Godin Guitars Forum

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  1. Replacement Battery component cover for a older Multiac
    Christopher Rego

    Does anyone have a lead on finding a replacement cover for a older multiac I’ve contacted Godin and they don’t have it so I thought I’d throw it out here for maybe a place I haven’t search Thanks for helping Chris

  2. Godin Multiac Grand Concert Deluxe hard case
    hmegaly

    Guys, the Godin Multiac Grand Concert deluxe comes with a gig bag, but I need a hard case that it can fit in.
    Any ideas please?

  3. Need help to identify the model of my godin
    Julian arcos

    Hi there, I have a godin thst looks similar to tge gran concert but there are few diferences, can I post fotos here?

  4. Need help to identify the model of my godin
    Julian arcos

    Hi there, I have a godin that looks similar to the gran concert but there are few differences, can I post photos here?

  5. Replacement tremelo arm
    Caroline

    Hi all,

    I’m looking for a replacement tremelo arm for my boyfriend’s
    2007 Godin lgxt which is a twin humbucker,
    Orange burst quilt maple top and mahogany neck.

    This is all the information he has given me and I do not have a clue!

    He’d also like 9/10 gauge roundwound strings.

    Any advice on where I can buy these items (UK) greatly appreciated.

    I know he has looked before and been unsuccessful.

    The arm did not have a plastic tip.

    Many thanks

    Caroline

  6. 2012 Godin Multiac Grand Concert SA
    Ytsino

    Hello everybody, I am looking for some information about this guitar. Anyone can help me? I only know it’s from 2012 and the model and the SN, I’m wondering if someone can provide more specific information about the facture. Does it have a truss rod? What kind of woods is it built of? What could have been the price range at the time it was sold?

    Thanks to anyone that can help!

    1. Multiac nylon SA
      Fred

      This guitar is solid Mahogony, Richlite neck on newer models, RMS or LR Baggs electronics. Each string has its own piezo. If High gloss then Canadian spruce top. Also has a 13 pin synth output for direct connect,to a GR55 to sy-1000. Has a truss rod. Best guess it was around usd 1000 when sold. Great guitar! Likely 12 frets to the body, a flat fretboard (plays fast) and a nut that is 2.0 wide. I own two of the SA’s but not the Grand Concert. It’s the guitar I play everyday.

  7. Godin model A6
    Juan

    I have this Godin model A6 acoustic-electric guitar and I don’t see anything like it. There is a A6 ultra but it’s not the same as mine. My A6 has 5 sliders and no buttons on the side. Please enlighten me. Thanks.

  8. Broken tuner button
    Michael Bronfman

    Not sure if this has been covered in the forum. I have a 1993 godin g-4000 electric guitar. I accidentally cracked a black plastic tuning button. I emailed godin about purchasing a new button. godin no longer has this part for g series godins anymore. They said to email Schaller. Schaller is in Germany and the shipping to usa is pricey. I’d prefer to get something domestically.
    I bought a button domestically that supposedly fits Schaller machines and didn’t fit. Also the machine isn’t labelled Schaller. It’s a locking tuner with a black button. Does anyone know where I can get a new or used button? Also since the buttons aren’t labelled how do I know a new button will actually work with existing machine?
    Any help is appreciated. Thank you
    Michael in San Diego, California, usa

  9. New Guitar Buzzing Issue
    Anonymous

    Hi,
    I’m a fairly new guitar player and just bought a Godin last week as my first electric guitar. I bought it at a store, they said they checked it and everything was good before I headed home. Now that I’ve been using it for a week I thought all the buzzing noises were from me not being used to having to mute other strings and stuff. Turns out it’s the low E string specifically that buzzes pretty bad. Wondering if this is common or normal with electric guitars or if I should go back to the store to get it adjusted? Thought I’d ask here before making the long trip up to the store.
    Thanks

