6:30 when I first heard the transition from mic to pickup, I didn't believe it. The pickup sounded too full. I assumed it was an editing error. Then last night at band rehearsal, our guitarist switched from his electric guitar to a Taylor for a song. It sounded just as amazing (tip: he used a sound hole cover to prevent feedback at band volume). Great demo and great playing, Meg. Subscribed.
Bought one today. Went in to check out the GS Mini, found it too small, this ticked all the boxes, it blew other guitars i tried out of the water tbh. Left the shop with Taylor for less than €500, with a gig bag... no brainer. Love it already
A friend of mine brought his 210ce over to compare to my 22 year old big baby usa, you would not believe how close they sounded, my strings were 3 years old nano 11s same as him, mine was a tiny bit warmer or duller and a little louder, his crisper and slightly quieter, must be the cutaway. But honestly they were very close. I'm impressed, his setup was lower so to the plunge and removed my saddle after watching UA-cam how to do it. Very pleased. The guitar is a winner.
Only been playing guiitar a few years. I needed an affordable upgrade and wanted something slightly smaller than dreadnought and I love my one! Wont be changing it any time soon!! Very happy!!
I’ve always wanted to learn how to play so I’ve been looking for a used guitar in thrift stores and pawn shops. I found this Taylor last weekend in a thrift store for $40. I’m so excited to learn on it ❤️
My wife got me one of these nearly 20 years ago to replace my first starter guitar. The Big Baby sounds more expensive than it is and I still play it everyday. I've put many different strings on it to get different sounds and playability. It's so light and easy to play. Keeps tune very well through the seasons. My old one sounds just as good as this new one. The neck is narrow. 1.69 nut width. I still have to get used to wider necks after playing the Big Baby for so long.
I actually think the big baby sounds better than many of the high end pricey guitars, even in the Taylor lineup, there's just something about it. I think because it's so light and there not a lot of thick paint all over them. They just sound great. Especially when finger picked.
If you're just beginning do yourself justice and get the Big Baby Taylor. Seriously the best all around starter guitar. I say starter but don't let that fool you . I've played for years and can't put it down . If you got small hands even better you can play this .
I own a Big Baby, and Gibson J45 and a SJ200. Well, if course Gibson are better, but not 3000€ better. 2:42 the Big Baby sounds so cool and has some personality….I love to play it on the sofa watching Netflix…the best acoustic for the price.
I think most guitarists fall into two camps: those who love a crisp and bright sound or those who love a deeper warmer tone. If you fall into the former camp, you’re going to love the Big Baby. I got my big baby two weeks ago and love it. Despite being smaller than a full size dreadnought, it is quite loud. It honestly sounds better than some of the thousand dollar Taylors. You’d have to get a $2,500+ Taylor to get a better sounding guitar IMO.
Hey! It was my first guitar too and I still have it. It sounds warm, bright, and loud. Action was kinda trash from the factory but it's my fault that I haven't fixed that lol
Still have and play my 2001 Big Baby Taylor. Best guitar I ever owned and I played all the other top brands and still come back to this one. I think it’s made from sapele wood, but not sure, if anyone knows please let me know.
I've played Taylor for a long time, including their electrics. All great guitars. But when I record on acoustic I always go back to my BBT-E. Nothing matches it, not even my 816ce. For an even more "twangy" sound I tune it lower by one step (D becomes C).
@@eclipse_4747 yeah I’ve played one and it sounded good but I haven’t been able to get my hands on one again for a good comparison. Even though its hpl Martin dx2 still sounds pretty good
I just bought a big baby Taylor 2 weeks ago and the strings on it are like cables ! 53-13 . Ridiculous ! I can't play these thick strings LOL I am going to put 47-10's on it .
i'd been after a decent electro acoustic for a while and ended up buying one of these after only going into the shop for a set of strings. im actually in love now. being a smaller chap, its the perfect size, slightly trebly but can be adjusted if needed with the eq on the guitar. also hold its tuning fantastically. sounds amazing too.
could you help ? I have a MATON guitar for gigs, concerts etc but I need something for pub jamming with friends, I dont need electronics inside. Is this Taylor OK for me ? Or CORT or Yamaha should make the task too ?
