The Taylor Baby BTe-Koa packs the warmth and snap of an all-koa body into a 3/4-size dreadnought. This acoustic-electric guitar's smaller design is extremely comfortable and fun to play. And when you need to plug in, the Baby BTe-Koa has Taylor's ES-B pickup built in. It uses the under-saddle pickup of the ES2 system coupled with a preamp that sports a chromatic tuner. Whether you're looking for a guitar to craft songs on or a great travel guitar, the Taylor Baby BTe-Koa is the perfect choice.

3/4-size dreadnought is easy to play and to transport

At 3/4 the scale of a full-sized guitar, the body of a Taylor Baby BTe-Koa is compact yet still full on tone. It's comfortable for rehearsals in cramped spaces, as a travel guitar, or the perfect size for most young players. It's remarkably versatile for special applications, whether played in alternate tunings or the high-strung Nashville tuning; a favorite of Music Experience guitarists. Don't let its size fool you, this guitar has big guitar tone.

The rich sound and look of Hawaiian koa: a tonewood like no other

Koa is a treasured tonewood only found on the Hawaiian islands. Prized for its combination of warm tone and beautiful looks, this Taylor Baby BTe-Koa has an all-koa body that combines the midrange richness of mahogany with the sparkling top end of maple. The 3/4 dreadnought body style further enhances the wide-ranging tone and excellent balance, and because of the solid top, the Baby BTe-Koa's tone will become richer and more complex as the years go by.

Plug your baby in with Taylor's Expression System Baby pickup system

Taylor designed the new Expression System Baby (ES-B) system to deliver great-sounding natural tone of your Baby BTe-Koa to your amp, PA, or recorder. They took the under-saddle element from the their acclaimed ES2 system and paired it with an onboard preamp. You get volume and tone controls as well as a built-in chromatic tuner with LED display.

What Taylor Says...

The Baby Taylor has always inspired new and experienced players alike with its compact size and tuneful sound, and this model (BTe-Koa) takes the design to the next level with all-Hawaiian-koa construction. The solid top serves up clear, vibrant acoustic tone with koa's distinctive sparkle, while the layered back and sides add a rich visual dimension thanks to koa's beautiful grain. This three-quarter-size acoustic guitar includes ES-B electronics with a handy digital tuner, and includes a lightweight gig bag, making it a perfect option for playing on the couch, jamming around the campfire or practicing on the road.

Baby

A 3/4-size Dreadnought that yields a surprising amount of tone.

Layered Koa

Beautifully figured and durable, layered koa provides attractive visuals and tone at an accessible price.

Hawaiian Koa