Taylor Guitars BBTe Natural Big Baby

Essential Information About the Taylor BBTe Guitar

• Compact 15/16 dreadnought format with arched back for increased projection and comfort.


• Solid Sitka spruce soundboard for clear attack and wide dynamic range.


• Robust laminated walnut back and sides, ideal for varying climates.


• Built-in ES-B system with chromatic tuner and equalization, Taylor gig bag included.

The Big Baby in the Taylor Universe

Designed as "the biggest of the small Taylors," the Big Baby BBTe sits between the Baby and a full-size dreadnought. Its 15/16 size retains the volume and roundness of a large body while remaining portable and easy to handle. The arched back reinforces the structure and enhances projection, while the laminated walnut back and sides provide stability and longevity, perfect for everyday life and travel.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

Accessible and reassuring, the BBTe suits beginners as well as intermediate players seeking a reliable acoustic. Its comfort and balanced response adapt well to folk, pop, and country strumming as well as fingerpicking. Thanks to the ES-B electronics, it effortlessly transitions from home to lessons, open mic, or amplified jam sessions, with precise tuning thanks to the onboard tuner.

Sound

The solid Sitka spruce top delivers a clear attack, ample volume reserve, and great versatility. The laminated walnut back and sides with arched back provide clarity, present mids, and firm lows. The X-bracing stabilizes the top and balances the response across the spectrum. The long 25.5" / 648 mm scale length adds definition and sustain, ideal for maintaining brightness in strumming while remaining sensitive to fingerstyle playing.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the best out of the BBTe, choose a set of Phosphor Bronze Light 12-53 steel strings, a standard capo for 6-string acoustic guitars (nut width ~43 mm), and a soundhole humidifier to protect the solid top from humidity changes. The included Taylor gig bag makes daily transport easy.

Technical specifications

Format	15/16 dreadnought with arched back	Neck finish	Matte
Top	Solid Sitka spruce	Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm
Back/Sides	Laminated walnut (poplar core)	Nut width	42.8 mm / 1.69"
Bracing	X-bracing	Number of frets	20
Rosette	Single ring, plastic material	Tuners	Chrome, oil-bath
Finish	Matte top; matte back/sides	Bridge pins	Black
Body width	381 mm / 15.1"	Knobs	Chrome
Body length	495 mm / 19.5"	Nut	Nubone
Body depth	100 mm / 4"	Saddle	Micarta
Pickguard	Tortoiseshell	Truss rod cover	Black plastic
Neck/heel wood	Hard maple	System	Taylor ES-B
Neck joint	Scarf	Tuner	Built-in chromatic tuner with LED display and low battery indicator
Fingerboard	West African Crelicam ebony	Controls	Volume and 3-band equalization
Inlays	4 mm Italian acrylic dots	Power	9V battery; estimated battery life >500 h (preamp) and >50 h (tuner)