Robert Godin has been a mainstay in the guitar building industry since 1972. At the age of seven, Godin got his first guitar and he has never looked back. By the time he was 15, he was working at La Tosca Musique in Montreal selling guitars and learning about minor repairs and set up work. Before long, Godin's passion for guitar playing was eclipsed by his fascination with the construction of the instruments themselves. In 1968, Godin set up a custom guitar shop in Montreal called Harmonilab, which quickly became known for its excellent work and musicians were coming from as far away as Quebec City to have their guitars adjusted. Harmonilab was the first guitar shop in Quebec to use professional strobe tuners for intonating guitars.
Although Harmonilab's business was flourishing, Godin was full of ideas for the design and construction of acoustic guitars. In 1972, the Norman Guitar Company was born. From the beginning the Norman guitars showed signs of the innovations that Godin would eventually bring to the guitar market. Perhaps the most significant item about the Norman history is that it represented the beginning of guitar building in the village of La Patrie, Quebec. La Patrie has since become an entire town of guitar builders.
By 1978, Norman guitars had become quite successful in Canada and France, while at the same time the people in La Patrie were crafting replacement necks and bodies for the electric guitar market. Before long, there was a lineup at the door of American guitar companies that wanted Godin's crew to supply all their necks and bodies.
Before the actual Godin tradmark appeared on a guitar, Godin introduced the Seagull acoustic line in 1980, the La Paterie line of classical guitars in 1982, and the Simon & Patrick line of acoustic guitars in 1985. Since Godin's factory had been producing necks and bodies for various American guitar companies since 1978, he combined that knowledge with his background in acoustic guitar design for an entirely new product. The Acousticaster debuted in 1987, and represented the first design under the Godin name. The Acousticaster was designed to produce an acoustic sound from an instrument that was as easy to play as the player's favorite electric guitar. This was achieved through the help of a patented mechanical harp system inside the guitar. Godin now presents a full line of Acousticaster-style instruments as well as full electric solidbody guitars. Today, La Si Do Inc. employs close to 500 people in four factories located in La Patrie and Princeville, Quebec (Canada), and Berlin, New Hampshire. Intial company history courtesy Robert Godin and Katherine Calder (Artist Relations), La Si Do, Inc., June 5, 1996.
Instruments currently produced in La Patrie, Quebec, Princeville, Quebec, and/or Berlin, NH since 1987. Distributed by Godin Guitars in Baie D'Urfe Quebec, Canada.

GODIN Electric Guitars Models

GODIN CORE HB Image

GODIN CORE HB

- single cutaway chambered mahogany body, maple top, set mahogany neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, black headstock overlay, three-per-side tuners, Graphtech Resomax NW1 wraparound combination bridge/tailpiece, multi-layer...

GODIN ARTISAN ST I (MODEL 3990) Image

GODIN ARTISAN ST I (MODEL 3990)

- offset double cutaway light maple body, carved bird's-eye maple top, bolt-on rock maple neck, 22-fret ebony (early models), maple, or rosewood fingerboard with offset dots and 21st fret pearl block inlays, six-on-one-side locking Schaller...

GODIN 5th AVENUE JAZZ Image

GODIN 5th AVENUE JAZZ

- single cutaway body, Canadian wild cherry top, back, and sides (optional flame maple top, new 2012), two f-holes, multi-ply body binding, silver leaf maple or optional flame maple (new 2012) neck, 14/21-fret ebony fingerboard with dot inl...

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GODIN SD/SD-22

- single cutaway light maple body, bolt-on rock maple neck, 24-fret maple or rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, natural headstock finish, six-on-one-side tuners, vintage-style tremolo bridge, pickguard, two Godin single coil/humbucker pi...

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GODIN ICON TYPE 2 CLASSIC

- single cutaway chambered solid mahogany body, carved mahogany top, set mahogany neck, 22-fret ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays, black headstock overlay, three-per-side tuners, Graphtech ResoMax bridge, stop tailpiece, two covered h...

