Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin Cognacburst
Godin specs and details
- Body: Cherry wood
- Top: Cherry wood
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Fretboard radius: 406 mm (16″)
- Scale: 631 mm (24.84″)
- Nut width: 43.7 mm (1.72″)
- Nut: Graphtech
- 21 Frets
- Pickup system: Godin Kingpin P90
- Controls: Volume – Tone
- Bridge: Graphtech tusq
- Machine heads with 18:1 (bass strings) or 26:1 (treble strings) gear ratio
- Colour: Cognac Burst
- Corresponding case available under Article Nr 122212 (not included)
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Customer Review Summary
Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin Cognacburst is a beautifully crafted archtop guitar that offers a modern take on classic designs. Its stunning matte finish gives it a vintage look, while the lightweight body makes it comfortable to play both seated and standing. The guitar is well-built with stable tuners, and the neck is particularly comfortable, making it easy to handle complex chords.
While the acoustic sound is enjoyable, it may lack the richness and volume expected from traditional acoustic guitars, making it more suited for electric use. Amplified, it shines with a warm jazz tone and can achieve crisp funky sounds when played closer to the bridge. However, the P-90 pickup can be somewhat noisy, which may be a consideration for recording situations.
Despite the minor limitation of the pickup placement, which restricts easy swapping of pickups, the guitar delivers excellent playability and sound, especially when paired with the right amplifier. Many players have noted that with quality flatwound strings, the guitar truly shows its potential, producing beautiful tones ideal for jazz and blues.
Overall, the Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin offers a great price-to-quality ratio, making it an appealing choice for both beginners and experienced musicians looking for a versatile and aesthetically pleasing instrument.
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