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Just bought a new Godin Radiator and it is a nice guitar to play. Never bought one on -line and I am very happy with the purchase. Try one , you will like it
I have a Godin A6 Ultra in Cognac Burst with a high gloss finish. I quite like it. It's well made and nicely finished. I was impressed by their A12 when I tried one out but haven't bought one yet.
I have a Godin Session LTD and have come to realize that they don't sound like a Tele or Strat, they sound like a Godin and that's a very good thing. I truly believe they've made their own sound space for their brand. I absolutely love playing mine as much as I can.
@@leonardgould6657 Thanks Leonard, I've since gone on to buy a Radium LTD, Stadium 59, and a Fairmount LTD rosewood. Hard to beat the Godin build and feel.
I bought the white one because of this review. I absolutely love it. The tone, the playability are superb. Btw i e-mailed Godin and asked about the pickups : they are alnico V. Merci Landon!
I got my Stadium59 almost two yrs ago and it is slowly replacing my other guitars. Very versatile from clear as a bell clean sound to fairly hard distortion while still remaining articulate all on a great precise fretboard. I have three guitars now that I no longer need!
I'm picking up a stadium59 next week! I'm very excited for this. I would like to ask you how the guitar is after your time with it? Is the neck still incredible?
I love that guitar! Looks great in the chocolate, matte black or the white. I have a Godin acoustic from ages ago, only an entry-level and even that is gorgeous (has a cedar top). These folks put effort and care into their guitars. Total score, Landon!
Hi Landon, Godin really make some nice guitars ! I dig their P90 single cut. Lots of good things about them, don't know how they can reach such low prices: very close to the ones out of Chinese production, but (very well) made in Canada ! Quite an improvement :)
That looks pretty sweet, I like the matt black. Never tried this brand but you’ve sparked my interest now. Body contours look comfortable. Great review Landon!🎸🎸
I used to have a Godin, I can't recall the model name but I'm pretty sure it was from their budget range. And it was made some time in the 90s. In terms of build quality it could match any expensive brand out there, inside and out. Godin are really a very underrated and often overlooked guitar maker. They really do provide great value in any price range you can find them in.
Completely agree. A guitar's weight is such an important consideration- can't understand why the vast majority of guitar reviews omit this detail. Thanks Landon!
I bought a Matte Black Session as one of my first electrics (the Strat "copy") and it was a B-stock as well. Discounted almost $100 CAD for a teeny-tiny little ding on the back, near the plate over the trem springs. Man, that was a great guitar.
I bought one last year. The quality is top shelf. The pickups are a bit more aggressive than my Tele . Super light and resonant. You could easily mic acoustically and double a rhythm part to add some jangle to a slightly overdrive rhythm track tone. The pickups are very dynamic in their response and also very articulate . Godin has been on a roll with the Stadium, Radium and the Radiator reissue.
The build quality on these sub $1000 Godins are in my opinion much better than the Mexican made Fenders. There just seems to be more attention to detail and the fit and finish is just a step above. I have a Stadium 59 custom and It feels and plays like a $2000 guitar.
I love Godin. Have had two LG's and an A6. All their necks are so comfy it's remarkable. They don't feel like anyone else's. And, your fingers will smooth through the finish (good thing not bad) so it truly is your guitar as your fingers made those marks. Best Regards
I have the Godin xtSA, and it is incredible. I still like Fender. You can argue that other Brands make better teles or strats than fender, but they also cost more. Godin is probably the only company that charges less than fender does for an equivalent or better instrument.
Are the pickups noiseless. Are the tuners locking type. Can the pickups be run in series and parallel as the new tele ultras do? Basically a good review..DR
Wow I love my fenders as well, but after seeing and hearing this guitar , and being a Canadian, I'm kind of ashamed I didn't buy one of these Beautiful instruments .
Kia ora from New Zealand. I can see many flaws and inconsistencies with playing my 1998 artisan signature. 1st my timing is crap 2nd I must be tone deaf 3rdly It makes me feel ugly other than that it's ok I guess.
Join a band with positive people that are little better players than you. They'll bring you up to speed. The goal is to have fun and the audience have fun IMHO. Cheers from Canada.
man, i had and still have couples of Godin's. Now i still own Godin rg3 passion, artisan st, Session custom triple play. I had, Session, xst, radiator, Freeway sa, sumit.....These are great guitars. They put fender to shame and other manufacturers also. Quality all around. Love Godin's.
Played one and it is hands down better than a fender 2x the price. The only issue was wrapping my head around the body face input jack. Just not for me. The Stadium 59 solves this issue but is double the price.
They accidentally made it while inspired by Gibson! No. Just kidding. They forgot the pick guard! No. Just kidding. They accidentally put Stratocaster pickups on it! No. Just kidding. I have no idea. It's nice, though!
I agree Stadium is great but G&L Bluesboy has my tele needs covered. Though I recently bought a Godin Session HT. I set up a blind Strat test at a major guitar store in Alberta Canada. Cost wasn't really a concern at the time, they gave me 4 strat style guitar one at a time in a sound room with the same amps. I made my decision based on sound and feel. I found out after I had tested an American Fender Strat, a Squire Strat, a PRS Silver Sky Strat and I had picked the Godin Session HT. I love it.
