godin guitars

yorg · #1 04-26-2011, 11:33 PM

hey guy's,
does anybody have any gen on godin guitar's
cheers, yorg.

P.J. · #2 04-27-2011, 05:39 AM

I like their archtops I have tried. They seem easy to play, which is usually not the case for me since I am used to playing solidbodies.

PJ

oneworld · #3 04-27-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by yorg

hey guy's,
does anybody have any gen on godin guitar's
cheers, yorg.

pm me if you have specific q's...

or contact me via facebook.com/paulshigihara

i'm a godin endorser in germany and play 8 of their guitars plus the new multioud...

brad4d8 · #4 04-27-2011, 07:50 AM

I have a Godin ACS (nylon solid or chambered, not sure which, with synth pickup). I like it more than my Gibson Chet Atkins CE nylon electric. I especially like the fact that it has higher access up the neck than most crossover or nylon electrics. It's also a very nice neck for my hands. Of course, YMMV. If something happened to it, I'd probably look for another one, whereas if something happened to the Chet I probably wouldn't.
Brad

Swingman · #5 04-27-2011, 08:26 AM

I have the Godin 5th Avenue King pin CW in Natural.
Had for about a month..really like it..it spoke to me! I saved up over several months (put on layaway).
I love the P90 clean tone and sounds vintage right out of the box.
I have to do a setup(the store gives free setup) comes with wound 12's OK but I think there's some web info on the best setup maybe 13 flats??
I can record a sample if you want?

Soco · #6 04-27-2011, 09:26 AM

I am endorsing them, I have a Multiac grand Concert which I think is great.

oneworld · #7 04-27-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Soco

I am endorsing them, I have a Multiac grand Concert which I think is great.

we should have a godin get together...

the multiac grand concert is a great guitar !!!

lionel loueke used to play it most of the time... i'm happy with the 'smaller'
multiac nylon sa...

cutnstuf · #8 04-27-2011, 09:47 AM

Multiac nylon duet ambiance, here! Super sweet!

keith · #9 04-27-2011, 11:31 AM

For you folks that have a version of the multiac nylon string guitars ( any of them Duet, SA, Grand concert etc) do you play fingerstyle or with a pick? I'm curious as to the sound and playability of these with a pick as the Godin site claims that due to increased string tension they can be easily played with a pick. What do you think? How's the sound and how's the string response? Thanks

cutnstuf · #10 04-27-2011, 11:37 AM

I play both ways, and both ways work fine for me. The only thing that's lacking is the ability to get a good bend. Sure, there are some minor diffs in the feel. So, not real good for blues players in my opinion.

Cut

fep · #11 04-27-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by keith

For you folks that have a version of the multiac nylon string guitars ( any of them Duet, SA, Grand concert etc) do you play fingerstyle or with a pick? I'm curious as to the sound and playability of these with a pick as the Godin site claims that due to increased string tension they can be easily played with a pick. What do you think? How's the sound and how's the string response? Thanks

I use both fingers and a pick on my Multiac SA. There is no issue to me using a pick with these and the tracking for playing thru a synth (Iuse a roland GR-33) using a pick or fingers is surprisingly good.

BTW, the hi string tension is not only because of the 25.5 neck but also from using the recommended hi tension strings.

Eddie Lang · #12 04-27-2011, 12:03 PM

I have an acoustic only 5th Avenue. I bought it for when I go on trips and I don't want to bring one of my nicer guitars.

Although it is a nice looking guitar that plays nicely, I must admit that I find the tone a bit harsh and bright. Tried different strings, D'Addario EJ-16, Newtone Archtop and Thomastik Plectrum. I am not a fan of the D'A, but I normally really like the TI Plectrums and Newtone Archtops, but not on that guitar. Not sure what I'll try next, but it is starting to get expensive to constantly change strings, looking for the right ones. Anybody else has a similar experience?

Sailynn · #13 04-27-2011, 12:20 PM

I have a Godin Progression, solid body, strat type and I LOVE IT...
I also have a Simon & Patrick acoustic that is a GREAT guitar.
I'm a beginning jazz player and I wanted an inexpensive axe.
I recently tried a Godin 5th Ave, a Loar LH-650 and a Hofner J5 MIK.
I bought the Hofner because the guitar shop made me a great deal.

I liked all three. The Loar, the most expensive, I'd rank the highest, the when considering sound projection, tone, craftmanship and playability.

When I upgrade, I will consider a Godin and the Loar and possibly a few others.

Markyboy · #14 04-27-2011, 01:32 PM

I have the acoustic 5th avenue (ex demo with a broken pickguard removed) which I could buy as a bargain. I also own an Epiphone Joe Pass but the 5t av. has become my main practice guitar. I have TI-Swing -13's strings and like the sound, except for the E-bass-string which is a bit dull. I'm concidering to replace the E-string but don't know which type of string to choose as a replacement. Has someone any experience with the TI George Bensons on a 5th av.? Or any ideas for replacing the bass-string??
I owned a Norman B20 (also from the Godin-stable) for 30 years.Not exactly a Jazz-box but a very nice guitar for fingerpicking. I loved it, my best money ever spent!!

ABQ_Jazz_Fan · #15 04-27-2011, 02:40 PM

Anyone have any experience with the Montreal series? They sure look great but there is not much on youtube about these guitars.

Doctor Jeff · #16 04-27-2011, 03:02 PM

I am a big fan of the Godin Kingpin. It is a very versatile guitar that responds to technique more than most typical jazz boxes IMO.

