Hi Guys

I never owned any Electric Guitar before.  I saw the other night on "How It's Made" show on TV how they make Godin Guitars. It caught my attention and started searching the web   :drool:

Just wanted to ask the group if there's anyone who have experienced with Godin Electric Guitars.  I saw some good reviews in You Tube and to me, they looked pretty well built, but wanted to hear some opinion on them.


Sample Review in You Tube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhkNKm_3mIU) - Is it allowed to post a you tube link?
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Thanks everyone!

-maLavvo

I've played a few Godin guitars and they all were great quality instruments. Not my cup of tea, but the one's I've played sounded incredible. A real bargain.

I have a Godin Multiac Grand Concert Duet Nylon electric.  Fine instrument.  I've also played a pure electric, a LGX I think, and really liked it.  Good quality too.

I've played a bunch including the Multiaxx,a solid body one sorta LP special shaped and a Modal called the A1 all good guitars and very playable.I almost bought a multiaxx because it was MIDI ready and of coarse its tele shape but my wife bought me a GK2 and the roland GR33 so I passed.I really like the comfort of The A1 what stopped me was the in your face tone of the electronics which is why I don't like any pu systems even though I have to use one.

Thanks everyone for sharing. I will check on local Guitar Center or Sam Ash, see if they have.

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They are a fine guitar, very popular in my neck of the woods tho I urge you to try an RS 2 before you decide as the RS 2 is quite a step up IMO

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Thank you  Joyce for the comment. 

Yeah, this brand (Godin) just caught my attention because they are also Canadian made. And price is quite affordable for the pre-owned ones.

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I came pretty close to buying one on impulse the one and only time I checked them out at a music store.  It was the LG loaded with Seymour Duncan P-90s, and it sounded killer through a tube amp that was manufactured by Godin's sister company (sorry, can't recall its name at the moment).  The guitar has a pretty simple, basic design with a flat-top mahogany body and a bolt-on neck, and was hundreds less than others I was considering.  They seem to be one heck of a value.  Keep us posted.

Quote from: SMan on February 02, 2012, 10:38:42 PM
I have a Godin Multiac Grand Concert Duet Nylon electric.  Fine instrument.  I've also played a pure electric, a LGX I think, and really liked it.  Good quality too.

Yes, I own this guitar, too. Gorgeous instrument that feels and sounds great. I also have a Godin Multiac Spectrum, which is, in my opinion, a better version of the Taylor T5 idea in that it is an electric guitar that goes some way in crossing the acoustic-electric divide in one instrument. It has an acoustic undersaddle pickup, a Seymour Duncan electric lipstick pickup, and a 13-pin synth connection. It looks great, is robust, and is set up like an acoustic so you can really dig in. I briefly owned a T5 and I much prefer Godin's version. I play both my Godins through a Roland GR-20 guitar synth.

Thanks.  I end-up getting it.  The Godin LG HMB.  Yes, it's a pretty simply design, passive Godin pick-up but active ready.  There is a 5-location selection  switch for choosing which pick-up/s to activate.  There is a little place at the back to hold a battery incase I upgrade the pick-up to an active one.  For now, it is good for me since this is my first electric guitar. 

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