Members Elias Graves Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Richmond Belmont Features: The Richmond line of guitars are the newest creations from the visionary guitar makers at Godin. These beautiful instruments borrow design elements from classic styles of the 1950's, but as we've come to expect from Godin, they've put their own spin on things. The Belmont has an immediately familiar shape but closer inspection reveals a truly unique guitar. The build quality is outstanding and the guitar has a very solid feel to it. At approximately 7.5 lbs it's not a lightweight instrument but it's very well balanced and the body is quite ergonomic. The bolt on mahogany neck provides great sustain with a some nice snap as well. The neck profile is a bit like a late 50's Les Paul but just a touch thinner. The roller type bridge design is especially nice and makes the guitar very comfortable to pick at the bridge position. One of the best things about the Belmont is the pickup arrangement. The Seymour Duncan lipstick pickups have a very warm and creamy sound while the '59 in the bridge give you plenty of PAF style bite! It's a great configuration that combined with a 5 way switch offers a huge variety of tone. If you're looking for an extremely well made North American guitar that has a little vintage vibe without the usual names on the headstock, check out a Richmond! This is a brand new "B-Stock" guitar (Please read below about B Stock) and comes with the deluxe gigbag and Full Factory warranty. Godin B-Stock factory blem instruments are a great way to get a top quality guitar at a great discount! This guitar normally sells for $995.00. If you have any questions at all please feel free to call! About B Stock: This is a B-Stock or factory blemished guitar. It is not a return or refurbished instrument and it is not used. Almost without exception the blemishes we see from Godin are nearly imperceptible in the form of minor hazing or scuffing on the finish, or very small drip in the finish near the output jack plate. These blemishes are always very very minor and can save you hundreds of dollars on your purchase! We inspect each B-Stock extensively before we ship and guarantee that you will be satisfied with your purchase with our 7 day no questions asked return policy effective the day that you receive your shipment. If you have any questions about the nature of these "B" Stock instruments please give us a call! About the Belmont: For those about to rock, we give you the Richmond Belmont. The Belmont packs a full gamut of classic rock muscle into its incredibly resonant solid mahogany body. This 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BB123 Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Maybe would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Engl Kramer Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 First I thought it was a Washburn Idol, then I thought it was a Hagstrom. I like the figuring but the bridge looks like Meccano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 me no likey bridge/tailpiece set up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members adlo76 Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 fugly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EllenGtrGrl Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Cream City sells a fair amount of Godin, Seagull, and Art & Lutherie guitars. I saw today's guitar pic there last Saturday. I thought it looked pretty decent, it certainly beats your basic, boring assed Strat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Is it just a reflection, or does the finish appear to go a shade lighter, in a straight line at about the stoptail? Anyone else see this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RingoCalamity Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 After having seen it in person, I hate that finish, but those are pretty nice guitars. Can be very heavy though. Typical Godin fit and finish, which is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 me no likey bridge/tailpiece set up... Some of this for me too, and the finish is "meh" to me, but I kinda like the looks of it otherwise. The copy seems to indicate that it comes with both an HSC and a gig bag, and that's cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted May 12, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Original versions came with hard case. They dropped the price $100 and now you get gig bag. EG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Looks cheap.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Guitar Heel Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 I'm torn on this one. Things I like (lipsticks, humbucker, overall shape), but then the bridge and tail look , and for some reason I've never liked the one knob in, one knob out of the pickguard thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Funny looking hardware. Overall the kind of look that I don't like. I imagine it to be a good instrument, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dmc69 Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Bidge/tailpiece looks like it came from Home Depot. But it's a Godin product. Pretty safe to assume that it's a quality instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mnewb1 Posted May 13, 2011 Members Share Posted May 13, 2011 not for me, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xStonr Posted May 13, 2011 Members Share Posted May 13, 2011 It's a definite maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GreatDane Posted May 13, 2011 Members Share Posted May 13, 2011 i like the finish, but not much else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members katillac Posted May 13, 2011 Members Share Posted May 13, 2011 Is it just a reflection, or does the finish appear to go a shade lighter, in a straight line at about the stoptail? Anyone else see this? It's just a shadow/reflection. When people take pictures using a photo tent, if they don't use a cover on the camera side with a slit or hole for taking the picture through, the lighting can cause weird effects like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 9-Pin-Phoenix Posted May 13, 2011 Members Share Posted May 13, 2011 I'm intrigued enough by the specs and looks to pick it up and play it at a shop. I can't commit to much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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