Introducing Richmond Guitars

Published on 03/27/2008 by kon-tiki, last updated on 03/27/2008

Unveiled by parent company Godin Guitars at the recent Musikmesse 2008 in Frankfurt, the Richmond line consists of its first two models: the Belmont and the Dorchester.

Made in Richmond Quebec Canada, we’re told that the Richmond Belmont and Dorchester models exemplify serious tone for players looking for a vintage vibe backed by meticulous craftsmanship, innovation and modern playability. These “Titans of Tone” conjure up seminal classic rock images from the 50's, 60's & 70's, while giving players all the sonic bliss they could ask for.

The Belmont with its 24–3/4" scale and solid mahogany body features two single coil Lipstick pickups along with a Seymour Duncan '59 humbucker in the bridge, a mahogany neck with rosewood Ergocut fingerboard, 5-way switch as well as separate volume and tone controls. The full bodied, 25–1/2" scale Dorchester model features two Lace Alumitone humbuckers, housed in a chambered silver leaf maple body with poplar wings and a rock maple neck with rosewood or maple Ergocut fingerboard. The controls consist of separate volume and tone knobs along with a 4-way switch with a “beefy” 1st position with the neck/bridge in-series, designed to produce more output and a fatter tone. Both models feature a chrome roller bridge with a fixed tailpiece, chrome Kluson tuning machines, Nordic white pickguard and truss rod cover with matching binding on the back.

Specs:
Richmond Belmont

Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood or Maple 12"
Radius: 12" (300 mm)
Nut Width: 1–11/16" (43 mm)
Scale: 24–3/4" (629 mm)
Body: Solid Mahogany
Pickups: 2 x single coil Lipstick pickups & 1 x Seymour Duncan '59 humbucker in bridge
Bridge: Chrome Roller bridge with fixed tailpiece
Tuning Machines: Chrome Kluson tuning machines
Tone Controls: 5-way switch, 1x Volume, 1x
Colors: Black Wash HG or Burgundy HG
Case: Richmond hardshell case included
Price: U.S. List: $1195.00 / MAP: $995.00