Thank you so much, and greetings from Texas! I couldn’t find many reviews on this guitar, and it was also a little difficult to find one to purchase. I’m lucky I found a used one in good condition. It’s a really cool guitar!
Totally agree about the neck! I really like the kind of oil and smooth finish. It makes it easy to play, and i much prefer it to glossy finishes on necks. One of the reasons I bought this guitar is I own a Godin Kingpin and love the neck.
I got to play one of these today, in the dark burst finish. It was excellent. I have a Fender Tele Ultra, and this was every bit as good(aside from finish, Texas Tea is awesome!). If I find one at a decent price used, I'd have to buy it. Nice demo!
@@tonytynes3891 Desert green wasn’t my first choice, but in person it actually looks pretty cool. I bet the sunburst looks great! I originally wanted to find guitar in daphne blue but not sure if it comes in that color or not.
Desert green looks great too, but the Sunburst lets the wood grain show through. There was a Seafoam green available when these were first released but I don't see it anymore in Long&Mcquade website.😎
Great review! I’ve had this guitar since May of 2020 and freaken love it. I want this same neck on a Godin strat body and I’d probably never buy another electric lol the Montreal in desert green is the dream hollow body!
Thanks! I don't think the HDR circuit would help eliminate any of the 60 cycle hum. It's more of a active eq slight volume boost kind of thing. That being said the single coil in the bridge isn't too noisy all things considered.
Just got it. It's my first Godin and first Telecaster. It feels great and looks amazing. One thing I'm not sure of, as in if this is usual for Teles or just this Godin model in general, but the bridge pickup get quite noisy when introducing the slightest bit of distortion. The sustain is also not great, on the bridge pickup. No complaints on the neck humbucker, it sounds great.
Being a single coil pickup in the bridge it will definitely buzz more compared to the neck humbucker. However, I don’t recall it being noisy compared to standard tele bridge pickups. Do any of the other positions create a lot of buzz or just when it’s only the bridge?
I own the Sunburst version of it. This guitar is really versatile if you only consider the pickups quality and 5 positions configurations... And then you add the revoicer that add like 5 other sounds. I am about to put a Cavalier Fat Lion in the bridge position. Hoping it is even better. Godin's quality is hard to beat. I often try other brands but keep returning to Godin (I admit I am biased as I prefer guitars made locally). I think you might want to invest in a quality mic for recording, that would be even better. ☺️ Cheers!
Totally agree on versatility of Godin Stadium 59. I haven't played it long enough to consider changing either pickup, but curious how your guitar will sound with new bridge pickup! The only thing that I initially didn't like is not being able to split the neck pickup on it's own in 1st position (typically like a single coil more than hum bucker in neck position). I'm working on getting a more sophisticated setup for audio and video for demo videos. Hopefully soon :)
@@sheifiproductions yes I wish the humbucker could be split. I talked to my luthier and it is doable but not necessarily easy since the HDR uses a PCB. Hence, he told me it is either keeping the HDR or having the ability to split the HB. Kept the HDR 😁 I will post back how it sounds with the new pickup 😀 Cheers!
I like this for the differences it offers from a typical Tele. But if I wanted the classic Tele twang, I’d get another USA Fender. For a Tele-style guitar with a neck humbucker, I’d prefer a USA ASAT Bluesboy over the Godin, but the Godin is attractive for being a solid, quality guitar at $500-600 less.
@@sketchyold Definitely agree that if you're looking for a classic tele sound to go with USA Fender. This guitar is super cool. but definitely has it's own vibe.
I will never understand when people say that they like Teles, but find them too “bright” or “twangy.” I mean, THAT is the very reason that many if not most Tele players choose to play Teles! Now, it’s understandable that some players might like Teles for their design and feel, but would prefer a darker or thicker sound. If this is the case, it’s simple to replace the twangy stock Tele bridge pickup with something like a SD Quarter Pound, A2 Pro, Hot Tele (each offer rolled back highs and more prominent mids and/or lows), or even a stacked or rail humbucker. I owned a Highway One Tele with a SD Hot Rails in the bridge and it was dark and thick with not a hint of that Tele brightness and twang.
Teles are certainly great guitars. They've never been my go to but I always dug a lot of players who played them. I would probably fall closer to the category you described of liking the general tele design but looking for something slightly darker and thicker. You could certainly replace pickups as you have mentioned or for me this Godin Stadium does a really cool thing of sounding somewhat tele'ish but a little more beefy. I totally get players who love vintage tales though for their simplicity and great tones.
60 cycle hum on bridge pickup is pretty comparable to I would say average telecaster. It’s not too bad at all. It’s a nice telecaster pickup, maybe slightly hotter then average tele pickup.
