This model has recently been discontinued by Godin. It’s a shame… I just ordered one of the last ones in Canada and I can’t wait to receive it. I own three other Godin guitars and I just sold a Gibson Les Paul Standard to finance this one. I simply had enough of Gibson’s nitrocellulose finish… some think it’s better and I respect that. Personally, I came to realize that I was avoiding the Gibson because of its sticky finish… Godin guitars may not hold their value like Gibson or Fender instruments, but I buy them to play them, not as an investment. On the other hand, since this particular model is now discontinued, it might become a collector’s item. Who knows… This Les Paul shape, beautiful finish and quality, and the versatility of the Seymour Duncan P Rails make it a very desirable instrument, as far as I'm concerned…
Spanish cedar is actually a variety of mahogany they source it from South America.. It's called cedar because the natural oil has a cedar-like smell. In the past he wood was used to make cigar boxes, because the odor acts as a bug (mainly termites ) repellant.. That said I have a Summit and it's a really resonant wood and as you say quite light weight..
@@RamonaMusicCenter The reason they use it is for it's tonal an acoustic qualities, it's also lighter weight then the Africa mahogany as well as very resistant to rotting because of it's resin.. Apparently the early 50's Lespaul were made also with south American mahogany..
@@chrispile3878 It depends on the sources you check.. According to many sources it seems to be within the Mahogany family.. One of many variety of mahogany like there are many varieties of maple for example.. www.baillie.com/hardwood-lumber-blog/item/401-spanish-cedar-dont-let-the-name-fool-you
Excellent review! Good playing. I would've like to have heard them in combination. I own several Godin guitars and they have become my "go to" instruments over my Les Pauls, Teles and Strats. Premium quality and versatility at a fraction of the price! I am going to get one. Thanks. Subbed.
Got mine at sweetwater a month ago. They sold out fast. Had them Plek mine and add locking tuners. I've owned several Les Paul's but this is more versatile. Have a James Tyler S style nothing more needed. Both outstanding players and sound great.
Good review! I got one last year :-) superb quality (finish, performance, etc). The little areas where they did different vs lespaul could actually be improvements for lots of people. Not sure I would recommend for small hands however especially if you play with your thumb over top. The neck is medium u shape and comfortable but also slightly wider than lespaul (between lespaul and acoustic). Some people would probably like this or not notice! This guitar looks premium (in person), feels solid, and sounds great. It’s 2k cnd now I think. You can ask Godin for factory second and save 200$, and you will not be able to see the flaw !
Great review. I would have liked to hear some middle selector (combination) tones, as well. And frankly, I wouldn’t mind hearing your opinions on tones occasionally. I’ve used PRails in several guitars, and my only gripe is the humbucker is too dark for me. Did the revoicer mitigate that at all?
I agree about the darkness in humbucker mode--the solution, imo, is to wire up the HBs to also run in parallel mode as an option. Further, I have a new-to-me Godin Icon Type 2 Convertible (stock w/ p-rails) and was thinking I'd want to do the parallel mod, but the HDR does significantly help to "clarify" the HBs running in series to where I probably won't bother.
Untrue, I bought a Godin radiator reissue brand new from Long and Mcquade they had to put in a new nut as the stock one 3rd string slot was too deep which caused fret buzz and thought it plays like butter now, the finish is flaking off on the side of the body…store won’t take it back and Godin won’t give me an answer about why it does that…
Love the info! I looked into it after and realized how similar the grain can be. I'm so used to seeing it quarter sawn for tops but not a flat sawn cut.
The ONLY thing I could complain about with this guitar is in reference to the 3 position switch for each P Rail...they have P90, rail, & series, but leave off parallel, which is a much more usable combination in this case. Parallel is the 2 single coils side by side, where the serial or 'normal' humbucker sound is the least desirable of the 4 possibilities from this pickup, maybe due to the 2 sides of the HB being so mismatched. This would be an easy user or shop mod.
I own a Summit Convertible. Love it! They are increasingly difficult to find. I you find one, snap it up. Great demo.
I own this guitar and I absolutely love the versatility and build quality. Cannot go wrong with this one. It is my go to...hands down!
This model has recently been discontinued by Godin. It’s a shame… I just ordered one of the last ones in Canada and I can’t wait to receive it. I own three other Godin guitars and I just sold a Gibson Les Paul Standard to finance this one. I simply had enough of Gibson’s nitrocellulose finish… some think it’s better and I respect that. Personally, I came to realize that I was avoiding the Gibson because of its sticky finish…
Godin guitars may not hold their value like Gibson or Fender instruments, but I buy them to play them, not as an investment. On the other hand, since this particular model is now discontinued, it might become a collector’s item. Who knows… This Les Paul shape, beautiful finish and quality, and the versatility of the Seymour Duncan P Rails make it a very desirable instrument, as far as I'm concerned…
Wow discontinued! What a shame!
Spanish cedar is actually a variety of mahogany they source it from South America.. It's called cedar because the natural oil has a cedar-like smell. In the past he wood was used to make cigar boxes, because the odor acts as a bug (mainly termites ) repellant.. That said I have a Summit and it's a really resonant wood and as you say quite light weight..
