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Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Topic started by: Callumw on August 01, 2013, 09:06:31 AM
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I'm starting music college in September, and I have a Taylor Mini, which of course isn't electric. Is the ES-Go going to do me any favours in the studio?
I am wanting a new guitar, I have a budget of £400. Should I invest in a guitar just for recording?
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In a studio environment, mic'ing your GS Mini will have better results compared to plugged-in with the ES-Go.
I used to own a GS-Mini with ES-Go, recorded with it and the pair hold their own against my higher-end Taylors equipped with the latest ES.
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Save your budget, buy the ES-Go. Add an EQ pedal to shape the tone, if you feel the need. Note: the preceding was a free opinion - your bucks, your choice.
I prefer the sound of my 814ce, but the GSmini gets plenty of play-time. I find the ES-Go sounds a bit more "electric," but the aforementioned EQ pedal or a decent mixer helps.
Best wishes with music college!
Captain Jim
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If you were going to add a sound hole pickup, I'd go with something better the the ES-Go.
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In a studio environment, mic'ing your GS Mini will have better results compared to plugged-in with the ES-Go.
I used to own a GS-Mini with ES-Go, recorded with it and the pair hold their own against my higher-end Taylors equipped with the latest ES.
This. In studio recording, mic'ing will be the best way to go. It provides the most natural sound. You can buy a new guitar without a pick-up as well, and use that for recording, rather than buying an ES-Go and record using it. But if you will also use it to amplify your sound for live performances, there are other options. Especially when you have the budget. ;D