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Godin Artisan ST I

STC-Shaped Guitar from Godin belonging to the Artisan series

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Published on 09/23/14 at 13:43
Unlike the person who posted the previous review I actually have purchased a Godin ST1 6900 Francs in 1996 ST 1 are the high end of the series model. They are all more or less translucent lacquer red, cognac burst, sunburst or blue, a maple-like bird eyes mesh table with a cream and a vibrato or Shaller 2000 (always sold at 200 Euros each) or a vibrato Wilkinson VS100 disengaged. The ST1 has never been manufactured with a black glaze and a low end Khaler vibrato. If you come across this model is an Ultimate ST2 was sold half price Godin ST1. It's like buying a Squier and post a notice on the page standard Fender US, 0).
ST1 has 22 frets and a maple neck rather fine in Birdeyes. The pickups are dual-type Hot rails. It has a volume control and a tone for that also push / pull function to activate a filter that gives the impression of passing simple. I never use it because I find any sound when activated. The selector is a 5-position of very good quality that sometimes deserves to be tightened. Simply unscrew it from the table and tighten the screw that is in the center.

UTILIZATION

The guitar is light compared to a Fender Strat CBS 78 or Les Paul. It's pretty balanced. The handle is one of the most enjoyable I've had to use. While on the handle of an Axis Super Sport is over. At his guitar is very versatile and allows for fine funky riff and we easily get a nice creamy crunchy. Live it going pretty easily in the mix and supports very well the transition in large multi-effects. It goes well with a Marshall TSL or AXE FX II. She goes out of tune very little and for me the ropes rarely break while I often provides benefits to 4:00 being both rhythmic than solo.

SOUNDS

For rock pop and blues rock she wonders. She is super suitable for Jazz Fusion (had the guitar Michel Cusson UZEB). It is really made for metal or Hard.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 18 years and I've tried a plethora of models before and after (Gibson Les Paul, Fender Stratocaster, Ibanez Sabre, Leduc ...). The only ones that have convinced me are from Musicman. I have two Axis Super Sport. With experience I will buy a Musicman. But Godin ST1 is a great opportunity if you do not have the means to pay you a Musicman or Suhr that cost three times the price of nine.
What I like about this guitar is its versatility, the beauty of the wood and the quality of the finish. She has hardly bougée for all these years despite many flight hours.