Who wants a guitar finished in some candy red or candy blue or sunburst or bright white when you can get a Godin finished in old cow flop brown? (I have 3 or 4 Godin electrics finished in typical electric guitar colors - they're great guitars., priced a lot more reasonably than U.S. Fenders & Gibsons)
I own a Fender Telecaster Player series and a Godin Stadium 59 with the Seymour Duncan '59 humbucker (neck) and the "spicy" cajun (bridge). I enjoy them both and I would have a hard time choosing between the two. Obviously, the Seymour Duncan 59 can't produce the "round sound" the Fender single coil neck pickup gives me, but this HT seems to get very close
I see the blemish that made it a factory-second. If you look at the back of the guitar, it's in the lower ledt quadrant on the edge. Two slight discolourations. Who cares though? That guitar is amazing, and I say that as someone who doesn't like Telecasters (just the look, they play great).
Thanks for the vid...I was thinking of picking one up to add to my collection so your perspective is very helpful. My first guitar was a Godin and I have owned several over the years. The best guitars for the money bar none! Their starter acoustic brands are amazing as well.
People have to think out of the box and the mainstream brands.Don’t buy for the brand name ,. If I could afford to get a guitar, I’d get a Schecter or a Godin before anything else
Again, you gotta check out the Radium CB if you can. HSH, but with split-coils that actually sound GREAT. I know a lot of split-coil pickups are useless or just alright, but seriously, if you have the chance, 9 pickup configs that are all great and playing at a level way above what fender offers even several hundreds of dollars more.
I caught the flaw on the top. If I am seeing correctly, I can see how they might call it a flaw - depending on how high their standards are. However I don't want to point it out because maybe once you see it you can't 'unsee' it, and that would be awful. I certainly wouldn't call it a flaw.
I just buy one because of you !! I'm from Québec and I already have a Godin (summit classic). It's my favorite guitar so far !!!! I can't wait to try it !
Is yours the one with the dark neck? I was looking at those on Sweetwater, as the notification came in for this video. How do you find it? Anything you'd change? Any rough fret ends or anything?
I have a Seagul S6 Original acoustic by Godin. Guitar is incredible. Feel, sound, smell. Everything. I played a Godin Strat style but didn’t like the sound at all. That finish on that Tele is sooo nice.
The only flaws I could see were that some of the body work along the sides looked a little smudgy. However, I am almost positive that this is because I need to clean my glasses. :-) Lovely looking and sounding guitar. Noice!
As I told you before I bought many Godin guitars.. Better is subjective but objectively, but better for the money then a made in USA Tele? For sure. I love it also very light weigh effortless to play because it's so comfortable..
@@landonbailey BTW I've shared your video on a FB page called «Godin guitar owners».. Already many likes..Also I have other guitars Fender, Gibson, etc..) that I really love but I have 11 or 12 Godin.. Crazy but it's like finding a good garage, when you trust one you come back..
I've had a Godin Radiator for 20 years. Clean or dirty it's a wonderful guitar. I also own a Deacon Roads, witch is a Canadian made strat with an amazing growl coming from it's homegrown pickups.
THANK YOU LANDON---I AM A TELE FANATIC--THIS IS HEAVEN SENT ---AS SOOON AS I GET MONEY AND MY WIFE WILL LET ME BUY ANOTHER GUITIAR , I AM BUYING THIS GUITAR--IT IS LIKE FROM HEAVEN THE PERFECT TELE EVER MADE---GOD BLESS CANANDA AND AMERICA--I LOVE TELECASTERERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!----THIS IS LIKE CUSTOM SHOP QUALITY---AM I DREAMING////////OOOOOOOOOOOOO.///////I WANT THIS GUITAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SOME DAY. thanks.
Yes I have as a matter of fact. But a very long time ago. I think it was their electro classical model. Now they have tons of models. Their Montreal premiere guitars are some of the best jazz guitars out there. They compete with Gibson ES335 anyday. I have been eyeing the radiator myself and your review makes me wanna buy a stadium HT as well. I am not a fan of the look of their Radium model though.
| have a Godin Session Custom. Same pickup in the bridge as yours but a Seymour Duncan ‘59 Humbucker in the neck. Also fitted with the High Definition Revoicer which is incredible (acts like a boost). Best guitar I own!
@Rj M like if it had something to do with being proud to be from Quebec ... if you are so proud of having a British queen on your currency good for you ! As far as im concerned Canada doesn’t have their own currency either ...
I borrowed one of those for a couple of months - loved it. The neck was a bit on the thin side for me, but comfortable, and I loved the little details such angling the switch. Great guitar - I'd buy one in a heartbeat, but it would probably be my last heart beat as my wife would kill me. Excellent video as always Landon, thanks.
6.11 is flaw one. Its the tiniest dot right above the Strap Button, flaw two is few seconds after, a similar only slightly bigger white dot on the finish.
Godin should thank you. On the strength of this review alone I recently bought one [Matte Black] from SW. Keep up the good work Landon. You're one of the best on YT.
You are correct, great review. Thanks for sharing the Godin name to all your viewers, yes better than players series fender, equal to pro American made fender easy. I’ve owned a lefty session s style guitar from Godin and mistakenly sold it in the chase for much more expensive fenders , big mistake you are chasing a name not quality.
