This is the first instantiation of a Baby Taylor, made in El Cajon, California. I got this in 1998 and took it on trips thanks to the portable size of the hardshell case that fits in the overhead compartment of any 737 or larger plane. The finish is no-nonsense flat and this one has seen plenty of abuse over the years. One of the kids learned how to play guitar with the Baby Taylor mostly because of its size.
The small body does project quite a bit and it's louder than my other small-bodied Takamine. It's construction is somewhat unusual where Taylor used two screws at the 16th fret to hold down the neck. Ugly as hell but I assume there's some kind of structural rationale for it. The bridge and the headstock, painted black, are the same shape as my other Taylors.
The Baby Taylor case is something special as well. Nice thick, maroon material lines the inside of the case and the guitar body fits just perfectly. Taylor now makes a slightly larger model, the GS Mini but the original Baby has a charm that's sets it apart from any other Taylors.
Top: Sitka Spruce
Sides: Sapele Laminate
Scale Length: 22 3/4 inches
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