Natural Sound Made Simple
The Expression System (ES) is an all-magnetic acoustic guitar pickup system that works like a
microphone to produce a pure signal and a warm, natural acoustic sound. When you plug in,
you'll hear the sound of your guitar, not the sound of the pickup. No complicated controls.
No tone simulators. Just a clean amplified acoustic guitar sound supported by three simple controls
— volume, bass and treble.
Breakthrough Technology
Years of research brought us to a simple realization: Nothing sounds as true and musical
as a microphone. With that as a starting point, Taylor's David Hosler led the team
responsible for the Expression System's breakthrough technology. Utilizing a unique
Dynamic Body Sensor® mounted to the soundboard, a Dynamic String Sensor® embedded
beneath the fretboard, and a discrete preamp, the advanced ES technology is unlike
any other guitar pickup system.
Integrated Design
The ES was designed in-house, alongside our acoustic guitars, which allowed us to build the
ES seamlessly into the design of the guitar, for an integrated pickup system unlike any
other. From the design and location of the body and string sensors to the voicing of
the preamp, the ES is fully optimized for the Taylor sound. The elegant design,
including the non-intrusive control knobs, also preserves the aesthetic of a Taylor guitar.
Complete Solution
The Expression System is only the start of Taylor's commitment to guitar electronics and
the entire performance signal chain, because we know that what you plug into is equally
important. For more details on the ES, plus helpful tips and tricks, pick up the Winter
2011 issue of Wood&Steel at your local Taylor guitar dealer.