💯 agree with you! I recently bought a Godin Stadium HT in matte black and have been so impressed with the quality for the price. Like you, I got mine at a discount because it was a factory second but I can’t see any flaws at all. I also have a Godin Belmont DC that I bought used and it’s easily the best guitar I have. My Godins are right up there with my USA Fenders quality wise, but I paid less than half for them and they’re honestly way more comfortable to play. I can’t recommend Godin guitars enough! ❤️ 🇨🇦
Me: Minding my own business Landon: New Video Gas: Activated Me: Damnit Landon !!! Yes I played and owned a Godin before, I loved the neck but hated the pickup configuration (that's when I realized that HSH isn't for me).
i love my godin session. vintage burst, satin finish. rosewood fretboard. my only issue with it was aesthetic. i really didn't like it having the brand written across the pickguard, so i took a white gum eraser to that. i don't like the look of covered humbuckers on strats, so i swapped out the bridge pickup. and finally, i replaced the control knobs with vintage bell style knobs. now she's mine!
@@craigtodd8297 because Squires are priced low and I have had good luck with them. I am on my second one. I have a vintage modified jaguar and a tele paranormal cabronita. they are very cool. the tele needs a little fret end work but its expected. I changed the bridge on the vmj but I am not 100% sure it was necessary.
When you only compare it to a Mexican fender, or a squire, I guess you can say it's as good, compared to a USA fender, it's junk. How can you think Korean electronics are as good or better than CTS or Switchcraft. Not to mention the cheap basswood body. Do your homework first before you comment MORON
@@CLEO99087 By the way, very little research would uncover signature models made by big brands that cost a lot more than this fantastic Godin that are actually made of basswood. Go figure. Research would also include actually playing a lot of Godins. Give them a try.
I have an all mahogany Godin LG with Seymor Duncan humbuckers. and a Simon & Patrick Woodland cedar acoustic. The LG is the best blues guitar I've ever played, fully equal to my Gretsch 5236. The Simon and Patrick acoustic is the poor man's Martin. Why Godin is not a house hold name Is beyond me. maybe the same reason that Mitsubishi is not number 1 in cars, ... people would rather buy junk.
I own an xtSA and an ACS SA and don't deserve either of them. The xtSA is a dream to play. Love being able to switch the voice. Just recently got a GR-55 and need to find time to set up some useful patches for it and the ACS. I also have an S6+CW and an S12...technically not Godin, but same folks. The S6+CW might be my favorite guitar.
I was impressed to see how inexpensive some of Godin’s models are, while still being made in Canada and the US! Their woods are also sourced domestically, from what I understand. If I ever see one in a shop, I’ll be sure to try it out! Seagull Guitars are really fantastic, too. Canada is making some great instruments these days!
Godin make EXCELLENT quality guitars. They are one of the best brands out there. Definitely the best value wise. BTW that's quite a beautiful instrument you've got there!
This is a really intriguing guitar. Looks to be very well made and sounds great. I have a Seagull acoustic, part of the same family of companies, and would not let it go for any amount of money. The Godin family of guitars are just great instruments at an unbelievably affordable price. Anyone looking for a guitar, acoustic or electric, would be doing themselves a favor by checking them out.
I've owned 2 Godins - both LG HMBs. Both had Duncan pickups; one a set of Pearly Gates and the other a Custom Custom set. I would put them up against any Les Paul under $2,000 any day of the week and twice on Sundays.
I am searching a telecaster with this control plate, because when I play sitting, the jack touch my leg. I have two Godin guitars (and Fenders, Gibsons, Ibanez...). The feel, the control quality and the sound of Godin are fantastic to me.
In some ways Fender guitars lackluster in comparison. My first nice guitar was a 2005 Godin detour guitar. It's completely modified now. LOL period but so are all my Fender guitars. When I went guitar shopping I went in to buy my first Fender Stratocaster and ended up with a Godin guitar. It just seemed more stable with its hard rock Maple neck and the tones I got from the silver leaf maple body. To this day hardly any fret wear. I'm not sure if that's a testimony to their metallurgy. And Godin guitars seem to age better. Well that's my $0.02 for my Dime Store philosophy
I have a Godin multiac steel string ... amazing instrument with a seymour duncan lipstick pickup for electric, piazzo for acoustic and pin hook-up for roland synth. Talk about flexbility and great tone (spruce top and mahagony body)
Curious, what discount did they give you for that? You don’t have to answer if you don’t want to. That would not be a b-stock guitar in 90% of all the brands. I’m sure Gibson and Fender would still sell that at full price. Usually a chip or noticeable difference for them to sell as b-stock. Awesome QC!!
I used to play with a guy who used a Godin. They make very nice guitars. Nice to see a Canadian guitar. Whatever caused it to be marked as a second doesn’t matter. That’s a well made instrument for sure. The finish is beautiful. As nice as a Custom Shop easily!
Hi Landon, Just curious as whether you know what shipping/import charges are added if I was to buy through your sweetwater link, I’m located in Niagara Falls Canada.
