Godin 5th Avenue CW Kingpin II HB Cognac Burst SF Acoustic - No Bag/Case

The Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin II HB combines the style of old-world arch top guitars with modern playability, and the HB version packs a pair of jazz-focused humbucker pickups. Constructed of all Canadian Cherry, the Kingpin is crisp, responsive and packs a ton of mojo and quality for the price. It's easy to see why the Godin 5th Avenue is a consistent favorite for players looking for value, style and performance.

This is a Godin "SF" Factory Second guitar, which means a small cosmetic defect was found during inspection (see photo). Usually these blemishes are difficult to find except under close inspection. SF guitars carry a full factory warranty and you save some money. Photos are of the actual guitar, except for heastock.

Hand crafted in Princeville, Quebec, the Kingpin is solidly built with an emphasis on both functionality and understated elegance:

• Canadian Cherry top back and sides
• 24.8" scale set maple neck
• 16" radius Rosewood fingerboard
• 1.72" nut width Graphtech nut
• Two Godin chrome covered humbuckers
  
• Cognac Burst Finish with cream binding
• Adjustable compensated TUSQ graphite bridge
• TUSQ nut
• Floating pickguard
• Schaller-type strap lock buttons
• Two-way adjustable truss rod
• Weighs approx. 5 pounds
• Made in Canada
• Godin limited lifetime warranty

Cherry is a sustainable and domestically available material, and Godin has made good use of it for many years. While not a "classic" tonewood, it's been used by Godin to make great sounding acoustic and hollow-body guitars. Plus it has a lovely grain pattern and under its Cognac Burst finish gives the Kingpin and elegant look.

While not engineered for speedy rock licks and pull-offs, the neck is easy to navigate and plays well in the upper frets too. Strung from the factory with 12's, its the action may seem a stiff for some. But we find that a set of 11's will make it play like any other electric. For jazzers, flat wound 11's or 12's give it the right nightclub vibe

The Godin Kingpin has been a solid mainstay of the Godin line for years, and while Godin has toyed with various permutations, it's hard to go wrong with the original format. The addition of the Humbucker pickups gives the Kingpin a more mellow voice that will appeal to jazz players, but with the right pedal it will reveal its dark side. With a very reasonable street price, the Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin II HB is a great addition to any guitar collection.

We are an authorized Godin dealer and this is a new guitar with all tags, tools, paperwork and certificates. We have a wide selection Godin-family guitars stock at all times, and please feel free to browse our other listings, or contact us for delivery time and availability on other Godin models.