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GODIN BG 4

- offset double cutaway three-piece body with rock maple centre/light maple wings, three-piece maple neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with offset dot inlays, two-per-side Schaller tuners, Schaller fixed bridge, EMG 40P5/EMG 40 soapbar pic...

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GODIN G-1000

- longer bass/shorter treble horns offset cutaway light maple body, rock maple neck, 24-fret maple or rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, six-on-one-side tuners, vintage-style tremolo, pickguard, two Godin exposed polepiece single coil/hu...

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GODIN REDLINE 1

- offset double cutaway Strat-style silver leaf maple body with poplar wings, optional flame maple top, rock maple neck, 24-fret Indian rosewood fingerboard with offset dot inlays, black headstock overlay, three-per-side tuners, individual...

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GODIN LGX

- rounded single cutaway mahogany body, carved figured maple top, mahogany neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, three-per-side tuners, gold hardware, "Godin style" tune-o-matic bridge, strings into-body "finger...

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GODIN LG S

- single cutaway Honduran mahogany body, mahogany neck, 24-fret Indian rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, matching finish headstock, three-per-side Schaller Klouson Pro Series tuners, fixed tune-o-matic-style bridge, two Seymour Duncan cu...

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GODIN LG EMG

- similar to the LG S, except has two EMG picups (neck 85 and bridge 81), three-way pickup switch, available in Black Graphite (28665) finish, mfg. 2006-07.

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GODIN Artisan ST Signature (Model 11675)

- similar to the Artisan ST-I, except has a carved figured maple or quilted maple (early models) top, and three Seymour Duncan Lil '59 pickups, available in Antique Violin Brown (Model 11667/11698), Cognacburst (Model 11681/11711), or Trans...

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GODIN REDLINE 2

- offset double cutaway Strat-style silver leaf maple body with poplar wings, rock maple neck, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with offset dot inlays, black headstock overlay, three-per-side tuners, individual saddle fixed bridge, two active E...

GODIN BG 5 Five-String Image

GODIN BG 5 Five-String

- similar to the BG 4, except in five-string configuration with 3/2-per-side tuners, available in Black (8773), Cream (9596), Trans. Blue (7455), or Trans. Red (9589) high-gloss finish, disc. 2004.

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GODIN SD With Schaller Floyd Rose

- similar to the SD, except has a Schaller licensed Floyd Rose tremolo, only available in rosewood fingerboard, available in Aqua (9831), Black Pearl (10639), Cream (9879), Trans. Blue (9855), or Trans. Red (9862) high gloss finish, disc. 1...

GODIN Core EMG Image

GODIN Core EMG

- similar to the Core HB, except has two EMG pickups (neck: EMG-85, bridge: EMG-81), available in Black (035434) semi-gloss finish, mfg. 2012-present.

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GODIN G-4000

- similar to the G-1000, except has a deluxe Schaller vintage-style tremolo and Schaller locking tuners, available in Black, Cognacburst, Trans. Blue Burst, or Trans. Violet high gloss finish or Antique Violin (Burst) satin lacquer finish,...

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GODIN ICON TYPE 2 CONVERTIBLE

- single cutaway chambered solid mahogany body, carved mahogany top, set mahogany neck, 22-fret ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays, black headstock overlay, three-per-side tuners, Graphtech ResoMax bridge, stop tailpiece, two Seymour D...

GODIN 5th AVENUE ARCHTOP KINGPIN Image

GODIN 5th AVENUE ARCHTOP KINGPIN

- non-cutaway body, Canadian wild cherry top, back, and sides, two f-holes, cream body binding, silver leaf maple neck, 14/21-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays up to the 12th fret, contoured high-gloss headstock, three-per-side chro...