    1. Buzzing Low E on Electric
      Andrew in MA

      Hi Anonymous: you say you’re new to guitars. My friend, buzz is in the guitar, not from you! It’s likely a set-up issue and likely easily solved.
      Is this a physical buzz or an electrical buzz?
      If physical:
      The most likely culprit is you’re getting fret buzz off the low-E. It’s the string that’s at lowest tension and it’s gonna be swingin’ about like a skipping rope when you pluck it and if it’s too close to a fret, may be skimming the fret as it vibrates, causing fret buzz. If that’s the issue, the idea is to increase clearance to the smallest degree that will stop the buzzing but not give you a too-high action.
      You can test this out by de-tuning the E a bit lower to a D or C, this will decrease string tension and would exacerbate the fret buzz (if that’s the issue).
      It can be caused by one of or a combination of several factors, but should be easily resolved.
      First, look that the string is seated properly at the nut and at the bridge, see that nothing’s interfering there.
      Is the buzzing consistent when you’re playing the string open and when fretting, or does it go away when you’re fretting beyond a specific fret? Start open, and work your way up one fret at a time. If the buzzing decreases the higher you go up the neck, it’s an indication your neck could do with a slight adjustment to give it a little more bow (ie. more concave relative to the strings)- you can make this adjustment without loosening the strings, just adjust the truss-rod a little looser – do it in tiny increments at a time, say a 1/8 or 1/16 of a turn (counter-clockwise) or less.
      If the buzzing reduces, this is your likely culprit, but go with the minimal adjustment possible. This adjustment will increase the height of the action across all strings, but to such a small degree it should not be an issue.When you adjust a truss rod take it slow and in very small steps.
      Another potential culprit might be a rogue tall fret- this is unlikely with Godin quality control, but you can test with the edge of a short steel rule and a rogue fret can be filed down.
      If you’re not confident yet to try this, call your guitar store and ask them about it: this sort of thing is typically very wuick and easy for them to do. It’s highly unlikely there’s anything “wrong” with the guitar, most likely it’s just a set up issue. Good luck!

  10. Godin LGX TWO voice guitar
    Anonymous

    I have a 2 voice (not 3, just electric and acoustic) LGX in blue. Great, great guitar. I’m having difficulty getting boht the acoustic and electric output going. Either works individually out of their respective 1/4″ jacks, but the 3rd jack, which is supposed to carry both signals controlled by the toggle and “blend” pot, doesn’t seem to work for the acoustic.

    I cannot find a manual or wiring diagram for the two-voice LGX anywhere — it’s like Godin doesn’t acknowledge they ever made this model.

    Any help greatly appreaciate –either links to a manual, wiring diagram, or instructions, or thoughts.

    This Godin was purchased used, and the previous owner installed Seymour Duncans in place of the tetrads — I have owned this guitar for years, but haven’t played it much in the last 6 or 7 years, and I’m certain it worked as intended before (and I’ve changed the battery in the acoustic preamp).

    thanks.

    1. Acoustic and electric blend
      richard

      I have an lgxt and in order to blend the acoustic and electric I need to use both jacks OR use the 13 pin din output. If you have a jack output that is dedicated to both outputs together, it may be a stereo output jack so you likely need to use a stereo (trs) cable. I have this type of system on my strat. It has a stereo output jack which sends both the magnetic pickup and piezo pickup sound to the amp. The amount of acoustic/electric in the blend is controlled by the volume knob for each. I use a splitter to split the signal and send the acoustic sound to an acoustic amp and the electric sound to an electric guitar amp. Hope this helps

    2. I have the same problem
      Gerard

      Well sorta, I have a 2 voice Godin A6 Ultra and while can get both the electric and acoustic to play separately, can get both. In fact when plugged into an electric amp, and try to plug into an acoustic simultaneously, the acoustic amp buzzes loudly without a signal. Any suggestions from anyone on this forum?