Got this guitars (BBTe) 3 days ago, tested everything I could test on the shop. Back in home I played a few chords and I noticed some "clicking/craking" wood noise coming from the joint body/neck. Every now and then I heard this sound and it really scared me it will break at any minute. If I knew this was an issue I would not have purchased this thing at all. I have an old (over 25 years) classical fender guitar (a really budget model) which have never give me a single issue. it stay tune like a champion and plays wonderfull. Im already talking to a Taylor representative, he told me to tight the neck screws (which I could not move a single bit) and/or take it to the dealer shop and/or to the support custome shop in my country. This has been a really bad experience,with such an expensive guitar (u$ 599 + import and internal taxes). I would probably not get a Taylor never again. I had five guitars including this one) in my life, first one was a trashy-broken classical one, then my parents got me a trashy electrical one, after that I got my current Fender CG-11e, after that I got a wonderfull Cort CR 200, which sounds like a real Gibson for a fraction of the money (not me saying it, musician friends with Gibsons). None of them gave me any trouble. Not even the first broken (classical) one which I rescued from my uncle house and "fixed" it the best I could to be able to play it.
@@bigmac51290 Yes of course, that was the first thing I did. The screws were totally tight. At least by hand. Im already looking for a luthier I can trust to send this instrument for check.
@@rodrirm I wonder if there's a shoddy shim in there. It could just be that type of bolt on. I have an old bolt on neck Japanese Epiphone that does it occasionally.
@@bigmac51290 I didn't dare to remove the two screws and the neck completely to look at whats downs there (at least not yet). But yeah, it could be the shim making the creaking wood noise. Thank you !!!
The big baby is a good First guitar or something to travel with. But if I were to buy a dreadnought or if you're an experienced flatpicker, I would not touch any guitar that cannot handle medium gage strings.
@@shaun9156 they're 500,. I know there are cheaper laminates. A Sammick Greg Bennett could be a better choice? So many guitarist are so bad, I can see where you're coming from. Good guitars are getting expensive. I don't think 500 is too much.
@@dannymccoy1783 the gs mini is set up with mediums, different scale, different neck. I did attend a taylor seminar years ago and they said there were restrictions. Maybe times have changed. The big baby's neck is held on with just 2 screws. If you have a big baby put on some mediums and let me know how it works out.
This is guitar I actually recommend forever anyone. I just got mine today, and I can't stop playing it.
Wow time really flies, my bigbaby now 20years old.
6:30 when I first heard the transition from mic to pickup, I didn't believe it. The pickup sounded too full. I assumed it was an editing error. Then last night at band rehearsal, our guitarist switched from his electric guitar to a Taylor for a song. It sounded just as amazing (tip: he used a sound hole cover to prevent feedback at band volume). Great demo and great playing, Meg. Subscribed.
my
main acoustic is a big baby that survived a house fire
added a pickup
blows away all other taylors i owned
I tried out some acoustics the other day and this one fit me perfectly. It's sounds great also. Thanks for the video!
Bought one today. Went in to check out the GS Mini, found it too small, this ticked all the boxes, it blew other guitars i tried out of the water tbh. Left the shop with Taylor for less than €500, with a gig bag... no brainer. Love it already
A friend of mine brought his 210ce over to compare to my 22 year old big baby usa, you would not believe how close they sounded, my strings were 3 years old nano 11s same as him, mine was a tiny bit warmer or duller and a little louder, his crisper and slightly quieter, must be the cutaway. But honestly they were very close. I'm impressed, his setup was lower so to the plunge and removed my saddle after watching UA-cam how to do it. Very pleased. The guitar is a winner.
Only been playing guiitar a few years. I needed an affordable upgrade and wanted something slightly smaller than dreadnought and I love my one! Wont be changing it any time soon!! Very happy!!
I’ve always wanted to learn how to play so I’ve been looking for a used guitar in thrift stores and pawn shops. I found this Taylor last weekend in a thrift store for $40. I’m so excited to learn on it ❤️
How's it soung?