My experience has been that you will get charged HST and some type of import fee from Fedex. It's worth it when our dollar is worth more. There shouldn't be any duty because it's manufactured in north America. You can always ask them for a discount too to help cover those costs. that might make it worthwhile. It's such a moving price target. hope that helps
It would be interesting to see the godin vs an fgn telecaster. Both are around 800$ i believe and they are crafted to perfection. If you got the time give an fgn telecaster a go. If you really like it consider making a head to head vs the godin.
Have you played any Godin guitars? Let me know
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I recently reached out to Godin and they offered me a discount on the Stadium HT in Havana Brown.
This is a full deep dive review and demo video of this guitar.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Hello - You do it to yourself
0:05 - What is it?
0:13 - Guitar is a mix
0:40 - Disclosure
1:03 - What is this video?
1:50 - Quick Walkthrough
3:15 - the Deep Dive with your host Paul Rudd
3:20 - the Weight
3:33 - Can't resist those resistance measurements
4:00 - Inside the guitar
4:50 - What brand is the switch?
5:00 - Pulling your knobs off
5:29 - my nut sac
5:35 - Let's Play a Game - Find the flaws?
5:58 - All the detailed specs
7:05 - the price is right Bob
7:55 - Did you find the flaws?
8:23 - Guitar Tones
8:30 - Clean through the different pickup options
9:22 - Dirt through the different pickup options
9:50 - More Dirt Tones and photos to distract you from my average playing skills
10:42 - that bite!
11:35 - Summary
11:41- I almost forgot about this!
12:25 - Pros
14:00 - Cons
15:00 - Misc
15:30 - Do I recommend it?
15:38 - Better than Fender?
16:00 - Oh Canada
16:47 - Goodbye
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only in my local shop. great guitars, never pulled the trigger and bought one tho
Just bought a new Godin Radiator and it is a nice guitar to play. Never bought one on -line and I am very happy with the purchase. Try one , you will like it
They make some really nice nylon string guitars.
Yes I've owned a Godin Acousticaster and a Godin Triumph, really nice guitars.
I have a Godin A6 Ultra in Cognac Burst with a high gloss finish. I quite like it. It's well made and nicely finished. I was impressed by their A12 when I tried one out but haven't bought one yet.
I think Godin is a very underrated guitar brand.
It is! I like my Godin better than Fenders that cost twice as much
Under-the-radar for casuals.
I have a Godin Session LTD and have come to realize that they don't sound like a Tele or Strat, they sound like a Godin and that's a very good thing. I truly believe they've made their own sound space for their brand. I absolutely love playing mine as much as I can.
YEAH!, RIGHT ON THE MONEY, DUDE! LOVE MINE@, ROCK ON!
@@leonardgould6657 Thanks Leonard, I've since gone on to buy a Radium LTD, Stadium 59, and a Fairmount LTD rosewood. Hard to beat the Godin build and feel.
Nice little jam at the start man! Great work!
Rock on! (auto RUclips reply) 😝
Nice to see you here Shane!
I’m Canadian too and I have played Godin ( Simon and Patrick) acoustics for years. They are excellent value for money guitars.
nice!
@@landonbailey I have a Godin LGT. GREAT GUITAR
@@ezxl my latest is a Simon and Patrick folk from the woodland pro series. All wood construction it’s amazing
I bought the white one because of this review. I absolutely love it. The tone, the playability are superb. Btw i e-mailed Godin and asked about the pickups : they are alnico V. Merci Landon!
I love the white one! cool thanks for the info about the pickup
Great guitar, have just got a Godin Session HT myself and very impressed! Subscribed at 10:44 Ana’s Song 🤘🏻
I own Five Godin guitars.. acoustic and electric..The Stadium 59 is hard to beat for any style or genre...
I got my Stadium59 almost two yrs ago and it is slowly replacing my other guitars. Very versatile from clear as a bell clean sound to fairly hard distortion while still remaining articulate all on a great precise fretboard. I have three guitars now that I no longer need!
No Buzzing on the switch either?
I'm picking up a stadium59 next week! I'm very excited for this. I would like to ask you how the guitar is after your time with it? Is the neck still incredible?
@@marshallhazlett233 have my Stadium 59 since 2 year. Awesome guitar, perfect neck.
I love that guitar! Looks great in the chocolate, matte black or the white. I have a Godin acoustic from ages ago, only an entry-level and even that is gorgeous (has a cedar top). These folks put effort and care into their guitars. Total score, Landon!
Hi Landon, Godin really make some nice guitars ! I dig their P90 single cut. Lots of good things about them, don't know how they can reach such low prices: very close to the ones out of Chinese production, but (very well) made in Canada ! Quite an improvement :)
That looks pretty sweet, I like the matt black. Never tried this brand but you’ve sparked my interest now. Body contours look comfortable. Great review Landon!🎸🎸
I used to have a Godin, I can't recall the model name but I'm pretty sure it was from their budget range. And it was made some time in the 90s. In terms of build quality it could match any expensive brand out there, inside and out. Godin are really a very underrated and often overlooked guitar maker. They really do provide great value in any price range you can find them in.
top quality!
putting the guitar on the scale is very appreciated - the older you get, guitar weight matters
Completely agree. A guitar's weight is such an important consideration- can't understand why the vast majority of guitar reviews omit this detail. Thanks Landon!