  11. XTSA neck warping
    Ralph the bass player

    Hi there,

    A little over a year ago I bought an XTSA model that I have fallen in love with, with one exception. Since getting it, I have had to adjust the truss rod three times. The neck warps so much that sometimes the string touch the frets and sometimes they are as high as a lap steel. It takes about 6 months before I have to adjust it (I don’t play often so it can sit for a couple of months). The guitar has sat in the same room, in the same 5 guitar, guitar stand since I got it and temps don’t fluctuate much. My other guitars, sitting right beside the Godin never have an issue. Any suggestions? I wouldn’t mind replacing the neck if it’s at fault or is this a common problem with the brand.

  12. Restore Multiac Spectrum SA
    Greg Lara

    Hi folks,
    I recently acquired a Godin Multiac Spectrum SA, which, when stock, comes with a lipstick neck pickup (ala the Multiac Steel), the per-string piezo pickups, which also feed a hex converter that outputs to a 13 pin synth connector. The preamp setup allows any of these sources to be played independently or blended together in any combination–thus the Spectrum moniker. However, the guitar I bought was bastardized at some point: the original preamp and piezo pickups were removed (replaced with a split saddle), the pickup was replaced with a humbucker, which was wired to an aftermarket preamp with EQ and built-in tuner. It sounds fine and the work was done nicely, but I’d like to bring it back (or closer) to its original electronic state. I’ve emailed Godin to ask whether they can provide the parts for this project, and have yet to hear back from them. Provided I can source the necessary parts, I’m fairly confident that I can do the work myself (but should that prove to not be the case, I won’t hesitate to bring it to a qualified tech). With that said, it would be super helpful to find a wiring diagram for this model, and/or interior pictures of the wiring. If anyone knows where I could find this, I would appreciate it very much!

    Cheers,
    Greg

    1. Parts from RMC
      Greg Lara

      I contacted RMC directly and got a good price from them for the preamp and a set of their piezo pickups (30% less than other online retailers–discount only applies to preamps and pickup sets), and a wiring diagram.

  13. Godin A6 battery draining
    BaerreJan

    Hi
    I having trouble with the barrery draining on a Godin A6 when its not connected with any cables. When I use a multimeter it shows that the guitar is using 0,7 volt when I measure between the battery + and the wire in the guitar. What is wrong?

  14. String choices for Godin SDxt
    Anonymous

    Hello, a friend has been given a Godin SDxt, She is a beginner at guitar and has been seeking advice about strings that might prove to be easier on the fingers for beginners. I noticed from the pic she sent me that the guitar has a tremolo bridge. Can one use lighter strings on this guitar without affecting tuning stability? Or is the tremolo design robust enough to accommodate a variety of stings gauges? Thanks for reading this and for any responses.

  15. Godin 5th avenue kingpin
    Brian k

    Sharing , can I add pic?
    Added Pierce arm rest
    Additional mods coming are
    Rosewood bridge from stew mac, any input related to its install is appreciated.
    Bobs custom plates is working on a rosewood pick guard, hopefully the Godin logo all be on it.
    Recommendations on rosewood tone and volume knobs are appreciated as they too are on wish list

  16. Montreal Piezo Problem
    JJ

    I only just discovered that not of the three EQ sliders in the piezo control on my Montreal is not functioning. I bought the guitar used about 2-3 years ago and have been playing it regularly in the studio/den. But I kept the treble slider at the middle stop position and today while trying some adjustments …. discovered that sliding it in either direction produced no change in tone. The mid and bass sliders are great. I tried spraying with contact spray to no avail. Has anyone experienced this and is there a fix or is to one of those …. order a whole new control system? Thanks kindly … Jackson

  17. Godin XTSA
    custer

    Hey, I desperately need help please: I have recently invested in a Boss SY1-000 Guitar Synth and I have tried to access the settings that will allow me to have the Godin pickups available to use independently to the GK Controls. I managed to do it on the Boss GR55 but this is driving me to distraction. All that is needed is a simple walkthrough not hours and hours of people demonstrating how much better they are than anyone else.

    Any help would be gratefully received.

