Godin LGX Series

[Buster]

I was in Indy over the past couple of days and happened into the GC there...I know, I know, why...but I was hoping to find treasure there...on the cheap...well, that didn't happen, but I did find a Godin LGX Series guitar...one of those electric/acoustic hybrid jobs...I played it, this one was the triple single coil variety with trem which did nothing for me...so I got to pondering...how about the string-through version...I've done the research on HC, and all seems pretty decent...mahogany body, flame/quilt tops...duncan PUPs...so...anyone here played one of these? Let me know your opinions, if you would.

Thanks,

Erik

[darc]

Strictly personal opinion, but I really liked mine and regret having sold it. The little graphic EQ complements the harsh reality of piezo output very well.

I had the hum/sing/sing configuration with trem and GK output and the guitar could do just about anything, but it leaned better toward articulate strat tones than heavy sustained Les Paul type tones.

Kinda funky looking, and little on the heavy side (at least mine was) - those are the only down sides.

[data187]

i have an older lgx and i really like it.

the neck is reminicent of a prs wf, very comfortable for chording.

i like the option of piezo and humbuckers.

the humbucker sound very clear, but definitely more strat like than les paul like.

the only real dislike i have for mine is the weight.

it's a bit on the heavy side....

then again, i'm use to playing ibanezes, jacksons and strats.

for around $500 on the used market, it's alot of bang for the buck.

[nnajar]

i have a godin xtsa that i bought new about 2months ago. i love it. gig with it 4 nights a week. Mine has HSH pickups. strat hss was my main instrument for these gigs but idon't like a single in the neck for clean soloing. Anyway, the godin is awesome. The neck is unique- not fender or gibson style- but it does have a fender scale. It's very comfortable for me. The stock pickups suck ass, but i expected that and decided if i was to keep the guitar i'd swap the pups. so i put a set of suhr pups in it and it kills. fat sounds in the neck and bridge positions and very convincing strat sounds in the notched positions. The guitar is a little heavy though, but not any worse than a les paul.

Nate

[darc]

I don't know that the stock pickups "suck ass" - maybe they just weren't what you were looking for. Then again, I'm no pickup expert. (Is there a joke in there? Punchline something like "How YOU doin'?")

This is assuming they're the same P/U's as in the LGXT. I really liked the alledgedly custom designed S.D. Custom Customs (does that make them Custom Custom Customs?? Naming conventions in guitardom are... guitarded.) Tones were arguably a thin, but they lent themselves to the guitar's stop-on-a-dime "manageability". That's what I meant when I said "articulate strat" as opposed LP. (I think the bolt-on neck and wood selection have a lot to do with this, too.)

[nnajar]

I don't know that the stock pickups "suck ass" - maybe they just weren't what you were looking for. Then again, I'm no pickup expert. (Is there a joke in there? Punchline something like "How YOU doin'?")

This is assuming they're the same P/U's as in the LGXT. I really liked the alledgedly custom designed S.D. Custom Customs (does that make them Custom Custom Customs?? Naming conventions in guitardom are... guitarded.) Tones were arguably a thin, but they lent themselves to the guitar's stop-on-a-dime "manageability". That's what I meant when I said "articulate strat" as opposed LP. (I think the bolt-on neck and wood selection have a lot to do with this, too.)

Not the same pups. I believe (but i'm not sure) the lgxt has duncan pups that probably work pretty well. The xtsa I'm talking about looks like a 3 pickup version of the lgxt but it comes with godin branded pups. They were very muddy, SUPER hot and had no clarity. Probably would've been ok for real high gain stuff, but i like to play mostly clean and that didn't fly.

Nate

[Guest Meshuggah]

I just played one last night. Apparently the neck size changed around 98-99. This had a flatter radius, slighty wider neck than the brand new one hanging right next to it. Very classical-like compared to the new one.

I am now officially in the market for a 98 Godin LGX-SA.

What ya got for me?

[Buster]

Well...I officially added this one to my heard, hence the need to sell one...keeping the peace, you know. It's everything I thought it would be and a bit more...really nice build, great finish and the Duncan "custom" Custom Custom is really unique...great bite, but great definition when rolling the volume off.

This particular specimen is a 99...the key to remember about these Godins is the first two digits in the serial number is the year, followed immediately by the next two digits which determine the week of the year...which is significant because Godins year runs August to July. This serial number is 9850XXXXXXX which is the 50th week of Godin's 1998 year, or a 99...here she is...

Edited to say...sorry for the large photos...

[Guest Meshuggah]

Want!

How do you like that neck?

[Buster]

Want!

How do you like that neck?

I really like it...it's different than anything else I've had...kind of flat, kind of fat, kind of skinny...all at the same time...it's real comfortable...E

[crabby]

Very nice Buster,, I've always liked those. That top looks nice to, sort of a cross between a flame and a quilt...... enjoy!

[PastorPaul]

(Ambling through today, thus the rare post....)

I have had two LGX guitars in my quest for a guitar that provides both mag and piezo pickups, and found them to be well made and good values. IMHO, Godin shares with Hamer the quality of being underappreciated for the quality. But how good a value the Godin is depends on the price paid. I have tried numerous Godins electrics with a piezo in the bridge and have yet to find one that sounds as good, piezo-wise, as a Parker Fly. On the other hand, the Parker don't have the same electric tone as a good wood guitar AND Fly models tend to sell for a lot more than the LGX. So, it's a fine guitar for the money if well-bought.

Maybe I'll post again in a few months....

[darc]

On the other hand, the Parker don't have the same electric tone as a good wood guitar AND Fly models tend to sell for a lot more than the LGX.

That's where the Nitefly comes in - better wood/magnetic tone than even the Godin IMO, plus the incredible Parker playability. Funny about the piezos though - I think I prefer the Godin, if only for the graphic EQ.

Now Ovation's new VXT offers a whole new option. That acoustic sound should easily best any piezo output.