Godin Exit 22

Three Piece Mahogany body, Maple neck, Rosewood fretboard. I chose the Rosewood fretboard because most of my favorite guitars have had a Rosewood fretboard. Volume,tone, black hardware. HSS config and String-thru body. Gets a 7 because well it's not packed with features, but it doesn't need to be. I hate complicated guitars.

I like to play blues, rock, surf rock, praise and worship and my own Celtic Rock style.
Right now I'm using a Epiphone Valve Jr and various Dano pedals.
No extra noise, the single coil pickups aren't noisy for humbuckers much less single coils. The pots are quiet, tight guitar.
Great even sound, very rich not a strat, but maybe like a Korina Flying V with strat pickups. Long story short, it's it's own man.
No real dislikes. It's definately unique.

Amazing set up. This is a premium North American guitar at an Asian built guitar price.
I would have to say the pickups are adjusted where they need to be.
It's a beautiful guitar. Great action, smooth fretwires, straight neck, it's tight tight tight to the body.
I feel like I should have payed about $2000 for this guitar.

I haven't played much live, but I belive this will hold up to a 3 hour concert.
The finish is natural so if it chips, I don't care...have you seen SRV's Strat or Willie Nelson's Martin Nylon string acoustic? Aged guitars are happy guitars. I don't think there's a real guitar player out there that wants a guitar that will look new forever. This is my first new Electric guitar. I've owned a G&L Legacy, a Mexican Tele, and a 1996 Fender Jag-stang. All bought used, all had some wear.
I can depend on it, I replaced the strap buttons with Dunlop locks. Right now I have no choice but to gig without a backup electric, but considering I play 3 songs electric and 2 songs acoustic on Sunday morning, I think I'll be ok.

No experience yet. But I've heard good things.

I've been playing off for 15 years and on for 8 years. I currently own a 96 Fender Jag-stang, Martin D-16gt, Goodtime Banjo.
I never played this guitar, I ordered it from Musiciansfriend based on all the good reviews I've read. I have played a Godin Freeway SA at a local shop and compared it to the Used G&L legacy and new G&L Legacy there and found it to be better quality than the New G&L. The Freeway(HSH config) has the same singlecoil and one of same humbuckers. I loved the way the neck felt. I only had $500 to spend and wanted a string-thru body so the Exit 22 was perfect for me.
No it's not like a Stratand no it's not like a Gibson Les Paul. Maybe Fat Strat pickup config with a String-thru body like a Tele, resonance like a string-thru body Korina Flying V and a neck somewhere between a Gibson SG and a 60's Strat.
If you want a strat then buy a strat ok! If you want a V buy a V... you get the idea.
If you want a unique guitar of good quality that will have people asking you what kind of guitar that is after your performance then this is your guitar! If you want a Strat, buy a G&L Legacy, if you want a Gibson Les Paul, buy a Hamer or a Heritage.
This is a great guitar at a great price and I can't believe I only payed $440 for it. Buy one before the price jacks up.

natural satin finish, mahagony body which looks like a cross of tele and lespaul. fix bridge which is good since coz i've started to love a guitar which stays in tune pretty well.maple neck that is not so wide n not so thin. i would say just nice. n not so fat or thin. again just nice. n maple fretboard. my first maple fretboard. it feels so smooth.22 frets which is not a problem for me. my first non asian made guitar. the whole guitar feels great 5 way s-s-h passive pickups

alternative,rock,modern rock n it nails them. except it does not sound that tight. it sounds a bit loose. probably needs to change it a to duncan to make it even better.
plug it through my ibanez 100 watt amp. no efx. doesn't sound too thick or thin. but like i said. it sounds loose n not tight enough for me. thats my only complain.

action was good enough.not too high or too low. but somehow the 6 string gave a buzz. not sure y. maybe its fitted wif a .09 gonna change it to a .10 soon. pickups were balanced well. finish were great. but not sure of the tuning head though coz it got out of tuned after i played a while. maybe the strings r not strecthed yet. intonnation was horrible when i got it. but after a few adjustment, its perfect. n yes. this guitar has perfect intonnation. was suprise coz i couldn't get a perfect intonnation from my Ibanez S470DX. but this was easy to set up. took me ard 10 mins to set up all the strings. neck slightly warped but its nothing dat couldn't be fixed. juz gonna pull the truss rod once i changed to a .10. i really love the smooth maple fretboard. one of the best fretboard n neck i've ever held.

