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Godin Acousticaster

TLC-Shaped Guitar from Godin belonging to the A series

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«  But a wonder ... »

Published on 07/15/14 at 09:04
Everything has already been said, guitar made in Canada, I had to finish my part a black 1992 model with LR Baggs preamp. On paper everything is perfect ... but the first black point is the access for changing batteries 2: you must remove the front plate may blow the welds. Unfortunately for me it happened to me, I contact LR Baggs for the schematic and PCB follows me armed with patience during 4 hours to resolder everything properly: Calvary!
Second black speck, is no longer manufactured, I asked again to Godin LR Baggs directly and they told me that the preamp is no longer available, more stock and no alternative! Amazing and surreal as answer!

UTILIZATION

The handle (that of a telecaster) is simply one of the best guitars all together, which I had the opportunity to play. The action was low, easy access to acute, ropes fluffy as desired (10-46 shooting), the left hand does not fatigue. This guitar is quite light, hollow body closed (no feedback). Sound setting is easy with the preamp, cursors are effective, it is easy to get a good sound.

SOUNDS

When empty, the guitar sounds just as the thickness of the body and the fact that it is closed, but the sound is interesting, dynamic and that side is suppressed has charm. Anyway to work at low volume is nikel. Once connected, either directly or in my sound on my bugera v22 (certainly not suitable) card, it sounds beautifully means real wood, the bass is captivating, warm, well-defined treble. Rhythmic pop / folk, picking or solo, it adapts to all situations. I play world music, pop, a little Celtic and I jazzouille / merges, the guitar responds perfectly. I even know a person who does gypsy with. This is a unique guitar but what a sound!

OVERALL OPINION

I utlisée during a short month, I had a real favorite at all levels and I really would have liked to keep it if there had not been all these problems and possible future problems related to electronics. I could turn to a luthier possibly solutions must necessarily exist if the preamp would make the soul, but I have not had the courage to venture on this path there (finance either) . Anyway I recommend this guitar because it has character, the violin is excellent, it is a guitar collector and okaz, it can not find too expensive.
I will try as soon as I can "Acousticaster 40th anniversary" model that apparently corrects the problems mentioned but the question is whether I will find the same feeling with this enhanced reissue.