There is a very small and remote town in the province of Quebec called La Patrie. It has a population of ~200. Everyone living there works for Godin building acoustic guitars. Their wood comes from nearby which is why they can keep the cost-competitive. Godin makes the best quality, best sounding, low-cost acoustic guitars on the planet IMO, usually under brand names like Seagull, Godin, Norman, Simon & Patrick, etc.. Learned to play on a Norman B20 Dreadnought I still have and it sounds amazing. The action of their guitars at the nut is a bit high when shipped from the factory but easily fixed with some filing.

God it is so nice to watch a review where someone knows exactly what they are talking about :)

Glad you did publish the video. Very enjoyable listening to you explain it and giving us a demo. Thanks.

Best A6 demo I have seen! Wow! Nice job!

Thanks Richard! Great job! Probably the best demo of this axe that I have watched.

Godin makes brilliant guitars anyone can afford. They're a true credit to the industry. Also, as a Canadian, I'd like to say thank you for actually pronouncing "Godin" correctly.

@RichardsGuitarshop

7 жыл бұрын

Ahhhha!! I Gotta Love the GODAN!

@andrewbutcher3391

6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@davidallen346

6 жыл бұрын

The New Doyle Dykes Signature Guitar looks and sound fantastic from various youtube demos

@georgerigberg4335

5 жыл бұрын

Funny thing. I was trying to find one in a store in the Philly area. Kept calling stores pronounced the name correctly. Nobody knew what I was saying unless I asked for "GODin or Goh-din" Finally I'm calling the last dealer in the area. They were in a blue collar neighborhood so I figured their French accents weren't going to be very good. "Do you carry Goh-dins," I asked. "Sir, it's pronounced go-DAN." Gee, did the other guys call to warn you? Let's make this guy feel like an idiot!

@shucksful

4 жыл бұрын

Anyone can afford ? Lol. Ummmmm

My congratulations indeed sir! I saw one of these and I was trying to find a real video of it because I did not have the time to test it and you have enlightened me enough to go back and test it properly now so thank you very much!!

That guitar sounds awesome! I'm going to be checking out more guitars from Godin. Thanks for sharing your info.

Thanks. I was looking for some help on how to dial in the different tones. This is a great demo. Love my a6 ultra in koa!

Just bought this guitar yesterday! This review really helped me out!

Love your enthuiasm and your appreciation of Godins !!!! Great video man

Great demo! I'm very intrigued by this guitar. I think the Godin and my Strat will cover all the bases for me with my band. Thanks!

Best overview of this guitar on KZread. I just got one. One of the commenters is right, this guy deserves more subscribers. Going to watch his guitar setup video next.

I really enjoyed this video. The points you made and the conversational feel you gave this video helped me get a good “feel” for what this guitar might be like. It is also the only video (I was able to find) that portrayed how the guitar sounds when not played through an amplifier. Thanks.

This man deserves more subscriber and followers.

YES. This is a true review of an instrument. In this case it is even nice to hear the 'room' sound from the amps, in stead of close micing the speakers.

@RichardsGuitarshop

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob. Appreciate the feedback

That sounds wonderful

What an interesting video! I actually have a LgxT which I adore, but it's a bit heavy and that's why I use it just home. That one could be my next choice, and that Cognac Burst is just gorgeous!

Awesome review mate.... thanks for keeping it real.

Great review, informative and entertaining

One of the best, real reviews. Was trying to decide between this and the T5Z and this review really sold it.

@FastRedPonyCar

5 ай бұрын

Did you end up buying the Godin? If so, do you still have it? Kinda trying to decide between the two myself. Same price range.

Richard great little shop you have there. Love the demo, Love Godin guitars. Even acoustically it sounds very full and jangly. Godin constantly #innovate which Gibson stopped doing in the early 60’s. I am looking for a baritone A6 but will need to sell my Seagull S6 which I love but my shoulder hurts when I play, which is exacerbated when I play so often on the couch, that really is a killer issue for guitar players. I have an LGX which is great for gigging with the piezo. They constantly experiment, look at the Glissentar , the INuk, what do Gibson give us ? The e-tuner which no-one wants and overpriced under finished guitars. Go Go Go Godin.

nice one, I was really curious about this guitar!