juz got it. nothing has gone wrong so far.

never got it repaired or anything

been playing for close to 10 years. got an ibanez rg 270DX a hamer XT and used to have an Ibanez S470DX. but sold it to get this godin. n it was worth it. i didn't like the neck profile of the ibanez but the rest of it was sweet. but the godin. everything is sweet. if i have extra cash i'd probably buy 2 more of this guitar. juz love the smooth maple fretboard. n it has a crystal clear sound to it when strummed unplug. means with the right pickups this thing will sing. not that the stock pickup is not good. like i said before..it sounds a bit loose. i wish it had a really good tuners. one dat will stay in tune for 100 years of playing. besides that...its close to perfect.

2005 model Godin Exit-22, maple neck, mahogany body, arrayed with single, single, humbucking pick-ups, with a 5-way selector. It comes with a gig-bag (cool). It is made in Canada/US, with a 22-fret neck. The pick-ups say Godin, but they might be Seymour Duncans (made to order).

This guitar sounds amazing. It is mainly used as studio jack-of-all trades, and it suits this role perfectly. Blues, funk, R&B, light jazz
rock, this axe delivers. It sounds decent in Fender, Mesa, Vox, Pignose, and Roland modelling amps. My preferred choice is the CUSTOMIZED Traynor YCV-40 TUBE AMP for an all-Canadian 'sound'... Absolutely awesome. My floor pedal-board has Digitech Synth-Wah, Aria distortion, Boss MT-2, Boss Flanger, Boss DC-2 Dimension-C, and Boss RV-3 REVERB-DELAY. The single coil p/us are good and fairly quiet, way better than those on any Strat I've ever played, and the bridge h/bucker is just strong enough to work with distortion pedals without turning the sound into sludge.

The factory set-up was flawless, with very good low action. The pick-ups were so well balanced that switching from one to the other has no sudden jumps in volume. Mine has a maple neck, perfectly finished and fitted to the body. The tuners kept the axe in shape. I can hardly say anything bad about this guitar, especially considering the price.
Best 450 buck I ever spent.

I bought this guitar about a year ago. It's been played at gigs, jams, and in the studio. It survived all that with cohones. The hard-ware seems okay , so far. I always use it at all my live gigs without a back-up, and I can depend on it.

Never had any repairs. It is still under warranty. I met the Godin 'rep' at my local Long & McQuade retail outlet. He looks like a dude that would take care of you, if you had any problems with Godin. Besides my local retail guys and gals are always on the 'job' for me. Very good people.

Been playing over three decades. I run a recording studio, with all the usual gear..Trident console, Neve, and Focusrite tools, etc, etc. I also have a 1977 Music-Man Sting Ray Bass, Roland (Ibanez) G-202,303, 707 guitar/synth controller, and the all the Roland GR-series...1000, 300, 500, 700, GM-70 JP-6, JP-8, Juno-106, yadda, yadda, yadda..
If it was stolen, I would buy this guitar again. I currently own four Godins, and my goal is to have seven different Godin axes. I switched to Godins because all the other 'production' type guitar manufacturers are losing their 'mojos', and couldn't give a damn about their customers. I dislike spending big bucks to buy 'boutique' axes, that are so precious I can only use them on 'special' occasions. When I play the Godins, I'm reminded of the 60's Ford Mustangs, a production model car that really rocks.
All the Godin line of guitars and basses, are designed for hard-working musicians who prefer good value for money. Besides they are all made in Canada/US, keeping the jobs and skills at home.

Mahogany body, Maple neck, fixed bridge, 3 pickup, 5 way switch, satin finish. A carved top might have made it prettier, but would increase the price and would not have improved the sound or playability.

There is enough variety in the switch positions to handle most styles other than a big hollow body arch top type sound, which I have no need for. This guitar through a good amp covers most bases. I play it through a Boogie F50 with the usual rock effects. I have a Fender Strat and Gibson Les Paul and this guitar works as well as either of those and maybe better than the Fender on the neck setting.

