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Description

The Godin LGX is a sophisticated solid body electric guitar that combines versatility with craftsmanship, making it a favorite among seasoned players and aspiring musicians alike. This guitar is crafted with a chambered mahogany body, enhancing resonance and providing a rich, full-bodied tone. Its sleek design not only looks stunning but also ensures comfort during extended playing sessions.

Equipped with a pair of Seymour Duncan humbucker pickups, the LGX offers a wide tonal range, from warm, jazzy clean tones to punchy rock and blues. The guitar features a 22-fret ebony fingerboard that provides a smooth playing experience, perfect for intricate solos and fast-paced riffs. The Godin LGX also boasts a custom RMC transducer system, allowing seamless acoustic and electric sound blending, and enabling players to explore a multitude of sonic possibilities.

The guitar is designed to withstand the rigors of touring and live performances, with high-quality hardware that ensures reliable tuning stability and excellent sustain. Whether you're crafting new melodies in the studio or performing on stage, the Godin LGX is a guitar that delivers exceptional sound and playability.

Key Features:

  • Chambered mahogany body for enhanced resonance
  • Seymour Duncan humbucker pickups for versatile tonal options
  • 22-fret ebony fingerboard for smooth playability
  • Custom RMC transducer system for acoustic and electric sound blending
  • High-quality hardware for tuning stability and sustain
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Sam Walker

Godin LGX

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Godin LGX

Sam Walker

Sam Walker

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Godin LGX

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Godin LGX.

User experience

  • Owners mention the guitar's significant weight, comparable to heavy Les Paul models, recommending a padded strap for comfort during extended play sessions.

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  • Owners report that the guitar's sustain and unplugged tone make the additional weight worthwhile, with some using it consistently for nearly two decades.

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Features and functionality

  • The LGX-SA includes a push-pull tone pot, a 250 K 600 Hz 50% mid-range filter, which some owners have faced difficulties finding replacements for due to part scarcity.

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  • The neck pickup's clarity is praised, especially when paired with overdrive and distortion, enhancing the guitar's versatility across musical styles.

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  • The guitar includes three outputs: two standard quarter-inch and one MIDI, allowing for diverse signal routing options.

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  • Sliders control an acoustic pickup under the bridge, providing tone-shaping capabilities when using that setting.

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  • The neck is praised for its playability, particularly for bends and slides, making it ideal for expressive playing styles.

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Use cases and applications

  • Owners are excited about using the guitar as a MIDI controller, with potential to loop and create bass tones among other applications.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Some owners are considering adding coil taps to tone knobs and replacing pickups with Seymour Duncan Nazgul and Sentient for improved versatility.

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Build quality

  • The volume level difference between the humbucker and single coils is notably high, causing issues when switching mid-song.

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Value and pricing

  • Poor resale value can be a disadvantage for new buyers, but offers great deals for those purchasing used instruments.

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Artist usage

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See how Jim Matheos uses Godin LGX

Jim Matheos

Guitarist, Music Producer

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A gift from my friend and former guitar tech, Takumi. I use this a lot for clean sounds in the studio, running the piezo pickup mono and dry, and the electric output to some stereo effect (e.g. Arch/Matheos- Neurotically Wired intro, OSI- Stockholm).

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Dave Lizzio

Guitarist

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Dave Lizzio is known to use a Godin LGX black guitar, as confirmed by a photo posted by him on Facebook.

See how Nano Stern uses Godin LGX

Nano Stern

Guitarist, Keyboardist

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In a photo taken at the Caupolicán Theatre, Nano Stern is seen playing a Godin LGX black guitar.

Album Usage

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Used With

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