Nice Demo. The blend of the Acoustic and Electric together kinda gives it a 12 String acoustic sound. Sounds cool

Really enjoyed this...!!

Thank you for this, Richard, from one of your Canadian viewers. I am strongly considering one of these mostly for home and playing at church where I think its versatility would be a plus. Since I don't want to lug two different amps around, I would probably play it through my Boss Katana 50. Do you think something like that would be up to the job?

thanks for the review I play in a trio with my two daughters. and I have a real nice carvin ae 185 but I'm not really sold on the acoustic side of the guitar. I played a Godin thin line type guitar at a music store yrs. ago and was pleased with the acoustic sound. I'm going to check these out

Great review and nice guitar thx

Thanks for posting this. I'm appreciating my A6 more now that I have some shoulder issues after I fell and injured both of my shoulders. What kind of strings are you using on this video? Have you tried D'Addario Phosphor Bronze EJ26 (.011-.052)?

I'm sure the 2 lead, electric guitar players in my band would love that guitar. I want to try the Eastman 12 string when I can get to your shop. That to me sounds and looks like a proper guitar!

Hi Richard, excellent demo!, when you play acoustic the tone is really remarkable!, do you remember what strings are you using, that's the missing part of the equation, thank you very much!!!

Good Demo, done the Godin brand and your shop a power of good I think. :)

What are the best string gauges to use on this guitar? I was thinking of using 10's because of the magnetic pickup and to suit my electric guitars!

cool, thanks rich, i'm looking at getting 1 of these very soon

@jeefder

4 жыл бұрын

well,had this for about 4 months,very dissapointed,certainly not worth £1200(almost) in the uk,be hard pussed to spend more than £400 in this

@jeefder

4 жыл бұрын

pushed*

OMG!! I need to have one of these!

@joefitz7912

3 жыл бұрын

Don't we all...

Nicely done

They are great instruments. What type amp were you using for the demo just curious. Nice job. Very open no nonsense demo. Thanks

What an amazing guitar, I want one 👍

Genuine No Bullshit Demo Of A Godin A6 Ultra...........Amazing Guitar...Certainly Sold Me.

Richard your review convinced me never to sell my Godin A6 Ultra Koa ..great playing!!

@macstil585

6 ай бұрын

That makes 2 of us🙏🙏🙏🎵

Nice guitar......lovely tones.

so I'm coming back around to the A6 but curious if the A6 ultra or the Multiac steel with the lipstick pickup sounds better from a purely plugged in acoustic sound? Kinda disappointed that it seems like Godin discontinued the Multiac steel. Is there any difference between the neck of the two guitars (besides the A6 being satin finish vs gloss on the multiac)?

"Bags more Welly!" I like it :)

I have an A12 on order. Yay!

Can you tell me the exact model Peavy head you are using in this video? Thank you

really thinking of one of these Rich. ticks most of my boxes for my set.phil

@RichardsGuitarshop

7 жыл бұрын

Phil O'Rourke let me know Phil! Thanks also for your positive comments. Very much appreciated.

@PhilORourke

7 жыл бұрын

Just gotta convince "The Listening Bank" now AKA the wife,lol.

Easily the best acoustic tone I’ve heard out of one of these demos! Most of the demos have a very quacky piezo sound. What settings, amp, etc are you using for the acoustic tone?

I really enjoy your reviews. I owned one these for a couple years but never liked the humbucker in it. What I should have done was replace it because I miss it. It's a better guitar than the Taylor T5 for achieving authentic acoustic tones. I owned 3 different T5's and sold them all.

@wipperwils2111

5 жыл бұрын

im58woody agreed. Sold my T5 long ago and bought the A6 Ultra 3 months ago and love it. I’m a worship leader so being able to add in some electric distorted or delayed tones really helps build a song - great review Richard. Thanks for supporting these Canadians!

