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Taylors Expression System
There was a real treat at the Winter NAMM show a year ago by the Taylor Guitars booth.
The master of analog electronic design Rupert Neve was at an MI show. Unhappy with the performance of acoustic guitar electronics, Bob Taylor teamed his pickup designer David Hosler with Rupert Neve to create a system that could capture the sound and nuances of an acoustic guitar.
After much research, the result is in.
Enter the Expression System (ES).
You will only see this new technology on select Taylor guitars, ES uses two vibrational Dynamic Body Sensors(TM) and a sub-fretboard Dynamic String Sensor(TM), the three of which are precisely blended via high-end electronics.
You can now just forget about low-fi designs and cheap pots found in typical onboard guitar electronics.
The summing circuits for the three individual transducers output to balanced TRS (the guitar ships with a TRS-to-XLR cable for interfacing directly to mic inputs) - no direct box required.
To top off the system Mr. Neve designed for the Taylor K4, an optional outboard preamp/equalizer.
WHICH GUITARS?
The ES is available on Taylor's steel-string models (300 Series and higher).
On a 614CE, a "Grand Auditorium" with Sitka spruce top and bookmarked flame maple sides and back.
The "CE" designation is indicative of a cut-away model with electronics.
ES can be adapted for certain Taylor models; you might want to call Taylor for details.
The 614CE plays perfectly right out of its heavy hard case, with immaculate fit and finish, a full, rich balanced tone and intonation that was right on the money.
ES electronics aside, this is an extraordinary instrument.
New attention to details has been added with he ES design, such as freedom from the typical drop-in battery holder/electronics module that mounts in a large hole chopped into the guitar's side. Instead, the ES has three small knobs (bass/treble/volume) in the side wall near the neck.
Above and beyond its elegant look, this approach provides easy access to the detented pots, where "flat" is at the 12 o'clock position.
Near the tailpiece is a holder for two AA cells and the TRS output/strap pin.
The unit powers up when a cable is inserted; battery life's about 20 hours.
The output is balanced and also works with an unbalanced cable for connecting to a standard guitar amp, effects box or tuner.
One question that everybody seems to ask is whether users can tweak the individual levels of the three transducers and the answer is sorry but no.
If you are used to working with piezo or standard magnetic pickups on acoustic guitars, hearing the ES will more than likely come as a major shock.
For the first time from a pickup, you will hear a natural, uncolored sound that requires very little tonal tweaking.
This is miles removed for the surgical, radical EQ needed on a standard pickup to make it sound even vaguely natural.
The guitar's onboard EQ is smooth and gentle and just what you'd expect from a Rupert Neve design.
And whether playing in a stadium or your local pub the system simply will not feedback, even in high-SPL situations.
Another point worth noting is the fantastic amount of headroom the ES electronics offer, bringing you clean reproduction at any playing level from subtle harmonics to banging out chords like the rolling stones!
PRESENTING THE K4
Use this bad boy live or in the studio.
The optional (8) Taylor K4 is an outboard preamp/EQ for acoustic guitar that features low-impedance, transformer-coupled balanced XLR I/O, bass and treble controls, a true parametric midrange with adjustable Q, a pre/post-EQ effects loop, polarity reverse switch, headphone jack with level control, mute and a dedicated tuner output.
An internal 18dB/octave highpass filter removes rumble and LF crud below 30 Hz.
The K4 is powered by an external wall wart and for those times when you forget the power supply and can be powered by two "C" batteries.
In the studio, you may prefer a standard 1U rack package to the K4's stand-alone milled-aluminium chassis, and by removing the battery compartment, there'd be room on an internal power supply.
Here is a plus, the unit doubles as a nice little studio preamp when used with dynamic or ribbon mics.
You can also patch into the loop return jack and use the EQ alone to fine tune any line-level source.
In the studio, the K4 is plug-and-play.
The EQ is smooth and musical, whether using the shelving LF (450 Hz) and HF (1.6 kHz) or the parametric MF band.
The "mid" band is actually extremely wide, 80 to 8,000Hz range and with a touch of EQ, the ES can stand right along side a well-miked acoustic guitar setup.
The convenience of overdubbing acoustic guitar parts in the control room is something that many would have never attempted before the ES system.
Taylor's Expression System applies a high-quality, high-tech approach to the age old problem of guitar transducers, with most impressive results.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Play Everything In The Bruce Springsteen Acoustic Guitar Songbook
For anyone who loves music and would like to start to play an instrument, learning to play acoustic guitar may be a good option to consider trying. String instruments with the exception the piano have the advantage of being small in size and easily portable. This is great for children, primarily because you can find small guitars available. But, the guitar is a nice choice for anyone.
Folks who have a music background tend to be able to will learn quickly to play acoustic guitar by themselves but might still benefit from a bit of instruction. For most folks, however, taking music lessons is a fairly sound idea. This way you will get basic instruction in small, easy steps from an experienced musician. You will get continuous feedback on how you are doing, usually. Whether you decide to learn to play basic notes and melodies alone, melodies with harmonies, either by yourself or other musicians, or just chords, playing in a band setting can be a relaxing way to pass the time, an exciting new hobby, or even a beginning to a new profession.
