Taylor GS Mini vs Baby Taylor vs Big Baby Taylor Comparison

Chris Mckee compares three of Taylor's top sellers.

More info available here:

🎵 Call toll-free: [phone]
🎶 Connect: @alamomusic

[Expired_Vitamins]

Taylor GS Mini: 8:55
Baby Taylor: 12:10
Big Baby Taylor: 15:20

[SE]

I play the baby-Taylor because I am a wheelchairdriver and it is just the right size for me.

[gospeljohn]

I am using Martin Clapton light on my GS Mini and sounds great with lots of hearty sounds.

[eviesyd]

i bought big baby after this video. thanks for the comparison

[tomcaudill]

I believe the primary difference is the tone. Those who like a lot of high pitch treble will lean toward the big baby. If you like a deep woody tone, you will reach for the mini.

[scottconger]

Gs mini, getting one tomorrow, a professional luther told me the build quality is" hands down great construction" all the guitars that are being compaired are good guitars, i made my choice, thanks, great video.

[mountain_girl]

Goes to show that quality never ages as I am here in November of 2021 trying to get a feel-so to speak-for the differences between these three. Also noteworthy, this man makes some of the best comparison videos for people shopping or pre-shopping online. I feel like I can say this pretty bias free as I've never stepped in to an Alamo Music Center shop (for no other reason than living in New England)--and sadly, I do not yet own a Taylor or a Martin, brands that AMC are certified retailers for. Hopefully both of those conditions will change soon. But I've watched a lot of shootouts and keep coming back to see what this man has to say on the matter which has universally been --reviews of the facts and essentials, a fair audio comparison demonstrating fingerstyle and strumming, as well as acoustic or plugged in using the same riffs and or audio, and if any subjective conparision is offered it is presented as such. And now I've written a book on the subject....good lord. If anyone (apologies) made thru to here....would love to know if anyone has purchased one of the three Taylors being compared for a person with a good ammount of playing experience but who has some more recent physical disabilities with thier hands. In my case, my octogenarian father who taught me my first chords and fingerstyle basics a la freight train when I was 16 yrs old--now has a pretty evident tremmor and weakenss to his hands from parkinsons. He can just barely get his favorite blues articulated on an old gibson classical with nylon strings and often finds that frustrating when he really needs to bar a chord He has good sized hands for a moderately tall man, the muscles are just not obeying command anymore. If I heard or understand correctly--the baby feels the most "slack", which would make it a contender--if it is not so small that a moderately tall man with normal (large gloves-size is allI know) size hands would find that fretboard comfortable. Any opinions welcome. Sorry for the length. And thanks to AMC, 6 years later, for great videos like these that are still helpful.

[guvnuh]

GS Mini 8:56 Taylor Baby 12:10 Big Baby 15:20

[shahani]

I used to have a big baby Taylor all throughout my undergrad years.... Very bright pickings

[apakdemos]

Thanks a lot for making such an informative and helpful comparison video! Mentioning details like the difference in the string gauge between the GS Mini (medium) and the Baby/Big Baby (light) to account for their scale difference is what comparison videos should be all about.

[sussezq]

I ended up with the Big Baby. I really liked having the smaller sized dread. I don't use it as a travel, just a primary guitar when I want a little more bass, as I can't play a full sized one. (Arms too short,  chest in the way, just uncomfortable) MY other guitars are mostly folk sized and parlor sized. So I have plenty of guitars with a pronounced mid range. I really liked the way the Big Baby felt and sounded more than the GS mini. I might be the only one!

[spacepd]

Big Baby sounded the best to my ears. GS-Mini in second. Baby Taylor in third.

[javonacw]

I found two tunes i like of each that he played so i can compare:
Taylor Gs Mini 10:20 & 11:07

Baby Taylor 13:33 & 14:21

Big Baby T 16:45 & 17:33

[maryelyse]

Thanks for addressing one big question I always have on these comparisons. Strings. They can and do make a difference and I like the Baby Taylor for its versitality, ease of playing and big sound for a smaller guitar. Its the one that stays next to the couch or gets dragged from room to room or taken places first over my full size guitars.

[eviesyd]

9 month ago i was watching this video and got my big baby, now i ended up with a 714ce. look what have you done to me Chris. but to be honest, big baby is really worth the money(i replaced the nut and saddle with bone), 714 rings like a bell, but it is not 6 times better than big baby.

[pinkiewerewolf]

Best GS Mini Vs Baby (s) video on the internet.

[roberthealy]

I finally got a Taylor guitar, 214ce and a great mini. The 214ce is the deluxe model. Thank you for all your hard work with the reviews.

[danphipps]

Nice demo Chris. Very informative.I have a GS mini with mahogany top and I absolutely love it.These guitars are of excellent quality considering how much they cost. I was blown away by the sound quality when I gave it a run out at a music shop over here.Whether Picking or blast strumming, she held out.Many thanksDan from London.

[joshs]

Been playing for over 15 years. To my ears the GS mini sounds more crisp to me. The Big Baby wins on 1 point, being the full sized neck. Which in reality, for me at least, I don't usually need it. A friend of mine just picked up a GS mini and I am truly blown away by the sound it's producing from such a small body. I've got a 314ce and it kept up beautifully. If you closed your eyes and listened to both guitars it's unbelievable how similar they sound in terms of volume and power. As for the size of the body, I think that's really all preference, I've now come to enjoy larger dreadnought bodies, but before, much preferred a smaller shape when I was still growing from beginner to intermediate. My friend is just starting out, and I think in a situation like his, you'll be much happier with the GS mini. Super comfortable to play on the couch if you're vibing out watching tutorial videos, I can see it being extremely handy to carry around for the future cottage and camping trips, and overall just a lot easier to play with compared to my fatty 314ce. I think this is very important because with ease of play and convenience comes more desire and more time you're going to put into playing it. Just my 2 cents

[jennifer]

Thank~you so much for offering the best review I've seen yet on Taylor guitars. I now know that my first guitar will be the big baby, I initially was considering the Koa a baby model.

The reviews have also helped in my decision making as well as listening too them.

I have tried them out in person, very tough decision since Taylor doesn't make a bad guitar, all ace in my book.