After doing my research and watching reviews on hybrid guitars, it was your video that convinced me to get that A6 Ultra. Thank you. Can you tell me what strings you are using?

@stephenlennartz3466

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Neil. I'm just starting to explore hybrids. Did you compare this to the Taylor T5z? Obviously ... you went with the Godin. Congrats! Happy with it? How are you using it?--live? Recording? Thanks so much for your comments.

THIS GODIN REVIEW is excellent; No issue wrt the versatility of this Guitar - Godin's quality control is 2nd to none - and uses the highest quality Canadin Tone woods - primarily outstanding Quebec Spruce (superior to U.S. aDIRONDACK!), Canadian Hardrock Maple, Spanish Finest Luthier (think JOSE' RAMIREZ!) Cedar!, Canadian Cherrywood, and the highest quality, densest Canadian Basswood (a totally toneful, more solid/denser by far than Asian bass wood for Asian guitars - yet still amazingly lighter and stronger! - SO! GODIN IT IS! THANKYOU FOR TOUR INTELLIGENT REVIEW!! NOW, I am on the way out the door - to go pick up a rare GODIN SEAGULL A6 ULTRA in NATURAL FINIISH! - the SEAGULL (which is another GODIN line, with ALL the SAME QUALITIES, FEATURES, & HARDWAR UPGRADES! CHEERS, MATE!

What amp would you removed it goes through

Luv Godin guitars

I am considering one of these Godin or a PRS hollowbody piezo what are your thoughts

How do you compare it to the Taylor t5z koa, , because I’m looking for an easier neck to play since I had a stroke full acoustic guitars are to hard?

I am considering my next acoustic guitar and I appreciate your careful delivery of this musical gem.. I have played for all of my life and never had a new guitar before.. always nice instruments but I am ready for my Baby to come home to Pappy.. I got some things to say and I need my A6 Ultra.. Play On Brother..

After seeing all possible reviews of this guitar, i came here and ordered one at the half of your video. Now waiting for delivery... about a month from now ill post my toughts Cheers

