifully to everything from gentle fingerpicking to energetic strumming and flatpicking. It delivers crisp articulation and a versatile tone that suits virtually any musical style, maturing and improving as the wood ages and is played in.

Body Wood: Layered Walnut

Taylor employs layered Walnut for the back and sides of the BBTe, offering a smart blend of sonic quality, visual appeal, durability, and affordability. This construction features a central core of poplar sandwiched between layers of visually appealing Walnut veneer. While layered woods may not offer the same tonal complexity as all-solid wood guitars, pairing them with a solid Sitka Spruce top ensures a rich, responsive sound that will develop over time. The layered construction also provides resilience against humidity changes, making the BBTe a reliable travel companion. The rich brown hues of the Walnut add a touch of aesthetic warmth to the instrument.

Neck & Fretboard: Playability First

Taylor guitars are renowned for their comfortable neck profiles, and the BBTe is no exception. The slender neck shape feels great in the hand, reducing fatigue and making complex chords or fast passages easier to navigate. Depending on material availability at the time of production, the neck is crafted from either sturdy Mahogany or Maple, paired with a smooth, durable fretboard made from genuine West African Crelicam Ebony or high-quality Eucalyptus. Both fretboard options provide a superb playing surface.

Electronics: Taylor ES-B System

Ready to plug in? The BBTe comes equipped with Taylor's ES-B pickup and preamp system. This reliable electronic package accurately captures the guitar's natural acoustic voice when amplified. A key feature is the built-in digital chromatic tuner, conveniently located on the preamp panel for quick, easy tuning anytime, anywhere – essential for practice and performance.

Specifications:

• Orientation: Right Handed
• Body Shape: Big Baby Taylor (15/16 Dreadnought)
• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides Wood: Layered Walnut
• Bracing: Taylor X Bracing
• Cutaway: Non-cutaway
• Electronics: Taylor ES-B Pickup/Preamp with Built-in Tuner
• Neck Wood: Mahogany or Maple (based on availability)
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony or Eucalyptus (based on availability)
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Nut & Saddle: Nubone Nut, Micarta Saddle
• Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
• Number of Frets: 20
• Tuners: Die-Cast Chrome
• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Black
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Top Finish: Matte
• Back/Side Finish: Matte
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Case/Bag: Taylor Gig Bag
• Body Length: 19 1/2"
• Body Width: 15-1/10th"
• Body Depth: 4"