Much has already been said in the previous opinion. I just want to emphasize that the photo does not correspond at all to the ST1 I met who are much more beautiful: tables with transparent varnish of beautiful red maple on a bird-like eyes with a little cream making around. The bridge is a Wilkinson and not a Pink Floyd as in the photo, and more all acastillage is golden. It's really high-end. In 17 years of loyal service the guitar has not changed and it is a model for holding agreement. The handle is perfect (it has never been easier). The pickups are humbuckers in simple format. The settings are very simple with a split button tone when it is drawn.

UTILIZATION

Channel and access are ideal. The weight is correct. Like the body is a strato chafreiné in the back (but not at the front for the arms). The sound is very well described in the previous comment: a lot of power, humbuckers sound very far from his Fender, and closer to a Gibson strangely. A modern sound that adapts well to a distortion.

SOUNDS

If the dual mode is very good, split mode does not suit me, I use it very rarely. In any case it does not approach that of a stratovolcano, it is more crystalline and light. The guitar gives food for thought for any purpose. Delays react particularly well.

OVERALL OPINION

I have this guitar since 1992 (the beginning of Godin) and I do not part with it. Power, silent operation, the quality of the neck, frets and touch are exceptional. The Freeway and Velocity are fairly close to the ST1 in terms of violin (but not micro). A professional instrument.