Diggin the ES yet again...

[Edward]

I normally play with my pedalboard with the Baggs Venue, but in a pinch, I was asked to jump in.  ES v1.3 with a TRS cable straight to the snake: bam!  A modicum of EQ from the FOH guy and my Taylor's acoustic tone sang beautifully!  I still prefer going through my pedalboard, but man o man what a testament to what these guitars can do just raw and live!  Ya just gotta love what these Taylor guys have given us!! 

Edward

[Tarekith]

I use mine constantly when recording in the studio, I think it's fabulous sounding.  A lot of people seem to not like it, but it suits me perfectly.

[Strumming Fool]

Having played in professional venues for some time, I can tell you that the ES has been the best "plug-and-play" system I have ever experienced - ease of use and instant gratification regarding amplified sound. Four of my Taylors have ES1.3 and one has ES2. I love both systems....

[Edward]

Thanks for that perspective, SF.  I'm a professional hack ...lol!  But even in my non-pro/non-paid use over the years, I've found nothing better in a live band situation than the ES (V1.3 best for me, 1.2 is still plenty good and kicks butt over UST and USB pups ...no experience with ES2).  Particularly when there's a heavy drummer or bassist, or otherwise loud stage (floor wedges are always a sonic obstacle), the ES simply sounds right and works perfectly ...every time!

Edward

[MB]

Now that I've had some time with the ES2....it is truly a big step up. Zero quack even when you really dig in.
Moving the element from beneath to behind the saddle was one of those brilliant discoveries in my opinion.

[Gutch]

Just played a festival stage yesterday afternoon using ES 1.1 in an '06 K65ce, and ES 1.3 in a '14 416ce.  Received tons of compliments on quality of guitar sound from folks after the show.  To be fair, I did run the first gen ES through an EQ to notch out the 'Hot B', but that was it. 


I am definitely sold on ES and its capabilities.  Through a house system or my Bose L1, I know it will sound natural, sound great.