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#21 ·
I don’t like their acoustic guitar tone.

I don’t know if it’s the Cherrywood or just how they are voiced. But the same DNA seems to run through all of them whether it’s a Norman or the Seal Meat or the Seagull or whatever the fuck they’re called.

Well built guitars otherwise. I scalloped the braces on a Norman which I think made it sound a little bit better but either way it’s a guitar that I want to get rid of.
 
#22 ·
I get Godin guitars in for setups etc every week- 2 or 3 at least. I rarely find problems that can't be fixed. I think their whole philosophy is based on providing utility and value. If you are a pro, there are many options that will deliver consistently good results for whatever situation you have.
I agree with @NashvilleDeluxe regarding the stupid apoxy under the upper extension. Kinda stupid or unfortunate at least. Someone gave me one with a bad neck join and I just about had a fit trying to remove it. Seemed simple at first with the bolt neck heel but then you can't take it any further.
I'm like many though that really don't bond with them. That said, I recently was completely floored by this Norman (Godin company) ST68 that came through the shop. It had vibe to spare and sounded awesome. I could own one of these and also am after a Godin oud.
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#23 ·
Wardo said:
I don’t like their acoustic guitar tone.

I don’t know if it’s the Cherrywood or just how they are voiced. But the same DNA seems to run through all of them whether it’s a Norman or the Seal Meat or the Seagull or whatever the fuck they’re called.

Well built guitars otherwise. I scalloped the braces on a Norman which I think made it sound a little bit better but either way it’s a guitar that I want to get rid of.
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There is a "sameness" in sound across the Godin acoustic line that you either like, or you don't. I feel the same way about Taylor guitars (3 series and up). It probably is a result of strict and consistent materials and building ( bracing patterns, CNC).

At the other end of the rainbow are Gibson acoustics; you just never know what sound is going to come out of two nearly identical guitars. It's always wise to get a Gibson acoustic checked out by a competent repair person, just to avoid unpleasant surprises.
 
#24 ·
One of the best sounding guitars I have owned was a Godin.
It was a single cut, bolt on with p90s. LG I think.
I was wanting a Les Paul special and the Godin was in my budget.
I traded it for something else that I thought I had to have.
I would buy another.
 
#25 ·
I agree that some of them look... interesting (?), but I admire that they take chances on design elements. I've only played maybe a dozen different ones over the years and I've never not liked their playability. Not for everyone like any guitar company.
I do love everything about this guitar. It's as simple as you can get but it plays great, sounds great, and looks great.


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#26 ·
I’ve been impressed with every Godin electric I’ve had, as well as a few Seagulls. This includes a couple of solid bodies I bought online without playing first. Fit and finish has always been excellent.

I really appreciate the 5th Ave line. They get some unfavourable comparisons on jazz guitar forums but it’s usually something like, “No thanks, I’ll keep my 5k+ Gibson” rather than a competitively priced late-model Epiphone.

I’m not particular about wood as long as the guitar sounds good to me. But I am into local buying and sustainability, so the fact that Godin uses abundant local cherry and cedar is cool to me.

Resale is definitely a buyer’s market, but that gives you an excuse to experiment: I just installed a floating mini-humbucker on my Kingpin without worry. Worry about resale value, that is—there was a lot of other worry until it turned out fine :)
 
#28 ·
GUInessTARS said:
One of the best sounding guitars I have owned was a Godin.
It was a single cut, bolt on with p90s. LG I think.
I was wanting a Les Paul special and the Godin was in my budget.
I traded it for something else that I thought I had to have.
I would buy another.
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One of my first actual gigging guitars was a red P90 LG when they first came out, I had it for years but sold at some point. Trying to replace it I couldn't find another LG that was the same feel and sound even though I tried a few and even bought one. Last week I bought a Les Paul Special and I can safely say my search is over.

I'll also agree with the OP about something being just a little off or goofy with them. I would say that 80 percent of the models have 90 percent of the aesthetics nailed and the last little bit improvised and it never sits well with me.
 