    Stay safe,

    custer

  18. Godin 5th avenue Kingpin II
    Mick

    I recently purchased a used Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin II guitar. Except for one issue, I am more than pleased. The one issue however is a problem. This could be a grounding issue, but am not sure. Whenever I touch and move a finger across the pick guard it get unwelcome static. Does anyone have any advice on how to address this type of issue?

  19. Godin Passion RG4 discontinued ?
    Zebb

    Godin Bass Passion RG4 is apparently discontinued.
    Been told by a reseller from Ontario and Quebec the rosewood finger board model SKU 041978 was no longer produced.
    The only option available was the maple finger board version SKU 041985
    Today I got the information the RG4 was discontinued but they still had some parts to produce some of them, I assume with maple finger board only. The official ETA is June 2021
    Sad if they really discontinue that model it had so many good reviews

  20. Godin XTSA + Roland GR-S
    Rob

    Hi. Everything is working as it should using my new Godin XTSA + Roland GR-S except that the middle position (Pos. 2) of the 3-way toggle does not blend synth, electric and acoustic as the XTSA manual says it should when using the 13-pin cable. Position 1 outputs just the electric and acoustic guitar, as it should, but positions 2 and 3 seem to be synth only. i.e. they sound identical and the tone knob for the pickups and the volume/EQ sliders do nothing. Am I thinking clearly about this?

  21. Dual Output Jack on Godin Multiac ACS
    Voltaire Manzano

    Hi can someone help me.

    I have recently purchased a Godin Multiac ACS, and tried to use its dual output jacks to separate the sounds of my guitar and synth. The 13 pin is plugged to GR20 and to Amp1 and the 1/4” jack straight to Amp2. However, the sound only comes out only to where my 13 pin jack is in (Amp1). Both guitar and synth sounds (synth volume is less) and the 1/4” jack output dies. When I remove the 13pin jack, the guitar sound comes out to Amp2. I really want to maximize the sounds of the guitar and synth in 2 separate amplifiers. Connections are correct as I have checked and as I have used the same in my GK3 using a steel acoustic guitar. Has there anyone here who experienced the same? Any thoughts? What do you think is the problem?

    Thank you in advance for the help.

  22. Godin Montreal (dual voice) - pick up settings
    JP

    Hello,

    I have a Godin Montreal – the dual voice model with two humbuckers and a piezo pickup. I don’t have the manual so I’m trying to figure out, with the five way switch, when you are in position 2 or 4, what is that doing? My best guest is it is splitting the humbucker coil to a single coil or otherwise coil tapping. Any one know exactly what happens in position 2 and 4?

  23. Nut replacement
    DavidBer

    Hello, I have Godin Progression guitar, this particular model is discontinued. I have experienced some buzz and pretty sure it’s the nuts fault, so i want to replace it. It seems that I can’t order parts from Godin site since I live in Europe. Are there fellow Europeans that dealt with such issue, where did you get spare parts? If anyone responds – thank you in advance.

  24. Tuning issues
    David Turpie

    I recently purchased an A6 ultra Godin steel string guitar and I’ve had lots of tuning issues with it. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to improve the tuning?

    1. Godin A6 Tuning Issues
      SteveR

      Not sure of your specific problem, but the A6 is set up for 12 ga strings with a wound 3rd. You might get away with 11’s but still must have a wound 3rd or they won’t stay in tune. I’ve been there and that’s the answer I got from Godin and it’s true, I have few issues with the 12’s. Also wouldn’t hurt to use the strings Godin specs or at least the same metal (sorry I can’t recall what I currently have on). I believe it’s a jazz type string but helps both the electric and and acoustic side sound its best in my optinion. Last thing I felt the humbucker had to much bass for me and I turned it around making the poles just a little closer to the bridge. Not sure how much it helps but a little might be better than nothing.

      Good luck.