@antonio.lovric

2 жыл бұрын

@Aleksandar Markovic može sad nakon 3 mjeseca? 😉

@aleksandarmarkovic4913

2 жыл бұрын

@@antonio.lovric Inace, radim sam. Operma koju koristim: Zvučnik - EV Evolve30m Procesor za gitaru - Zoom Ac3 Looper - MOOER Groove Looper Nakon odradjenih 15-ak svirki i jedno 100h sviranja na njoj, stanje je sljedece... - Gitara je teska. Rame otpada sutradan, ako sviram stojeći, al treba uzeti u obzir da mi ni jedna svirka nije ispod 5h, tako da vučem stolicu za sobom. Trebalo mi je malo da se naviknem, obzirom da sam presao na nju sa Dreadnought akustične koja je laganija ali dosta većih gabarita. - Zice koje su bile na na njoj su veličine 12 (ne znam koji je proizvodjač). Promijenio sam na DR Zebra, isto 12 veličine, i dosta je "tvrda". Sad sviram isto na DR zebra, ali 11. Prsti su mnogo zahvalniji i ton je malo "Čistiji" u bas deonicama. - Zvuk obradjujem preko Zoom Acoustic simulatora AC3. Oduzmem malo basa i srednjih, a dodam visokih frekvencija, tako da fino zvuci. EQ na gitari drzim flat, s tim da dodam Humbucker-a nekih 45-50%, jer je samo sa piezzom je popriločno "tanak" zvuk. Ako idem bez AC3, na digitalnom mixeru od EV-a se poprilicno popeglaju sve neravnine u zvuku, koji opet ima neke svoje preset-e, podesavanja i efekte, tako da zvuci odlicno kako god da je spajam. - Vizuelno je TOP. Ima definitivno onaj WOW efekat od publike, koji solo muzicaru treba, obzirom da sam sam na bini :). Ja sam uzeo Black varijantu i prelijepa je. Al se mora stalno microfiber krpa nositi, jer se svaki otisak na njoj vidi. Zao mi je sto nema neki pickguard, jer sviram vecinom trzalicom i tragovi se opasno vide. - Torba koja dodje uz nju je odlicna. Debela, komforna za nositi, puna pretinaca za dodatnu opremu i nema sumnje da će zaštititi. - Fretboard je od lamiranog materijala (richlite fretboard). Skroz crn, lijep za oko. Ne zahtijeva odrzavanje, tipa limunovo ulje, al ga treba cistiti svako toliko, obzirom da se kao i kod svake druge nakuplja znoj i prljavstina sa prstiju. - Pragovi ne znam od kog su materijala, al nisu pretjerano tvrdi. Na pragovima ispod donjih zica se vec vide udubljenja, nakon ~ 100h sviranja. - Tuning mašinice su precizne i zaista rijetko gitara ispada iz štima. I to u neznatnim vrijednosima. Tu definitivno pomazu graphtech Nuts. - Baterija je na njoj već treća po redu (računajući fabričku). Ovo je segment gdje su malo podbacili, obzirom da je nepraktična zamjena baterije i nema indikatora stanja baterije. Kad je baterija pri kraju, gitara pravi nenormalne zvukove, kao da je neko kolje o.O. Sreća da sam na forumu ranije čitao o ovom problemu kod Godina, pa sam odmah skontao o cemu se radi. Preventivno nosim staru gitaru sa sobom i rezerve bateriju. (nikad se ne zna :D ) - Humbucker je malo "taman" al svakako dobrodosao kad se pomijesa sa piezzom. Fino bi bilo ga preraditi na splitcoil, da vidimo sta se da napraviti od zvuka. Nisam mnogo eksperimentisao sa električnim zvukovima, al nadam se da cu zbaviiti neki Multi-Effect Pedal tipa Pod GO ili slicno, pa da se poigram i sa Humbuckerom i sa Acoustic IR. Svakako je fina za soliranje, kad se pusti neki loop u pozadini. - Mikrofonija, za koju svi kazu da ne postoji, zna biti tu-i-tamo prisutna. Vecinom zbog humbuckera, koliko sam skontao. Mada meni zvucnik uvijek stoji metar od mene, pa i to dodatno utice, al nije strasno. Obicno kad pojacam na 110% :D Sve u svemu: - Zvuk odlican - Izrada odlicna - Sviriljivost ili ti ga playability odlicna - Gig bag odlicna - Trajanje baterije - ok - Zamena baterije nije bas sjajna Definitino je nesvakidasnja gitara, i treba je dobro isprobati prije nego se odluci na kupovinu. Ja sam prešao sa Washbourna WD210S gitare koja je ~350e, tako da je meni ovo bio drastičan skok u kvalitetu i mozda nisam relevantan pretjerano. Nisam imao prilike da je oprobam, nego sam je naslijepo kupio, posto sam je nasao na relatino dobrom popustu (kostala me 1000e, a bila je oko 1250e). Nadam se da sam pomogao :D

Bad ass! Versatile and it sounds great!😊

How does it play/feel compared to t5? Does it play like an acoustic or is it more electric feeling with quicker action, easier fretting/bends like the t5?

Thanks for the Demo Richard, it's an amazingly versatile guitar, looking forward to owning one soon. Are the strings electric or acoustic? I'm guessing it's electric as acoustic strings wouldn't work with the magnetic pick up, or is it something custom that wouldn't be easily available, but with Godin? Please do share.

@upside-down6211

2 жыл бұрын

Nickel

Yes!!

this has nickelt strings; can put on nylon also as the multiacs ?

they are great guitars..infact most Godins are. I did find it hard to play and I was nt mad on either the acoustic or electric sound but it is never the lkess a highly desirable guitar and excellent value for money. I also got confused on all the Godin switches and settings. I think they would take some fiddling and getting used to and could do with a new design for effective live work. But I still give em all 9 out of ten. Great video too. Very informative and useful information. I am using a Yamaha silent guitar for electro acoustic and I am very pleased indeed with it.