A Taylor for 40.00 is amazing
Sound*
40 dollars is crazy
i agree with the other two. $40 is absolutely amazing. congratulations on that purchase
Bought one of these at your stores yesterday. Absolutely fantastic guitar
How ya like it
@@dannymccoy1783 I love it!!!
@@interstellarartois5902 .How much u pay?
@@dannymccoy1783 £549 mate
@@interstellarartois5902 .good price indeed 👍
My wife got me one of these nearly 20 years ago to replace my first starter guitar. The Big Baby sounds more expensive than it is and I still play it everyday. I've put many different strings on it to get different sounds and playability. It's so light and easy to play. Keeps tune very well through the seasons. My old one sounds just as good as this new one. The neck is narrow. 1.69 nut width. I still have to get used to wider necks after playing the Big Baby for so long.
Want one, going to buy one soon!!
💙
Did ya get one?
I actually think the big baby sounds better than many of the high end pricey guitars, even in the Taylor lineup, there's just something about it. I think because it's so light and there not a lot of thick paint all over them. They just sound great. Especially when finger picked.
magical sound and great value too - do yourself a favour and get one!
If you're just beginning do yourself justice and get the Big Baby Taylor. Seriously the best all around starter guitar. I say starter but don't let that fool you . I've played for years and can't put it down . If you got small hands even better you can play this .
I love mine and I own Custom shop guitars….but my Big Baby will stay ‘till I die
Just got one on a trade! Nice playing Meg❤
I own a Big Baby, and Gibson J45 and a SJ200. Well, if course Gibson are better, but not 3000€ better. 2:42 the Big Baby sounds so cool and has some personality….I love to play it on the sofa watching Netflix…the best acoustic for the price.
Excellent job 👍🏾🤙🏾
Most underrated acoustic guitar for the price in my opinion. Especially for fingerstyle playing
I think most guitarists fall into two camps: those who love a crisp and bright sound or those who love a deeper warmer tone.
If you fall into the former camp, you’re going to love the Big Baby.
I got my big baby two weeks ago and love it. Despite being smaller than a full size dreadnought, it is quite loud.
It honestly sounds better than some of the thousand dollar Taylors.
You’d have to get a $2,500+ Taylor to get a better sounding guitar IMO.
The fact that it's small is actually an advantage in regard to recording.
why?
@@drguitar78 A tighter more focused sound with fewer overtones.
I have one of these, it was my first nicer guitar and I still really enjoy it along with my higher end guitars.
It's definitely a keeper!!
Hi, do you know what strings does it have.
@@miguelangelcolon1345 I believe Elixer but I use Curt Mangan phosphor-bronze 11-52
Hey! It was my first guitar too and I still have it. It sounds warm, bright, and loud. Action was kinda trash from the factory but it's my fault that I haven't fixed that lol
Still have and play my 2001 Big Baby Taylor. Best guitar I ever owned and I played all the other top brands and still come back to this one. I think it’s made from sapele wood, but not sure, if anyone knows please let me know.
Nicely done....
I've played Taylor for a long time, including their electrics. All great guitars. But when I record on acoustic I always go back to my BBT-E. Nothing matches it, not even my 816ce. For an even more "twangy" sound I tune it lower by one step (D becomes C).
hi! do you think it would be a good guitar for live playing
Hi! do you think it would sound good at live playing?
I’m in a toss up between a big baby Taylor and a Martin dx2
the big baby ia real hardwood... dx2 is preety much plywood
@@eclipse_4747 yeah I’ve played one and it sounded good but I haven’t been able to get my hands on one again for a good comparison. Even though its hpl Martin dx2 still sounds pretty good
@@Dlee966 it may sound good but they fall apart after some time and the tone gets worse. especially if not humidity controlled. too much glue.
I just bought a big baby Taylor 2 weeks ago and the strings on it are like cables ! 53-13 . Ridiculous ! I can't play these thick strings LOL I am going to put 47-10's on it .