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Wardo said:
I don’t like their acoustic guitar tone.

I don’t know if it’s the Cherrywood or just how they are voiced. But the same DNA seems to run through all of them whether it’s a Norman or the Seal Meat or the Seagull or whatever the fuck they’re called.

Well built guitars otherwise. I scalloped the braces on a Norman which I think made it sound a little bit better but either way it’s a guitar that I want to get rid of.
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Not being a luthier- I feel the tops are stiff.
The guitar will survive WW3 but that is the main benefit.

I believe some Seagulls sound good especially ones with spruce (cedar?) tops
 
Discussion starter · #31 ·
OK... here is where I am, after taking in all the wisdom (and thanks for this discussion, - to all)

The Summit guitars look awesome. I would be proud to own one- looks wise.
I may try to find another Artisan model if the neck works for me. (also, I am progressing slowly as a player - and perhaps the issue was my ineptitude)
That Norman looks killer and the A6 may come at a good price given recent newer Fender offerings in that regard
 
#33 ·
I have way too many guitars, and a handful of them get most of the playing time. When I had 20 or more out on racks and stands, they went through rotation more often.

Every time I leave my Godin guitars out to be used, they impress the hell out of me. I have a Godin LG Signature, and a Godin Session Custom. Necks are similar in feel and playability, even though the LG neck is mahogany with rosewood fret board, the Session Custom has hard rock maple for a neck. Versatile, yet simple controls, powerful with pedals. Quality is there, and a steal to buy used. At least at the time when I bought the LG Signature. I paid double that price for the Session Custom, and I considered that a good deal from L&M used. Godin prices new, have gone up considerably. The higher end models that I am interested in, are much more than I would like to pay. I guess that’s how you wind up thinking about things when you get some really good deals used.
 
#34 ·
gproud said:
I agree that some of them look... interesting (?), but I admire that they take chances on design elements. I've only played maybe a dozen different ones over the years and I've never not liked their playability. Not for everyone like any guitar company.
I do love everything about this guitar. It's as simple as you can get but it plays great, sounds great, and looks great.


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I have never pulled the trigger on one (yet) but I must say this model was probably the closest! I guess I have a seagull for around the campfire, but never a godin branded guitar. I will one day though
 
#35 ·
JS Wayne said:
I have never pulled the trigger on one (yet) but I must say this model was probably the closest! I guess I have a seagull for around the campfire, but never a godin branded guitar. I will one day though
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I have a campfire Seagull I got for $125.00 and it's a surprisingly great playing guitar...
 
#36 ·
I have three and they never cease to amaze me. I love my stadium ‘59. It’s my grab and go. Unless I grab my ssh st. They are on par with my reverends and my fenders. I feel bad buying used bc it is such a steep discount but wow it’s an amazing steel at that price!!!
 
#38 ·
Came close a few times, but never pulled the trigger. Not quite sure why. There's just something about holding an iconic guitar in my hands. A Godin guitar will never fulfill my shallow and regrettable compulsion. 🙃
 
#40 ·
Markus 1 said:
Here is the issue
I have had:
  • 2 Godin LG's
  • 2 ST's (that's the name I think- sorta a custom strat type) Pretty guitars
  • One SD in black
  • One Flat Five semi hollow
  • Nearly bought a Montreal Premiere

These are all good guitars and some may be great. They have good necks but only one of the LG's really had a great neck for my hands.
The fit and finish is good if not excellent
They are made by a great Canadian organization with excellent values
I respect Robert Godin

The result? I can't keep them. They look dorky. We don't bond. It bothers me :)
Here are some new ones again and I want to check them out but I cannot see falling in love. There is an aesthetic weirdness

Yes I am spoiled.
Anyone share this experience though?

Markus
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The problem isn't Godin, the problem is you don't have enough guitars.
Buy more immediately; there's still time to make this right.
 
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