I bought a Matte Black Session as one of my first electrics (the Strat "copy") and it was a B-stock as well. Discounted almost $100 CAD for a teeny-tiny little ding on the back, near the plate over the trem springs.
Man, that was a great guitar.
that’s awesome. their quality control is top notch
Beautiful guitar, love the string thru and belly cut! Go Canadian!
it's awesome!
@@landonbailey thank you Landon , looking 4ward to your next video!
I bought one last year. The quality is top shelf. The pickups are a bit more aggressive than my Tele . Super light and resonant. You could easily mic acoustically and double a rhythm part to add some jangle to a slightly overdrive rhythm track tone. The pickups are very dynamic in their response and also very articulate . Godin has been on a roll with the Stadium, Radium and the Radiator reissue.
Thanks for sharing!
I didn't see or hear anything wrong with with that guitar. Godin has a good reputation for making quality instruments. Thanks
The build quality on these sub $1000 Godins are in my opinion much better than the Mexican made Fenders. There just seems to be more attention to detail and the fit and finish is just a step above. I have a Stadium 59 custom and It feels and plays like a $2000 guitar.
I absolutely agree. way more attention to detail
I love Godin. Have had two LG's and an A6. All their necks are so comfy it's remarkable. They don't feel like anyone else's. And, your fingers will smooth through the finish (good thing not bad) so it truly is your guitar as your fingers made those marks. Best Regards
I have the Godin xtSA, and it is incredible. I still like Fender. You can argue that other Brands make better teles or strats than fender, but they also cost more. Godin is probably the only company that charges less than fender does for an equivalent or better instrument.
Dang, that is a sweet guitar. Always hear good things about Godin.
Would love to see a shootout with this and the Schecter PT special
Are the pickups noiseless. Are the tuners locking type. Can the pickups be run in series and parallel as the new tele ultras do? Basically a good review..DR
Wow
I love my fenders as well, but after seeing and hearing this guitar , and being a Canadian, I'm kind of ashamed I didn't buy one of these Beautiful instruments .
don’t feel bad, I was really not aware of them until late last year
Kia ora from New Zealand. I can see many flaws and inconsistencies with playing my 1998 artisan signature. 1st my timing is crap 2nd I must be tone deaf 3rdly It makes me feel ugly other than that it's ok I guess.
Join a band with positive people that are little better players than you.
They'll bring you up to speed. The goal is to have fun and the audience have fun IMHO.
Cheers from Canada.
man, i had and still have couples of Godin's. Now i still own Godin rg3 passion, artisan st, Session custom triple play. I had, Session, xst, radiator, Freeway sa, sumit.....These are great guitars. They put fender to shame and other manufacturers also. Quality all around. Love Godin's.
Thanks for sharing!
Played one and it is hands down better than a fender 2x the price. The only issue was wrapping my head around the body face input jack. Just not for me. The Stadium 59 solves this issue but is double the price.
I just checked that out, really nice! looks like the big brother of the Stadium HT
They accidentally made it while inspired by Gibson! No. Just kidding. They forgot the pick guard! No. Just kidding. They accidentally put Stratocaster pickups on it! No. Just kidding. I have no idea. It's nice, though!
I have played one at a friend's house. Don't remember which Godin, but I remember that the guitar sounded out of this world!
I agree Stadium is great but G&L Bluesboy has my tele needs covered. Though I recently bought a Godin Session HT. I set up a blind Strat test at a major guitar store in Alberta Canada. Cost wasn't really a concern at the time, they gave me 4 strat style guitar one at a time in a sound room with the same amps. I made my decision based on sound and feel. I found out after I had tested an American Fender Strat, a Squire Strat, a PRS Silver Sky Strat and I had picked the Godin Session HT. I love it.
When people say, “hey Landon when are you going to do the deep dive on that guitar?” You can say, hey, I’m not Rushin’, I’m Canadian ... Badum Tssss!
I might use that! lol
@@landonbailey you are welcomed to use it :-)
“I’m not in a Rush. That was Alex Lifeson 😂 “
Who wants a guitar finished in some candy red or candy blue or sunburst or bright white when you can get a Godin finished in old cow flop brown? (I have 3 or 4 Godin electrics finished in typical electric guitar colors - they're great guitars., priced a lot more reasonably than U.S. Fenders & Gibsons)
Godin make some excellent guitars. Simply built but done well with quality materials. Play and feel - so good.
I own a Fender Telecaster Player series and a Godin Stadium 59 with the Seymour Duncan '59 humbucker (neck) and the "spicy" cajun (bridge). I enjoy them both and I would have a hard time choosing between the two. Obviously, the Seymour Duncan 59 can't produce the "round sound" the Fender single coil neck pickup gives me, but this HT seems to get very close
If only it had a 43mm nut. To be fair, Fender also sticks to 42mm on anything under the Performer series.
I see the blemish that made it a factory-second. If you look at the back of the guitar, it's in the lower ledt quadrant on the edge. Two slight discolourations.
Who cares though? That guitar is amazing, and I say that as someone who doesn't like Telecasters (just the look, they play great).
Thanks for the vid...I was thinking of picking one up to add to my collection so your perspective is very helpful. My first guitar was a Godin and I have owned several over the years. The best guitars for the money bar none! Their starter acoustic brands are amazing as well.
hey cool, glad it was helpful!
