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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
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.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Cannibals by Kata Hay (Original Song)
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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.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
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