Taylor Guitar Baby Taylor BT2

Compact Travel Companion with Full-Sized Tone

The Taylor Baby Taylor BT2 is a 3/4-size dreadnought acoustic guitar that’s redefined portability since its launch, offering authentic Taylor tone in a backpack-friendly package. Ideal for beginners, young players, travelers, and casual strummers across Australia, it features a laminated mahogany top, back, and sides for warm, earthy resonance with surprising projection. Available in Natural finish, it’s praised for its playability, durability, and value, making it perfect for keeping skills sharp on the go or as a starter instrument.

High-Quality Performance

The BT2 delivers a sweet, defined sound that exceeds its diminutive size:

• Body: 3/4 dreadnought shape with a laminated mahogany top for warm, balanced highs and mids, paired with laminated mahogany back and sides for added depth and tightness. The X-bracing ensures structural integrity and tonal clarity, producing a surprisingly loud, full-bodied response for fingerpicking or light strumming.
• Tone: Earthy and dark with a fuller midrange than spruce-top models, offering a mellow, bluesy character that cleans up well for various styles. The shorter 22.75″ scale length reduces string tension for easier playability, especially for smaller hands.
• Neck: Hard rock maple with a satin finish and slim profile for comfortable, effortless fretting. The ebony fingerboard has a 15.75″ radius, 19 frets, and a 1.625″ nut width for smooth action.
• Bridge: Ebony with a Micarta saddle for stable intonation and sustain.
• Tuners: Die-cast chrome for reliable tuning stability.
• Strings: Light-gauge phosphor bronze for balanced tone and ease of play.

Users highlight its surprising quality, with a Guitar Space review (2023) noting, “The BT2’s mahogany construction produces a darker, fuller sound that’s ideal for travel.” Sweetwater reviews (updated 2025) average 4.8/5 from 1,200+ customers, praising its “solid spruce-like tone in a small body” and “easy playability for kids or adults.” A Reddit r/guitarlessons post (2023) calls it a “starter essential,” though some with larger hands find the scale short, recommending it for lap play or as a secondary guitar. GuitarEuroShop (2025) emphasizes its “impeccable build” and “big, clear sound” despite the size.

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finish: Gloss on the mahogany top for a polished look, satin on back/sides and neck for natural feel.
• Aesthetics: Natural with a simple three-ring rosette and dot inlays, showcasing the mahogany grain.
• Build Quality: Laminated mahogany for humidity resistance and affordability, bolt-on maple neck, and ebony bridge for tonal clarity. Weighing approximately 3.3 lbs, it’s ultra-portable with a padded gig bag included.

Backed by a 2-year warranty (extendable to 12 years with registration), the BT2 is built for longevity. Prices range from $366–$450 USD (AUD 550–675) as of September 2025, available at AudioShop Australia with fast delivery.

Key Performance Features

• Body: 3/4 Dreadnought, laminated mahogany top/back/sides
• Neck: Hard rock maple, slim profile, satin finish
• Fingerboard: Ebony, 15.75″ radius, 19 frets
• Bridge: Ebony with Micarta saddle
• Tuners: Die-cast chrome
• Bracing: Standard X
• Nut/Saddle: Ivory Tusq
• Warranty: 2 years (extendable to 12 years)

Notes

• No Electronics: Pure acoustic; for amplified use, consider the BT2-e variant with Fishman Sonitone.
• Setup Recommendation: Professional setup advised to optimize action and intonation for the shorter scale. Use light-gauge strings (e.g., 10–47) for easier play. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
• Care Instructions: Store in the included padded gig bag to protect the finish; maintain humidity (45–55% RH).
• Warranty: Register at taylorguitars.com for extension to 12 years; verify purchase from authorized retailers like AudioShop Australia.
• Community Feedback: Sweetwater users (4.8/5) call it a “travel essential” with “sweet, full tone.” Guitar Chalk (2025) praises its “impeccable build” and “loudness despite size.” Reddit’s r/guitarlessons (2023) recommends it for kids, noting “comfortable for small hands and great unplugged sound.”

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