Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin - Not your typical electric guitar

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  • A beautiful jazzbox that plays and sounds exceptionally great. It's a different beast since it feels almost exclusively as an acoustic - but the sound is very beautiful. I'm not a jazzplayer and therefor I approach the guitar a bit differently. Enjoy the demo, and feel free to leave a comment or question below.
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  • @williammarshall7750
    @williammarshall7750 Рік тому +41

    As a Canadian, I'm probably a bit biased, but I believe Godin offers the best bang for the buck in the guitar market today. As always, thanks for the demo and for sharing your amazing talent. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому +2

      Thank you William. I’m Danish - but I think you are right. It is great craftsmanship. And it doesn’t feel like anything else that I’ve played, in a good way. Merry Christmas to you and yours too.

    • @Spiffa0
      @Spiffa0 Рік тому +3

      Hey, I'm American, I was lucky enough to start learning guitar at a shop that sold Godins back in 2003. I've bought and sold many guitars since then, but the Godins are the ones that I buy and keep =)

    • @Full_Deflection
      @Full_Deflection Рік тому +1

      Not Canadian and tend to agree. I think your bias is just being correct.

    • @KelsterVonShredster
      @KelsterVonShredster Рік тому

      We are lucky to be Canadians and having Godin as our brand...like the British who pay super low prices for Marshall amps....we pay a heft sum. It's all about $$$....so yeah we get way more bang for buck with a Godin. A comparable Gretsch is about 3-4K

    • @Lalairu
      @Lalairu 11 місяців тому +1

      Nah, you are totally right. Godin makes amazing stuff. I love this model a lot, they released different pickup configurations too. The T armond version looks tempting haha, they also made a P rail version which makes this guitar very very versatile. Cheers!

  • @theriversideramblers4066
    @theriversideramblers4066 8 місяців тому +10

    You're doing a much better job of showing the tone of this guitar than most of the other videos I've seen

  • @TheAveridgeGuitarist
    @TheAveridgeGuitarist 7 місяців тому +5

    Watching players like yourself doing something real, in their own style is WAY more informative of a guitar's tone than the generic displays of the different pickups with a clean and crunch sound. Thanks for taking the time to share your take.
    Would love to see a video of how you create the drones in this video

  • @snooganssupreme1339
    @snooganssupreme1339 Рік тому +3

    I have listened to 0:51 like a hundred times now. Gorgeous playing!

  • @MrRichard1280
    @MrRichard1280 2 дні тому

    That was thoroughly enjoyable.

  • @jimbranca2511
    @jimbranca2511 5 місяців тому +1

    Mighty sweet excellent soulful playing🩵✨✨
    I absolutely love my Kingpin!

    • @24th1879
      @24th1879 5 місяців тому

      Yeah, me too..

  • @UNIVERSE_GS
    @UNIVERSE_GS Рік тому +1

    Gorgeous, thank you for posting - playing. You are truly inspiring. Am a country musician with a Godin 5th Ave. Thanks again...

  • @roscoefoofoo
    @roscoefoofoo 10 місяців тому +1

    Chris, your videos show unfailing taste and talent. I often play them throughout the day. They weave a lot of colors around our home. And they've helped my kids discover their own love of music. Thanks for sharing your gifts.

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  9 місяців тому

      It really warms my heart to hear that. Thank you so much for sharing this with me, it moved me a lot.

  • @LucMMailloux
    @LucMMailloux Рік тому +7

    Dude. You're guitar playing is fantastic. I agree with another guy saying that you should release your own instrumental work. I'm just weeks away from releasing my own. Took awhile to get to this point, but it's worth it!

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому +3

      Thanks man! And I huge congrats with your future release!. I think I struggle a bit with my self worth, and therefor tend to not pursue my dreams. I appreciate your faith in me man.

  • @garyevans9688
    @garyevans9688 5 місяців тому

    Great playing, really enjoyed you demo. One of the few demo's to show the true versatility of the guitar, and crushing the myth that the Kingpin II is just a jazz box.

  • @dalewoodring5887
    @dalewoodring5887 Рік тому +2

    You're playing is brilliant, sweet, and tasteful. Your touch is magnificent. Wish I had 3 hours of this! Well done.

  • @TWC6724
    @TWC6724 Рік тому +6

    Absolutely love your content. I found your channel through an Eastman search. Stellar guitar player you are. Hope you release your own instrumental album or EP. I would buy it in a heartbeat.

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much TWC - it’s definitely a dream of mine to release an instrumental album or EP in the future.

  • @radenadiapati2062
    @radenadiapati2062 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful guitar and beautiful playing!