Contacting other musicians for recommendations on good teachers is a smart choice, in addition to just looking in the phone book or on the Net. Band members are often very happy to chat with prospective musicians about their experiences. Music teachers in schools are often great sources. And there are a expanding number of music schools where you can find a teacher and take lessons with added bonuses ranging from how to attach a strap to an acoustic guitar to playing like Bruce Springsteen. In addition, there are a fair number of very good acoustic guitar courses available online.
Age is no longer a factor in learning to play. Although those with severe arthritis may find the fingering too taxing, many folks have found that starting an activity that uses their fingers and hands can keep mild arthritis from getting worse. Your fingertips may hurt a bit when you first begin, but soon your skin will get used to this new activity, and you will find that it enriches your life immeasurably.
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Friday, November 4, 2011
The Difference Between Acoustic And Electric Guitar
Choosing the right guitar for you can be quite an ordeal. You want it to look cool hanging from around your neck, but you also want it to be comfortable and unique. You see the many different types on television and that makes it even more difficult to decide. The first decision that you have to make is between an electric guitar and an acoustic guitar. Knowing a few things about both might help you to make and informed and educated decision.
The difference between an acoustic and an electric guitar is simply amplification. An electric one needs an amplifier, but they are much easier to play. The electric instrument will cost more because you will have to purchase a good amp, and they both cost quite a bit of money. The acoustic instrument is more limited in shape and size because both shape and size make a difference on the sound that comes from the guitar.
Therefore, you do get more of a selection when you choose an electric one. Although the electric guitar is easier to learn on, there are obviously limited types of music that you can play with it. So, if you learn with an acoustic one, you might find yourself a better musician in the long run.
An acoustic guitar does have choices as well. You can get a steel string or a nylon string guitar. A nylon string guitar is good for playing music styles such as classical, flamenco, and folk. The reason for the particular styles is that the nylon string produces a more tranquil sound.
The steel string guitars are louder and you find that they gravitate more towards rock, country, and any other style that requires a louder, more crisp sound. The steel string is played with a pick while the nylon is almost always played with fingers.
Deciding between an electric and an acoustic instrument can be a moot point due to the option of buying a blended guitar. This type of guitar combines the ease of learning generally associated with an electric instrument and the rich sound of an acoustic guitar.
The design and style of the blended guitars are also a combination of both kinds of guitars in that the body is similar to an acoustic instrument while the neck generally resembles the electric instrument style. Unfortunately, though, the blended guitar sounds much better when used with an amplifier rather than by itself.
One thing that is never a good idea is to bite off more than you can chew. You should master whatever you feel the most comfortable with first. For example, many people fall in love with the sound of a twelve-string guitar. This instrument is known for a rich sound that resembles two guitars playing at once. However, the twelve-string guitar would be frustrating and infinitely harder to learn before mastering a simpler six string guitar.
You should also pay close attention to your own person preferences. If you want to be a rock star, and you love Aerosmith, looking for a huge acoustic guitar would not be the wisest decision because you will hate learning to play. The same rule applies for the next James Taylor; don't invest in an expensive amplifier if it is just not your style.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Taylor Guitars Baby Taylor - BT1 Natural Acoustic Guitar - Includes: NS Capo Lite, Snark Tuner, D'Addario Strings, Taylor Beanie, Strap & T-Shirt, Guitar Care Kit & Planet Waves/GO-DPS 16 Pick Sampler (#PW-SAMPLER)
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At a 3/4-scale, the Baby Taylor is the little Dreadnought that could. Taylor's ultra-portable travel mate belies its size with a sweet, full voice and great tone. It's remarkably versatile for special applications, whether played in alternate tunings or high-strung; with a capo or a slide. And it's the perfect starter guitar for young kids.
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Taylor GC4 Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar Bundle with Leather Strap, Strings, String Winder, Pick Card, and Polishing Cloth
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Bundle includes Taylor GC4 Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar, Leather Strap, Strings, String Winder, Pick Card, and Polishing Cloth.
The Taylor GC4 Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar has volume that belies its size. The peghead and short-scale neck deliver a more "woody" tone and an unbelievably easy feel on the fretboard. The look and tone of an ovangkol back & sides and Sitka spruce top combination creates a rich tonal tapestry and rivals almost any other in the high-end guitar world. Yet Taylor's ability to affordably source this beautiful, rosewood-like tonewood keeps it decidedly within reach.