  25. Glissentar strings
    Alan Emery

    Hi,can anyone help me find strings for my glissentar. I gather they have been discontinued so I may be looking for an alternative.These strings are very thin , part nylon and part wound. I’m told that Godin had them specially made.
    Al.

  26. Godin A6 Pickup/Tone
    SteveR

    I bought an A6 a couple years ago and I can’t seem to dial the bass down enough. Strings are Nickel plated with wound G as recommended. I’ve tried different amps but even with treble all the way up and bass all the way down (both on guitar & amps) I still can’t produce much treble. Anyone have an idea? Other guitars sound fine, just the A6 so wondering if I have a pickup/electronic issue.
    Thanks much for any help!

  27. Godin A-6 Ultra strong choice
    TonyNJ

    Hello all:
    I recently purchased the A-6 ultra for my live looping gigs.
    Has anyone experimented with acoustic strings (80/20?)

  28. Grand Concert vs Duet Ambience?
    Tiff Truong

    Hello friends,

    Has anybody played either or both of these who can give me some insight for play action? I’m considering getting one but without having played before + cannot test drive instruments at stores, it’s hard to guess on such a big purchase.

    For clarification these are the ones I’m looking at. Just for my own clarification due to their names being similar.

    Godin Multiac Grand Concert Duet Ambiance Nylon String Acoustic-Electric Guitar High Gloss Natural | Guitar Center
    https://www.guitarcenter.com/Godin/Multiac-Grand-Concert-Duet-Ambiance-Nylon-String-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar.gc

    Godin Multiac Nylon Duet Ambiance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural | Guitar Center
    https://www.guitarcenter.com/Godin/Multiac-Nylon-Duet-Ambiance-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar.gc

    1. Godin duet ambiance play action
      Anonymous

      I just purchased a multiac grand concert duet ambiance nylon In April. The action is outstanding and it plays beautifully. I am playing it through an older fender acoustasonic 30 and what a beautiful sound. You won’t be disappointed with the purchase. I have the cedar top high gloss model absolutely flawless. Mine was ordered from the factory from Garrett Park Guitars, Annapolis Maryland. Super store these guys did everything right. I don’t live in Maryland but my local guitar store recommended them.

  29. Session HT electronics pots loose
    Scott S

    I have a Session HT, and it’s a great guitar. I’ve done set up work on it but I noticed the push-pull pot is cheaply made and has a very loose spin to it. Does anyone know the specs of the post they use on this guitar? I want to switch it out for a high quality pot. The ones it has just seem like they won’t last. I play several hours a week and perform every week, and need parts that will not fail over time. Any ideas?

  30. GODIN LGX-SA
    Kirby Horn

    Hey al lb,
    New to forum, but not Godin. My LGX-SA has basically stopped working. I get sound, albeit reduced output only in the std 1/4 ” with selector in center position only. My EQ, toggles are not responding. I don’t know if the 13 pin connection will function, or not ? It’s an 04 model. I’m looking to bring it back to life. I cant seem find any Seattle / Tacoma shop to take up the challence

  31. splitting signal A6 ultra
    Kenneth F LaVoie

    I just spent to upgrade my humbucker to a PRAIL thinking it was all the rage, but honestly, going thru a straight mixing board, doing a solo acoustic gig, it really doesn’t give me much other than a treble or bass boost depending on where I set it. So I’m thinking that to really take advantage I’ve got to start lugging my amp around and splitting the signal between the humbucker and acoustic pu. Anyone else do this on stage? Or is there a decent amp simulator I can put on my pedal board and just send humbucker dry thru mixer, humbucker into simulator, then onward into board?

    Thank you!

    1. PUP replacement & splitting
      Anonymous

      I also found the stock Korean neck pickup on my A6 Ultra to be really dull and boomy, with no EQ definition at all. So I replaced it with a Seymour Duncan Jazz Neck PUP. Made a huge difference to the instrument; very versatile now.