Wow! I've never heard that before! Fascinating. I know they do weird stuff in the guitar industry regarding naming of woods but thats crazy!
@@RamonaMusicCenter The reason they use it is for it's tonal an acoustic qualities, it's also lighter weight then the Africa mahogany as well as very resistant to rotting because of it's resin.. Apparently the early 50's Lespaul were made also with south American mahogany..
It's NOT Mahogany.
@@chrispile3878 It depends on the sources you check.. According to many sources it seems to be within the Mahogany family.. One of many variety of mahogany like there are many varieties of maple for example..
www.baillie.com/hardwood-lumber-blog/item/401-spanish-cedar-dont-let-the-name-fool-you
@@BedeLaplume - Guitar builders refer to only one source - www.wood-database.com/ - we go by the Latin name, not the common name.
High quantity guitars and very good price. Godin has it figured out.
Nice video. Happy to see a good review of this guitar.
Thanks! Do you have one?
Thanks, that was a good one! Really a versatile guitar.
Right!? Top of my shopping list!
Excellent review. Beautiful guitar. New subscriber.
Welcome and Thank you kindly!
A really versatile guitar 🎸! And beautiful ❤️!
Excellent review! Good playing. I would've like to have heard them in combination. I own several Godin guitars and they have become my "go to" instruments over my Les Pauls, Teles and Strats. Premium quality and versatility at a fraction of the price! I am going to get one. Thanks. Subbed.
Great suggestion and thank you!! More Godin to come!
i have a lefty Acousticaster built in 93. Love it - such a quality instrument
Got mine at sweetwater a month ago. They sold out fast. Had them Plek mine and add locking tuners. I've owned several Les Paul's but this is more versatile. Have a James Tyler S style nothing more needed. Both outstanding players and sound great.
Very cool! Totally agree!
Good review! I got one last year :-) superb quality (finish, performance, etc). The little areas where they did different vs lespaul could actually be improvements for lots of people. Not sure I would recommend for small hands however especially if you play with your thumb over top. The neck is medium u shape and comfortable but also slightly wider than lespaul (between lespaul and acoustic). Some people would probably like this or not notice! This guitar looks premium (in person), feels solid, and sounds great. It’s 2k cnd now I think. You can ask Godin for factory second and save 200$, and you will not be able to see the flaw !
Thanks for chiming in! Totally agree! Interesting about the thumb over technique. Are all their necks a bit wider than gibson?
@@RamonaMusicCenter no just the summit have wider necks
@@TheKaves2 Gotcha! Good fit for someone with larger hands for sure
Great review. I would have liked to hear some middle selector (combination) tones, as well. And frankly, I wouldn’t mind hearing your opinions on tones occasionally. I’ve used PRails in several guitars, and my only gripe is the humbucker is too dark for me. Did the revoicer mitigate that at all?
Noted! Thanks for the feedback! I'll haven't notices them as dark but it could be a style thing. What kinds of music are you playing?
I play rock, funk, jazz, etc.
I agree about the darkness in humbucker mode--the solution, imo, is to wire up the HBs to also run in parallel mode as an option. Further, I have a new-to-me Godin Icon Type 2 Convertible (stock w/ p-rails) and was thinking I'd want to do the parallel mod, but the HDR does significantly help to "clarify" the HBs running in series to where I probably won't bother.
@@yinyangthang
Seymour Duncan Triple Shot pickup rings will insanely help you. 😊
Get a pre 08 crash Godin they made some really good stuff in the 90s and 2000s
What model you got?
1998 Godin LG in Red. You can find one on reverb and sweetwater for $500-$900 depending on year.
Sweet !
Wow!!
Bruh... I was waiting to hear all the spicy combinations of the middle position?
HAHA My bad - How could I have missed that! Must have been overwhelmed by the tone options.
Will you a chance to try summit sg?
I'll keep my eyes open for one coming through!
Your not going to find any sloppiness on a Godin.
ABSOLUTELY! Still surprises me, the things that I find on guitars double the godins price. Huge Godin fan here!
Untrue, I bought a Godin radiator reissue brand new from Long and Mcquade they had to put in a new nut as the stock one 3rd string slot was too deep which caused fret buzz and thought it plays like butter now, the finish is flaking off on the side of the body…store won’t take it back and Godin won’t give me an answer about why it does that…
Spanish Cedar - neither Spanish, nor cedar. It's Cedrela Odorata.
Love the info! I looked into it after and realized how similar the grain can be. I'm so used to seeing it quarter sawn for tops but not a flat sawn cut.
I don't like the volume and tone knobs..
What about them.....curious
Ramona Music Center They are very nice looking but to me they are to slippery and sunken.
Could totally see that!
The ONLY thing I could complain about with this guitar is in reference to the 3 position switch for each P Rail...they have P90, rail, & series, but leave off parallel, which is a much more usable combination in this case. Parallel is the 2 single coils side by side, where the serial or 'normal' humbucker sound is the least desirable of the 4 possibilities from this pickup, maybe due to the 2 sides of the HB being so mismatched. This would be an easy user or shop mod.
Cool tip!