  • @AllThings357
    @AllThings357 10 місяців тому +1

    That guitar sounds amazing. I’m no jazz player and I wouldn’t use it for that. But I think people get to hung up on that stuff. Experimenting and exploring sounds to express emotions is what music is. If a guitar is designed to play jazz, but you can express your emotions and create the sound that fits by playing country, southern rock, blues, metal or whatever, then it’s genius!

  • @jfcunningham
    @jfcunningham Рік тому +1

    2:39 to 3:44 is where it's at, dude. All players know what this is about. Best to you. Glory in resonance and reverence.

  • @Min4Mass
    @Min4Mass Рік тому +1

    Absolutely beautifully playing. Thank you.

  • @24th1879
    @24th1879 5 місяців тому

    I have had a Godin Artisan St a super strat since 1990. Last year I treated myself to a Godin 5th Avenue KingPin with a single P.90. I am well pleased. it's an absolutely beautiful instrument. I love it. Although I have and have had other brands such as Gibson and Fender etc I think Godin make amazing guitars and by far are my favourite.

  • @ronlyster5667
    @ronlyster5667 11 місяців тому

    I have 3 Godin guitars (including this one) ... and I LOVE them all!! Lifetime keepers. Gorgeous playing, mate!

  • @cezarsantana
    @cezarsantana 7 місяців тому

    Amazing playing, note choice and feel! I could listen to you all day!! Thankssssss

  • @BFromUpNorth
    @BFromUpNorth 6 місяців тому

    Been on the fence with this one because I’m not a typical jazz player either. It’s great to hear this style. Thanks

  • @scm1716
    @scm1716 6 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed your review and how you took the road-less-traveled approach with this style of guitar. Too often hollow-bodies get pigeon-holed as only "jazz guitars," but they are capable of so much more. I love the sound of electric guitars but the feel of acoustics. Guitars like this are the best of both worlds. Great job, man!

  • @robled555
    @robled555 3 місяці тому

    Great groove. Great tone. Awesome job .

  • @daedalusjones4228
    @daedalusjones4228 Рік тому +2

    Best demo I've seen of this guitar so far. I want to play blues, and other stuff -- but not smooth jazz. Virtually all videos I've seen of this guitar, people are playing smooth jazz. As if that's all the guitar is good for. I have a Kingpin II. Have not had the chance to plug her in much, yet. Neighbors.
    Anyway, was looking for inspiration. So thanks!

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому +1

      Thanks man, I appreciate it! The guitar is definitely capable of doing so much more than jazz. I usually use Ernie Regular slinky’s on all my guitars.

  • @zeitgeist_at
    @zeitgeist_at 9 місяців тому

    It’s very likely that this will be the third guitar you sold me on 😅
    I absolutely love your playing and it would be such a gift if you would release new vids at some point. You‘re awesome!

  • @douglasholdenjr.45
    @douglasholdenjr.45 Рік тому +1

    Looking forward to it

  • @jdemedeiros1
    @jdemedeiros1 10 місяців тому

    You are a hell of a player, sold me on this! Thanks

  • @DavidTawhaiB
    @DavidTawhaiB 6 місяців тому

    Love what you do with this beautiful guitar for such a great price.

  • @christophekazmierczak7611
    @christophekazmierczak7611 10 місяців тому

    Godin makes superb guitars. I own a few of them. Their 5th Avenue line is absolutely gorgeous. My favourite is the one with 2 humbuckers

  • @captureinsidethesound
    @captureinsidethesound Рік тому +1

    Godin sticks out among the rest, broad both in looks and in-sound. It is truly its own avenue. Chris, you can make a stick with strings sound good. Thanks for the magic bro

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому

      Haha I don’t know about that, but thank you brother. Incredibly kind of you to say that.

  • @muffinman3375
    @muffinman3375 7 місяців тому

    Great tones and dig the Bill Frisell vibe!

  • @jonisaacs6967
    @jonisaacs6967 Рік тому

    Nice work...guitar is a revelation in terms of the breadth of it's scope...playing is first class too! Really great job - made my day!

  • @KelsterVonShredster
    @KelsterVonShredster Рік тому

    Sounds amazing......looks amazing too. super sweet tone.....

  • @ewsievers
    @ewsievers Рік тому

    I don't think I've ever added a comment to a video I like.....but this is outstanding. The comment about releasing an instrumental album - YES PLEASE! Very inspirational playing. Now where's my guitar?!

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому

      Thank you Eric, sincerely! I’d love to make an album or EP in the future, I just need to save up to get the funds.

