Godin Guitars 5th Ave Kingpin With P90 - Natural - Long & McQuade Musical Instruments

Description

5th Avenue Kingpin
The Godin 5th Avenue brings you back to a time when the archtop acoustic guitar reigned supreme. With the soul of a 1950s archtop, the 5th Avenue is a true vintage spirit of yesterday with todays level of modern playability. With more projection & volume in the low/mids than traditional archtop acoustic guitars, the dynamically rich tone of the 5th Avenue makes this sophisticated instrument a dream to play, but not a nightmare to pay for. The Godin 5th Avenue now makes the affordable North American archtop guitar a reality! From Alt-Country, Delta Blues, Slide, Jazz to Rock, the 5th Avenue can really deliver both acoustically and electrically. The new Godin Kingpin P90 single-coil pickup delivers all that classic, vintage tone with presence, clarity and a little attitude thrown in for good measure!

Made from Canadian Wild Cherry, the body of the 5th Avenue features a molded arched top and back, as well as an adjustable bridge, classic f-holes, contoured high-gloss headstock, floating pickguard and cream binding. Also, the rustic beauty of its Custom Polished Finish creates a gorgeous satin sheen reminiscent of the French polish of the 19th century.

Canadian Wild Cherry archtop
Canadian Wild cherry back & sides
Silver Leaf maple neck
Contoured high-gloss black headstock
Custom Polished Finish reminiscent of the
french polish of the 19th century
Rosewood Fingerboard
Adjustable Tusq Bridge by Graphtech
Cream Binding
1x Godin Kingpin P90 single-coil pickup
1x Volume, 1x Tone
16" (406 mm) fingerboard radius
24.84" (630 mm) Scale
1.72" (43 mm) nut width

Reviews

First guitar
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Edmonton South Alberta
This is my first guitar and it really inspires me to practice. The acoustic sound is gorgeous, and it has great volume and sustain, it really sings. I don't have an amp yet but with the sound of this guitar, I'm in no hurry. The fact that it is Canadian made is pure gravy. Posted by anonymous on Apr 16, 2013

Godin 5th.ave King Pin
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Ottawa Ontario
l have owned and played a number of guitars in my 72 years, but, nothing has ever compared to this Godin 5th. ave. The sound is round and full, and with a amp it's even more so. l can't tell you how satisfied and happy l am since l bought this guitar. Thanks for the truely wonderful workmanship also. Posted by John on Sep 4, 2012

5th Avenue CW Kingpin II
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Windsor Ontario
I have a sunburst King 2, It started out really bright, but something you expect from a jazz style guitar. After the last year it has gotten a lot fatter sound. The tone as it ages is remarkable. The action is perfect, but if you don't like it you could adjust. Out of the factory this is the nicest guitar I have played for under a thousand dollars. Tone just keeps getting better is my best compliment. I play mostly unplugged. I let my buddy borrow it and he has been recording with it. Even though its a "jazz" guitar it plays rock just as well. He said the pic ups are as good as his esp maybe better, and asked to buy my baby from me. Highly recommend it to anyone. I was so impressed with my Godin I went and bought an Art and Lutherie acoustic for jamming around the cottage. Can't say enough about how nice their guitars sound for the price. Its not a Martin, but I can actually afford it. The archtop is nice compromise. I wasted sure if I wanted an electric or acoustic and it does both real well. If you get to a store or know someone with this guitar PLEASE pick it up to at least try. For the price it is probably the best bang for your buck. Its also north american made if that is a concern of your. Posted by Mike on May 21, 2012

Cannon alert!
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Burlington Ontario
Totally impressive! Wonderful sound perhaps because of the cherrywood or the non plastic finish. The guitar is a joy to strum and it's LOUD, if you want it to be. Unplugged every note rings and is clear as a bell, but depending on your technique; you can muddy up the sound depending on pick attack. Plugged in; the guitar sounds great with that lovely P-90 power. Workmanship is really really good. Posted by Frank on Feb 29, 2012

godin 5th ave. kingpin w/p90 p/u
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Saskatoon South Saskatchewan
all I can say is WOW!!!This guitar surpassed all my expectations.This is my first archtop, and it is amazing. The workmanship is beautiful, the price is right,and the sound is amazing.I've done my research on this guitar, checked out all the reviews on different sites,so I was a little nerveous, although mostly great reviews, but rest assured, this guitar is amazing. It is great acoustically, and plugged into an amp. I've tried both, and am totally satisfied with both.So, if your looking for a dual purpose guitar, i.e. acoustic or amped, this is the guitar for you. I mostly play blues, jazz, western, this is not a guitar for anything else, but if this is what you play, then get it. it comes in natural, black and cognacburst finish...awesome. More details contact me. Posted by Mike on Dec 27, 2011