Members Misha Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 ... ate my CP '60s Strat for breakfast today!! And I'm serious! I (finally) traded my Ibanez S570B for a Godin Session last week. I was not sure about a pickup swap. When I tried the Godin, I knew it was "Mine and I decided to do the trade. It sounds really good and is nicely set up. I tried other Sessions but this one just spoke to me! I compared it side to side with my beloved CP '60s Strat and what a shock: the Godin sounds better and even louder! The 2-point trem is set flat though on the Godin. I can't tell for now if it's as good as the CP '60s trem which is very reliable and even stays in tune when floating. All in all, I'm very happy with my move! I was barely using the Ibanez but now, can't put the Session down! I love how the Ibanez looks but not how it sounds and didn't want to put money for new pickups because I wasn't sure about the quality of the body to make better pickups sound as good as I'd want to. The Session I got is blackburst SG with a rosewood fretboard. (I used to prefer maple but not anymore, except for a Tele!) I'll keep the Strat though because I also love it. The Session sounds warmer, maybe because of the basswood body. However, the CP '60s is snappier. (I don't know if it has to do with the floating trem? ) Just wanted to share!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chqtarzan Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 ... ate my CP '60s Strat for breakfast today!! And I'm serious! I (finally) traded my Ibanez S570B for a Godin Session last week. I was not sure about a pickup swap. When I tried the Godin, I knew it was "Mine and I decided to do the trade. It sounds really good and is nicely set up. I tried other Sessions but this one just spoke to me! I compared it side to side with my beloved CP '60s Strat and what a shock: the Godin sounds better and even louder! The 2-point trem is set flat though on the Godin. I can't tell for now if it's as good as the CP '60s trem which is very reliable and even stays in tune when floating. All in all, I'm very happy with my move! I was barely using the Ibanez but now, can't put the Session down! I love how the Ibanez looks but not how it sounds and didn't want to put money for new pickups because I wasn't sure about the quality of the body to make better pickups sound as good as I'd want to. The Session I got is blackburst SG with a rosewood fretboard. (I used to prefer maple but not anymore, except for a Tele!) I'll keep the Strat though because I also love it. The Session sounds warmer, maybe because of the basswood body. However, the CP '60s is snappier. (I don't know if it has to do with the floating trem? ) Just wanted to share!! ya session would be guaranteed win over any non MIJ ibz congrats! the snappier sound should have little to do with the trem setup, its likely to be the pickups and strings (cables too). its good to have one floating one flush with body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretmonster Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 It's always fantastic when you trade someting you don't use for something you do. Big congrats on the session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alecto Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 Godin's making some incredible guitars these days. HNGD! Now let's see some pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fiveoclockhero Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 I've heard nothing but good things about Godin. I'm surprised it's even better than your Strat. Congrats! I google image searched it, just so I could get an idea what this guitar looks like (I'm not familiar with the whole Godin line) Very nice! I take it you don't miss your Ibanez? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brandass Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 Pix or your First Act ate your Bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members profgalen Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 HNGD! Congratz. I love my Godin Session. I have the metallic red also with rosewood fretboard. I have my wiggle stick floating and it returns to pitch exceptionally well. I like my Godin more than any stock USA strat I've played. Love the pups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Misha Posted February 3, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 Thanks guys! HNGD! Congratz. I love my Godin Session. I have the metallic red also with rosewood fretboard. I have my wiggle stick floating and it returns to pitch exceptionally well. I like my Godin more than any stock USA strat I've played. Love the pups. Nice in red too! If mine stays in tune as well as yours with the trem floating, I'll be in heaven!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Misha Posted February 3, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 Ok... some pics. Not the best ones but at least here they are: ... and of course, when i tried to clean my amp, I made it worse! Oh, oh!! The amp is the inexpensive Vox Pathfinder 15R. The Godin sounds sweet with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Misha Posted February 3, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 ya session would be guaranteed win over any non MIJ ibz congrats! the snappier sound should have little to do with the trem setup, its likely to be the pickups and strings (cables too). its good to have one floating one flush with body. I love the Ibanez SV5470... my wallet doesn't though !! The pickups are set very low on the Godin Maybe that's what make it sound "woody" ?? I used the same cables, same amp, same pedals with both guitars! I'd like to try the Godin with the trem set floating just to see what it feels like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BryanMichael Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 Godin continues to kick the {censored} out of anything in it's price range and disprove the myths of low price "quality control" by delivering consistent high quality at that price point. And, they are built in Canada and the US (it's that "assembled in" thing). HOw do they do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 Man, the finish on that is gorgeous. I don't have a Session, but my Godin is far and away the best player I have. Can't understand why Godin keeps flying so low on everyone's radar. Oh well, more bargains for me. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 Can't understand why Godin keeps flying so low on everyone's radar.EG Because they have the wrong "G" name on the headstock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 Give em time. Godin is making some stuff nowdays that really puts Gibson to shame and they find a way to mix the classics with modern features like nobody else.I mean, who offers a 5th Avenue archtop right alongside synth guitars and "high definition revoicers?" I love what they are doing. They take a lot of classic designs and give them a modern twist as well as going directions dobody else goes. Hell, they even offer a nylon fretless with synth output. THAT's the cool {censored} that makes a difference. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 woo hoo! I dig the look of covered humbuckers in an HSS setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 Give em time. Godin is making some stuff nowdays that really puts Gibson to shame... I mean, who offers a 5th Avenue archtop right alongside synth guitars and "high definition revoicers?" I love what they are doing. Just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 You can get a 5th Avenue for $500 and a synth guitar for less than a grand from Godin. What's Gibson charge? EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 Don't get me wrong, I love Gibby. It just amazes me what Godin can put out for the prices they charge. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 What's Gibson charge?EG 5.01% on a 30 year conventional mortgage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alecto Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 Just sayin' I see you on the archtop but, as for the Firebird X, I'd rather take one of these, thanks. Looks a LOT better than the Firebird X and most likely plays better, too. And how's Godin's QC compared to Gibson's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 but, as for the Firebird X... Looks a LOT better than the Firebird X and most likely plays better, too. Whoa, hey now. I'm in no way condoning that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 My Godin LG-SP90 is (for my hands) better than any LP I've ever picked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted February 3, 2011 Members Share Posted February 3, 2011 I played at least a couple dozen 5th Avenues before I finally found the deal I wanted. Always amazed me that each one I picked up was just like the last one. The consistency is there. They save money by not sourcing a lot of ultra exotic woods and they do a good deal of CNC work. Works for me. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Misha Posted February 4, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 4, 2011 I'd like to have a Gibson... I wouldn't like to pay for it, though!! There is a Godin that seems to be very interesting and probably cheaper than a Gibson: the Godin Icon Type2 Convertible! http://www.godinguitars.com/godinicon2convertiblep.htm It looks really cool, but for now, I can't stop playing my Session! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bluesidae Posted February 4, 2011 Members Share Posted February 4, 2011 Agreed the Icon looks very nice. Has anyone actually played the icon?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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