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Godin Montreal Premiere LTD TV-Jones pickups Desert Blue 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: Desert Blue MPN: 042562 Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada Body Type: Semi-Hollow Country of Manufacture: Canada Model: Montreal Premiere Ltd Style: Electric UPC: 623501042562
Introduced on the floor at NAMM 2017, the Godin Montreal Premiere LTD is a stunning reinvention of their most successful thinline electric. Back with a new look, TV Jones pickups and Bigsby Vibrato, this classically styled semi-hollow electric combines high-quality hardware and workmanship at a very competitive price point. Lively, clean, and easy to play, the Godin Montreal is a versatile instrument that brings the virtues of semi-hollow tone within the reach of every player.
The Godin Montreal Premiere LTD features:Semi-Hollow Canadian Cherry BodyDouble white bindingTruss-style carved spruce coreMahogany set net, 24-3/4" scale, 22 medium fretsBound Richlite® fingerboard with Pearloid Inlays2 TV Jones Classic Humbucker pickups3-way pickup switchVolume and tone controlsBigsby Tremolo with Roller Saddle BridgeSchaller strap locksDual action truss rodGodin TRIC hardshell caseMade in CanadaList price $2745Main Test gear: Fender Deluxe Reverb "Electric Blue Special", 1x12 Combo w/Celestion Blue SpeakerIn the world of popular electric guitars, once you've covered the "three basic shapes" the semi-hollow thinline is most likely the next most popular design. The Montreal has been a real success for Godin, and at NAMM 2017 they unveiled this new upgraded LTD model. This particular model features a Bisgby Tremolo for a classic look and a whole lot of pitch-bending fun, and TV-Jones Classic PickupsThe pickups on the Montreal LTD are TV Jones Classic humbuckers. If you're not familiar with TV Jones -- and these look familiar -- it's because they are inspired by the original Gretsch Filtertron pickups developed by Ray Butts in 1959. While these are not single coil pickups, they are wound to a very low resistance - 4k in the neck and 4.8k in the bridge. This provides wonderful clarity and articulation plenty of dynamic range. The neck pickup is warm, with a percussive midrange, and smooth, jazzy low end. We wouldn't call this a lead pickup but with a little bit of gain the treble response is sweet and full of sustained harmonics.The bridge pickup is only wound slightly hotter than the neck, but it is all you need to kick things up a notch. The low end is snappy, wholesome and downright gritty when you dig in. If you're looking for rockabilly or Memphis blues, this is it. Even through the bright channel on the Deluxe Reverb, it has plenty of attack without harsh treble peaks. Single coil snap with propped up midrange, and the sturdy low end of a humbucker is the secret behind the TV Jones pickups. Rolling off the tone control provides a smoother jazzier side, but the all-Cherry wood Montreal never gets particularly woody or dark sounding. The spruce center core effectively manages any feedback issues, so you can crank this guitar without fear of it howling.The Godin bound mahogany neck with Richlite® fret board has '59-ish proportions, which is another way of saying a comfortable medium-C shape. There is a high level of fret finish, and the polished ends blend nicely with the bound fretboard. For those not familiar with Richlite, it's a wood fiber composite material that is a great eco-friendly alternative to Ebony.While the Godin Montreal Premiere LTD does not break any barriers in modern guitar design, it's an attractive and nicely crafted instrument that is well suited to pop, rock, country, blues and jazz styles of music. While the TV Jones pickups certainly give the LTD a certain "stylistic voice," playing it through several different amps and cabinets, this guitar can change a lot of minds in regard to how much ground you can cover with a semi-hollow thinline. It's not just for lounge lizards, and the Godin Montreal Premiere has something to offer everyone.
We are an authorized Godin dealer and this is a new guitar with all tags, tools, paperwork and certificates. We have over 25 Godin-family 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 noon EST will be shipped the next business day. All guitars receive a free setup prior to shipment.
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: | Desert Blue | MPN: | 042562 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Canada | Body Type: | Semi-Hollow |
| Country of Manufacture: | Canada | Model: | Montreal Premiere Ltd |
| Style: | Electric | UPC: | 623501042562 |
The Godin Montreal Premiere LTD features:Semi-Hollow Canadian Cherry BodyDouble white bindingTruss-style carved spruce coreMahogany set net, 24-3/4" scale, 22 medium fretsBound Richlite® fingerboard with Pearloid Inlays2 TV Jones Classic Humbucker pickups3-way pickup switchVolume and tone controlsBigsby Tremolo with Roller Saddle BridgeSchaller strap locksDual action truss rodGodin TRIC hardshell caseMade in CanadaList price $2745Main Test gear: Fender Deluxe Reverb "Electric Blue Special", 1x12 Combo w/Celestion Blue SpeakerIn the world of popular electric guitars, once you've covered the "three basic shapes" the semi-hollow thinline is most likely the next most popular design. The Montreal has been a real success for Godin, and at NAMM 2017 they unveiled this new upgraded LTD model. This particular model features a Bisgby Tremolo for a classic look and a whole lot of pitch-bending fun, and TV-Jones Classic PickupsThe pickups on the Montreal LTD are TV Jones Classic humbuckers. If you're not familiar with TV Jones -- and these look familiar -- it's because they are inspired by the original Gretsch Filtertron pickups developed by Ray Butts in 1959. While these are not single coil pickups, they are wound to a very low resistance - 4k in the neck and 4.8k in the bridge. This provides wonderful clarity and articulation plenty of dynamic range. The neck pickup is warm, with a percussive midrange, and smooth, jazzy low end. We wouldn't call this a lead pickup but with a little bit of gain the treble response is sweet and full of sustained harmonics.The bridge pickup is only wound slightly hotter than the neck, but it is all you need to kick things up a notch. The low end is snappy, wholesome and downright gritty when you dig in. If you're looking for rockabilly or Memphis blues, this is it. Even through the bright channel on the Deluxe Reverb, it has plenty of attack without harsh treble peaks. Single coil snap with propped up midrange, and the sturdy low end of a humbucker is the secret behind the TV Jones pickups. Rolling off the tone control provides a smoother jazzier side, but the all-Cherry wood Montreal never gets particularly woody or dark sounding. The spruce center core effectively manages any feedback issues, so you can crank this guitar without fear of it howling.The Godin bound mahogany neck with Richlite® fret board has '59-ish proportions, which is another way of saying a comfortable medium-C shape. There is a high level of fret finish, and the polished ends blend nicely with the bound fretboard. For those not familiar with Richlite, it's a wood fiber composite material that is a great eco-friendly alternative to Ebony.While the Godin Montreal Premiere LTD does not break any barriers in modern guitar design, it's an attractive and nicely crafted instrument that is well suited to pop, rock, country, blues and jazz styles of music. While the TV Jones pickups certainly give the LTD a certain "stylistic voice," playing it through several different amps and cabinets, this guitar can change a lot of minds in regard to how much ground you can cover with a semi-hollow thinline. It's not just for lounge lizards, and the Godin Montreal Premiere has something to offer everyone.
We are an authorized Godin dealer and this is a new guitar with all tags, tools, paperwork and certificates. We have over 25 Godin-family 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 noon EST will be shipped the next business day. All guitars receive a free setup prior to shipment.
All merchandise is subject to prior in-store sales and we reserve the right to end this auction early. Thank you for your interest.