Compare with Taylor baby guitar $299 ?
1296700
I have not played with the Baby Taylor much, so please take my answer with a grain of salt.From testing out a couple of models, the Baby Taylor seems to be (generally) brighter in tone than the Martin LX1. The bass resonates more deeply with the Martin and I find that it gives a "fuller" sound. In terms size, they are very similar though if I remember correctly, the Martin LX1 did have a lot more weight to it than the Baby Taylor (I think it was the ply neck). Personally, I like the weight to my LX1, but that may be personal preference. Hope some of this helps. I have not played with the Baby Taylor much, so please take my answer with a grain of salt.From testing out a couple of models, the Baby Taylor seems to be (generally) brighter in tone than the Martin LX1. The bass resonates more deeply with the Martin and I find that it gives a "fuller" sound. In terms size, they are very similar though if I remember correctly, the Martin LX1 did have a lot more weight to it than the Baby Taylor (I think it was the ply neck). Personally, I like the weight to my LX1, but that may be personal preference. Hope... » Read More I have not played with the Baby Taylor much, so please take my answer with a grain of salt.From testing out a couple of models, the Baby Taylor seems to be (generally) brighter in tone than the Martin LX1. The bass resonates more deeply with the Martin and I find that it gives a "fuller" sound. In terms size, they are very similar though if I remember correctly, the Martin LX1 did have a lot more weight to it than the Baby Taylor (I think it was the ply neck). Personally, I like the weight to my LX1, but that may be personal preference. Hope some of this helps. « Show Less
1296701
I had a Baby Taylor and traded it for a Little Martin. Both are good instruments. I think the Taylor has a better tone, but I had issues keeping it in tune when struming. The Baby Taylor is built lighter. While the Little Martin uses medium strings to make up for the shorter neck, the Baby Taylor can only handle light strings. If you plan to primarily fingerpick and plan to be careful with your travel guitar, I would probably get the Baby Taylor for the sound and tone. If, like me, you want to strum, as well as pick, and you don't want to have to worry about babying your instrument, I would go with the Little Martin as it is built much tougher. I had a Baby Taylor and traded it for a Little Martin. Both are good instruments. I think the Taylor has a better tone, but I had issues keeping it in tune when struming. The Baby Taylor is built lighter. While the Little Martin uses medium strings to make up for the shorter neck, the Baby Taylor can only handle light strings. If you plan to primarily fingerpick and plan to be careful with your travel guitar, I would probably get the Baby Taylor for the sound and tone. If, like me, you want to strum, as well as pick, and you don't want to have to worry about babying your instrument, I would... » Read More I had a Baby Taylor and traded it for a Little Martin. Both are good instruments. I think the Taylor has a better tone, but I had issues keeping it in tune when struming. The Baby Taylor is built lighter. While the Little Martin uses medium strings to make up for the shorter neck, the Baby Taylor can only handle light strings. If you plan to primarily fingerpick and plan to be careful with your travel guitar, I would probably get the Baby Taylor for the sound and tone. If, like me, you want to strum, as well as pick, and you don't want to have to worry about babying your instrument, I would go with the Little Martin as it is built much tougher. « Show Less
1296702
I have heard that it is better made and sounds warmer. I LOVE my Martin. It is small, and easy to handle. It sounds wonderful. Unfortunately, I don't have any experience to compare it to the Baby Taylor.
1296703
I haven't played both guitars, therefore I cannot offer an educated / comparative reply. I purchased the LX1 for my 4 year old grandson because I'm hoping that he shows some interest in learning how to play as he get's a bit older. From experience, I know that trying to learn on a cheap, horrible sounding instrument isn't much fun. I've owned Martin guitars for decades and believe in their quality - but quite frankly, my reasoning behind this purchase was based mostly on personal preference. Taylor crafts beautiful, high quality instruments and I have no doubt that their Baby Taylor exemplifies this. I haven't played both guitars, therefore I cannot offer an educated / comparative reply. I purchased the LX1 for my 4 year old grandson because I'm hoping that he shows some interest in learning how to play as he get's a bit older. From experience, I know that trying to learn on a cheap, horrible sounding instrument isn't much fun. I've owned Martin guitars for decades and believe in their quality - but quite frankly, my reasoning behind this purchase was based mostly on personal preference. Taylor crafts beautiful, high quality instruments and I have no doubt that their Baby Taylor... » Read More I haven't played both guitars, therefore I cannot offer an educated / comparative reply. I purchased the LX1 for my 4 year old grandson because I'm hoping that he shows some interest in learning how to play as he get's a bit older. From experience, I know that trying to learn on a cheap, horrible sounding instrument isn't much fun. I've owned Martin guitars for decades and believe in their quality - but quite frankly, my reasoning behind this purchase was based mostly on personal preference. Taylor crafts beautiful, high quality instruments and I have no doubt that their Baby Taylor exemplifies this. « Show Less
1296704
I haven't played both guitars, therefore I cannot offer an educated / comparative reply. I purchased the LX1 for my 4 year old grandson because I'm hoping that he shows some interest in learning how to play as he get's a bit older. From experience, I know that trying to learn on a cheap, horrible sounding instrument isn't much fun. I've owned Martin guitars for decades and believe in their quality - but quite frankly, my reasoning behind this purchase was based mostly on personal preference. Taylor crafts beautiful, high quality instruments and I have no doubt that their Baby Taylor exemplifies this.
