The Godin A6 Ultra is an amazing value and the perfect guitar for a gigging soloist, jazzer, or a feedback-free substitute for an acoustic guitar. From first hand experience, our band has ditched our Fischmann-equipped acoustic and use the A6 exclusively for acoustic parts. It sounds just as good as most amplified acoustics, (in this case a Taylor) it never feeds back, and it's comfortable and easy to play all night long.
The Godin A6 features the follow construction and components:
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Solid cedar top with chambered maple back
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High Gloss Cognac Burst finish
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Godin humbucker neck pickup with active volume treble and bass mini-knobs
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Godin EPM under saddle bridge transducer with sliders for active treble, mid, and bass
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25.5" scale mahogany neck with Indian rosewood fingerboard
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TUSQ saddle and nut
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Schaller strap lock buttons
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Output jacks for electric and electric/acoustic mix (when using both they act as individual electric and acoustic jacks)
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Deluxe Godin padded gig bag
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Requires (1) 9-volt battery
The A6 can span a wide range of tones and excels as a live performance instrument. Whether using the mixed output or running the individual electric/acoustic output jacks, it's easy to morph from impressive acoustic guitar tones to mellow electric guitar to a combination of both. Because there are individual EQ for both neck pickup and bridge transducer, there is no sacrifice in tonal quality between the electric and acoustic settings.
At home the Godin A6 is great for just sitting around or practicing both your electric and acoustic parts. While certainly not as full sounding as a true acoustic, it puts out a reasonable amount of volume, the slim body is easy to hold, and electric style neck has light action and is easy on the fingertips. At only 6 pounds it travels easily and takes up far less space than a traditional acoustic.
The Godin A6 is one of those guitars that once you own it, you'll wonder how you got along without it. Whether your are a performer or just like to play, the Godin A6 is a go-to instrument for a wide array of playing environments.
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