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Richmond Empire Electric Guitar, Cream Feature
- Mahogany Neck
- Godin Low-Noise Single Coil Pick up Neck
- Godin Custom Humbucker Bridge
- 3-Way Toggle Switch
- Chrome Wrap-Around Bridge
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Godin Multiac Guitar (Nylon, Natural HG) Review

The original Multiac Nylon SA combines cutting edge acoustic guitar design with state-of-the-art on-board electronics and synth access. The 25-1/2" scale, the 1 7/8" nut width, and the fingerboard radius—a slight 16"—all contribute to an easy feel for steel string players to adapt to. This has become the instrument of choice for guitarists of all genres looking to incorporate nylon string guitar sounds in their music.

The Multiac models represent the créme de la créme of the acoustic/electric guitar world. Whether you're recording, performing or just looking for an incredible plugged-in sound, these instruments deliver superb results. Several of these guitars are nylon string and the remaining are steel string. The various models are also distinguished by the two electronic systems used in the Multiac series guitars. The RMC-equipped Multiacs include synth access capabilities, and the Duet models feature custom dual source systems by L.R. Baggs.


This guitar blends classical guitar concepts with elements of solid body design. With an incredibly comfortable Mahogany neck, a chambered Mahogany body, and a Spruce top, it delivers plenty of resonance. And because the body is chambered, thisinstrument is virtually free of feedback, making it easy to use even when the band gets loud.
The neck holds an ebony fretboard with 22 medium nickel frets and offset dot inlays, and thanks to the deep cutaway you can actually access the higher ones.
The Multiacs that use the RMC Polydrive system can be recognized by the individual transducer saddles under each string. This system not only produces superb amplified sound, but also produces a hexaphonic output through a 13-pin connector, which provides these guitars with direct access to Roland GR-Series synthesizers. The key to the exceptional synth tracking of the Multiac lies not just in the electronics but also in the carefully selected and balanced blend of different wood used in its design. All of the materials used are the result of extensive prototype testing to achieve the best possible combination of plugged-in guitar sound and synth tracking.
All of the Multiac SA models are equipped with two outputs. The 1-/4-inch phone output works with a regular guitar cord. The 13-pin connector provides hexophonic (a separate signal for each string) output for guitar synth devices.
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Seagull Entourage Rustic Guitar Review


The Seagull Entourage is based upon the S6 Original Slim. It features beautiful new "plumage" in the form of a new Rustic Burst, custom polished finish. This finish not only protects the guitar but never impedes the sound of the instrument allowing it to age properly and sound better the more it's played overtime.
Along with the new Integrated Set Neck system, for increased stability while reducing warping and twisting due to climate changes, the Entourage guitar also feature Select Pressure Tested Solid Tops. Testing the tops in this way ensures the highest levels of stiffness and rigidity along with optimal harmonic vibration. Other features include a Seagull Slim Neck with a 1.72" nut, great for players more accustomed to a traditional nut width, a new arched rosette adding structural integrity to the area around the sound-hole, along with cream double binding, Tusq nut and fully compensated saddle to complete the finishing touches.
Godin Redline 3 Electric Guitar (Natural Flame SG MN) Review

Kick it into the red with Godin's Redline 3. With active EMG humbuckers and a locking Floyd Rose tremolo, this one's definitely ready to shred. And with unique Godin tonewoods, an "ergocut" shaped neck, and a gorgeous flame-top finish, it's got that little something extra.

Godin always takes a unique approach in their tonewood selection, and the Redline 3 is no exception. Like many of their instruments, this one's constructed from a blend of two woods--a silver leaf maple center with poplar wings. Add the string-through design and it all adds up to mountains of sustain.


The guitar's 22-fret rock maple neck, with a maple fingerboard, is extremely fast and comfortable to play.
Every Godin neck features an Ergocut shaping technique which bevels the edges of the fingerboard and frets back in towards the center of the fingerboard, providing an extremely comfortable worn-in feel.
The Redline 3 features an active EMG-81 pickup in the bridge and an active EMG-85 in the neck--a classic combo for scorching, high-output tones. The 81 is at its best for high volume overdrive and amps with a master volume. Whether you're playing power rock and roll, or overdriving your amp, there's a razor sharp attack, and incredible sustain for brilliant soloing.
Although the EMG-85 has more measurable output than the 81, its frequency response and string interface are different. The 85 uses two Alnico magnet loaded coils with a wide aperture to maintain a beefy lowend and a fatter top end. Because of a more natural tone, it works great as a rhythm and blues pickup because it has loads of output but isn't muddy.
Choose between the pickups using the 3-way switch and dial in different sounds using the tone knob.
The Redline 3 allows agressive players to "dive-bomb" their way through any performance with the addition of the Floyd Rose Tremolo bridge. These bridges are the industry standard for in-depth tremolo work, complete with a locking nut to make sure you stay in tune no matter how much your strings are flapping.
Just take a look at the aggressively styled Redline 3 headstock, thick black binding, and the satin, semi-gloss finish over the guitar's flame-top and you can see that it means business. Plug it in and you'll hear it.
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Godin Freeway SA-Synth Access Guitar (Black HG) Review

Godin's latest variation on the Freeway design incorporates the Ghost system, which provides the guitar with direct access to the growing world of 13-pin devices and computers, such as Roland's GR Series. The guitar features boutique looks and build quality, and offers a wealth of normal electric tones with the humbucker-single-humbucker pickup configuration and five-way switch.

