@@wackenthaljef You can find videos here on TH-cam of Robert Godin himself taking you on a tour of his factories in Quebec. The guitars are made in Canada, out of Canadian wood. Godin bought the forests. The cedar tops on many of the Seagulls? Made of trees that are a MINIMUM (says Mr. Godin) of 800 years old. He doesn't CUT DOWN an 800-year-old tree; he uses only fallen trees. Godin has now given ownership of the company to his two sons -- Simon and Patrick. One big reason I like the Seagulls is because some of them have very wide nut width/neck width. Nut of 1.8 inches, rather than something like 1.72 inches. Huge difference in playability. The Godin parent company makes electric, acoustic, and classical guitars. The classical ones are fantastic, too, and that company is called La Patrie -- which is the name of the town in Quebec where the company is located. (Godin says that more than half the population of La Patrie makes guitars.) Finding the Godin/Seagull/La Patrie guitars gave me a whole new lease on the endeavor. I found a La Patrie Motif classical in a used shop, and it was so much more playable than other guitars that I set about researching it, to find out WHY it was so much more playable. (The first thing I found was because of the nut width. But there are lots of design decisions that all contribute to the quality and playability.) Godin himself explains some of the design decisions in his videos. The things that set these guitars apart. The craftmanship, the materials, etc. And it all matters. He's very (rightfully) proud of his work. Proud of his materials. Proud even of the machines in his factory. He designed them all himself. It's well worth watching. The Godin family of guitars includes companies/guitars: Godin, Seagull, Norman, Art & Lutherie, Simon & Patrick, and La Patrie guitars. (I just remembered. I think that the La Patrie company is no more -- and the classical/nylon guitars are now made under the name Godin -- not La Patrie. As for the 5th Ave Kingpin, go in a shop and look at how thin the top of the Kingpin is, compared to other hollow body or semi-hollow bodies. MUCH thinner. And then there is the way the neck floats above the top of the guitar, so that the top vibrates more freely. I haven't seen another guitar like that. And when you see it, you say "OBVIOUSLY, this makes a difference."
@@johnpower2018 How do you like it? I bought the same P90 version myself about 4 months ago now. I LOVE IT! I’ve been eyeing that guitar for a few years now and finally ‘pulled the trigger’ on it. I should have done it years ago. Ha Cheers
@@PJ-hn4cg That’s awesomeness Buddy! Mine too needed a pro-setup as well. Once that was completed….the guitar sounded incredible. Enjoy your new toy Pal. Happy New Year to you and all of your loved ones. Peace
I've got this guitar. it sounds amazing. But when plugged in to an amp recording or practicing. Be sure and wear ear monitors so you don't hear the string noise. This guitar is loud acoustically. So it's hard to set your tone unless you have ear monitors in.
No worries - I actually sold the guitar as I wasn’t happy with the sound either haha! This video was just plugged in directly to a Roland Go Mixer so it’s not too bad considering - but it could always be better :)
This guitar sounds amazing
Nice!!!! 👍🏻
Nice work!
Very Very nice & smooth C. I love it!
Cheers Stevie!
Great job and lively guitar - subscribed
Cheers!
Very nice.
You play very nicely
Cheers!!
Well played my friend.
Thanks!
Congrats Charlie! Those Godin are ,for me,one of the most "well made" guitars!..Really great to play with,and beautiful!
Thanks Jeff!!
Certainly true about the Godins. Equally true of the Seagull acoustic guitars, which are also made by Godin. Top-notch quality.
@@daedalusjones4228 Oh...i didnt know that..thank u!!
@@wackenthaljef You can find videos here on TH-cam of Robert Godin himself taking you on a tour of his factories in Quebec.
The guitars are made in Canada, out of Canadian wood. Godin bought the forests.
The cedar tops on many of the Seagulls? Made of trees that are a MINIMUM (says Mr. Godin) of 800 years old.
He doesn't CUT DOWN an 800-year-old tree; he uses only fallen trees.