Because of its smaller size, the Taylor GC4 Grand Concert Guitar is a curvy and comfortable, "intimate" guitar -- something to wrap oneself around. Stage performers appreciate its body-friendly size and contours, and those who work in the recording studio love its controlled overtones. Other features include a bound neck, an Indian rosewood headstock overlay, and a beautiful abalone rosette
Type/Shape: 6-String Grand Concert
Back & Sides: Ovangkol
Top: Sitka Spruce
Soundhole Rosette: Plastic
Neck: Tropical American Mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony with Binding
Fretboard Inlay: Small Pearl Dots
Headstock Overlay: Indian Rosewood
Binding: Cream
Bridge: Ebony
Nut & Saddle: Tusq
Tuning Machines: Chrome-plated Taylor Tuners
Strings: Elixir Light Gauge Strings with NANOWEB Coating
Scale Length: 24 7/8 Inches
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Neck Width at Nut: 1 3/4 Inches
Number of Frets: 20
Fretboard Radius: 15 Inches
Bracing: Standard II (Forward Shifted Pattern)
Finish: Satin with Gloss Top
Color Options: Natural
Sunburst Options: None
Cutaway: None
Electronics: None
Left-Handed: Available; No Charge
Body Width: 15 Inches
Body Depth: 4 3/8 Inches
Body Length: 19 1/2 Inches
Overall Length: 40 1/4 Inch
Friday, September 23, 2011
Taylor 210ce Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Bundle with Leather Strap, Strings, String Winder, Pick Card, and Polishing Cloth
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Bundle includes Taylor 210ce Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Leather Strap, Strings, String Winder, Pick Card, and Polishing Cloth.
The Taylor 200 Series
The 200 Series redefines what a mid-priced guitar can be. A satin, solid Sitka spruce top meets gorgeous Indian rosewood laminate back and sides, delivering an experience of sight, sound and touch that's unmistakably Taylor. Plug in with the optional Taylor electronics and take your performance to the stage with confidence.
Sitka Spruce Top
Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) grows in a coastal "pocket" from Northern California to Alaska. This dense, straight-grained wood has the highest strength and elasticity-to-weight ratio among available tonewoods, an attribute that makes it an ideal material not only for our soundboards, but for our internal bracing, as well. Sitka produces a slightly brighter tone than does Engelmann.
Indian Rosewood Laminate Back/Sides
Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) is coveted by players and guitar builders alike for its dark, luxurious coloration, which ranges from brown to purple to rose to black, and for tonal characteristics that include a strong bass response and long sustain. It remains the most popular tonewood used in the making of high-quality acoustic guitars.
Dreadnought Body Shape
The original Dreadnought acoustic guitar appeared early in the 20th Century, and its no-frills, no-nonsense shape made it a logical namesake of the huge battleships of that day. Most subsequent Dreadnoughts, including Taylor's, have been derivative of that early design. In 1997, however, Bob Taylor re-designed the Taylor Dreadnought by softening the curves at the top and bottom and generally refining its overall shape. In 2003, gloss-finish Dreadnoughts also underwent bracing refinements that substantially increased their overall
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Taylor NS34ce Grand Auditorium Cutaway Nylon String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Bundle with Taylor Hard Case, Leather Strap, Pick Card, Stand, Strings, String Winder, and Polishing Cloth
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- Solid Sitka Spruce Top
- Solid Sapele Back and Sides
- Grand Auditorium Body
- Hardshell Case Included
- Bright and Clear Tone
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Taylor Guitars GS Mini Reduced Scale Grand Symphony Acoustic Guitar
!±8± Taylor Guitars GS Mini Reduced Scale Grand Symphony Acoustic Guitar
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Perfect for life on the go. Or on the couch. The GS Mini was designed to be the ultimate musical companion, wherever you go — or stay. Inspired by the big, bold sound of Taylor’s award-winning GS body shape, the GS Mini scales things down without skimping on sound, packing a lot of tone into a comfortable, portable size and giving you a guitar that’s incredibly fun to play. With Taylor’s patented NT® neck, you’ll always enjoy signature Taylor intonation and playability. So, wherever you end up, whether you’re on tour or on the porch, the GS Mini is always ready to play. Type/Shape 6-string Miniature GS Back/Sides Sapele Laminate Top Solid Sitka Spruce Cutaway None Headstock Overlay Lexan Finish Satin Rosette 3-Ring Neck Sapele Nut Width 1 11/16" Purfling Black/White/Black Fretboard Ebony Inlays 5mm Pearloid Dots No. of Frets 20 Overall Length 36 5/8" Scale Length 23 1/2" Body Length 17 5/8" Body Width 14 3/8" Body Depth 4 7/16" Nut/Saddle NuBone® Tuners Chrome Bridge Ebony Bridge Pins Plastic Pickguard Tortoise (GS Mini Shape) Electronics None Strings Elixir® Medium Gauge Strings with NANOWEB® Coating Case GS Mini Hard Bag
- Solid Sitka Spruce Top
- Sapele Laminate Back/Sides
- Reduced Scale Grand Symphony
- Gig Bag Included
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Taylor Guitars Byzantine Strap, Burgundy
!±8± Taylor Guitars Byzantine Strap, Burgundy
Taylor’s Byzantine Guitar Straps are thoughtful in every detail. Custom-designed by Levy’s Leathers exclusively for Taylor Guitars, these color-drenched straps feature garment leather on the inside and rugged carving leather on the outside, with a layer of soft padding in between for extra comfort.