People have to think out of the box and the mainstream brands.Don’t buy for the brand name ,. If I could afford to get a guitar, I’d get a Schecter or a Godin before anything else
Again, you gotta check out the Radium CB if you can. HSH, but with split-coils that actually sound GREAT. I know a lot of split-coil pickups are useless or just alright, but seriously, if you have the chance, 9 pickup configs that are all great and playing at a level way above what fender offers even several hundreds of dollars more.
That's proabably because the middle pickup helps split-coils get that authentic tone
@@pmcate2 That helps, but even in the far positions with just the split humbuckers, they sound great.
I caught the flaw on the top. If I am seeing correctly, I can see how they might call it a flaw - depending on how high their standards are. However I don't want to point it out because maybe once you see it you can't 'unsee' it, and that would be awful. I certainly wouldn't call it a flaw.
I just buy one because of you !! I'm from Québec and I already have a Godin (summit classic). It's my favorite guitar so far !!!! I can't wait to try it !
ah very cool! let me know what you think
My fellow Canadian , here’s to you and yours bud , I could cry I’m so proud of this channel
P.s watching from sturgeon county Alberta
don’t cry! actually cry it’s fine. then laugh, then hurl. cheers! 🇨🇦🎸👍
cool I was in Calgary way back in 2010. Enjoyed the city.
Watching from Embrun Ontario east of Ottawa.
Watching from Blainville ,Quebec 😉
I have this guitar in Trans White - absolutely in love with it.
Is yours the one with the dark neck? I was looking at those on Sweetwater, as the notification came in for this video.
How do you find it? Anything you'd change? Any rough fret ends or anything?
that's the one I was going for originally! but it was on backorder.
@@CurrieNerd Flawless - can’t say enough good things about this guitar. I also have the Godin Session HT, and it is also perfect. Love Godin!
@@landonbailey I had to wait months! But it was worth it. Love the rosewood neck :)
@@janetostrand3731 Long shot.. but you don't have a Player Tele to compare it to, do you? Thanks :)
I have a Seagul S6 Original acoustic by Godin. Guitar is incredible. Feel, sound, smell. Everything. I played a Godin Strat style but didn’t like the sound at all. That finish on that Tele is sooo nice.
The only flaws I could see were that some of the body work along the sides looked a little smudgy. However, I am almost positive that this is because I need to clean my glasses. :-) Lovely looking and sounding guitar. Noice!
As I told you before I bought many Godin guitars.. Better is subjective but objectively, but better for the money then a made in USA Tele? For sure. I love it also very light weigh effortless to play because it's so comfortable..
this one is super comfortable
@@landonbailey BTW I've shared your video on a FB page called «Godin guitar owners».. Already many likes..Also I have other guitars Fender, Gibson, etc..) that I really love but I have 11 or 12 Godin.. Crazy but it's like finding a good garage, when you trust one you come back..
I've had a Godin Radiator for 20 years. Clean or dirty it's a wonderful guitar. I also own a Deacon Roads, witch is a Canadian made strat with an amazing growl coming from it's homegrown pickups.
I still don't know all the model names. I'll have to take a look at that one
THANK YOU LANDON---I AM A TELE FANATIC--THIS IS HEAVEN SENT ---AS SOOON AS I GET MONEY AND MY WIFE WILL LET ME BUY ANOTHER GUITIAR , I AM BUYING THIS GUITAR--IT IS LIKE FROM HEAVEN THE PERFECT TELE EVER MADE---GOD BLESS CANANDA AND AMERICA--I LOVE TELECASTERERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!----THIS IS LIKE CUSTOM SHOP QUALITY---AM I DREAMING////////OOOOOOOOOOOOO.///////I WANT THIS GUITAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SOME DAY. thanks.
have fun!
Yes I have as a matter of fact. But a very long time ago. I think it was their electro classical model. Now they have tons of models. Their Montreal premiere guitars are some of the best jazz guitars out there. They compete with Gibson ES335 anyday. I have been eyeing the radiator myself and your review makes me wanna buy a stadium HT as well. I am not a fan of the look of their Radium model though.
I have a Godin Session HSS in cherryburst and it's one of the best strat I've ever had. Proud to be a Québécois !
you might like the swearing in my unboxing video :)
| have a Godin Session Custom. Same pickup in the bridge as yours but a Seymour Duncan ‘59 Humbucker in the neck. Also fitted with the High Definition Revoicer which is incredible (acts like a boost). Best guitar I own!
Good things come from Quebec! My wife if from Montreal!
@Rj M and why would that be?
@Rj M like if it had something to do with being proud to be from Quebec ... if you are so proud of having a British queen on your currency good for you ! As far as im concerned Canada doesn’t have their own currency either ...
I borrowed one of those for a couple of months - loved it. The neck was a bit on the thin side for me, but comfortable, and I loved the little details such angling the switch. Great guitar - I'd buy one in a heartbeat, but it would probably be my last heart beat as my wife would kill me. Excellent video as always Landon, thanks.
cheers!
6.11 is flaw one. Its the tiniest dot right above the Strap Button, flaw two is few seconds after, a similar only slightly bigger white dot on the finish.
