Taylor - BT1e Baby Taylor Walnut LH + Housse

The journey begins as soon as you lay your fingers on the Taylor Guitars BT1e, a marvel of acoustic engineering that proves size doesn't dictate power. Its 3/4 Dreadnought format is accompanied by laminated walnut back and sides, a structure that bravely withstands changes in climate when you're on the move. The torrefied spruce top brings that acoustic maturity, and the 22.75-inch pitch reduces the tension of the D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Light strings, making for smoother playing.

The on-board ES-B Acoustic Electronics transforms this compact guitar into a little beast for stage or studio. The integrated active preamp features volume control and 3-band EQ to sculpt your tonal identity, backed up by an ultra-responsive digital tuner. A single 9V battery powers the system for over 500 hours, with a low-battery LED indicator to prevent unpleasant surprises in the middle of a track.

Taylor has selected noble materials such as Crelicam ebony from West Africa for the bridge and an ebony fingerboard with 4mm dots inlay. The maple neck is combined with a Tusq headstock and Micarta saddle for optimum vibration transmission. Die-cast chrome tuning machines lock in the tuning, whether you're exploring alternative tunings or sticking to a classic standard. With the back of the body slightly arched to boost projection, this instrument travels safely in its dedicated carry case.