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Description

The Godin Montreal Acoustic/Electric guitar is a versatile stringed instrument designed for musicians who crave rich acoustic tones with the flexibility of electric amplification. Crafted in Canada, this guitar blends traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to offer a superb playing experience. The semi-hollow body design ensures a resonant acoustic sound while minimizing feedback, making it perfect for both stage performances and studio sessions. Its innovative Godin Multiac system allows seamless switching between acoustic and electric output, providing musicians with a wide range of tonal possibilities at their fingertips.

The Godin Montreal is equipped with a comfortable mahogany neck and a rosewood fingerboard, offering smooth playability and excellent intonation. The high-quality LR Baggs T-Bridge transducer system ensures that every subtle nuance of your performance is captured with clarity and precision. Whether fingerpicking or strumming, this guitar delivers a dynamic response and a balanced sound that guitarists of all genres will appreciate.

With its elegant design and cutting-edge technology, the Godin Montreal Acoustic/Electric stands out as a reliable companion for both budding musicians and seasoned professionals. Its robust construction and dual-output capability make it an ideal choice for those who want to explore a diverse range of musical styles without swapping instruments.

Key Features:

  • Semi-hollow body design to reduce feedback
  • Godin Multiac system for acoustic and electric output
  • Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard
  • LR Baggs T-Bridge transducer system
  • Dual-output capability for versatile sound options
  • Made in Canada with high-quality craftsmanship

Reviews

Owner Insights

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

User experience

  • Owners often find Godin guitars like the Montreal Premiere Supreme challenging to locate in both new and used markets, even within Canada.

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  • A 2016 model of the Montreal Premiere Supreme was purchased directly from the Godin factory by a Canadian artist, highlighting the model's rarity and exclusivity.

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  • Owners appreciate Godin's ethical manufacturing practices and environmental consciousness, including growing their own wood in Canada.

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Value and pricing

  • Godin guitars, including the Montreal model, are noted for significant depreciation in the used market, offering substantial savings over retail prices.

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  • A former dealer noted a 25% price increase is imminent, making current purchases potentially more valuable.

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Comparisons

  • The Godin Montreal Premiere Supreme is frequently likened to a Gibson ES-330 and described as resembling a larger Les Paul.

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Build quality

  • Some owners find the volume disparity between the humbucker and single coil pickups noticeable during mid-song switching.

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Features and functionality

  • The Montreal model's neck is praised for being particularly suitable for bends and slides, enhancing playability.

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Mods and upgrades

  • One user installed Seymour Duncan Nazgul and Sentient pickups in a Godin Radiator, suggesting potential upgrades for enthusiasts.

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See how Mark Potter uses Godin Montreal Acoustic/Electric

Mark Potter

Guitarist

Elbow

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Guitarist Mark Potter from the UK alternative rock group Elbow plays the Godin Montreal, enjoying its smooth tones and versatility.

Additionally, in this TC Electronic Gear Run for Elbow's Northside Festival 2011 set, guitar tech Matt Skinner states that Potter was using the only two existing prototypes for a Montreal. Skinner also states the Potter only used the acoustic output. Potter himself elaborates in this article:

I started using them about five or six years ago. They have an acoustic output and an electric output and the electric sounds as good as my ES-335.

I'm in talks with Godin about making a signature guitar. It will be somewhere between the Montreal and the 5th Avenue. It's still very early days, but I'm hoping that the next time I'm in the studio, I'll have a guitar with my name on it!

See how Jacob Moon uses Godin Montreal Acoustic/Electric

Jacob Moon

Singer, Guitarist

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In this cover of Rush's "Subdivisions", Moon uses the Montreal during solos at 2:11 and 4:33.

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