@@sheifiproductions Much Appreciated! I've recently purchased the maple fretboard version of this guitar. Perhaps, one day, I'll play it as well as you.
If you can find one definitely pull the trigger! I’m really digging mine. In the bridge position it sounds quite tele like but you get a ton of different tones that you can’t really get on other guitars in the other positions. If you’re a tele purists it might not be for you but for someone like me this spin on a tele is a really cool tool to getting some great tones! The guitar is also quite versatile.
Nice guitar, and the headstock is not a disappointment for once from Godin. Their Jazz boxes have undistinguished headstocks, IMO, which is kind of tragic.
It is a cool guitar! Capable of getting a cool and unique blend of strat and tele kind of tones. I guess I don’t always pay too much attention to headstock in general but this one is pretty cool looking.
Probably the best review I’ve seen of this guitar. Greetings from 🇨🇦
Thank you so much, and greetings from Texas! I couldn’t find many reviews on this guitar, and it was also a little difficult to find one to purchase. I’m lucky I found a used one in good condition. It’s a really cool guitar!
@@sheifiproductions Yes it looks like it will be my next purchase! They retail in Canada for $1275.
@@lapetitenation360 Awesome! Hope you enjoy it.
That's my favorite Godin model! Great demo and playing!
Thank you!!! It’s definitely a cool guitar with some unique tones.
I love my Godin's. The necks are alway perfect (for me). Smooth and very playable.
Totally agree about the neck! I really like the kind of oil and smooth finish. It makes it easy to play, and i much prefer it to glossy finishes on necks. One of the reasons I bought this guitar is I own a Godin Kingpin and love the neck.
I got to play one of these today, in the dark burst finish. It was excellent. I have a Fender Tele Ultra, and this was every bit as good(aside from finish, Texas Tea is awesome!). If I find one at a decent price used, I'd have to buy it. Nice demo!
Great demo, I own the Sunburst version of this guitar, best guitar I have ever played.
Yes, very cool guitars! I love the fact it’s not trying to be just like any specific guitar. Definitely has a vibe of its own.
I've got the Sunburst also. Best looking one in my opinion.
@@tonytynes3891 Desert green wasn’t my first choice, but in person it actually looks pretty cool. I bet the sunburst looks great! I originally wanted to find guitar in daphne blue but not sure if it comes in that color or not.
Desert green looks great too, but the Sunburst lets the wood grain show through. There was a Seafoam green available when these were first released but I don't see it anymore in Long&Mcquade website.😎
@@sheifiproductions I guess I'm the odd man out cause I love the Desert Green with the pearloid scratch guard!
Turn it up! Sounds great!!
That’s a cool guitar and it sounds great. Great playing Josh
Thanks Trent!!
Great review! I’ve had this guitar since May of 2020 and freaken love it. I want this same neck on a Godin strat body and I’d probably never buy another electric lol the Montreal in desert green is the dream hollow body!
I have one in coral burst and it's fantastic! I have several Godin's - all great guitars. Good review, thanks.
I own 2 Godin guitars I like both of them a lot. I actually originally wanted to find one in coral blue color but found a good deal on this one used.
@@sheifiproductions how much did you pay for that one used? And in USD?
@@linsomastin6617 I payed around $700 used for this one,.
@@sheifiproductions Nice! Was that CAD dollar or USD? I want a deal like that!
@@linsomastin6617 US dollars
Great Demo - wondering if the HDR circuit also eliminates 60 cycle hum on the bridge single coil PU ?
Thanks! I don't think the HDR circuit would help eliminate any of the 60 cycle hum. It's more of a active eq slight volume boost kind of thing. That being said the single coil in the bridge isn't too noisy all things considered.
Just got it. It's my first Godin and first Telecaster. It feels great and looks amazing. One thing I'm not sure of, as in if this is usual for Teles or just this Godin model in general, but the bridge pickup get quite noisy when introducing the slightest bit of distortion. The sustain is also not great, on the bridge pickup. No complaints on the neck humbucker, it sounds great.
Being a single coil pickup in the bridge it will definitely buzz more compared to the neck humbucker. However, I don’t recall it being noisy compared to standard tele bridge pickups. Do any of the other positions create a lot of buzz or just when it’s only the bridge?
@@sheifiproductions The other positions aren't as bad but do have some hiss (except humbucker). Bridge position mainly.
Nice review, very helpful, thank you!
Thanks! It’s a really fun guitar to play with a lot of cool tones you can get out of it.
I own the Sunburst version of it. This guitar is really versatile if you only consider the pickups quality and 5 positions configurations... And then you add the revoicer that add like 5 other sounds. I am about to put a Cavalier Fat Lion in the bridge position. Hoping it is even better.
Godin's quality is hard to beat. I often try other brands but keep returning to Godin (I admit I am biased as I prefer guitars made locally).