      As far as splitting, for wiring simplicity I generally run a stereo split cable (2 mono plugs into 1 stereo) into a Fishman Loudbox 100 amp. When the amp senses a stereo signal in channel 2, it splits the two sides so the Jazz and piezo PUPs are separated into 2 discrete channels. The amp has effects loops for each channel and I put a small amp simulator on the Jazz channel. I set the amp simulator on an attachment to my mic stand so I can twiddle it handily. The Loudbox has 3 DI outs (1 per channel and 1 sum) so lotsa choices there. The amp itself serves as a monitor.

    1. battery removed?
      Anonymous

      No, you just have to unplug any cable(s) the you have in the guitar’s Acoustic/Mix and/or the 13-Pin ports, so the battery won’t be drained. It’s OK to leave the Electric jack plugged in.

  32. Godin A6 Ultra Baritone
    Sean

    Greetings…I had been wanting a new A6 Ultra Baritone for some time, and finally took the plunge…its a gorgeous guitar…but the first several frets were buzzing, so had to adjust the truss…and in my anxious fervour, I brought it up on stage for a few songs…it sounded really dark and muddy, undefined, no matter the eq settings…hoping new strings will sort that out…my biggest concern is that the output jack crackles…I tried several high quality cords with the same result. Hoping to cure that this weekend. What might cause a new jack to crackle, and what do I need to do in order to remedy it ? Thanks, in advance.

  33. Hi to all, I’m looking at the 2 voice solidac and would like to add synthetic. Does any one know if the Graph Tech midi system will work with the LR Bags in the Solids,
    Regards
    Peter

  34. Godin LR Baggs Acousticaster
    Sean

    Good morning, are there set up manuals available for the godin lr baggs acousticaster? I had a setup done but intonation still off. Or I live in the Rahway, Linden area. Does anyone know of a good luthier with godin guitar experience. Thanks, Sean

  35. Godin Multiac Encore Nylon
    Alan Davies

    I own a Godin Multiac Encore left handed nylon guitar, which is a dream to play, but from new if seems as if the blend control has no effect. If I slide the control up to maximum nothing seems to happen, and the saddle microphone that is supposed to kick in to alter the sound does not work. It’s a great sound from the piezo under the bridge, but the added mic sound is absent. Any ideas?

    1. Multiac
      John Messenger

      I too am lefty and own the Multiac nylon. I do not hear an appreciable difference when the body microphone is in the on position. But, I do hear quite a difference when I tap the surface of the guitar. Great for flamenco stuff. I also own the Godin SA. In my opinion the SA is built to higher standard, better woods, better sound.

  36. Godin LGXT Build Quality
    Jjohnny

    I am looking at a 98 LGXT and what appears to be a newer model- serial number 15392234. Both guitars are black, in pretty good condition and are currently in a Guitar Center in Ohio. The new model is only $50 more, but would the ’98 have a better build quality?

  37. acoustiv/electric toggle switch
    Paul V

    I have a Godin XTSA and would like to put a toggle switch on the guitar to switch from using acoustic to electric, rather than using the volume knobs to turn the volume on each up and/or down. Wondering if there are any problems I would encounter by doing this. I am not planning on using the synthesizer for the guitar.

  38. Godin Multiac problems.
    Anonymous

    I have some questions about a used Multiac I recently aquired.

    First off, I bought this as a test guitar to see how I liked Godins, have been considering a new Godin electric and/or acoustic electric.

    I do like the guitar, it has problems though. It was a test , buying it used, to see if I wanted other Godin products.
    I have decided I do not, because I can find little tech support for their instruments, either in the literature that came with the guitar or on line. It seems they do not have a phone number to call for tech support.
    I don’t buy things from companies that are hard to contact, and the first thing I do with any major purchase is to find and call their tech number to see if they do indeed have real support.

    Anyone knowledgeable about these problems please help me out.

    / 1) the Saddles are apparently a bit oxidized or otherwise corroded, I had a ground problem or some other contact problem with one and solved the problem by putting pressure on the saddle. Which leads to the first question:
    Are the saddles hard wired to the piezo or d they rest on it? If so is it safe to remove them and clean them as well as clean the piezo and saddle rest with some Doxit and a Qtip?