46-10 d addarios electric guitar strings work very well are reasonaby priced and are great for bending for blues etc and sound quite nice
and between this or a takamine gd 20 ce?
i'd been after a decent electro acoustic for a while and ended up buying one of these after only going into the shop for a set of strings. im actually in love now. being a smaller chap, its the perfect size, slightly trebly but can be adjusted if needed with the eq on the guitar. also hold its tuning fantastically. sounds amazing too.
❤️
Isn't that one of the acoustic guitars that the goddess of music Taylor Swift uses to write her songs ? 🎶
could you help ? I have a MATON guitar for gigs, concerts etc but I need something for pub jamming with friends, I dont need electronics inside. Is this Taylor OK for me ? Or CORT or Yamaha should make the task too ?
i can suggest you to check out cort gold a6 model
i can suggest you to check out cort gold a6 model
hi, richwood rv70nt, p50, p65, martin djr10 2, guild troubadour are nice guitars imo. i have played all and own 3 of them. kind regards from Berlin
@@ENJTHETRAVEL no man
Got this guitars (BBTe) 3 days ago, tested everything I could test on the shop.
Back in home I played a few chords and I noticed some "clicking/craking" wood noise coming from the joint body/neck. Every now and then I heard this sound and it really scared me it will break at any minute.
If I knew this was an issue I would not have purchased this thing at all. I have an old (over 25 years) classical fender guitar (a really budget model) which have never give me a single issue. it stay tune like a champion and plays wonderfull.
Im already talking to a Taylor representative, he told me to tight the neck screws (which I could not move a single bit) and/or take it to the dealer shop and/or to the support custome shop in my country.
This has been a really bad experience,with such an expensive guitar (u$ 599 + import and internal taxes). I would probably not get a Taylor never again.
I had five guitars including this one) in my life, first one was a trashy-broken classical one, then my parents got me a trashy electrical one, after that I got my current Fender CG-11e, after that I got a wonderfull Cort CR 200, which sounds like a real Gibson for a fraction of the money (not me saying it, musician friends with Gibsons).
None of them gave me any trouble. Not even the first broken (classical) one which I rescued from my uncle house and "fixed" it the best I could to be able to play it.
Have you tried loosening the strings before you mess with the screws?
@@bigmac51290 Yes of course, that was the first thing I did. The screws were totally tight. At least by hand. Im already looking for a luthier I can trust to send this instrument for check.
@@rodrirm I wonder if there's a shoddy shim in there. It could just be that type of bolt on. I have an old bolt on neck Japanese Epiphone that does it occasionally.
@@bigmac51290 I didn't dare to remove the two screws and the neck completely to look at whats downs there (at least not yet).
But yeah, it could be the shim making the creaking wood noise. Thank you !!!
Go do some setup for the guitar , the screw on the back is little loss
My old on sounds better then the new ones
The new one will when it’s good and broken in too
Guitar Center 2 or 3 thousand guitars did not sound as good as this big baby Taylor.
Layered = Laminate?
Its better than a yamaha fg830?🤔
In my opinion i played both and i bought the big baby taylor, waay better guitar, i was there with a friend that was his opinion as well.
The big baby is a good First guitar or something to travel with. But if I were to buy a dreadnought or if you're an experienced flatpicker, I would not touch any guitar that cannot handle medium gage strings.
bro what a 600 dollar first guitar? no lol
@@shaun9156 they're 500,. I know there are cheaper laminates. A Sammick Greg Bennett could be a better choice? So many guitarist are so bad, I can see where you're coming from. Good guitars are getting expensive. I don't think 500 is too much.
You CAN put medium gage strings on the big baby.Taylor says so.
@@dannymccoy1783 the gs mini is set up with mediums, different scale, different neck. I did attend a taylor seminar years ago and they said there were restrictions. Maybe times have changed. The big baby's neck is held on with just 2 screws. If you have a big baby put on some mediums and let me know how it works out.
@@dannymccoy1783 just curious, where does taylor say you can put mediums on the big baby? I couldn't find any thread that backs up your claim.
decent guitar but those visible screws on the neck are def fugly