I bought it used so I don't know how well the factory did the original set up. Since I have owned it I have not had to adjust anything. The maple neck seems to have shrunk a bit as the fret ends had to be redressed, but I like the action otherwise. No buzzes with light guage strings.

Overall durability is as good as any american guitar. You would have to abuse it to cause any problems, much like a Fender Telecaster. I'll probable give it to my grand kids in about 30 or 40 years.

I've been playing for about 40 years or so, mostly rock/blues. You could spend a lot more and get a Gibson or PRS and have a prettier guitar and all the paranoia that goes with that or get one of these and not worry about that first nick. This is a players guitar; a real work horse. Guitar snobs needn't bother.

Maple fretboard was my choice. Fast action & slightly narrow neck width makes for easy playing on lead riffs.
Hard tail is nice. String through body gives lots of sustain.
Satin finnish gives this guitar an earthy/casual look.

A genuine surprise for clean blues leads! Beautiful at every setting on the 5-way switch. Diverse & passionate sounds.

Only a PRS Santana would rate a 10 for me!

Has Schaller strap locks as standard issue! Nice touch!
I'm a hobbyist of 30 years & this is a true gem in my opinion.

No problems to report.

I like my Powerhouse Fender Strat for hard rock & this Godin for blues. I'd highly reguard this guitar as my blues favorite. Best $ I ever spent! Buy it & enjoy.

I wont' detail the features as they are described in almost all previous posts.

Personaly I realy like the neck dimension that allow me to play complex chords with a minimum of effort.

I regret that the humbacker is not splittable. It does not cost that much and would increase the sound palette of the instrument.

Maybe a model with locking tuners would be a nice to have also for an extra 20 euros ...

However the features realy fit my needs : a stratocaster like guitar, _without_ tremolo, simple elegant and efficient.

The sound palette is quite amazing ! Currently playing with a funky band, I'm fully satisfied of the sounds the guitar can provide.

I'm using a Fender Deluxe for studio sessions and gigs. The Godin has a nice and brigth sound on the first selector positions. When we get the overdrive on the Fender it sounds really bluesy ( nice for some solos ).

To be a little bit more critical, I'd say that the Godin mics have some sligh noise, but for the price, they are quite good.

I purchased mine by internet. I set up the pickups height in order to use some heavier strings, and excepted the change of string, I did not made any changes.

I already played on stage with this guitar and excepted the weigh problem, I have nothing to report. I used it and will use it again without backup.

Also, I hope that the hardware will last :), but honestly, if some pieces fall apart, they can be replaces or upgraded without a prohibiting cost.

Never contacted :)

I own this guitar for 6 months now, and I'm realy satisfied.

MY GODIN IS A 2006 MODEL,MAHOGANY BODY SATIN FINISH,STRAT STYLE
BRIDGE,22MEDIUM SIZE FRETS ON ROCK MAPLE NECK.IT HAS 3 P-U TWO
SINGLE COIL NECK AND MID PLUS 1 HUMB.AT THE BRIDGE.IT IS A SHORT
SCALE NECK 24 3/4,THE CONFORT OF THE NECK IS THE FIRST THING THAT
GOT MY ATTENTION.IT IS A FAIRLY HEAVY GUITAR!IT COMES WITH A TRULY
DELUXE GIG BAG.TUNERS WORK QUITE WELL.HARDWARE IS ALL BLACK WHICH
IS NICE AND DIFFERENT.I FORGOT TO MENTION 2 IMPORTANT THINGS ABOUT THE NECK, 12"RADIUS PLUS ROUND EDGES AS STANDARD FEATURE!!.

I PLAY MAINLY BLUES WITH A PEAVEY DELTA BLUES AND A TUBE SCREAMER.
IT FEELS A LOT LIKE A GIBSON JR.AND SOUNDS LIKE AN EXPENSIVE STRAT.
I THINK THIS GUITAR SOUNDS PLAIN PERFECT!