  • @anthonyroach7974
    @anthonyroach7974 Рік тому

    Beautiful tone lovely playing lots of feel

  • @dciccoritti
    @dciccoritti Рік тому

    Just beautiful. 👏👏👏

  • @turrafirmaguitarchannel
    @turrafirmaguitarchannel Рік тому

    Really enjoyed listening to this tonight here in Australia. Please keep them coming ❤🔥👍🇦🇺

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому

      I’m very grateful you enjoyed it, thank you. Greetings from Denmark

  • @modalities
    @modalities 10 місяців тому

    Chris, like you, I am not a Jazz focused guitarist. I just picked up one of these, based on playing one and this video of yours. As someone else said, your chops are real and much appreciated.
    Now if I can approximate that same tone ... with a Fender Tone Master Pro ... 🙂

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much Mike, it means a lot!

  • @big_forehead_fish
    @big_forehead_fish Рік тому

    Thanks for demoing it with a touch of crunchy sound. All the reviews over there are more about a jazz kind of sound

  • @fgoindarkg
    @fgoindarkg Рік тому

    It's a beautiful guitar and you make it sound wonderful.

  • @lucaalfano8488
    @lucaalfano8488 Рік тому

    Amazing tone and melody. Bravo! Greetings from Italy

  • @wavyxx
    @wavyxx 4 місяці тому

    awesome sound

  • @zachkaeser8320
    @zachkaeser8320 Рік тому

    Beautiful playing!

  • @JT-gd7he
    @JT-gd7he Рік тому +1

    Beautiful playing! I see why you go to the middle position, the p90s sound incredible but that hum is crazy.

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому

      Thank you JT! Yeah P90s are pretty noisy - but man I like em.

  • @malcognito7210
    @malcognito7210 2 місяці тому

    The piece starting at 2:40 was particularly beautiful.

  • @greglmna7578
    @greglmna7578 5 місяців тому

    Please release a full version of the third tune ❤

  • @ennioschiavi664
    @ennioschiavi664 8 місяців тому

    I due P90 abbinati:suono magnifico!

  • @Thomannfamily.
    @Thomannfamily. Рік тому

    Beautiful playing, I watched this because I'm planning on purchasing this guitar. This video sealed the deal. Perhaps you know my dear friend there Claus Weiergang..? BTW you should make a CD or vinyl record. Fantastic!

  • @vasiliy2207
    @vasiliy2207 Рік тому +1

    Hi, it's one of the best demonstrations of Godin 5th avenue! What strings are you using? Electric or acoustic , what gage?

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому

      Thank you very much sir! I use 11’s - electric strings.

  • @danielo142
    @danielo142 10 місяців тому

    Amazing sound

  • @lindsaymugford4792
    @lindsaymugford4792 Рік тому

    I just purchased a Left Handed one. Beautiful Guitar 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @BFromUpNorth
    @BFromUpNorth 2 місяці тому

    Can’t stop listening to this it’s so good. 1 question, in reading the signal chain, are you plugging into the amp first and using the line out to the pedals?

  • @theriversideramblers4066
    @theriversideramblers4066 8 місяців тому

    Love your style

  • @jgt8274
    @jgt8274 Рік тому

    Great and help full test. Play and sound amazing

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому

      Thanks man! I really appreciate that

  • @TGSTelly
    @TGSTelly 8 місяців тому

    If these are your own compositions, you should transcribe and sell them. I'd buy them. Great solo pieces!

  • @NeilM-un5in
    @NeilM-un5in Рік тому

    Dude you made her sing sold buying one next month

  • @MrFunkynoel
    @MrFunkynoel Рік тому

    2:38 - 3:40 my fav part. Great Melodies and playing. just the right notes :)

  • @kenandersen8887
    @kenandersen8887 Рік тому

    Well done

  • @michaelcurtin508
    @michaelcurtin508 Рік тому

    Beautiful playing, as always

  • @thelantern9075
    @thelantern9075 Рік тому

    Nice playing.

  • @dietersdawgs
    @dietersdawgs 9 місяців тому

    Very nice man!

  • @userer4579
    @userer4579 Рік тому

    I had one of those. Mine came with heavy jazz strings and for some reason I never tried it with a lighter set. Always sounded great but was a bit of a chore with the cables.

  • @bobh2185
    @bobh2185 25 днів тому

    Hi Chris - do you recall of you used the stock strings in these transcendent demos? I'm having a bit of old-man-hand on the 12's

  • @JR-tg1vg
    @JR-tg1vg Рік тому +1

    Great video….love the melodic and warm tones your are playing throughout. I’m thinking of getting one of these for the simplicity and clean feel.

  • @7wheels
    @7wheels 11 місяців тому

    You play real music.❤ guitar is also good 😊

  • @lucas89a
    @lucas89a 3 місяці тому

    Music and acoustics aside...5th ave is such a good looking guitar

  • @modalities
    @modalities 10 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @daedalusjones4228
    @daedalusjones4228 Рік тому +1

    What kind of strings do you have on her?

