POLL : What electronics/pre-amp are you using in your Taylor acoustic ?

[michaelw]

I actually own four iterations of the ES system --

  - 1st Gen 3v 2003 (original)
  - 2nd Gen 3v 2005/6 era (improved tone)
  - 1st Gen 9v 2008 (two sensors)
  - 2nd Gen 9v 2011 (one sensor, new EQ curve)

The latest version definitely sounds the best but, to be honest, it really doesn't take much to tweak the EQ on the first gen to calm the hot B and get it sounding even better. 

As a quick aside to the discussion, I played out Friday night and used my 916ce.  I got more compliments about how great it sounded through the house PA (basic Peavey system).  I attribute that 100% to the Expression System.  It just flat out works.

i was unaware that there was a significant change made to the ES in 05/06
sounds interesting & i was wondering if it was more along of the lines of a
revoiced pre-amp, a revised neck sensor or, perhaps, something else entirely

I know they revoiced the preamp on that iteration, and I *think* they may have done something to the mag underneck p'up as well to try to quiet down the hot B complaint.  Really not sure.  There is a definite tonal difference between true first gen (the '03 912ce) and the ES in my '06 K65ce.  I also had the TaylorStock retrofitted around that time.  Bob T. had hinted during the event that a new pickup system was coming and suggested that, unless necessary, it might be good to hold off on installing a system until the announcement was made later that year.  I waited a couple years and then had it installed.

I'm assuming I'll see Mr. Hosler at the booth later this week.  I'll ask him if he can fill in the timeline...

cool 

also, i wasn't sure when the string bridge plate ground was added,
which i believe was a precursor to the fusible link that's used now

sounds like it'll be a blast ...
have fun & please tell d i said 'hey'

[forhim]

Sunrise into sunrise buffer
K&k PWM into K&K preamp separate jacks

[Iplay2]

I have the pre-2010 ES with 2 body sensors in my 614ce, and it is just wonderful ran straight into a PA.  I used to run through a K&K XLR that I would play with and tweak all the time, until I finally realized my Taylor sounded better without the pre-amp. I also have had no issues with feedback.

My 710 has a K&K PMW, which almost sounds as good as sticking a mic in front of my guitar.  I am so impressed with the K&K's.  They will feedback on you if they get too hot, but a rubber feedback buster will stop that.

[MrTing]

Running PUTW 54 with the Putw stereo Line driver into a Baggs PADI. (Have it on Larrivee and Lowden also)    I love that the PUTW sounds like a good condenser Mic.   No coloration from the pickup.    Have tried almost every other system and I either don't like the sound, it is too complex to get a good sound, or has an internal battery.    External batteries are a must for me.

Recently tried the MiSi ALign XT on my 2011 Macassar LTD.    Great idea and design, but the sound isn't quite what i'm looking for.(It's on ebay if you are interested)

[allegretto]

LR Baggs Anthem