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MGR/Kirk T. « Godin SD »
Published on 12/09/03 at 15:00I purchased a new model from a local musical instruments dealer. I decided to go with this model (my first electric guitar) because of the versatility and sound quality and the price ($325). I also wanted to purchase a guitar made in North America. I looked at a couple of Mexican Strats and was not too impressed with the feel of their fret boards. I also looked at an American Strat which I was leaning towards. After playing them back and forth I decided that the Godin was comparable in sound and flexibility, plus it beat the American STrat in price, hands down.
I like the feel of the fret board. It is smooth with no sharp edges. The pick-up arangements provide not only a tradiatioanal strat sound through the first four settings, but also a gibson sound on the fifth setting.
I have no complaints with the unit at this time. Since this is the first electric guitar I have ever owned, I guess I'll discover over time some of the high and low points of this model.
The SD feels and sounds solid. The fret board is solid Maple and as I mentioned earlier it is smooth with no sharp edges. The guitar seems to be well balanced.
For price and quality I believe this is the best guitar to purchase, especially if it is your first one. The feel of the fret board and the variety of sounds this can produce, coupled with the right amp (I purchased a 'like new' Fender Princeton 65) means endless possibilities. I looked at and messed around with the cheap Asian packages that come with the cheapo little amp and sold for $249 - $299, but could never get excited about any of this gear. After talking with my guitar instructor who is a phenominal blues guitarist, he recommended I would be much happier going beyond the basic packages. Paying a little more has big dividends in the long run. He was definetley right. I feel more motivated to play and practice, and am more satisfied with the purchase I made. In the end I spent just under $700 for the guitar, amp and hardcase, but I believe it will be well worth the investment. Now all I need to do is convince my 42 year old fingers they are not too old to learn to play.
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I like the feel of the fret board. It is smooth with no sharp edges. The pick-up arangements provide not only a tradiatioanal strat sound through the first four settings, but also a gibson sound on the fifth setting.
I have no complaints with the unit at this time. Since this is the first electric guitar I have ever owned, I guess I'll discover over time some of the high and low points of this model.
The SD feels and sounds solid. The fret board is solid Maple and as I mentioned earlier it is smooth with no sharp edges. The guitar seems to be well balanced.
For price and quality I believe this is the best guitar to purchase, especially if it is your first one. The feel of the fret board and the variety of sounds this can produce, coupled with the right amp (I purchased a 'like new' Fender Princeton 65) means endless possibilities. I looked at and messed around with the cheap Asian packages that come with the cheapo little amp and sold for $249 - $299, but could never get excited about any of this gear. After talking with my guitar instructor who is a phenominal blues guitarist, he recommended I would be much happier going beyond the basic packages. Paying a little more has big dividends in the long run. He was definetley right. I feel more motivated to play and practice, and am more satisfied with the purchase I made. In the end I spent just under $700 for the guitar, amp and hardcase, but I believe it will be well worth the investment. Now all I need to do is convince my 42 year old fingers they are not too old to learn to play.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com