I think you might want to invest in a quality mic for recording, that would be even better. ☺️
Cheers!
Totally agree on versatility of Godin Stadium 59. I haven't played it long enough to consider changing either pickup, but curious how your guitar will sound with new bridge pickup! The only thing that I initially didn't like is not being able to split the neck pickup on it's own in 1st position (typically like a single coil more than hum bucker in neck position).
I'm working on getting a more sophisticated setup for audio and video for demo videos. Hopefully soon :)
@@sheifiproductions yes I wish the humbucker could be split. I talked to my luthier and it is doable but not necessarily easy since the HDR uses a PCB. Hence, he told me it is either keeping the HDR or having the ability to split the HB. Kept the HDR 😁
I will post back how it sounds with the new pickup 😀
Cheers!
i like it the revu of that guitar godin stadium in this made in canada the price is cheaper than a fender usa and better
It would be difficult to compare it to an American tele because there are a lot of differences but the Godin guitars are definitely great value.
Do it. Godin makes excellent products that wear like iron.
I like this for the differences it offers from a typical Tele. But if I wanted the classic Tele twang, I’d get another USA Fender. For a Tele-style guitar with a neck humbucker, I’d prefer a USA ASAT Bluesboy over the Godin, but the Godin is attractive for being a solid, quality guitar at $500-600 less.
@@sketchyold Definitely agree that if you're looking for a classic tele sound to go with USA Fender. This guitar is super cool. but definitely has it's own vibe.
Waiting on Sweetwater to get more of these guitars in. I am deffenitly getting 1
Hope you get one soon!
I will never understand when people say that they like Teles, but find them too “bright” or “twangy.” I mean, THAT is the very reason that many if not most Tele players choose to play Teles!
Now, it’s understandable that some players might like Teles for their design and feel, but would prefer a darker or thicker sound. If this is the case, it’s simple to replace the twangy stock Tele bridge pickup with something like a SD Quarter Pound, A2 Pro, Hot Tele (each offer rolled back highs and more prominent mids and/or lows), or even a stacked or rail humbucker. I owned a Highway One Tele with a SD Hot Rails in the bridge and it was dark and thick with not a hint of that Tele brightness and twang.
Teles are certainly great guitars. They've never been my go to but I always dug a lot of players who played them. I would probably fall closer to the category you described of liking the general tele design but looking for something slightly darker and thicker. You could certainly replace pickups as you have mentioned or for me this Godin Stadium does a really cool thing of sounding somewhat tele'ish but a little more beefy. I totally get players who love vintage tales though for their simplicity and great tones.
I like the Godwin brand sound. What to do you recommend for a blues/jazz sound?
If you like Godin the Kingpin is a really good sounding and very reasonably priced guitar for jazz.
For JAZZ, the 5th Ave or Montreal Premiere lines.
I have the 5th Ave Kingpin 2 and I absolutely positively LOVE IT!!
Hope that helps.
Nice demo. A close mic on the amp would go a long way though. I hear the in-room sound of the guitar (pick/strings) more than the amp at times. Thanks
Definitely! I just did a quick demo when I had first purchased the guitar (with my phone) but agree would have been better to mic the amp.
Great playing, I’m super interested in these. How is the 60-cycle on the bridge?
60 cycle hum on bridge pickup is pretty comparable to I would say average telecaster. It’s not too bad at all. It’s a nice telecaster pickup, maybe slightly hotter then average tele pickup.
What’s The wood of this guitar? Poplar or Baswood?
I believe it’s basswood. Nice and lightweight.
How heavy is this guitar
That first song you played. What is the chord progression? I’ve been finding it repeating in my head.
Emaj9/Cmin9/G69/; Fun progression :)
@@sheifiproductions Much Appreciated! I've recently purchased the maple fretboard version of this guitar. Perhaps, one day, I'll play it as well as you.
I want one!!!
If you can find one definitely pull the trigger! I’m really digging mine. In the bridge position it sounds quite tele like but you get a ton of different tones that you can’t really get on other guitars in the other positions. If you’re a tele purists it might not be for you but for someone like me this spin on a tele is a really cool tool to getting some great tones! The guitar is also quite versatile.
Maybe this review was made before the Godin 59 review came out bc the guy DOES SPLIT THE HUMBUCKER.
@@lauriemacquanan2141 I sold the guitar quite a while ago so honestly don’t remember :)
Nice guitar, and the headstock is not a disappointment for once from Godin. Their Jazz boxes have undistinguished headstocks, IMO, which is kind of tragic.
It is a cool guitar! Capable of getting a cool and unique blend of strat and tele kind of tones. I guess I don’t always pay too much attention to headstock in general but this one is pretty cool looking.
Sounds like a complete review.
Thanks. Very helpful. Might go for it
You should!
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