Thanks, Taylor Guitars
Just got the call today from Taylor Guitars that they finished upgrading my pickup system in my 1999 Taylor 814ce to the new Expression System. The new 2009 Taylor 814ce they sent to me about a month ago with this pickup system is INSANE. I couldn’t believe how good it sounded, both in a live setting and, amazingly, plugged in direct in the studio (neither could the studio engineers, quite frankly!) and just had to update my older guitar with this new body sensor system. Apparently, it should be back in my hands by this coming Monday, just in time for my acoustic set at Rockit Room here in San Francisco. According to Robin at Taylor Guitars (the friendliest customer service representative I’ve ever spoken to, incidentally), they also dressed the fretboard, fixed up some binding issues that were lingering after many a gig and ten years of playing, reset the neck, and pretty much gave it a pimp, factory setup. Sounds as though it will be playing like new! Can’t wait… Anyway, to the good folks at Taylor Guitars, thank you for making this guy one happy player. You guys rock!