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06-30-2008, 06:13 PM
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Godin 5th Avenue, Finally My Review!
Well, after badgering others on this forum to review the new Godin archtop for me, I finally received my own cognac burst 5th Avenue today. It really looks and feels great. The finish is typical of a Seagull Coastline, that is, sort of a satin sheen, but shinier than matte. The top wood grain is a little distracting as it looks a bit like plywood, but the cognac burst really is nice and subtle. The action was high out of the box, but a couple turns of the thumb screws on the adjustable bridge did the trick. I really like the thinner body, too -- it's only 3" deep.
As for the sound, it's very snappy and midrangey, of course, but it has a hint of bass, which is more than I can say for the old Kay guitars it is emulating. Jazz and blues comping is what this guitar was meant for and it might be sort of a niche guitar. Open cowboy chords sounded a little metallic to my ears, but that might be the strings, too. Perhaps this guitar will prod me to learn more old jazz standards and swing tunes. Well worth the money, I think, but I'll have to see where this one fits in the collection. 
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06-30-2008, 07:42 PM
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Saw one of those in the latest GP...thought they sounded like a nice niche guitar for a small $ investment...looking forward to hearing your further impressions?
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Tom More than deserved, less than desired
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07-02-2008, 04:43 PM
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Received mine last week
My wife gave me one for my birthday. I love to play bluegrass, and it is a fun guitar for that! I am really liking it...and I would agree with the reviews I have read so far..it is an archtop and has a different sound. It plays very well, and the action was high on mine as well. I love the looks, and the sound is different than any other guitar I own, so that is just what I like.
I am a very happy owner, and for such an affordable gutiar..it is a huge value. I wrote Godin to find out what strings it comes with and they replied it comes set up with Phosphor Bronze 12-53's. Here are some pictures of mine I took last night.    
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07-02-2008, 04:49 PM
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Godan
I learned to play on a Harmony that was much like this. I may have to get one of these to hang in my studio to keep me grounded. Oh wait...I am already grounded. My wife won't let me out of the house until I promise not to buy any new guitars. DANG.... "Catch 22"
(Really nice pix photomat.)
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#5
07-02-2008, 05:13 PM
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Hey Photomat, does your 5th Avenue have an adjustable truss rod? I took off the cover plate on the headstock and found a deep hole!
I'm still trying to decide what I think of this guitar. It's much brighter sounding than I expected, which I think is good (better than muddy sounding). I think I would be more impressed with it if I had not played Tom Ribbecke's Halfling Archtop in Montreal last Sunday!
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07-03-2008, 12:54 PM
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Historically, I don't think phosphor bronze strings are appropriate for a guitar of that style. I'd try some ground wound (semi-flat) nickel strings and see what they do for the sound. I'd probably start with .013s.
Bryan
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07-03-2008, 05:48 PM
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i just ordered one of these, (same as photomat) from musicians friend- they had a 15% off coupon.........for $*** i had to pull the trigger and for once what i was yearning for was not on their exclusion list.
Last edited by Forensicguy; 07-07-2008 at 04:49 PM. Reason: price discussions not allowed per forum rules
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07-03-2008, 07:45 PM
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Sweet... I would very much like to get one! I have always been impressed with the value that the entire Godin line offers...
Hey now, is that coupon deal still good?
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07-04-2008, 06:33 AM
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Great pictures photomat...that's a nice looking guitar. I'm looking forward to trying one when they hit the local stores. It reminds me of my first guitar, a Sears Silvertone archtop in sunburst.
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07-04-2008, 07:57 AM
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musicians friend is matching the discount- that plus free shipping and no tax ....music123 charges tax in some states...........made it all the sweeter. just tell the MF operator that you have the JULY4th coupon from Music123...........
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07-04-2008, 08:13 AM
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At least, that was my first impression, viewing your top two pics side by side (as they appear[ed] on my screen). :-) What a beautiful guitar, and awesome pictures,too. Thanks for sharing! - Sarah S.
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