    2) The 1/4″ output only works when the synth is plugged in. The synth works whether there is a battery in the guitar or not, and the output to an amp works with the synth active.
    It does not work with the synth not on.
    I suspect that the 9v batter is merely to drive the preamp when the synth is not plugged in. I suspect the jack, which apparently disconnects the signal path for the 9v when unplugged, has a problem. I have cleaned it with deoxit and cleaned inside the jack with steel wool, which so far has not fixed the problem.
    I suspect there is either a bad connection between the 9v and the jack ( unlikely) or that the circuit board where the jack is has a fault, or the jack itself is not passing the battery signal. The only other consideration is that the 9v is not making it to the preamp or the preamp has a bad solder joint or connection.
    Anyone who can shed some light on this would be greatly appreciated.

    [email protected]

  39. 13 pin output connector repair
    Jimmy Federico H4FZ8

    I have a beautiful Godin XTSA and Im afraid I stupidly pulled the cable out of the guitar without releasing the catch.
    Has anyone any advice as to how repairable or replacable the 13 pin output connectors are?

  40. Multiac nylonstring low e no longer picks up. Dead at saddle.
    BobP

    Unsure if pickup needs replacement, or what to do. Everything else seems ok. Tapping at saddle, that string no sound. All other strings OK. Any advice is so appreciated. Thanks!

    1. Saddle problem/Multiac
      Rockledge

      I decided, since I was getting nowhere trying to get tech help, to take the leap and try to remove the saddle of the A string on mine.
      It was a bizarre problem, like a ground problem. The A string had sound, but it was far less than the other strings.
      The guitar had an electrical buzz, fluorescent light type. When I would touch just the A string that hum would intensify greatly.
      I took a small screwdriver and carefully wedged it between the 5&6 saddles and barely put pressure. That solved the problem , which told me the problem was a contact in the saddle.

      So, the next day I decided ( partly because I wanted to make sure it was a solid fix, partly because I can’t not tinker with stuff to figure it out) to try to remove the saddle and see what it was made of.

      I took a small pair of needle pliers and grasped the saddle to slowly lift it up and to my surprise the top of the saddle lifted off. Beneath it was the rest of the saddle, which had a small wire sticking up that was bent in a sharp curve, apparently so that when the top of the saddle was placed back it makes contact with that wire.

      I cleaned it with Doxit, and put it back in place.

      At the same time I realized that between the top of the saddle ( which I had assumed to be a solid piece) and the body of the saddle there is a gap. I sprayed Doxit in each of those gaps on the rest of the strings.

      So, my conclusion ( which may be faulty) is that , being as the saddles appear to be made of some kind of light brass, I had corrosion either on the bottom of the top of the saddle or on the wire itself. Or perhaps the top of the saddle was corroded where it contacts with the saddle body.

      My point being, if you are not feint hearted you might try as I did and spray some Doxit ( that is the only de-oxidizing cleaner I will use, I avoid tuner cleaners) in that gap and see if you get contact again.

      In the case of the extreme, and again, not to shy about experimenting, you might lift the top of that saddle off and inspect what is beneath.
      The top of the saddle is very small, it appears as if the sides of the saddle body protrude up and the saddle rests between them, held by pressure from them. I wish I had taken a picture of it when I had it apart that I could send you.

      Again, I am kind of balsy about working on stuff and have the attitude that if I screw it up and need to take it to someone else and shell out $ to fix it, big deal, it already doesn’t work and that is the only other option anyway, so I got nothing to lose by nosing around in stuff. Aside from, that is how I educate myself.
      So far that works, local musicians often come to me rather than go to a shop to get stuff fixed. And I haven’t had to pay a tech for decades, I always seem to figure it out myself.
      It also may be of some note that some of my education is in electronics so I am not doing what I do without already having significant knowledge.

