Taylor’s Expression System 2 (ES2) acoustic pickup comes standard in a wide range of Taylor guitars, delivering authentic, clean tone whether you’re playing through an amplifier or a PA system.
Join us Tuesday, February 21st on YouTube at 6:00 PM Pacific time (9:00 PM Easter/ 8:00 PM Central) for a live conversation with recording engineer and Primetime producer Gabriel O’Brien, who will run through the ins and outs of the ES2 to help you get exceptional sound every time you plug in.
-- CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO --
0:00:00 - Cold open
0:00:39 - Funny show intro
0:02:39 - Happy Birthday to Gabriel by Sergio Hetfield
0:03:09 - Welcoming everyone to the show
0:08:21 - Tribute to San Diego music legend Otis "O" Bartholomew
0:12:12 - What are you listening to (segment)
0:19:10 - The ES2 discussion (love it or hate it)
0:30:04 - ES2 Controls video clip (remembering the ES2 is an ACTIVE pickup)
0:32:08 - Mic, Under saddle pickup & ES2 demos and discussion (Guitar: Builder's Edition 717)
0:42:47 - What is the difference between an under saddle pickup & the ES2?
0:52:45 - Fingerstyle demo - under saddle vs. ES2 (Guitars: BE 517 + BE 717)
0:57:22 - Tonewoods demo - under saddle vs. ES2 (Guitars: BE 517 + BE 717)
0:59:25 - Acoustic guitar pickup setup and... "all the variables & what is your goal?"
1:05:09 - Fidelity vs. Consistency
1:07:19 - Setting up the ES2: Understanding the phase switch
1:10:26 - Setting up the ES2: Understanding how to correctly set up input gain
1:12:18 - Setting up the ES2: Pick choice matters, the player matters (try this!)
1:17:08 - Andy Powers is a "cheat code" and Q&A
1:54:39 - 2 Minutes of Sports - Babyface at the Superbowl (lefty strung righty)
1:58:05 - Evan's Question (trivia) and wrap
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Taylor Guitars is an industry-leading manufacturer of premium acoustic guitars headquartered in El Cajon, California. Founded in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug, the company is widely recognized for its innovative manufacturing techniques and tone-enhancing designs, and players worldwide love the easy playability of Taylor’s guitar necks. Taylor is currently led by Chief Guitar Designer, President, and CEO Andy Powers. In December of 2020, Taylor became 100 percent employee-owned.
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