Taylor Big Baby Taylor BBTe-LH
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Big Baby Taylor BBTe-LH
Product Info
Article Number:
514872
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
Big Baby Taylor BBTe-LH
Category:
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$636.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Big Baby Taylor BBTe-LH is a fantastic option for left-handed beginners or smaller-statured players. The solid top gives it a surprisingly mature voice, and the onboard electronics are genuinely useful for stage or recording. It's a well-built, versatile instrument that offers a lot of value for the money.
Product Description
Taylor Big Baby Taylor BBTe-LH, Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- The Big Baby "e" model features an almost full body size and Taylor ES-B electronics with active volume
- treble and bass controls and a built-in tuner.
- Lefthand / left-handed model
- Type: Small Body Dreadnought
- Top: solid sitka spruce
- X Bracing
- Back and sides: Walnut laminated
- Neck: Sapele
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 42.8 mm
- Nut and saddle: Nubone
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Expression System Baby
- Tortoise pickguard
- Chrome machine heads
- Colour: Natural
- Incl. Taylor gig bag
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
PROS
- • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a bright, responsive tone with good projection
- • Walnut back and sides add warmth and complexity to the overall sound
- • Expression System Baby electronics provide a natural amplified tone with useful EQ controls
- • Sapele neck offers comfortable playability and excellent sustain
CONS
- • Laminated back and sides limit the potential for long-term tonal development
- • The shorter scale length might feel cramped for players with larger hands
- • Tortoise pickguard feels a little dated compared to modern aesthetics
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Walnut Laminate
Neck Material
Sapele
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Taylor Expression System Baby (ES-B)
Weight
5.8 lbs (approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ES-B aims for a natural acoustic sound; it's not overly bright or artificial, offering a more balanced amplified tone than some cheaper piezo systems, though it may lack the 'wow' of higher-end magnetic pickups.
The Sapele neck has a fairly standard Taylor profile – comfortable but not overly thick. The shorter scale length might feel a little cramped for those with very large hands or long fingers.
The included gig bag is functional, but it’s a basic model. If you're serious about gigging regularly, investing in a more robust padded case is recommended.