  41. My xtSA Bridge plate bottom edge is rotating up as I tune....?
    Rppeters

    I recently purchased a 2017 xtSA and while restringing and tuning the guitar for the 1st time, the bottom edge of the bridge is rotatating/lifting above the plane as I continue to tension/tune the strings (Elixer 0.10″ – 0.047″ extra lights). Looking from the rear/back of the guitar, this bridge-plate appears to be anchored down in place via multiple springs…..
    This is my 1st solid-body electric guitar and I feel like I’m missing something obvious. I’m sure the bridge plate was rotated/lifted like that when I received it or I would’ve noticed –
    Thanks in advance !

    1. Any resolution on xtSA bridge bottom plate lifting?
      Paul C

      I have the same issue with my xtSA. I know this is an old thread, bu have you figured out how to fix it? Thanks.

  42. GODINE multiac grand concert
    Bahiadesanjose

    Hi

    I have the multiac classical model

    I’m seriously fine a good midi interface with no latency
    I was prove a Roland footswich with poor results

    What’s recomend ?

    – Roland UM 2 interface cable
    – focusrite clarett 2 Firewire
    – RME Fireface UC

    Thanks in advance

  43. Hi I have the multiac
    Anonymous

    Hi

    I have the multiac classical model

    I’m seriously fine a good midi interface with no latency
    I was prove a Roland footswich with poor results

    What’s recomend ?

    – Roland UM 2 interface cable
    – focusrite clarett 2 Firewire
    – RME Fireface UC

    Thanks in advance

  44. A few very basic questions about the LGX-SA
    Anonymous

    Hi,
    I have played guitar for many years (well over 40) but I am totally new to all the high-tech stuff, and solid body electric guitars in general. I just got a brand new Godin LGX-SA and I am ashamed to admit that I have a few very basic questions about it:
    1) what are the correct setting to connect it to my Roland GR-55?
    2) what small, home, amp would be ideal to fully use all the sound possibilities of the LGX-SA
    3) the guitar comes with two humbucker pick-ups (SH II jazz in the neck and a Custom III in the bridge) but the 5 way switch selector offers 5 positions: how can that be?! Or are positions A and D “half a humbucker” positions?!
    4) Is it normal that the volume of the bridge transducers (piezos) is much stronger than the volume of the humbuckers (when both volumes are set to max)
    5) finally, while I like the guitar, I am less than awed by the sustain. What is your experience?
    Thanks a lot for answering these primitive questions!
    Alex

  45. Info On Godin EZ5520 LGX3
    Wendy Johnson

    I just purchased this Godin guitar at a local music store. I can’t find much information about it. Looking for some help. I found one in a different color and came up with the EZ5520. The only guitar I found with the exact Headstock. LGX3 is After the word Godin in Small Letters on the headstock. Unlike others that are at the top. I was told it was a 2000. Also that they didn’t make many of them. Mine is a Blue with a flame maple top. Dual Voice. The one on Gruhn Guitars is the same guitar but a different color.

    1. Godin serial numbers
      Arnie

      I found so little about the Godin serial numbers online. I contacted Godin via email.
      I have a 2004 Montreal 2 voice. The discontinued model that’s Mahogany semi-hollow.
      .Seem the first 2 numbers designate year made.
      My serial number is: 04416341………….I’m assuming the first 2 digits are year. Yep, assuming. Easy to contact on Godin site. Quick reply with the info I wanted, which was..Year made..FWIW
      I believe Godin guitars are exceptional. This Montreal has a bolt on neck. Not your usual type.

      The ‘ergonomic’ neck makes me a better player. I’m fine with that. I solid Mahogany, carved guitar that sold for around $ 1500 new. The LR Baggs transducer bridge is wonderful. Graphtech nut.
      I’ve had other models, and they too were nicer than the big names of same cost.

      My subjective 2 cents regarding Godin Guitars. Hope this info may be of help. Nice to find a site for these fine Guitars.

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