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GODIN REDLINE 3

- offset double cutaway Strat-style silver leaf maple body with poplar wings, optional flame maple top, rock maple neck, 22-fret maple fingerboard with black offset dot inlays or rosewood fingerboard with white offset dot inlays, black head...

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GODIN ICON TYPE 2 FAT BLACK

- single cutaway chambered solid mahogany body, carved mahogany top, set mahogany neck, 22-fret ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays, black headstock overlay, three-per-side tuners, Graphtech ResoMax bridge, stop tailpiece, two exposed h...

GODIN LG Humbucker Image

GODIN LG Humbucker

- similar to the LG S, except has two Godin Tetrad Combo pickups, volume/push/pull tone (MFB mid filter) controls, five-way switch, Black Pearl (24704), CognacBurst (25442), Dark Gold (disc.), Natural (24698), or Trans. Red (24728) finish,...

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GODIN G-5000

- similar to the G-1000, except has a rosewood fingerboard, no pickguard, Tetrad twin blade/Tetrad Combo humbucker pickups, Schaller Floyd Rose II locking tremolo, Schaller locking tuners, MFB mid filter EQ control, and a longer 25.5 in. sc...

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GODIN LGX 3

- rounded single cutaway maple body, mahogany neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, three-per-side tuners, "Godin style" tune-o-matic bridge, strings into-body "fingers," three Seymour Duncan pickups (two L...

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GODIN Core P-90

- similar to the Core HB, except has two Seymour Duncan P-90 pickups, available in Denim Flame (035595), Lightburst (035427), or Sunburst (035410) semi-gloss finish, mfg. 2012-present.

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GODIN FREEWAY BASS

- offset double cutaway silver leaf maple body, rock maple neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, two Godin designed pickups (one J-style, one P-style), three knobs (two v, tone), chrome hardware, available in Black Pearl (1978...

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GODIN Artisan ST II

- similar to the Artisan ST I, except has a carved arched top, six-on-one-side non-locking tuners, vintage-style vibrato, three Godin twin blade passive pickups, volume/push/pull tone (Michael Braun EQ system) controls, and a five-way picku...

GODIN 5th Avenue Cutaway Archtop Kingpin II Image

GODIN 5th Avenue Cutaway Archtop Kingpin II

- similar to the 5th Avenue Archtop Kingpin, except has a single smooth cutaway and two Godin Kingpin 90 single coil pickups, available in Black (032341), Burgundy (033560), Cognac Burst (032327), or Natural (032334) finish, case included,...

GODIN SD Leaftop Image

GODIN SD Leaftop

- similar to the SD, except has a premium grade of highly figured maple, available in Light Burst Quilted or Trans. Blue Flame finish, disc. 2004.

GODIN 5th AVENUE UPTOWN GT Image

GODIN 5th AVENUE UPTOWN GT

- single cutaway body, Canadian wild cherry top, back, and sides (optional flame maple top), two f-holes, cream body binding, silver leaf maple neck, 14/21-fret ebony fingerboard with dot inlays, contoured high-gloss headstock, three-per-si...

GODIN SD 22 Leaftop Image

GODIN SD 22 Leaftop

- similar to the SD-22, except has a silver leaf maple body with poplar wings, available in Amber Flame (31009/30972), Natural Flame (31016/30989), or Trans. Black Flame (30996/30965) finish, mfg. 2008-2010.

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GODIN ICON TYPE 3

- single cutaway chambered solid mahogany body, carved mahogany top, set mahogany neck, 22-fret ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays, black headstock overlay, three-per-side tuners, Graphtech ResoMax bridge, stop tailpiece, three Jason L...

GODIN Freeway Bass Active Image

GODIN Freeway Bass Active

- similar to the Freeway 4-String Bass, except has a solid mahogany body with active pickups and electronics, available in Natural Mahogany (27170) finish, mfg. 2005-2010.

