Years ago I had a 1956 Gibson ES 125, which this guitar is clearly based on. It played like a dream. Then for a while I switched from Jazz to Rockabilly, selling the ES 125 to get a 1961 Gretsch Double Anniversary (which I still have). But I always missed that ES 125 and regretted selling it. Having gotten into Jazz again recently, I decided to get one of these, as the average price of 3500 pounds for an ES 125 is now beyond my price range. Best decision I made. This guitar is like the return of an old friend. It does exactly what that old 125 did back then, and looks as cool. My 'test' piece for this guitar in the shop was the Barney Kessel intro to 'Cry Me A River'. The sound and tone was all there! I no longer mourn the sale of my old ES 125, and cannot recommend this guitar enough.
Thank you for playing it clean!!! Most reviewers bury the sound in effects and distortion and looped backing tracks so we, the viewers, have no idea what the actual instrument sounds like! This is the first review of this guitar that actually helps me understand what it sounds like!!! Keep up the good work!
Hello there greetings from America Great review thank you for playing clean also.. I mostly write Americana/ singer song writer and also Contemporary Christian music.. I think this guitar is what I’ve been looking for.. Is there anything else you can tell me about the Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin guitar? How is the weight or the tuners? It doesn’t look to bulky like some other Arch tops. Is it semi-hollow or hollow? It didn’t sound like there is issues with feedback.. I subbed you up🤘🏻 God bless Craig
Weight is always a personal thing, tuners are fine. It is a hollow, but not as thick as like my Gretsch or some of the bigger jazz boxes. Never had feedback issues jet… but the p90 can be a bit noisy in some areas depending on electronic gear around it… it is still single coil.
This style guitar is definitely for a singer. The 14 fret access is not enough for a modern lead player, though I believe great leads could be played without going higher than the 14th fret.
Years ago I had a 1956 Gibson ES 125, which this guitar is clearly based on. It played like a dream. Then for a while I switched from Jazz to Rockabilly, selling the ES 125 to get a 1961 Gretsch Double Anniversary (which I still have). But I always missed that ES 125 and regretted selling it. Having gotten into Jazz again recently, I decided to get one of these, as the average price of 3500 pounds for an ES 125 is now beyond my price range. Best decision I made. This guitar is like the return of an old friend. It does exactly what that old 125 did back then, and looks as cool. My 'test' piece for this guitar in the shop was the Barney Kessel intro to 'Cry Me A River'. The sound and tone was all there! I no longer mourn the sale of my old ES 125, and cannot recommend this guitar enough.
Great story!
Thank you for playing it clean!!! Most reviewers bury the sound in effects and distortion and looped backing tracks so we, the viewers, have no idea what the actual instrument sounds like! This is the first review of this guitar that actually helps me understand what it sounds like!!! Keep up the good work!
Thnx! Must say it is scary to be unable to hide anything… but I also tought it is the best wat to “show” the instruments.
Fine review of this wonderful instrument. Both your playing and your words are valuable. Thank you.
Thank you very much?
Nice demo
That is a beautiful guitar, thank you 😇
❤nice guitars man
Great review ...I love mine👌👌👌
Thnx!
thank you for your demo! how does the high fingerbord radius compare to a steel string acoustic? thank you so much!
Hello there greetings from America
Great review thank you for playing clean also.. I mostly write Americana/ singer song writer and also Contemporary Christian music.. I think this guitar is what I’ve been looking for.. Is there anything else you can tell me about the Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin guitar? How is the weight or the tuners? It doesn’t look to bulky like some other Arch tops. Is it semi-hollow or hollow? It didn’t sound like there is issues with feedback..
I subbed you up🤘🏻
God bless
Craig
Weight is always a personal thing, tuners are fine. It is a hollow, but not as thick as like my Gretsch or some of the bigger jazz boxes. Never had feedback issues jet… but the p90 can be a bit noisy in some areas depending on electronic gear around it… it is still single coil.
This style guitar is definitely for a singer. The 14 fret access is not enough for a modern lead player, though I believe great leads could be played without going higher than the 14th fret.
hello, how does the high fingerbord radius compare to a steel string acoustic? is the flat fingerboard radius hard to play? thanks
Not at all!
thank you! I have ordered and look forward playing it@@NotThatCoolKid
hey igot also one, which amp and amp settings do you use?
This was the fender GTX100, with I believe the AC30 model..
Are the higher frets, 17th and higher, difficult to reach?😁
Define difficult ;) Been pleying a lot of non cutaway guitars for a long time, neven come that high so sorry that I can't tell it.
Which amp are you playing thru ,thanks for the very nice video ! Rod in London
Fender mustang gtx50
Maybe write it like Kingpin.....
Thnx