  • @jixxxxer17
    @jixxxxer17 11 місяців тому

    I see ( and hear) the humbuckers they sound so articulate, wondering if you have ever tried this model with the P90's and your thoughts on the P90 version, beautiful playing thanks for sharing with us all. Peace !

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  11 місяців тому

      Thank you for your kind words. This is actually the P90 version, but I haven’t tried the version with the humbuckers, the P90’s have a very hot output - without having measured them - but they were driving my amp fairly quickly. Awesome guitar nonetheless :-)

    • @jixxxxer17
      @jixxxxer17 11 місяців тому

      oh wow I thought it was the humbucker model, you have it dialed in perfectly then, I have the P90 version too and if I set the tone dial past about 3 it gets very "spiky" which was not the case at all in this vid, Peace ! @@ChrisEffort

  • @straightface
    @straightface Рік тому

    Great sounding guitar. Wish they made these in a lefty version.

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому

      Yeah, it’s a bit weird why they don’t. It’s a fun guitar!

  • @carlosfelipefranzinr.andra4480

    so inspiring, man 😪

  • @JaredThompson-d4u
    @JaredThompson-d4u 7 місяців тому

    Send this to Godin

  • @joefrohbose4005
    @joefrohbose4005 Рік тому

    Real nice melodic style and tone, Chris. Is there much hum with these pick ups?

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому

      Thanks Joe, yeah the pickups are quite noisy, I would find one with humbuckers if I was buying one today.

  • @theriversideramblers4066
    @theriversideramblers4066 8 місяців тому

    Definitely some mark Knopfler influence

  • @joulspace
    @joulspace Рік тому

    What model of guitar is this? Don't know if it's you playing or this guitar sounds perfect? :)

  • @scottschmittmusic
    @scottschmittmusic Рік тому

    Ps. Im glad you are playing it like i would
    Not jazzy

  • @danp.5941
    @danp.5941 Рік тому

    Inspirational play Chris, thank you. What strings / gauge are you using on it ?

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому

      Thank you Dan. I’m using round wounds 11’s.

  • @MarijanFerencic
    @MarijanFerencic Рік тому

    Very nice tone and playing...which amp was used? thanks, Maro, Croatia

  • @AubinDvl
    @AubinDvl Рік тому

    Wonderful rendering.. What strings do you use ?

  • @mooseymoose
    @mooseymoose Рік тому

    Cool demo. I want to like Godin’s stuff but something aesthetically always seems to be off for me personally.

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому

      Thanks Moosey. It’s kind of it’s own thing. I’m not into their solid body designs though. But I like this model a lot. It has the mojo.

    • @morganscott8535
      @morganscott8535 Рік тому

      This model is actually based off the 1950s gibson es 130, its pretty much almost identical. I do agree on some other models though. I have a godin acoustic (seagull s6 specifically) that has a weird shape, I did not like it in the start but once I played it I fell in love. Been next to my bed ever since lol. Still looks weird

    • @mooseymoose
      @mooseymoose Рік тому +1

      @@morganscott8535 You know what my main objection to the aesthetics of this one is? The font. So bad.My eyes hurt looking at it. Lol!

  • @elianverdoux81
    @elianverdoux81 Рік тому

    Hey ! Do you play on accoustic strings ? Nice video !

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому

      These are Ernie regular slinky’s

  • @_Yep_Yep_
    @_Yep_Yep_ 8 місяців тому

    The Godin Family makes nice guitars. They also give exactly zero fucks if you disagree, or even if you have some polite suggestions on how to improve things, which I find delightful :) Heres hoping Godin stays small and keeps it a family operation into the next couple generations. For reasons unknown these re-sell at a great price so if you see one locally, grab it.
    Even if you dont play guitar you can use them to shoo Canadians.

  • @felixquintanills8551
    @felixquintanills8551 Рік тому

    Greatsound, what amp are you plugged into!?

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому

      Thanks Felix. It’s just the IR from the Fender Tone master deluxe.

  • @scottschmittmusic
    @scottschmittmusic Рік тому

    Dig the tremolo

  • @MarkSommerDk
    @MarkSommerDk Рік тому

    Do more please! Appriciate the demo of this guitar. Could the strumminsound saund a bit acustic?

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому

      Thanks man! Yeah it does have a decently loud acoustic sound - but there can be a lot of sympathetic sounds/noises from the trapeze, so have that in mind. It’s not a particularly nice acoustic sound, but I suppose it could work very well in the right mix.

  • @niels8418
    @niels8418 Рік тому

    Do you have songs on spotify?

    • @ChrisEffort
      @ChrisEffort  Рік тому

      Hi Niels
      I have a single song on Spotify thats called ‘Little Farmer’ under my real name Christoffer Lunøe. I would love to release more songs in the future. Thanks for your interest

  • @craiga1303
    @craiga1303 Рік тому

    Promo-SM