Godin has now given ownership of the company to his two sons -- Simon and Patrick. One big reason I like the Seagulls is because some of them have very wide nut width/neck width. Nut of 1.8 inches, rather than something like 1.72 inches. Huge difference in playability.
The Godin parent company makes electric, acoustic, and classical guitars. The classical ones are fantastic, too, and that company is called La Patrie -- which is the name of the town in Quebec where the company is located. (Godin says that more than half the population of La Patrie makes guitars.)
Finding the Godin/Seagull/La Patrie guitars gave me a whole new lease on the endeavor. I found a La Patrie Motif classical in a used shop, and it was so much more playable than other guitars that I set about researching it, to find out WHY it was so much more playable. (The first thing I found was because of the nut width. But there are lots of design decisions that all contribute to the quality and playability.)
Godin himself explains some of the design decisions in his videos. The things that set these guitars apart. The craftmanship, the materials, etc. And it all matters. He's very (rightfully) proud of his work. Proud of his materials. Proud even of the machines in his factory. He designed them all himself. It's well worth watching.
The Godin family of guitars includes companies/guitars: Godin, Seagull, Norman, Art & Lutherie, Simon & Patrick, and La Patrie guitars. (I just remembered. I think that the La Patrie company is no more -- and the classical/nylon guitars are now made under the name Godin -- not La Patrie.
As for the 5th Ave Kingpin, go in a shop and look at how thin the top of the Kingpin is, compared to other hollow body or semi-hollow bodies. MUCH thinner. And then there is the way the neck floats above the top of the guitar, so that the top vibrates more freely. I haven't seen another guitar like that. And when you see it, you say "OBVIOUSLY, this makes a difference."
The HB sounds better than the P-90 . HB is what I ordered from Godin
P-90 sound clearer and punchier to me
Nice. What strings do you use?
Cheers!! These were just 12's by D'addario.
Bonjour, Godin 5th Avenue CW Kingpin II HB ou P90 ?
It's an HB version. P90s have 'dog ear' shapes.
@@ShLin-rp7ln I just got the P90 version. Nice guitar for under a grand. Beats the L5 price wise :)
The guitar is very nice. I’m almost tempted into buying one of those models
@@johnpower2018 I just purchased one, highly recommended !
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How do you like it?
I bought the same P90 version myself about 4 months ago now.
I LOVE IT! I’ve been eyeing that guitar for a few years now and finally ‘pulled the trigger’ on it.
I should have done it years ago. Ha
Cheers
Sweet ! I'm gonna buy that guitar next week ...
Did you buy the guitar yet?
If so, how do you like it?
I bought mine about 3 months ago and I LOVE IT!!!
Cheers
@@daveyponderosa9549 Yes, it arrived but needs setting up properly. But the tone is perfect !
@@PJ-hn4cg
That’s awesomeness Buddy!
Mine too needed a pro-setup as well.
Once that was completed….the guitar sounded incredible.
Enjoy your new toy Pal.
Happy New Year to you and all of your loved ones.
Peace
@@daveyponderosa9549 To you too my friend !
I've got this guitar. it sounds amazing. But when plugged in to an amp recording or practicing. Be sure and wear ear monitors so you don't hear the string noise. This guitar is loud acoustically. So it's hard to set your tone unless you have ear monitors in.
Do you prefer the Humbuckers over P90s for jazz?
I haven’t tried the P90 for Godin but like P90’s on my Gretsch - I use Lollar Staples 🎶
Guitar name plz?
Godin 5th Avenue
CW Kingpin II HB
You all still dig this guitar ? I think I'm gonna buy one ...
I just bought the P90 version a week ago. Love it!
I have the P90 version also. Love it!!
I've actually sold it now. They are great guitars though.
Sorry didnt like the sound although the godin looks very beautiful try with other archtops
No worries - I actually sold the guitar as I wasn’t happy with the sound either haha! This video was just plugged in directly to a Roland Go Mixer so it’s not too bad considering - but it could always be better :)