Taylor
BT1e
Acoustic-Electric
No ratings yet$549
The Baby Taylor helped launch an entire category of three-quarter-scale and travel-size acoustic guitars, and the original remains the standard for those seeking a portable instrument that can still produce rich acoustic tone. This model (BT1e) sports a solid spruce top that produces a punchy, clear tone that's perfect for solo practice sessions, working through songwriting ideas or even playing with friends. On-board ES-B electronics make it easy to plug in and play through an amp, and the slender, comfortable neck design provides a smooth feel for your fretting hand. Baby Taylor models ship with a lightweight gig bag.
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews63
Overall / 100
Playability
64
Sound
60
Build
61
Value
66
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic-Electric |
| Body wood | Layered Walnut |
| Neck wood | Mahogany or Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony or Eucalyptus (based on availability) |
| Strings | 6 |
| Scale length | 22.75" |
| Pickups | ES-B |
| Armrest | No |
| Back And Sides | Layered Walnut |
| Back Configuration | Layered |
| Back Side Finish | Varnish |
| Body Binding | None |
| Bridge | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Bridge Pins | Black |
| Controls | ES-B |
| Fretboard Binding | None |
| Fretboard inlay | 4mm Dots |
| Neck Finish | Varnish |
| Nut Saddle | Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle |
| Orientation | Right Handed |
| Peghead Binding | None |
| Peghead Inlay | None |
| Peghead Type | Standard |
| Pickguard | None |
| Top Finish | Varnish |
| Top wood | Torrefied Spruce |
| Tuners | Die-Cast Chrome |
| Street price | $549 |
