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Taylor K4

Item ID: K4

Neve Designed Parametric Equalizer Voiced Specifically for the Acoustic Guitar.

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Outboard Gear For Your Guitar!

If you're a Taylor acoustic/electric performer, you're about to discover a whole new world of creativity and control. Conceived by Bob Taylor and Mr. Rupert Neve, the K4 Equalizer is Taylor's first piece of outboard electronic gear designed for the next step in your guitar's balanced signal chain, raising the bar for live performance and recording.





The K4 features a parametric EQ voiced specifically for the acoustic guitar, along with a Q control for pinpoint tone shaping. The K4 also features a custom circuit design by Mr. Rupert Neve, transformer coupled input and output, and pure analog tone shaping. Plus, it's an active DI with effects loop and tuner out.

Building on the fully balanced output of the Taylor Expression System™, Taylor created the K4's EQ for the specific frequencies of the acoustic guitar. Taylor designed its voicing for the Dynamic Sensors that are an essential, and exclusive, part of the ES. Now, you can shape your guitar's tone by zeroing in on the notes or frequencies of your choice and then cutting or boosting them to taste.

The K4 Equalizer has low impedance, transformer-coupled balanced inputs and outputs, which connect directly to the balanced output of an ES-equipped guitar. Features include: bass and treble controls, sweepable two-band Parametric midrange control with adjustable "Q", an effects loop with choice of "Pre" or "Post" EQ, phase invert, headphone jack with independent level control, mute feature and a dedicated tuner output. Each Taylor Guitars K4 Equalizer is housed in a compact case, with a wood-trimmed top.

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Specification Detail
Preamp Type Solid State
Number of Channels 1
Phantom Power No
EQ Ye
Compression No
Analog Inputs 1 x Combo (XLR/TRS)
Analog Outputs 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/4" (Headphones)
Digital Inputs No Digital Inputs
Digital Outputs No Digital Outputs
Other I/O 2 x 1/4" (Send, Return), 1 x 1/4" (Tuner Out)
Computer Connectivity No Computer Connectivity
Rackmount Spaces Not Rack Mountable
Manufacturer Part Number K4

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Reviews

based on 4 reviews

K4, not just for guitar

by dave judd from san diego, ca.
November 13, 2006
Music Background: Hobbyist, Worship leader.
I do recording at home and i run everything through the K4. The SM57 plugs right in and so does the electric bass. The tone shaping availiable to me is astounding and can take an ordinary recording to... read more [+] something that makes people stand up and take notice. This is great Neve gear at an afordable price. close [-]

inSync Review

by: Nathan Roemer
I love the full sound and balanced tone of Taylor acoustic guitars, and I'm continually impressed by the detailed, natural sound of the Rupert Neve designed Taylor Expression System pickup that comes ... read more

Sweetwater Advice

Greg Baum
The K4 is an irresistible add-on to any acoustic-electric guitar. The distinctive Neve EQ delivers extra warmth and thickness to the low end without getting boomy, and the high frequency boost is clear and glassy. No matter how good your guitar sounds plugged in, the K4 can make it sound better!

Nice EQ, not so nice DI

by Patrick from
November 7, 2010
Music Background: Guitar player for 20 years
Bad news first: nearly every DI for the half of the K4's price will sound better. The K4's is dull and missing details.

Good news (personal teste): the EQ section is a high quality hum ... read more [+]killer and a precise tool not only for acoustic guitars. I use it with a Telecaster that produces some resonances around 100/120 Hz. Normally it's enough to put the K4 into the signal path and it's done.

I'd say it's not the cheapest, but maybe the best EQ for electric and electro-acoustic guitars you can get in a small box, if you need a clear and open sound.

By the way: you cannot open this box. No screws, just blanks. close [-]

Less Than Expected

by San Sebastian from USA
December 6, 2007
Music Background: Professional
I found the K4 to be a trumpeted version of a nice EQ. It looks good, though... sounds fine, works great... for a price that is far above its worth, in my opinion.
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