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New Godin Core CT HB Carve Top Sunburst Chambered SF Free USA shipping
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Godin Body Color: Sunburst Model: Core CT Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada MPN: 041107 Country of Manufacture: Canada Body Type: Semi-Hollow Style: Les Paul UPC: 623501041107
Godin gave their popular Core line a refresh with a new glossy carved maple top, and a lighter weight chambered Spanish Cedar body. Still an outstanding value, the Godin Core CT HB has tone and resonance far above its price point.This is a Godin SF model with a slight cosmetic defect (see photo). These are are fully warranted guitars and represent a great value. Our customers love them!The Godin Core CT HB delivers great sound and looks:Chambered Spanish Cedar body, 6.8 poundsCarved Canadian gloss maple topMahogany set net, 24-3/4" scale, 22 medium frets1.7" nut widthRosewood fingerboardGodin humbucking neck pickupSeymour Duncan '59 bridge pickup3-way pickup switchIndividual volume and tone controls for each pickupGraphtech Resomax adjustable wrap bridgeSchaller strap lock buttonsDual action truss rodGodin Deluxe padded gig bagMade in CanadaList price: $1095We've always been a fan of the Godin Core line, both in terms of sound quality and value. For 2015 Godin upped the cosmetics with a nice carved maple top, a slightly sharper cutaway shape that in terms of profile is less "signature" Godin, and smoother more substantial feeling tuners. In addition they swapped out the chambered mahogany back for a chambered Spanish Cedar back (which is really a variety of mahogany). But it's lighter in weight than traditional mahogany, and shaves a little mass off an already comfortable guitar.In all other matters, the Core is essentially the same as the previous version, which is just fine with us. The maple/mahogany (cedar) combination is a tried-and-true formula to impart a warm mahogany midrange with the additional upper end snap provided by the maple top. The addition of a chambered body imparts a clean, open tone that is the signature sound of the Core series. Regardless of which Core model, they possess a balanced, open midrange and a level of clarity that is a cut above most set-neck mahogany guitars. To our ear, the Spanish Cedar sounds a little brighter than the previous mahogany body, opening up the tone a little more, but with maybe just a touch less punch.The Godin-branded neck pickup is a medium output pickup made by G&B from Korea (which supplies a lot of guitar builders including the PRS SE line). It's certainly a fine starting point, and the neck pickup combines good upper end string clarity, and commendably percussive low end that does not get too soft and wooly like a lot of humbuckers. It's capable of jazzy rhythm tones, but it is tight and articulate enough to get funky when the mood strikes. The Seymour Duncan '59 bridge pickup is a well regarded humbucker meant to emulate the late 50's Gibson PAF style pickups. Wound to a relatively low 8.2K and with Alnico 5 magnets, it has a clean tone with a firm attack and avoids the hard upper midrange that can afflict bridge pickups that are wound too hot. There is a pleasing level of brightness, and single coil players will easily warm up to its fat punchy tones that somehow still manage to sparkle. And with modern master volume amplifiers and the plethora of available stomp boxes, you don't need a hot pickup to get great rock tones. In fact, a moderate pickup like the '59 is the key to overdriven rock crunch that is both powerful and musical.A key feature of the Core is the individual tone and volume controls for each pickup. Guitarists who have played Strats all their lives have really missed the flexibility of individual volume and tone controls. The best way to experience the tonal range of the Core is to use both pickups together and explore the all the nuances that individual volume and tone controls offer. Just the simple arrangement of keeping the bridge pickup on full, and adjusting the neck pickup to control the level of warmth is a very powerful tool. And there are vastly more tone possibilities beyond that.The neck is a medium "C" profile, measuring around .840 at the first fret with a very mild taper up to the 12th fret. It's a cinch to play, and the traditional 24-3/4" string length provides comfortable action and easy bending. Like all Godin electrics, the medium sized frets are highly polished with very smooth fret ends, and the fingerboard has rounded edges that feel broken in from day one. Dialing in the setup is a snap, no doubt aided by Godin's dual action truss rod and a fully adjustable wrap tailpiece.For players who felt the previous Core lacked a little visual pizzazz, the new carved top is a welcome addition. But Godin knows a good thing when they've got it, and thankfully the new CT retains all the tone and character of its flat-top predecessor. The Godin Core HB checks off just about every box, and if you are looking for a lightweight set neck guitar that combines fatness and clarity, the Core HB is right up your alley. We are an authorized Godin dealer and this is a new guitar with all tags, tools, paperwork and certificates. We have over 25 Godin guitars stock at all times, and please feel free to browse our other listings, or contact us for delivery time and availability on other Godin models. Winning buyer receives FREE UPS Ground shipping in the lower 48 states.
Orders received by 12:00pm EST will be shipped the next business day.
All merchandise is subject to prior in-store sales and we reserve the right to end this auction early. Thank you for your interest.
Description
| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Godin |
| Body Color: | Sunburst | Model: | Core CT |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Canada | MPN: | 041107 |
| Country of Manufacture: | Canada | Body Type: | Semi-Hollow |
| Style: | Les Paul | UPC: | 623501041107 |
Orders received by 12:00pm EST will be shipped the next business day.
All merchandise is subject to prior in-store sales and we reserve the right to end this auction early. Thank you for your interest.