Experts prefer Taylor Baby BT2 over Martin LX1
On 17 Jan 2025 (1 year ago) we went through 86 Acoustic Guitar expert endorsements .
Currently, Taylor Baby BT2 received 1 endorsement from Guitar Chalk. Meanwhile, Martin LX1 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Acoustic Guitar | frontmanphilosophy.com  | 10stunninghomes.com  | Music Critic  | Guitar World  | Six String Acoustic  | The Strategist  | Music Radar  | GuitarPlayer  |
Guitar Chalk  | reviewed.usatoday.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | N/A | $449 |  Taylor Baby BT2 The Taylor Baby BT2 acoustic guitar is a portable and comfortable instrument with a balanced tone, making it suitable for a variety of musical genres, and is highly recommended for its exceptional sound quality and durability. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $449 |  Martin LX1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- Guitar Chalk ranked Taylor Baby BT2 as #6
Rank Acoustic Guitar Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 8 Taylor Baby BT2 Beginners, kids, travel, and practice.... ... ... Source: www.guitarchalk.com
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Martin LX1 nor Taylor Baby BT2 were recommended by key experts who publish Acoustic Guitars recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Acoustic Guitar | frontmanphilosophy.com |
10stunninghomes.com | Music Critic | Guitar World | Six String Acoustic | The Strategist | Music Radar | GuitarPlayer | Guitar Chalk | reviewed.usatoday.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $230 |  Yamaha FG800 The Yamaha FG800 is a highly regarded full-sized dreadnought acoustic guitar known for its powerful sound projection, comfortable playability, exceptional sound quality, and solid construction. | 3 | - | 6 | 3 | 6 | - | 6 | 2 | 3 | - |
| 2 | - | $599 |  Taylor GS Mini The Taylor GS Mini is a highly versatile and durable guitar that offers excellent sound quality in a compact and portable design, making it a popular choice for travelers and musicians of all skill levels. | - | - | 5 | 6 | 1 | - | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| 3 | - | $200 |  Fender CD 60S The Fender CD 60S acoustic guitar is highly praised for its comfortable playability, impressive sound quality, and durable construction, making it a reliable and budget-friendly option for musicians of all levels. | 2 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Gretsch Jim Dandy G9500 The Gretsch Jim Dandy G9500 is a compact and comfortable parlor-sized guitar with impressive sound quality and durability, making it a great option for musicians of all skill levels. | 5 | 15 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
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No expert reviews linked yet for Martin LX1.
Expert reviews [16]
Total expert reviews: 16
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 13
| Highest score by guitarsignal.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 16 reviews | 91 |
| Lowest score by guitareuroshop.com | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Mahogany pattern HPL (high pressure laminate) textured finish, solid sitka spruce top
- Rust Stratabond neck, shortened 3/4 scale
- Chrome small-knob tuners. Tusq saddle.
- Solid Morado or East Indian Rosewood fingerboard
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From Seller:
- 6-string Acoustic Guitar with Mahogany Top
- Layered Sapele Back
- Sides - Natural
- Neck Width 1-11/16 inch
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