[Andy S]

Can't speak for the Yamaha or the Washburn, but the Dean left a LOT to be desired.
Did not play well and the tone was really dull.

From personal experience playing on the 3/4 and baby Taylors, well, the ones I've tried in the stores vary from one to another in playability and tonal quality.

Last year I did see & try a Guild that was the same size as a Baby Taylor. It played great, had much better tone (even for a small thing!) and was, as I recall (which can be contested!!) around $195 US.