Great review Landon and a great guitar. Yes please do some more Godin guitars. Maybe a strat next time? Thanks Landon
Sure thing! I hope this year.
Godin should thank you. On the strength of this review alone I recently bought one [Matte Black] from SW.
Keep up the good work Landon. You're one of the best on YT.
hey cool! how do you like it?
I've played a few of their " session" models. ( shout out to the fine folks at Thorold music)
Great guitars.
Cool!
That Stadium is a sweet guitar! I so want the Godin Radium HSH, one day perhaps.
Just bought the Radium Limited Winchester brown Friday 😉
You are correct, great review. Thanks for sharing the Godin name to all your viewers, yes better than players series fender, equal to pro American made fender easy. I’ve owned a lefty session s style guitar from Godin and mistakenly sold it in the chase for much more expensive fenders , big mistake you are chasing a name not quality.
Well said!
I’ve only have played their acoustic guitars. Best for the money in my opinion.
It's also been my experience with the electric ones.. For guitars made in North America very hard
to beat for the money..
Godin guitars are amazing. I had a Simon & Patrick acoustic that was far less expensive than a Martin and sounded every bit as good.
nice!
Can't go wrong with a Tele looking guitar. Nice!
beautiful sounding guitar landon. best looking tele i have seen in a while. the color and contours are killer.
I have a Godin SD. Traded in a Fender Strat for it. Very pleased with the Godin. Liked that it has 2 single coil pickups and a humbucker.
💯 agree with you! I recently bought a Godin Stadium HT in matte black and have been so impressed with the quality for the price. Like you, I got mine at a discount because it was a factory second but I can’t see any flaws at all. I also have a Godin Belmont DC that I bought used and it’s easily the best guitar I have. My Godins are right up there with my USA Fenders quality wise, but I paid less than half for them and they’re honestly way more comfortable to play. I can’t recommend Godin guitars enough! ❤️ 🇨🇦
Me: Minding my own business
Landon: New Video
Gas: Activated
Me: Damnit Landon !!!
Yes I played and owned a Godin before, I loved the neck but hated the pickup configuration (that's when I realized that HSH isn't for me).
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i love my godin session. vintage burst, satin finish. rosewood fretboard. my only issue with it was aesthetic. i really didn't like it having the brand written across the pickguard, so i took a white gum eraser to that. i don't like the look of covered humbuckers on strats, so i swapped out the bridge pickup. and finally, i replaced the control knobs with vintage bell style knobs. now she's mine!
I have found out that I am a squire man myself. but I like godin.
Why Squier?
@@craigtodd8297 because Squires are priced low and I have had good luck with them. I am on my second one. I have a vintage modified jaguar and a tele paranormal cabronita. they are very cool. the tele needs a little fret end work but its expected. I changed the bridge on the vmj but I am not 100% sure it was necessary.
Of COURSE it’s better than Fender. It’s made in Canada 🇨🇦
When you only compare it to a Mexican fender, or a squire, I guess you can say it's as good, compared to a USA fender, it's junk. How can you think Korean electronics are as good or better than CTS or Switchcraft. Not to mention the cheap basswood body. Do your homework first before you comment MORON
There isn't a Fender Tele under $2,000 that could replace my Stadium 59! Not for tone or playability.
Keep your moron comments to yourself!
exactly
@@CLEO99087 Oo bit quick with the nasty names, aren’t we? Maybe it was a lighthearted comment. Just maybe...
@@CLEO99087 By the way, very little research would uncover signature models made by big brands that cost a lot more than this fantastic Godin that are actually made of basswood. Go figure. Research would also include actually playing a lot of Godins. Give them a try.
I have an all mahogany Godin LG with Seymor Duncan humbuckers. and a Simon & Patrick Woodland cedar acoustic. The LG is the best blues guitar I've ever played, fully equal to my Gretsch 5236. The Simon and Patrick acoustic is the poor man's Martin. Why Godin is not a house hold name Is beyond me. maybe the same reason that Mitsubishi is not number 1 in cars, ... people would rather buy junk.
for me it was brand awareness. I just wasn't aware of them until more people asked me to check them out. glad I did
Love my Session HSS... upgraded the humbucker to SD Custom Customs
I own an xtSA and an ACS SA and don't deserve either of them.
The xtSA is a dream to play. Love being able to switch the voice.
Just recently got a GR-55 and need to find time to set up some useful patches for it and the ACS.
I also have an S6+CW and an S12...technically not Godin, but same folks. The S6+CW might be my favorite guitar.
I was impressed to see how inexpensive some of Godin’s models are, while still being made in Canada and the US! Their woods are also sourced domestically, from what I understand. If I ever see one in a shop, I’ll be sure to try it out!
Seagull Guitars are really fantastic, too. Canada is making some great instruments these days!
ya the prices are really surprising
I have 2 Norman acoustics and a Simon and Patrick acoustic. All are amazing! Inexpensive and sound and play great!
You canuks love ya but not even in the same room it's a copy kids not a teley and copy's are copy's of the real thang
I’ve had this guitar in Havana Brown for almost a year. Even replaced the pickups with fender’s yosemite pickups. Love it
cool!
