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Godin Radium X Demo | PG Plays

Godin Radium X Demo | PG Plays

John Bohlinger demos the Godin Radium-X! Showcasing both acoustic and electric tones, this Canadian made guitar could be an ultra-versatile addition to your rig.


Godin Radium-X Rustic Burst

After over 30 years of hand-crafting award-winning multi-voice guitars, celebrated by players world-wide, we are proud to introduce the Godin Radium-X! Designed to be ultra versatile, the Godin Radium-X delivers both electric and acoustic tones, right at your fingertips! Proudly made in Canada, this two-voice guitar features a chambered Mahogany body, carved Swamp Ash top, 25.5” scale Mahogany neck and Rosewood Fingerboard. With a Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 at the neck and a Bare Knuckle Boot Camp True Grit Zebra at the bridge, the Radium-X is a powerhouse of tone. This diverse magnetic pickup combo is capable of delivering powerful, warm distortion to clear, glassy tones, appealing to a wide range of players and musical styles. The Radium-X’s stunning acoustic voice comes courtesy of a custom-designed LR-Baggs X-Bridge tremolo with six built-in “HEX” saddle transducers. This electronic combination can be controlled independently or blended together and offers an unprecedented range of electric-acoustic options to explore. The Radium-X also incorporates dual output jacks that can be used as separate ‘electric/acoustic’ outs, or as a combined ‘mix’ out. It also has a traditional magnetic volume, tone and 3-way toggle, plus an ‘acoustic/mix/magnetic’ 3-way mini-selector and ‘acoustic volume/blend’ control to easily sculpt your sound. Elevate your performance with the two-voice Radium-X!
Learn More: https://godinguitars.com/product/radium-x-rustic-burst

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