2012313
Slightly smaller than normal guitars but longer neck than the GS Mini. Lighter and more portable than normal size guitars but with a good sound. Be sure to stress in your communicae to the vendor whos shipping it to you that you want non marblized neck and a top thats less engrained since Taylor usses every piece of wood they can find for these lower priced guitars. By marblized I mean white shades mixed in with the dark wood used for the fretboard. Nice carrying bag. Go to your nearest guitar store first and check it out so you know what youre getting.
869080
Mine came with the Epiphone Les Paul LTD Special II. A Fantastic Starter guitar. Just love mine. Great package deal and everything came as advertised. Only issue is the practice amp though works well does leave a little to be desired in the sound department. I ordered the all black model but sure you will get the color requested.
344886
playing slide on this guitar is quite nice....sure you could spend 3000.00 on a national steel but for the money this guitar is excellent! learn how to play in open D and G and listen to Muddy, Elmore, Houndog and Little Walter (not slide but my favorite blues artist). remember....this is not your basic good guitar to learn on...it is very sound specific...but if blues is your thing you cannot beat the quality and affordability of this guitar....keep the blues alive! hank spanky
1884312
Not sure... This guitar looks exactly like the pic, has fearless, and Taylor logo on the inside.
2186976
Playability - no. Price - yes (generally cheaper). Sound - not that you'll notice in a guitar in this price range. Durability - so far so good...I have the LP-100 and it is seated firmly - no wiggle.
650884
Indoneisa, i wouldnt worry about that tho, if u want a nice acoustic for cheap this is the guitar. It resonates really nice almost like it has an effect. Also, the fret job isnt that bad wich i thouhht it would be when i was purchasing. Its smaller than you think tho so make sure u know what scale guitar yoir looking at before u buy this, it suprised me but im still very sattisfied
1874402
I haven't seen the 259 dollar version and even if I had I probably wouldn't know the difference. The one I got was just a nice starter guitar that I use for playing Rocksmith.
584506
I use an Epiphone DOT semi-hollow body its one of the cheapest but it sounds great when i plug in to an amp and play with my friend he has a Gibson 335 and i stay right up there with him. but i suggest go with a nice Epiphone they are great guitars
2272226
Squire is owned by Fender and operates as their bargain brand. The headstock says "Squire by Fender". The back of the headstock says " Designed and Backed by Fender". That being said, it's an Indonesian guitar. The hardware is not what you'd find on an American or even Mexican Fender. The tuners are not standard Fender tuners. The bridge is not a standard Fender bridge. The pickups are not standard Fender pickups. This is why is retails for $99 and not $1200. On the other hand, the workmanship is better than you'd expect for the price. The neck is nice. The inlay work is topnotch. The finish is clean and even. Out of the box, it took me a couple of hours to set it up for my 9 year old. There are parts we plan to replace as he progresses in lessons - the heads are the first thing to go. My bottom line is that for the price, this thing is better than expected. Expect to put a little money in it down the road. There are lots of forum posts out there that detail how people work on these, just do a little research.
1638885
It's okay but it sounds boxey. It sounds better thru a PA or an acoustic amp as there are more highs and lows. Taylor make a really great version of this type of guitar but at triple the price. I'm still foolin' around with it but I feel it has great potential.
2012311
Slightly smaller than normal guitars but longer neck than the GS Mini. Lighter and more portable than normsl size guitars with a good sound. Be sure to stress in your communicae to the vendor whos shipping it to you that you want non marblized neck and a top thats less engrained since Taylor usses every piece of wood they can find for these lower priced guitars. By marbleized I mean white shades mixed in with the dark wood used for the fretboard. Nice carrying bag. Go to your nearest guitar store first and check it out so you know what to expect or should get.
1432068
The Epiphone SG Special guitar is indeed lightweight. I also have a Squier Fat Strat that I really like, but with the Squier you really notice the weight. Compared to the Squier the Epi SG feels like a feather. I really like that. The only downside is the SG is a bit top heavy and the neck tends to dip when used with a strap. I moved the top strap button to the end of the top horn and that counters the tipping a great deal.
1740553
It is my understanding the are the same basic guitar...the difference being a change of rosette around the sound hole, just the appearance should be slightly different making it a Limited Edition. A good guitar for the money. I am not disappointed.
312457
As of right now, you can't find this particular guitar by itself. Gibson/Epiphone discontinued their Goth series guitars a few years ago. But this is still a great deal, you would probably pay about the same price if you purchased just the guitar. Thanks Juan.
1374962
At this price it could not be solid. More importantly I returned this guitar the same day i received it because I found the overall quality to be not so good. I have a Jay Turser strat that is just the opposite, very good quality. I have since purchased a squire classic vibes strat via Amazon that is better than the Turser in both build quality and tone certainly equal to if not better that the MIM fender.
1485586
No, i think its a good quality guitar which is easy to play and has a great sound. Also, it will retain its value, so, if for some reason you decide guitar is not for you, it will be a lot easier to sell a Taylor. Good luck, and practice, practice, practice!!!