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Developed exclusively for the Taylor Mini and based on Taylor's Expression System technology, the ES-Go is a magnetic, stacked-humbucking soundhole pickup that anyone can easily add to their Mini without the help of a guitar technician. All you need is a screwdriver and a few minutes. Once the ES-Go pickup is in place, the GS Mini can be plugged into an acoustic amp, PA system or recording device for a great amplified acoustic sound.
Taylor ES-Go Pick Up
Taylor ES-Go Pick Up

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3.82

11 Reviews

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

So easy!

I was a bit apprehensive about installing this myself. Not being mechanically savvy I was skeptical about the 'just a screwdriver' to install it. But it was true. I loosened the strings on my GSmini and took them out of the bridge (not off the tuner pins) and the ES-Go just snapped right in. The endpin also went in easily and had extra screws just in case. I found the snap inside to hold the cord and in a matter of maybe 15 minutes I was again playing my guitar but now with amplification. It's truly a no brainer, just follow the instructions and you're electrified!

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Great for adding ground loop hum to any song

Product installs easily and functions poorly. Every GS mini I've played that has an ES go has a bad hum-same as mine- and you will too unless you plan on shelling out an additional $300 for a preamp with ground loop interruption. I had the grounding kit sold by Taylor installed to try and alleviate the problem, but there is still an infuriating hum. Taylor told me it was because my amp wasn't grounded- which also seems to be the case for every bar or music hall's system I've plugged into. Bottom line, buy a real pickup and save yourself the time, money, and heartache of having a beautiful guitar that sounds like trash live. I love my Taylors, but this is a bad product.

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Reviewed by 11 customers

  • Easy conversion

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byRichard

    fromHayward, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Easy to install. Just loosen the strings and pop it in. Removing the end pin was simple too. Makes my GS mini ready to be plugged in.

  • EASY TO PUT IN, SOUNDS GOOD

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byDavid S

    fromReno, NV

    When plugged in, I can run various amp effects playing different songs.

  • It works as expected.

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    bySteve

    fromFernandina Beach ,Fl.

    Installed in 5 minutes. With one small Phillips screwdriver. Give good even sound . Made for gs mini.

  • No cycle hum excellent sound quality

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byCharles

    fromUndisclosed

    Very easy to install took all of 15 min. I play through a Marshall Acoustic Amp. Found no hum or noise issue ,( like previous reviews.) Would recommend to a friend.

  • Hum

    1

    submitted7 years ago

    by60's Rocker

    fromHighland, MD

    Installation was a snap, which was why we selected this for my teenage son. Nicely designed from that perspective. But it's sensitivity to electromagnetic interference is so bad that it's unusable for us. The Fender amp that we want to use it with is dead quiet with an Epiphone LP, and even quiet with my open coil Jazzmaster. But plug in the ES-GO, turn on the fluorescent lights, and the hum is intolerable. Similar noise when plugged into a Peavey Bandit. I verified grounds in accordance with Taylor's tech videos. I called Taylor and asked for help, and the polite tech admitted that this pickup is susceptible to EMI and he wouldn't recommend it for performing. Wish I knew that before I bought it.

  • Great for adding ground loop hum to any song

    1

    submitted8 years ago

    byKevin

    fromChicago

    Product installs easily and functions poorly. Every GS mini I've played that has an ES go has a bad hum-same as mine- and you will too unless you plan on shelling out an additional $300 for a preamp with ground loop interruption. I had the grounding kit sold by Taylor installed to try and alleviate the problem, but there is still an infuriating hum. Taylor told me it was because my amp wasn't grounded- which also seems to be the case for every bar or music hall's system I've plugged into. Bottom line, buy a real pickup and save yourself the time, money, and heartache of having a beautiful guitar that sounds like trash live. I love my Taylors, but this is a bad product.

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  • submitted8 months ago

    asked byAntonio

    fromLaredo, tx.

    Will it fit in a Martin Backpacker traveler guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, the Taylor ES-Go pickup is not directly compatible with the Martin Backpacker travel guitar without significant modifications.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byGail

    fromGarden Valley, Idaho

    Will this work with a wireless transmitter and receiver?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes it will work.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byGrace

    fromVictoria

    Can I still use the guitar strap with it?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byKeith

    fromLakeland, fl

    Will this work with the Taylor Big Baby?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I think it will be too short. Give us a call if you would like some help.877 687 5403

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRichard

    fromTX

    Will it fit the big baby?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it will.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byKB

    fromLong Island, NY

    Will it fit on the Big Baby Taylor?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it will.