[NAMM] New Godin Guitar Models

Montreal based Godin Guitars is getting ready for the introduction of a number of guitars at this year’s Winter NAMM show.

Godin Session Custom and Session Plus:

Two new additions to the Godin Session series will be making their official world premiere at Winter NAMM. North American made, the new Godin Session Custom and Godin Session Plus both feature Canadian basswood bodies, rock maple necks with maple or rosewood fingerboard options, 25 ½” scale, the Godin High-Definition Revoicer and the new Godin Tru-Loc Tremolo system which allows players to regulate their own trem arm placement into a personal Custom Comfort Zone. The Session Custom features a Godin Humbucker in the neck and the new Godin Custom Cajun single-coil pickup in the bridge for added vintage punch & bite. All of which are housed in a classic single cutaway body design and controlled via a 5-way switch, 1 volume and 1 tone knob. The Session Plus features a Godin humbucker in the bridge and 2x Godin GS-2 single-coil pickups with extra large pole pieces in the neck and middle positions. Electronics are controlled via 5-way switch, 1 volume and 1 tone knob along with a mini toggle switch to split the humbucker.

Godin Multiac Steel Duet Ambiance:

A new addition to the Multiac family is the new Multiac Steel Duet Ambiance. This model features a chambered mahogany body with a solid spruce top, custom Fishman Aura electronics, blendable sound imaging mic with 4 individual mic settings, as well as a dual source preamp with feedback control and under saddle transducer. As with all Multiac series guitars, the Steel Duet Ambiance is made to be played in live and loud settings with virtually no feedback, according to the company.

Godin Core series:

Made in Canada, the new Core series is comprised of three models. All feature chambered mahogany bodies with maple tops, mahogany set necks, 24 ¾” scale, rosewood fingerboards, wraparound Resomax bridges by Graphtech. Models include: the Godin Core HB with a pair of hot Godin Nitro Humbuckers, the Godin Core P90 with two Seymour Duncan P90 pickups and the Godin Core EMG, loaded with EMG 85 & 81 active humbuckers.

Richmond Empire Mahogany P90:

Richmond is the newest brand in the Godin Guitar family. A variation on the hot Richmond Empire Mahogany is this year powered by Godin Kingpin P90 soapbar pickups. The Richmond Empire Mahogany P90 features a single cutaway solid mahogany body design and includes a natural high-gloss finish, a 24 ¾” scale, mahogany ergocut neck with a worn in feel, rosewood fingerboard, high-ratio tuners and a chrome wraparound bridge. A 3-way toggle switch, 1 volume & 1 tone knob help control all the classic tones.

Acoustic News – Seagull and Simon & Patrick: Natural Elements Acoustic Collection

Crafted in Canada, the limited edition Seagull and Simon & Patrick Natural Elements Acoustic Collection offers figured Cherry wood, Heart of Wild Cherry and a figured Maple, which Mother Nature inlaid with Figured Amber-Trails. Each model is accentuated by wood binding, flame maple veneer headstocks and the satin sheen of a custom polished finish. A Natural Elements burn stamp in the top will identify each guitar.

Visit Godin Guitars at Winter NAMM in Room 211A

At the NAMM show, you can check out the Godin showroom for other new additions in the Godin family, including a new Shifter Bass with Godin Passive PJ pickups, a new Sunburst high-gloss finish on the 5th Avenue Jazz, as well as left handed versions of the Godin Session, Multiac Nylon SA and Multiac Encore Nylon models. A number of new offerings from Godin’s acoustic lines of Seagull, Simon & Patrick and Norman will also be unveiled, including the new Seagull Entourage Grand Rustic parlor size acoustic.

Visit www.godinguitars.com for more details.