@fullmoon7192

6 жыл бұрын

*@ MIKE GEE GUITARMAN* ````````````````````````````````````````` Re: "they are great guitars..infact most Godins are." I'll gladly testify to that. I own three Godins, price range $ 579 - $ 995 CAN, and absolutely love all three of them. They're all 100% Made in Canada, out of Canadian woods (with the exception of rosewood fingerboards), and can proudly stand out when compared to those overpriced and over-rated Yankee.......... No names mentioned Lol... 🐳 ♫♫ ❀(~‿~)❀ ♫♫ 🐳

What acoustic amp did you use?

Nice demo. Is that guitar tuned flat (down) 1/2 step or is it me???

great demo, richard. the sound is so rich. what are you playing through? and how does the xtsa line compare soundwise? i love the A6 but i'd like to have the same tone with the luxury of a bridge pickup.

@RichardsGuitarshop

6 жыл бұрын

My lovely Peavey Classic 20 mini head. Have always been a massive fan of the Peavey classic series amps.

@jstilesband47

6 жыл бұрын

love that sound. is the A6 similar in sound to the lgxt?

I've got a Multiac running through a Roland GR-20 synthesizer, just too much fun to play.

So can i plug the acoustic part into my Boss AD-10 and the electric into my Boss ME-80? And control the electric with the volume pedal on the ME-80?

@robermartinez-espineira8439

3 жыл бұрын

definitely, it is much easier to control the whole electric volume with a pedal (while keeping the volume control on the actual guitar up all the time) I use a ME70 (which of course also gives you the rest of effects for the electric)

Hi. Thanks a lot for this video. Godin A6 vs Taylor T5 : what's your opinion ?

@jacobzhu5589

5 жыл бұрын

Limon A6 is much cheaper. Seriously.

Could be the guitar for me. I don't like playing acoustics any more but my singer wants to do acoustic!

@davidsmethurst3818

3 жыл бұрын

Q

What type of amp should be used for this guitar? Great review btw.

@jankattelaar4747

2 жыл бұрын

I use an AER 60/2

I plug my guitar into a vocal harmonizer at church. Trying to figure out how I could still use this and the harmonizer since the harmonizer only has one input.

@cfugee1

4 жыл бұрын

If what he said is accurate, using only one cable should allow you to blend the acoustic and electric signals through the one cable which you can then run through the harmonized.

Seems like the ultimate couch guitar.

If you wanted one guitar that would perform well as electric and acoustic, what would it be. I have a TaylorT5 and it’s the best compromise I’ve tried. I had a Godin LGX which was a great electric, but piezo wasn’t convincing. I’ve tried th A6 and it’s a decent acoustic. Is there anything else out there?

@franciscodominguezguitar2510

4 жыл бұрын

the new fender electroacustasonic I guess is what you need!

So where is the unamplified sound emanating from...those tiny openings in the upper bout by the controls?

@MikaelLewisify

3 жыл бұрын

A little bit yes, but it’s a misconception that an acoustic guitars sound comes from the hole. The sound actually comes mostly from the vibration of the top.

very nice

Vous avez une jolie collection de guitares. Si vous voulez gagner votre vie avec la musique, vendez-les.

Anyone care to share their thoughts on this versus the fender acoustasonic range?

Very versatile. Does the neck pickup thin out with eq. So its more like a mid or bridge pickup. Often an acoustic doesnt cut through with a band. I think this would. Two mutes or tuners can mute each output and go to your effects and amps for ac and electric. Nice

@wipperwils2111

5 жыл бұрын

Neal Smith-Amies I have this in black. It’s gorgeous and uses a Richlite fretboard which I find excellent. Only tough bit is the neck pup. It’s a bit woolly sounding but yet has microphonic noises as though the pup wasn’t wax potted. However, it is awesome and I use it as my live acoustic all the time. I run the neck out to an electric pedalboard and amp and run the acoustic out to the soundboard via a Fishman Aura DI. Fabulous and flexible. I may try another pickup in the neck at some point.

Anyone ever tried changing the humbucker?