The Freeway SA (synth access) takes all of the versatility of the Freeway Classic and adds synth/computer access via a built-in 13-pin connector, courtesy of the revolutionary Ghost pickup system installed in the bridge. The Ghost system is made in Canada and uses a proprietary harmonic dampening system that results in superb tracking. Godin's pioneering designs in guitars with synth access have led the industry and the Freeway continues the tradition establishing new benchmarks for response, ease-of-use and affordability.


The Freeway's body consists of a center block of silver-leaf maple with light poplar wings. Silver-leaf maple is an excellent tone wood with a weight and density similar to mahogany. The warm tone of the silver-leaf provides a perfect compliment to the rock maple neck. To ensure you get the most from this potent combination, each neck and body are joined with a perfect wood-to-wood connection--free of paint or glue--that delivers maximum neck/body energy transfer. The sound of the silver-leaf maple comes at a price--it's heavy! To balance the guitar and achieve a comfortable weight the silver leaf core is flanked with light poplar wings. This ultimately produces a comfortably light guitar with "heavy guitar" resonance.
Godin's rock maple necks are known throughout the guitar industry for outstanding feel and boundless sustain. The 25-1/2" scale neck on the Freeway features Godin's ergo-cut shape and medium jumbo frets. Neck stability is insured by a double-action truss system capable of adding and removing relief in the neck.
The Godin humbucker-single-humbucker pickup configuration makes the most of excellent acoustic response of the Freeway. A double 5-way switch along with volume and tone controls supports the pickups, so you can dial in any number of tones you're after.
Godin Freeway Classic Electric Guitar (Black Pearl RN) Review

Take the Freeway and you're bound to get there fast. Godin's Freeway Classic features their usual boutique looks and build quality, but in a no-frills, affordable axe. Get a wealth of tones with the humbucker-single-humbucker pickup configuration and five-way switch, and peace of mind with solid Godin hardware appointments like a tremolo bridge.

The Freeway Classic is the first double cutaway design by Godin in several years. In spite of the tremendous success of the single cutaway design featured throughout the Godin line, there has always been a contingent of hard-core, double-cutaway enthusiasts encouraging Godin to do something for them. With that in mind, Godin went to work on the Freeway Classic. The basic formula is classic Godin: versatile, blues/rock gigging machine with "boutique guitar" build-quality at a blue-collar price.


The Freeway's body consists of a center block of silver-leaf maple with light poplar wings. Silver-leaf maple is an excellent tone wood with a weight and density similar to mahogany. The warm tone of the silver-leaf provides a perfect compliment to the rock maple neck. To ensure you get the most from this potent combination, each neck and body are joined with a perfect wood-to-wood connection--free of paint or glue--that delivers maximum neck/body energy transfer. The sound of the silver-leaf maple comes at a price--it's heavy! To balance the guitar and achieve a comfortable weight the silver leaf core is flanked with light poplar wings. This ultimately produces a comfortably light guitar with "heavy guitar" resonance.
Godin's rock maple necks are known throughout the guitar industry for outstanding feel and boundless sustain. The 25-1/2" scale neck on the Freeway features Godin's ergo-cut shape and medium jumbo frets. Neck stability is insured by a double-action truss system capable of adding and removing relief in the neck.
The Godin humbucker-single-humbucker pickup configuration makes the most of excellent acoustic response of the Freeway. A double 5-way switch along with volume and tone controls supports the pickups, so you can dial in any number of tones you're after.
Godin SD 22 Electric Guitar (Amber Flame Leaftop RN) Review

The SD 22 combines the easy feel of a short scale with the added snap of a rock maple neck. The short scale reduces string tension, which provides easy string bending and augments the low frequency response. The compact feel of the neck and the diagonal radius carved into the body produces exceptional balance and comfort. In short, this guitar is fun to play, and lends itself to classic rock and R&B sounds.

The SD 22 is constructed with a blend of two tonewoods. A center of silver leaf maple serves as an anchor for the neck and is flanked by poplar sidepieces, resulting in Godin's stated goal of making electrics that begin with a great acoustic sound. Solid body instruments may not produce much in the way of volume, but make no mistake, wood weight and density, type (and quality) of the neck/body attachment, type of bridge and nut material all have an impact on that final sound.


There are many grades of maple available out there. "Rock maple" is the term often used to describe a particularly hard variety of the wood that grows in colder climates. Rock maple necks produce excellent sustain, stability and feel, and pair up equally well with Rosewood and Maple fingerboards.
The SD 22's rosewood fingerboard further emphasizes the neck's mid-range, producing a more aggressive sound. The "22" stands for 22 frets, of course. The fingerboard features classic dot inlays.
The angle of the neck attachment--called pitch--has a huge impact on sound. A slight tilt forward will cause the guitar to sound boomy, a slight tilt backwards can make the guitar sound tinny. Equally important is the fit of the neck into the body. Godin guitars are renowned for tight-fitting neck attachments that support excellent neck/body energy transfer and precise neck pitch.
Every Godin neck features an Ergocut shaping technique which bevels the edges of the fingerboard and frets back in towards the center of the fingerboard, providing an extremely comfortable worn-in feel.
The SD is loaded with one Godin GHB1 Humbucker and two Godin GS1 Single coil pickups, along with a five-way switch for maximum sonic power. The pickups share a volume and tone control.
Godin pickups are designed to be dynamic, responsive and transparent. Whether you play lightning fast country licks or big fat power chords, you'll appreciate the versatility of these pickups.
The precision Tusq nut is made with Graph Tech's "man made ivory," which couples the strings' vibrations to the neck and is impregnated with Teflon to improve the tuning performance of your guitar. Play as hard as you want, bend a few steps, and your strings glide back into tune. The highly resonant material also means you'll get crystal-clear, bell-like high end, big open lows, and an overall sustain increase.
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