The Godin 5th Avenue series combines traditional 50's archtop styling with modern electronics and playability that make it a great addition to your guitar collection. Plus it's at a price that is very reasonable for a North American built guitar.
The Kingpin is solidly built with an emphasis on functionality and tone, with an understated but sophisticated appearance:
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Canadian Cherry top back and sides
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24.8" scale maple neck with 16" radius Rosewood fingerboard
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Two Godin P90 pickups
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Satin Burgundy finish with cream binding
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Adjustable compensated TUSQ graphite bridge
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Floating pickguard
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Schaller strap lock buttons
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Weighs only 5 pounds 2 ounces
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Godin TRIC lightweight hardshell case
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Made in Canada
The 5th Avenue is not your Grandfather's Jazz-box! The cherry body projects a lot of sound with full bass, bright snappy highs and plenty of sustain. The neck pickup is warm with lots of bottom end without being muffled. The neck + bridge combination screams rockabilly, and is reminiscent of early George Harrison and his Gretsch, but less anemic sounding. The bridge pickup has plenty of bite and like most P90's has an edgy overdriven sound. And because the body is hollow not semi-hollow, just turn towards the amp for a little feedback on demand. This is not just for lounge music, and you'll find it fits in well with many styles of music.
Technically, this is an "SF" guitar which means there are minor blemishes that prevent them from selling it as first quality. As with nearly all Godin SF models, the "issues" are virtually imperceptible. If you feel otherwise, we offer a 14-day money back return policy. These guitars are great values and previous buyers have been extremely happy.
Overall this is bold and lively guitar that has capabilities beyond it's conservative looks. While it's perfectly suited to Jazz or more mellow styles of music, the P90 pickups give it the punch and edge to be a great roots or rockabilly machine. Of all the guitars I sell, I get the most calls back from new 5th Avenue owners that say how blown away they are by this guitar. With a very reasonable street price, the Godin 5th Avenue is a great addition to any guitar collection.
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