I decided I wanted an electric sound that was different from my Epi JP so I am using D'Addario solid nickel roundwound 11's and like them quite a bit.

brad4d8 · #17 04-27-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by keith

For you folks that have a version of the multiac nylon string guitars...do you play fingerstyle or with a pick?

I generally only play with fingers. If Iever get around to learning how to use the synth (GR-20) I might go to a pick at times. I have fooled around with a pick, nothing stood out either bad or good, so I wouldn't hesitate to use one if I didn't have other guitars for playing with a pick.
Brad

Norman931 · #18 04-27-2011, 03:33 PM

Love the Godin Kingpin. Standout performer among inexpensive archtop guitars. If something happened to mine, I'd buy another the same day.

yorg · #19 04-27-2011, 06:45 PM

hi guy's,
thank you to everyone for the "godin"feedback.
i'm heading off to purchase one,they are reasonably priced
now that the aud is so high.
i do not know about other part's of the world,but here in australia there is a flood of chinese made guitar's and i'm talking brand name instrument's
they are inferior,poorly made and mostly put together by people who
by the nature of culturally have no idea of what they are making.
i would name fender guitars as one of the top offenders,you can have a cheap chinese one,or you can have a very expensive american one!!
talk about cheapening a brand's worth for money.
so i think i'll go and buy that reasonable priced godin ,
at least i know it was made in canada.
thank's again.
yorg.

Greco · #20 04-27-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by yorg

......... it was made in Canada.

On behalf of the people of Canada...I thank you and hope that you will be pleased.

Godins are actually quite popular here and Canadian guitarists are proud of Godin's products in general.

Cheers

Dave

GuyB · #21 04-28-2011, 09:50 AM

One thing you can be sure of is that the craftmanship is excellent.

bohemian46 · #22 04-29-2011, 09:54 PM

I would own a Multiac nylon ( Grand Concert) if it came with:

Ebony fingerboard and bridge
wide nut at least 2"
12 frets to the body
SPRUCE top
and NO 13 pin connector.

Soco · #23 04-29-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bohemian46

I would own a Multiac nylon ( Grand Concert) if it came with:

Ebony fingerboard and bridge
wide nut at least 2"
12 frets to the body
SPRUCE top
and NO 13 pin connector.

it does have an ebony fretboard, also a 2' wide nut and 12 frets to the body.
I got mine directly from godin and it has a spruce top, although the ones on the website has cedar tops. The multiac grand concert duet ambiance does not have the 13 pin connector.
Godin Guitars

medblues · #24 04-30-2011, 11:38 AM

I play an LGX-SA, I really like blending the piezo with the SD Jazz at the neck and get an archtop-like sound-which led me to sell my Emperor Regent after extensive AB comparison. Ebony fingerboard is very nice too. I have only briefly experimented with the synth output though.

savage8190 · #25 04-30-2011, 11:48 AM

I use a La Patrie to play classical...its made by Godin and I love it (and such a good value). I have played a Duet steel string a few times (my teacher has one) and I really like it. Its a great small bodied alternative to a full acoustic guitar. I haven't tried their archtops...but they have been recommended to me by many people...I just dont like the shape of them.

fep · #26 04-30-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by medblues

I play an LGX-SA, I really like blending the piezo with the SD Jazz at the neck and get an archtop-like sound-which led me to sell my Emperor Regent after extensive AB comparison. Ebony fingerboard is very nice too. I have only briefly experimented with the synth output though.

In addition to my Multiac SA, I also have a LGX-SA. The LGX-SA is my favorite electric guitar. I like the pickups, the SD jazz in the frontand the SD custom at the bridge... two very different sounds. And for synth they track great. I'll have to experiment with blending the neck pickup with the piezos as you mentioned, cool idea.

GuyB · #27 04-30-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fep

.. I'll have to experiment with blending the neck pickup with the piezos as you mentioned, cool idea.

I have a Godin Flat Five X wich is the predecessor of the Montreal. Try the neck pickup only with the tone completly rolled off (might sound a bit muddy) and blend in the piezzo at taste : clears the "mud", keeps the bassy sound and adds some sparkles from the piezo.

medblues · #28 04-30-2011, 12:56 PM

Please let us know what your results are. My next goal is to try and make it sound like a nylon string guitar by playing with tone controls.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fep

In addition to my Multiac SA, I also have a LGX-SA. The LGX-SA is my favorite electric guitar. I like the pickups, the SD jazz in the frontand the SD custom at the bridge... two very different sounds. And for synth they track great. I'll have to experiment with blending the neck pickup with the piezos as you mentioned, cool idea.

bohemian46 · #29 04-30-2011, 11:02 PM

Soco

My point would be that SPRUCE and 12 fret and ebony fingerboard and bridge and a wide nut with NO 13 pin is not offered to the public..

And I'll bet yours has a rosewood bridge.

Soco · #30 04-30-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bohemian46

Soco

My point would be that SPRUCE and 12 fret and ebony fingerboard and bridge and a wide nut with NO 13 pin is not offered to the public..

And I'll bet yours has a rosewood bridge.

Mine does have have a rosewood fingerboard.
if you took the time to go to Godins website check the link I sent you will se that all the mulitac grand concert has a 2' nut with AND that the neck joins the body at the 12th fret.
Godin Guitars
and the grand concert duet ambiance has NO 13 pin.
Godin Guitars