Also, if you have the Baby Taylor tuned to standard the string tension is considerably less than on your Alvarez. The scale length of the Baby (22 3/4") is at least two inches less than on your Alvarez. That's why the strings on the Baby are easier to press down even though the action is higher. The string tension on a 22 3/4" neck tuned EBGDAE is about the same as a 25" neck tuned down a whole step (2 frets). Many players tune travel guitars up a step from standard to prevent excessive string excursion which may cause buzzing.