Just got one yesterday...love it so far...it would be REALLY cool if it had a bridge humbucker too! Maybe a mod!

@markbarto

4 жыл бұрын

Check out the Michael Kelly Hybrid Special. I have one. It has both neck & bridge coil-tap humbuckers and the piezo.

@hotwired

4 жыл бұрын

@@markbarto My understanding is that the Michael Kelly is more "electric" vs. "acoustic" whereas the Godin is the opposite. Obviously I don't know this but the Godin definitely DOES sound like a nice ovation or similar, plugged in. I just had a p rail with triple shot ring installed so I get more tones from the humbucker (6 distinct sounds vs. just the one Godin humbucker sound). MKHS is on my "maybe list" though! How do you like yours?

whats the point of dual outs when you just turn off the volume of the electric to get acoustic out only and visa versa. They miss the boat not keeping the RMC 13 pin plug installed.

@MikaelLewisify

3 жыл бұрын

I think the point is that you can blend both the acoustic and electrics and use 2 different amps to get a bigger sound.

Sorry all the comments have been lost.... I think my 7 year old son deleted the video so now its back!!

@mountainstartemple6041

6 жыл бұрын

7 year old boys ... next to cats, they cause the most unexpected internet destruction!

@Whitty43

6 жыл бұрын

That guitar looks amazing! Great review! I don't need another guitar but I'm really thinking about buying this based on this brilliant review! I'm purely an acoustic player and sometimes I feel that the single notes I play get lost with just the undersaddle pickup, I think this may help that!

@Whitty43

6 жыл бұрын

@richards guitars do you have that exact model and finish in stock? Does it sound just as good going into one amp ie a PA system rather than split between two amps? Cheers

@oficialmarcosviniciuscanto5246

5 жыл бұрын

Acoustic or electrics strings? (Sorry, o don't speak english Very Well... :P)

@wipperwils2111

5 жыл бұрын

Marquinhos Vini_Cantor I’ve recently switched to flat wound 11-48 jazz electric strings and its glorious. Essentially it makes the electric tone crisper and the acoustic sound warmer.

What kind of strings?

How’s the action on the Godin - more like an acoustic or an electric?

@manuelalves2403

4 жыл бұрын

acoustic i'd say, harder bends etc

I would love to hear your opinion of some of Takamine's guitars, from the g series.

@ZakEdwardsOfficial

4 жыл бұрын

I just sold my takamine. It was a mess to plug in for live shows. Feedback for days. I'm buying this Godin to replace it. I mostly perform in theatres with 1500-5,000 capacity, for scale.

Check out Yamaha trans acoustic model. You'll be blown away.

Gonad Guitars rock

The A6 Ultra is a truly amazing guitar. The build quality and tonal possibilities are amazing. Taylor does a similar thing with the T5, but I think the A6 sounds LOADS better. The ONLY thing I wish Godin would do is offer a version with a bridge humbucker as well. Now THAT would be the ultimate, be all, end all stage guitar.

@treaceeames4697

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100 %

lol ye i wondered where it went.Richard.Phil

Good for Jazz?

Bottom line this is a most versatile players tool. It’s also a beautiful guitar with a decent price point.

Great guitar and review,but ,for crying out loud,why does everyone have to only play G,C and D?

@jeefder

4 жыл бұрын

because thats the only chords we know lol

I think the Greenland Whalefishers play a guitar like this.

0.10 ou 0.11 strings?

Godin / seagull guitars are by far the best unheard of guitars. Most people gravitate towards the most well known brand names. If you have never picked up a godin or segull I highly recommend it.

interesting

bags more welly? please translate to English

@toneranger

3 жыл бұрын

It’s an elegant way of saying "Lots more oomph"

Tuning low (e) a bit off. But nice.

Is this your home or are you inside a guitar shop .... so many guitars LOL

@tipico809

5 жыл бұрын

I have almost same quantity btn guitars and basses I wish I can have space to hanging all

I have been self diagnosed with having G.A.S. IE Guitar Acquisition Syndrome !!