Seen the new Godin archtops?

[torndownunit]

It's going to be really hard to resist one of these. I heard the MRP will be about $650. If that's true....drool.

http://www.godinguitars.com/godinpress5thave.html

http://www.godinguitars.com/press5thave.jpg

[Graham]

Very nice looking indeed.lofu

[Mooh]

There's another current thread about them I think. Maybe one of those guys knows more...

Peace, Mooh.

[dobsont]

Wow those are beautiful! Glad I saw this post! Now I gotta look for specs...

[Bubb]

I called about one today.The guys at L&M in Ottawa expect to have one in within a couple of weeks.

[torndownunit]

Bubb, did you get the price? I have only heard rumours.

[Bubb]

No,I was interupted during the call and didn't get a chance to ask.
Maybe I'll call 'em back .

[Mooh]

The top and back are not carved, likely just pressed or formed somehow, and likely not solid wood, judging from the photos and price. With a carved spruce top I'd want one even more.

Peace, Mooh.

[Bubb]

Yup,molded laminate,expected for that price.

still look cool as hell though

[Paul]

The top and back are not carved, likely just pressed or formed somehow, and likely not solid wood, judging from the photos and price. With a carved spruce top I'd want one even more.

Peace, Mooh.

Yup,molded laminate,expected for that price.

still look cool as hell though


Yeah, .....who would want a laminate top guitar????

Oh yeah!!!! ES335, ES165, ES175...etc., etc., and as they say....etc.

Don't be afraid of laminate, it can make a fine instrument.

[Bubb]

I've got no issues with it being laminate at all.

All my cork sniffing is done in the gutter.:eek::frown:

[torndownunit]

Ya, I have never really seen a bad Godin product. I am sure they felt it's the best construction for the cost. The idea of an affordable archtop is pretty appealing to me.

[Mooh]

For the record, I never said there was anything wrong with a laminate top, just that I'd prefer a solid carved top. I still want one...even more if the top was solid. I DO think on a fully acoustic deeper body archtop, a solid carved top is more toneful, at least to my ears. Comparing it to one with, and dependent on, and designed for, pickups is not a fair comparison.

Your milage may vary.

Peace, Mooh.

[torndownunit]

Oh ya I agree sound wise. But if it had one the guitar would never be in my price range lol.

My buddy picked up a beautiful Harmony that looks just like that dark sunburst one at the pawn shop here for $200. Unlike some I have tried, it has a perfect neck. And, it has a solid top.

[splitter]

beauty....
How do they sound? anyone tried?
:rockon2::rockon:

[aC2rs]

Really nice looking guitars. I will have to go and play one when they become available.

[Bubb]

I've got one coming , the wifey did indeed order me one for my birthday last week.:food-smiley-015:

ETA...sometime mid/late March:eek:

[PintoMusic]

http://www.godinguitars.com/press5thave.jpg

I like the Hofner-style tailpieces on them. What sort of neck joint do they have though? Is it a bolt-on like their archtop electrics?

[Bubb]

I don't think so,looks like you can see the heel in this pic.

http://www.musicgadgets.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/godin-5th-avenue.jpg

[PintoMusic]

I don't think so,looks like you can see the heel in this pic.

Good one... now that I look at the original photos a bit closer, you can see the heels on the natural and black finished guitars.

I haven't been able to find anything about what sort of electronics they'll be including though.

[Bubb]

No options for electronics as far as I know.

[Paul]

So get yourself a pick guard mounted p'up, with pickguard mounted controls, (including the output jack), and Bob Godin's yer uncle.

http://www.stewmac.com/catalog/images_1lg/3562_1lg.jpg