Best Dreadnought Mini Guitars With Walnut Back in 2024

Here are the top Dreadnought Mini style guitars with Walnut back. It's a hard wood with a chocolate color that is often used to give an elegant finish. Since it's quite expensive and rare, it's mostly used for guitar tops.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Taylor BT1e

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Taylor BT1e
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Playability 82
Sound 84
Build quality 70
Value for money 89
Overall Score 79

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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  • 6 Prices - New from $499 >
  • From Taylor's 2017 Baby Taylor series
  • Made in Mexico
  • 6 strings
  • 22.75"'' scale
  • 15" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Layered Walnut back
  • Layered Walnut sides
  • Hard Rock Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: ES-B Electronics (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony bridge
  • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Die-Cast Chrome tuners
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  • 6 Prices - New from $499 >
  • From Taylor's 2017 Baby Taylor series
  • Made in Mexico
  • 6 strings
  • 22.75"'' scale
  • 15" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Layered Walnut back
  • Layered Walnut sides
  • Hard Rock Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: ES-B Electronics (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony bridge
  • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Die-Cast Chrome tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor BT1e
  • Expensive Wood
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Electronics
  • Synthetic Bone Saddle
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Mexico
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Taylor Big Baby Taylor BBTe

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Taylor Big Baby Taylor BBTe
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Playability 73
Sound 84
Build quality 72
Value for money 81
Overall Score 76

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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  • 2 Prices - New from $599 >
  • From Taylor's 2015 Big Baby series
  • Made in Mexico
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 15" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Layered Walnut back
  • Layered Walnut sides
  • Hard Rock Maple neck
  • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: ES-B Electronics (Preamp/Active)
  • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
  • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Die-Cast Chrome tuners
  • See all specs and compare >
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  • 2 Prices - New from $599 >
  • From Taylor's 2015 Big Baby series
  • Made in Mexico
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 15" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Layered Walnut back
  • Layered Walnut sides
  • Hard Rock Maple neck
  • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: ES-B Electronics (Preamp/Active)
  • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
  • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Die-Cast Chrome tuners
  • See all specs and compare >
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor Big Baby Taylor BBTe
  • Expensive Wood
  • NuBone Nut
  • Electronics
  • Synthetic Bone Saddle
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Mexico
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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3. Taylor Big Baby Taylor BBTe Walnut

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Taylor Big Baby Taylor BBTe Walnut
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Playability 73
Sound 84
Build quality 72
Value for money 81
Overall Score 76

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
Own it? Share your opinion
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  • From Taylor's 2022 Big Baby series
  • Made in Mexico
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 15" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Walnut top
  • Layered Walnut back
  • Layered Walnut sides
  • Hard Rock Maple neck
  • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: ES-B Electronics (Preamp/Active)
  • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
  • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Die-Cast Chrome tuners
  • See all specs and compare >
Show all Specs
  • From Taylor's 2022 Big Baby series
  • Made in Mexico
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 15" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Walnut top
  • Layered Walnut back
  • Layered Walnut sides
  • Hard Rock Maple neck
  • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: ES-B Electronics (Preamp/Active)
  • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
  • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Die-Cast Chrome tuners
  • See all specs and compare >
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor Big Baby Taylor BBTe Walnut
  • Expensive Wood
  • NuBone Nut
  • Electronics
  • Synthetic Bone Saddle
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Mexico
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    4. Taylor Baby Taylor BT1

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    Taylor Baby Taylor BT1
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    Playability 78
    Sound 79
    Build quality 67
    Value for money 85
    Overall Score 75

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
    Own it? Share your opinion
    FIND IT ON:
    Reverb logoSweetwater logoMusician's Friend logo
    • 4 Prices - New from $399 >
    • From Taylor's 2012 Baby Taylor series
    • Made in Mexico
    • 6 strings
    • 22.75"'' scale
    • 15" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Layered Walnut back
    • Layered Walnut sides
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: (/)
    • Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
    • 19 Medium frets
    • Die-Cast Chrome tuners
    • See all specs and compare >
    Show all Specs
    • 4 Prices - New from $399 >
    • From Taylor's 2012 Baby Taylor series
    • Made in Mexico
    • 6 strings
    • 22.75"'' scale
    • 15" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Layered Walnut back
    • Layered Walnut sides
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: (/)
    • Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
    • 19 Medium frets
    • Die-Cast Chrome tuners
    • See all specs and compare >
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Taylor Baby Taylor BT1
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Ivory Tusq Saddle
    • Solid Top Wood
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Mexico
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • No Electronics
    • Laminated Side Wood
    • Laminated Back Wood
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    5. Taylor Big Baby Taylor BBT Walnut

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    Taylor Big Baby Taylor BBT Walnut
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    Playability 73
    Sound 81
    Build quality 69
    Value for money 79
    Overall Score 74

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
    Own it? Share your opinion
    FIND IT ON:
    Sweetwater logo
    • 1 Prices - New from $699 >
    • From Taylor's 2022 Big Baby series
    • Made in Mexico
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 15" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Walnut top
    • Layered Walnut back
    • Layered Walnut sides
    • Hard Rock Maple neck
    • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: (/)
    • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Die-Cast Chrome tuners
    • See all specs and compare >
    Show all Specs
    • 1 Prices - New from $699 >
    • From Taylor's 2022 Big Baby series
    • Made in Mexico
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 15" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Walnut top
    • Layered Walnut back
    • Layered Walnut sides
    • Hard Rock Maple neck
    • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: (/)
    • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Die-Cast Chrome tuners
    • See all specs and compare >
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Taylor Big Baby Taylor BBT Walnut
    • Expensive Wood
    • NuBone Nut
    • Synthetic Bone Saddle
    • Solid Top Wood
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Mexico
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • No Electronics
    • Laminated Side Wood
    • Laminated Back Wood
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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