Montreal, Canada (January 14, 2012) – This January 24th to 27th at Winter NAMM in Anaheim CA, Godin Guitars will mark its 40th year as a company by unveiling two Anniversary models: The 40th Anniversary Norman B20 acoustic, with a new tobacco burst high-gloss finish, and the Limited Edition Anniversary Godin Acousticaster, with its stunning Koa or Rosewood top options. The new Acousticaster has been updated to include Godin GJN1mini-humbucker, revamped top mounted preamp, and two ¼” outputs for Electric and Acoustic/Mix. The Norman B20 was the first guitar released by the company in 1972 and the Godin Acousticaster was the original electro-acoustic hybrid guitar released under the Godin brand and essentially the guitar that put Godin on the map.
Other fine additions to the Godin family of guitars at Winter NAMM include:
Godin Montreal Premiere:
This thinline, semi-hollow body electric features a Canadian wild cherry
top, back and sides, with an innovative spruce “breathe-through” carved
core. This unique feature promotes free airflow through the interior
center block, in turn, making the Montreal Premiere a supremely
resonant and vibrant guitar. Other features include a 3-way toggle switch
along with 1x volume & 1x tone knob, a 24 ¾” scale, mahogany set-neck
with rosewood fingerboard, double-bound binding, high-gloss custom
polished finish, contoured high-gloss headstock with high-ratio vintage
style tuners, and ResoMax bridge system by Graphtech with stop
tailpiece. A Bigsby equipped option is also available. Available finishes:
Natural HG, Trans Red HG, Trans Black HG and Sunburst HG.
Godin MultiUke:
Make way for the new Godin MultiUke! This Canadian made, tenor size, electro-acoustic Ukulele finds its home within the
renowned Godin Multiac Series of guitars, known for exceptional amplified acoustic sound without feedback. The MultiUke
follows suit, in its own “little” way, featuring a chambered mahogany body design, solid spruce top, rosewood fingerboard &
bridge, custom voiced electronics and onboard preamp with 3-band EQ. Available finishes: Natural HG or Sunburst HG.
Godin 5th Avenue Composer GT:
The 5th Avenue Composer GT features a Canadian wild cherry body with arched top and arched back, silver leaf maple neck
with rosewood fingerboard, a Custom Godin Humbucker pickup in the neck position, controlled via 1x volume & 1x tone knob,
giving the player a full, warm expression of the guitars tonal characteristics. Other features include cream binding, classic f-
holes, contoured high-gloss headstock with high-ratio tuners and an adjustable Tusq bridge by Graphtech. The Gloss Top (GT)
is paired with semi-gloss back & sides for an aesthetic that is second to none! Available in Natural GT or Sunburst GT finish
options.
Godin Inuk Encore & Inuk Ambiance Steel fretted:
The Godin Inuk Encore Steel & Inuk Ambiance Steel are electro-
acoustic, 11-string, fretted instruments featuring steel strings,
which are tuned in unison. Inspired by the Godin MultiOud, the
new Inuk makes for an effortless transition for guitarists looking
for a unique amplified acoustic sound to add to their collection.
The Inuk Encore Steel with Antique Burst semi-gloss finish
features a chambered Canadian Laurentian basswood body,
solid cedar top, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard &
bridge, along with custom voiced Godin EPM Quantum IT
electronics with under saddle transducer in the bridge & an
onboard preamp with built-in tuner. The Inuk Ambiance Steel with
Sunburst high-gloss finish features a chambered mahogany
body, solid spruce top, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard &
bridge, along with custom voiced electronics & an onboard
preamp with built-in tuner, and option to choose between 4 blend-
able sound imaging mics using a 4-way selector switch.
Acoustic News – Seagull and Simon & Patrick
Crafted in Canada, the Seagull and Simon & Patrick lines each
have a new ALL mahogany acoustic offering this year; The
Seagull Maritime SWS Mahogany HG dreadnaught, and the
Simon & Patrick Pro Folk Mahogany HG with slotted headstock.
Models include solid mahogany back & sides and select pressure
tested solid mahogany tops. Other acoustic offerings include the
new Seagull Entourage Natural Spruce CW QI and Seagull
Entourage Black CW GT QI, both further adding incredible value
to the popular Seagull Entourage Rustic series.
Visit Godin Guitars at Winter NAMM in Room 211A.
Additional Godin models making their debut at Winter NAMM, include the innovative Session Custom TriplePlay™ wireless
guitar controller, the new Shifter Classic 5 Bass with Godin Passive J pickups, some very limited new Godin 5th Avenue Joseph
Arthur Custom Art series models, striking new Godin Multiac ACS Nylons with Koa and Rosewood leaftops, as well as Left-
Handed versions of the Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin P90 Cognac Burst and A6 Ultra Natural SG models. Additional stunning new
finishes on several models will also be showcased.
For more information:
www.godinguitars.com
