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Taylor K4 equaliser
Does anyone know if the K4 equaliser was discontinued? Is it still a good pairing for people with the latest Taylor expression system?
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Taylor made it sound as though the K4 would work the best with the original expression system, but it's an incredible preamp that will work with anything. I still think that it was the one positive to come out of the original ES release. |
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I will add my 2 cents worth of "experience" opinion.
If you have the ES version 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 (more so with version 1.1, 3 volt, 2 SB transducers and 1.1, 9 volt, 2 SB transducers) the K4 is the way to go to fully realize the full potential and allow effects boxes into your guitar playing. Version 1.2 had a redesigned pre-amp and only 1 SB transducer. All ES version 1 systems (all versions) also utilize a mag. pickup at the neck body position. ES version 2.0 does not use the mag. pickup and is a vertical piezo system designed by Taylor placed at the bridge. If you have the latest version which most have dubbed version 2.0, then no, I do not think it is a worthy investment. Version 1 ES iteration through all its forms was a balanced system. The K4 was made for that. ES Version 2 is an un-balanced preamp found in most all other brand systems and therefore the K4 is way overkill for tweaking your EQ and adding effects. My recommendation if you have a version of the ES 1 series, go with the Pigtronix Keymaster. Its Cheaper, allows the use of effects, and keeps the signal, impedance issues at a non-think about level. ES version 2 will work with every EQ system out there so think bang for the buck with version 2. Brad
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I believe there are now equal and cheaper options out there for ES series 1 systems and I use one (without the EQ capability, Pigtronix Keymaster). If a K4 can be had for a decent price, I would also use it. Brad
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Brad Too many guitars, not enough talent.....YET! JUST THE ACOUSTICS- 2007 GA8e Taylor 2005 ESM-10e Fender Ensenada 2005 850t Carvin Cobalt Lots and Lots and Lots of Solid body Electrics |
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It is definitely an outstanding box. I used one for all of my ES1.1, ES1.2 and ES1.3 guitars over the years. I did however find it to be overkill for my current ES2 guitar. It does allow some very intense EQ'ing if you feel you need it, however I found my ES2 guitar sounded extremely good through the Body Rez options on a Play Acoustic. I sold the 10+ year old K4 on eBay for 250'ish.
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