Multiac Grand Concert Deluxe

[jazzimprov]

Multiac Grand Concert Deluxe | Godin Guitars

looking at this one but wondering about the neck width.

may not be an issue but would appreciate some insight:

Currently playing :

Sadowski JH model

ibanez PM2

Ibanez AFC 151

is the neck for Jazz too wide to easily get around w/ single note and chords?

bigger body than slim model for better sound?

thx!

[mr. beaumont]

I have a grand concert duet ambiance.

I don't think my tastes reflect a lot of folks, but I hate nylon string guitars with narrow widths. So yes, I like playing jazz on the grand concert.

Also, if you're not interested in the synth stuff, be sure to look at the Duet Ambiance model...the pickup system, when going for natural acoustic sounds, is far superior.

[Woody Sound]

I just bought the acs slim. While I am a trained classical guitarist and am used to wide necks, I prefer the slimmer neck for quickly grabbing jazz chords that I am used to playing on an Archtop. That said, although I have the slim model, the 1-7/8 models are a nice compromise.

[rpjazzguitar]

I have the Multiac Nylon.

I prefer a narrower neck than anybody I know, so take this with a grain of salt. I find the Multiac a little uncomfortable to play because it feels to big. I've never played the slim model.

Apparently, all Godins have a short lower bout. It keeps slipping off my leg. So, I don't find it to work well sitting down, at least the way I hold a guitar. Clearly, not everybody feels this way, but maybe it's worth getting a return privilege just in case.

[jazzimprov]

which electronics would you prefer?

LR Baggs to develop a truly cutting-edge Custom Voiced preamp system for the Grand DELUXE

or fishman electronics for the grand concert duet ambience.

other specs seem about the same

[Greentone]

Most electro-classic guitars have necks that are slimmer than true classical guitars. I have two classical guitars and one electro-classic. The classical instruments have 2" wide necks. The electro-classic has a 1.7" neck, iirc.

[Doctor Jeff]

Most electro-classic guitars have necks that are slimmer than true classical guitars. I have two classical guitars and one electro-classic. The classical instruments have 2" wide necks. The electro-classic has a 1.7" neck, iirc.

My Alvarez has a 2” neck. The best of both worlds.

I had another Alvarez before that which was a hybrid with a narrow neck. I agree with Woody—great for jazz chording, but couldn’t play an arpeggio on it, i.e., classical repertoire completely out. If you’re a steel stringer looking to try nylon a hybrid guitar with a narrow neck is a good choice though.

Those Godins always get good reviews. I knew a guy who gigged a lot in La Crosse who upgraded from a Godin to a Sadowsky nylon string. Now THAT guitar had a great sound.

[ronjazz]

I have the Multiac Nylon.

I prefer a narrower neck than anybody I know, so take this with a grain of salt. I find the Multiac a little uncomfortable to play because it feels to big. I've never played the slim model.

Apparently, all Godins have a short lower bout. It keeps slipping off my leg. So, I don't find it to work well sitting down, at least the way I hold a guitar. Clearly, not everybody feels this way, but maybe it's worth getting a return privilege just in case.

True that it will slip off your leg: use a strap, even when sitting. I play the Mutialc Nylon 7-string. strapped in. Much more control.

[Woody Sound]

Most electro-classic guitars have necks that are slimmer than true classical guitars. I have two classical guitars and one electro-classic. The classical instruments have 2" wide necks. The electro-classic has a 1.7" neck, iirc.

GT, can you tell me what guitar it is that has the 1.7?

[Woody Sound]

I have the Multiac Nylon.

I prefer a narrower neck than anybody I know, so take this with a grain of salt. I find the Multiac a little uncomfortable to play because it feels to big. I've never played the slim model.

RP, you should definitely try out the slim model if you can. I also had the standard Multiac, which is 1-7/8, and it felt a bit too wide for jazz or latin fusion. I now own the slim and it's great. It's right between 1-11/16 and 1-3/4. (Probably around 1-23/32.) E-e at the bridge is 2-1/8. Perfect for the music I just mentioned, easy to grab complex jazz chords, and faster for picking.

[jazzimprov]

leaning towards the nylon duet ambiance with 1.9" and 22 frets seems a bit smaller seems like it may be a little more amenable to playing jazz on it or maybe it makes no differs to the 2" nut and 19 fret versions.
...had the acs slim version and would like to try the larger multiac

thx for any responses!