Godin Models
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Godin History
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Unlike many other instruments that follow a fairly strict set of design parameters-such as most orchestral
instruments-guitars truly lend themselves to variation in design. This capacity for variation manifests
itself in two distinct ways, there is the purely visual variation such as, the lightning-bolt-shaped-pointy-
headstock-you're-obviously-not-in-an-easy-listening-band guitar. In other words, guitars as fashion statements. While Godin is committed to high
aesthetic values in all of their designs, what they find most compelling is the other type of variation inspired by the endless
musical possibilities in guitar design. From designing a Nylon string guitar that can be played at stage volumes and feel
comfortable to a primarily steel string player (Multiacs) to the creation of the multiple-voice instruments in their
Signature Series, exploring new design possibilities is an integral part of what Godin does.
The goal with each Godin guitar is to find the perfect balance between the finest traditions of guitar crafting and the
new design concepts that they are developing. After twenty years of guitar building they still hand-finish the necks on
every Godin guitar. In fact, from fretting to sanding, there is more handwork in their guitars than you would find in most
custom shops. From the selection of the wood to the final adjustments on the finished instrument, each Godin guitar is
designed and built by people who love guitars.
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