I own a Godin LG with P90s...no complaints, workmanship & sound is top-shelf IMHO. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for sharing
Godin make EXCELLENT quality guitars. They are one of the best brands out there. Definitely the best value wise. BTW that's quite a beautiful instrument you've got there!
Right on!
comparable to Squire, not Fender American Telecasters and Stratocasters. Don't kid yourself.
I don't agree with that at all.
This is a really intriguing guitar. Looks to be very well made and sounds great. I have a Seagull acoustic, part of the same family of companies, and would not let it go for any amount of money. The Godin family of guitars are just great instruments at an unbelievably affordable price. Anyone looking for a guitar, acoustic or electric, would be doing themselves a favor by checking them out.
I've owned 2 Godins - both LG HMBs. Both had Duncan pickups; one a set of Pearly Gates and the other a Custom Custom set. I would put them up against any Les Paul under $2,000 any day of the week and twice on Sundays.
nice!
I have a number of Godin guitars and they are all first rate, premium instruments. One of them is the Stadium '59 and it is one of my favourites.
I am searching a telecaster with this control plate, because when I play sitting, the jack touch my leg. I have two Godin guitars (and Fenders, Gibsons, Ibanez...). The feel, the control quality and the sound of Godin are fantastic to me.
looks like you found it!
Great looking and sounding guitar. I love the Hockey Night in Canada T-shirt as well! Nicely done video and review!
Thank you kindly!
It's not made in Canada, c'est fabriquē au Quēbec !..( poutine isn't Canadian either it's Quēbecoise ...a very different distinct culture and society)
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Solid stuff. It was nice to hear you so effusive in your praise about your fave model. I'll give them a look for sure.
thanks! I had to look up effusive, so I can say I learned something new today :)
In some ways Fender guitars lackluster in comparison. My first nice guitar was a 2005 Godin detour guitar. It's completely modified now. LOL period but so are all my Fender guitars. When I went guitar shopping I went in to buy my first Fender Stratocaster and ended up with a Godin guitar. It just seemed more stable with its hard rock Maple neck and the tones I got from the silver leaf maple body. To this day hardly any fret wear. I'm not sure if that's a testimony to their metallurgy. And Godin guitars seem to age better. Well that's my $0.02 for my Dime Store philosophy
this is a great guitar for sure
Man, that looks sick. I'd be interested in one of their LPs but I literally have a Harley Benton coming in the mail tomorrow lol
I have a Godin multiac steel string ... amazing instrument with a seymour duncan lipstick pickup for electric, piazzo for acoustic and pin hook-up for roland synth. Talk about flexbility and great tone (spruce top and mahagony body)
Very nice!
I have a Godin 5th Ave Kingpin II with Godin P90's and it's also a great guitar. I get compliments on it all the time for looks and tone.
Thanks for sharing!
Me too! It’s easily the best guitar I’ve ever owned.
Curious, what discount did they give you for that? You don’t have to answer if you don’t want to. That would not be a b-stock guitar in 90% of all the brands. I’m sure Gibson and Fender would still sell that at full price. Usually a chip or noticeable difference for them to sell as b-stock. Awesome QC!!
I don't kiss and tell! I don't recall the exact discount value but it was artist pricing.
Been looking forward to this review! This might be my next guitar! Once I learn to play. Lol
Good choice!
Why would anyone hit the Like button before watching? Not being rude... but playing almost 50 years, I don't get it.
you need 51 years to know
The HNIC t-shirt is also an invaluable piece of Canadian craftsmanship!
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I have a 25th Anniversary Seagull S6 (Godin), it's the nicest acoustic I've ever played. Love Godin.
great guitars!
I used to play with a guy who used a Godin. They make very nice guitars. Nice to see a Canadian guitar. Whatever caused it to be marked as a second doesn’t matter. That’s a well made instrument for sure. The finish is beautiful. As nice as a Custom Shop easily!
Very cool!
IM SO TIRED PEOPLE COPYING FENDER AND GIBSON GUITARS.IM NOT INTERESTED COME WITH YOUR OWN STYLE OF GUITAR THEN I WOULD TAKE A LOOK
How much Canadian Tire money did you have to spend to buy this gitfiddle? Ehe? Have a good day mate
ha!
I solved this in the last video....THEY FORGOT THE PICKGUARD!
I saw it on Unsolved Mysteries one time in the 80s
Great choice of intro song! Just is so good!
Hi Landon, Just curious as whether you know what shipping/import charges are added if I was to buy through your sweetwater link, I’m located in Niagara Falls Canada.
My experience has been that you will get charged HST and some type of import fee from Fedex. It's worth it when our dollar is worth more. There shouldn't be any duty because it's manufactured in north America. You can always ask them for a discount too to help cover those costs. that might make it worthwhile. It's such a moving price target. hope that helps
I would love to see this with the baked maple neck! That would be amazing. Salut mes amis!
Cheers!
Wondering if I should go with this or with a Squier CV 50 in Pine. I know Godin are good as I have a Summit-CT and a Freeway Classic.
I would take the Godin over a CV, but it is more expensive and different feeling and sounding.
It would be interesting to see the godin vs an fgn telecaster. Both are around 800$ i believe and they are crafted to perfection. If you got the time give an fgn telecaster a go. If you really like it consider making a head to head vs the godin.