I bought the Freeway Classic through a local distributor for $380. I was looking for an inexpensive but quality guitar for my kid. I picked up the Freeway and noticed how solid and tightly made it felt. The finish was very fine (metal flake Burgundy). The maple neck felt well finished and slender like a strat. Then I saw on the head "Part made in Canada. Assembled in the USA". I was surprised to see a fine Canda/US made guitar at half the price of a US made Fender Strat. When I started picking around on it (unplugged), I could hear the sustain and the clarity of the notes. I told the salesman that I'd buy if for myself. The real pleasure started when I plugged it in. The Freeway can move from twangy Tele all the way to full mellow tones even with 9s. So now I have a finely made, great fitting, instrument that can deliver almost any type of music. BTW- the Freeway has two humbuckers and a single coil and came with the best gig bag I've ever seen. After 6 months of regular playing, I haven't run into a feature that I don't like yet. The Freeway is a double cutaway, solid body with two humbuckers, one single coil, a five way switch and tremolo. The neck is maple (mine has a rosewood fretboard). There are several colors (maple flame, metal flake burgundy, black, ...). I estimate it weighs around 8 pounds. When you pick one up you'll immediately feel that this is a substantial instrument, tight and cleanly made. I was really pleased to be able to get a Canada/US made guitar. Buying the Freeway supports our joint economies and the local communities that host the Godin shops. However, I was even more happy to feel that my money was well spent on quality. Godin has my vote as a great designer and manufacturer. I'd buy another one just to support their company. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