GODIN Redline 3 Custom Original Art Series Image

GODIN Redline 3 Custom Original Art Series

- similar to the Redline 3, except is available in four original designs hand-painted by Giulio Pampena including Carnage (034376/034284), Celtic Tatt (034369/034260), Cherry Bomb (034345/034277), or Roadkill (034352/034291) finish, mfg. 20...

GODIN LG HB Premium Grade Veneer Image

GODIN LG HB Premium Grade Veneer

- similar to the LG Humbucker, except has a premium grade figured flame maple top and two Godin Nitro humbucker pickups, available in Cherry Burst Flame (31146) or Trans. Black Flame (31139) finish, mfg. 2008-2010.

GODIN LGX-SA WITH SYNTH ACCESS Image

GODIN LGX-SA WITH SYNTH ACCESS

- rounded single cutaway mahogany body, carved figured maple top, mahogany neck, 22-fret ebony fingerboard with dot inlays, three-per-side tuners, "Godin style" tune-o-matic bridge/strings into-body "fingers," two Godin...

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GODIN DETOUR

- double cutaway Silver Leaf Maple body with poplar wings, Rock Maple neck, 22 fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, three-per-side tuners, two Godin humbucker pickups, two knobs (v, tone), three-way switch, black hardware, available i...

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GODIN EXIT 22

- single cutaway mahogany body, 12 in. radius rock maple neck, 22-fret maple (24650) or rosewood (24612) fingerboard, three Godin designed pickups in HSS configuration, fixed bridge, six-on-one-side tuners, five-way switch, two knobs, black...

GODIN Artisan ST IV Image

GODIN Artisan ST IV

- similar to the Artisan ST I, except has a vintage-style Schaller 4000 vibrato and two Tetrad (twin) blade/Tetrad Combo humbucker Godin pickups, available in Cognacburst high gloss or Violin Brown satin finish, disc. 1997.

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GODIN LG SP90

- single cutaway mahogany body, mahogany neck with 24-fret rosewood fingerboard, three-per-side tuners, fixed tune-o-matic style bridge, STB, two Seymour Duncan SP90 single coil pickups, two knobs (v, tone), three-way pickup switch, availab...

GODIN REDLINE HB Image

GODIN REDLINE HB

- offset double cutaway Strat-style silver leaf maple body with poplar wings, rock maple neck, 24-fret Indian rosewood fingerboard with offset dot inlays, black headstock overlay, three-per-side tuners, individual saddle fixed bridge, two e...

GODIN Freeway Bass Five-String Image

GODIN Freeway Bass Five-String

- similar to the Freeway Bass, except in five-string configuration with 4/1-per-side tuners, available in Black Pearl (19656, disc. 2007), Midnight Blue (23042, disc. 2007), or Natural Flame semi-gloss (19663) finish, disc. 2010.

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GODIN SDXT

- single cutaway silver leaf maple body with poplar wings, rock maple neck, maple or rosewood fingerboard with 12 in. radius, three Godin designed pickups in HSH configuration, floating tremolo bridge, black pickguard, two knobs, five-way s...

GODIN ARTISAN ST V Image

GODIN ARTISAN ST V

- offset double cutaway body with a longer bass horn and shorter treble horn than the regular Artisan body, Canadian maple top, bolt-on rock maple neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with offset dot inlays, six-on-one-side non-locking tuners...

GODIN LG P90 Premium Grade Veneer Image

GODIN LG P90 Premium Grade Veneer

- similar to the LG SP90, except has a premium grade figured flame maple top and two Seymour Duncan P-90 pickups, available in Cherry Burst Flame (31160) or Trans. Black Flame (31153) finish, mfg. 2008-2010.

GODIN LGX T With Synth Access Image

GODIN LGX T With Synth Access

- similar to the LGX-SA With Synth Access, except has a maple body with poplar wings, a floating tremolo bridge, two Seymour Duncan custom humbucker pickups and L.R. Baggs X-Bridge bridge pickup with custom preamp/EQ, available in Black Pea...