FACTORY SET UP WAS CLOSE TO PERFECT,THE ONLY THING I DID WAS SLIGHTLY
LOWER THE FIRST 3 STRINGS. IT CAME WITH 9-46 GAUGE,I DID REPLACE WITH
10-46 MUCH MUCH BETTER.

THIS GUITAR SEEMS VERY WELL MADE AND FOR THE PRICE I PAID YOU CANNOT
FIND BETTER

DO NOT KNOW!

I HAVE BEEN PLAYING FOR 12 YEARS,I OWN STRATS,TELES,GIBSONS WHICH ARE VERY COSTLY AND DO NOT GIVE ME MORE THAN THIS VERY WELL MADE
450.00$ GUITAR.IF IT WAS STOLEN I WOULD FOR SURE BY ANOTHER ONE.
BRAVO GODIN ,MERCI BEAUCOUP

2005 Godin Exit 22
Canadian crafted parts assembled out of country
solid body 22 frets
5 way selector, S/S/H(in order from nect to bridge)
Mahogany body, rock maple nect, birds eye maple fret board
satin finish (very nicely done too)
Body style is somewhere between les paul and strat
bridge is custom godin bridge, string through body design (awsome sustain, can you hear it? I could walk away and come back in an hour and it would still be going)
24 3/4 scale
came with a very nice gig bag, very durable and lots of space and protection

I enjoy every style of music save country (sorry country lovers)
I like to play bluesy ballsy guitar, and some very clean ballad type stuff, as well as heavier music like system of a down. I even dabble in jazz. This little beauty handles it all quite well, mind you its not the ultimate tone for each style, but its so damn good and close that you won't care (unless your a complete prude!)
I like the single coil pick ups - they are very quiet which is very nice indeed.
I dislike the tuners, they are so close together i often knock a string out while tuning another....maybe I'm just not dainty

set up from factory was bang on, intonation was perfect as well
pickups were set just fine
there was a slight flaw in the wood of the body on the neck saddle, turns out it was some finish in a crack, which is so minor that I let it go

I think this little tyke can handle a live performance just fine, the stock strap locks are a nice bonus you don't have to screw into the body its done for you.
Most definitly always bring a back up you never know what can happen but for the most part this is a solid performer

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I've played in bands and taken part in music since i was a wee teen. i'm older now (not that old!) but guitar hasn't always been my main interest, the bass has taken up a majority of that time, its just an awsome instrument.
I grabbed this on a whim and i couldn't be happier - its a jack of all trades and does it all very well (not top notch, but close enough!) you would be happy to pay double the price for this guitar and still think your getting a deal. Godin is fast becoming a very reputable company.

You've all read the features by now.
Everything is made by Godin, 100% Canadian, and what a great name to fly under our flag!

Feature light but that is a real draw.

5 way toggle for pickup selection keeps it simple yet versatile enough.

I must say that it sounds really good, I am finding that southern blues to system of a down tone that covers so many areas of musical taste. It isn't the best at any of them, but it does do them very well, good enough for me.

intonation came perfectly set up, no string buzz, no fret rattle, action was great (hey, i play bass, poor action would feel great to me)

I'm not 100% certain on the hardware, the only way to see how it does is the test of time.

I think the tone pot is a little dirty already, I may replace them, other than that, as I stated already, the test of time will tell. The price was excellent though and the playablilty is great and I am really enjoying the guitar, so I hope it does last :)

Not needed yet.

Overall this is a great little guitar for someone who wants a guitar that can do it all. Like I said, its not a style guitar, it sounds great it would be gig worthy no doubt and I am very glad I took the plunge and bought something away from the "norm".

Give one a strum, you'll be glad you did!

heads up, i wrote a previous review over a year ago when i first got the axe but my opinions have changed, i'll lower my ratings this time to balance it out with what i think now.
the guitar didn't run away and install itself some new electronics so everything's still stock.
however... pots are scratchy. tone pot is tough to nail your sound with since it tends to jump the treble around. volume pot at zero sometimes hits 10 if i turn it too hard.
tuners are decent. can hold pretty well. i play a lot harder live than when practicing so i pitch the strings a bit sharp.
didn't rate this section before so i'll give it a rating. if not for the pots, this would get near perfect. i don't like tremolos anyhow so that's a non-factor. this has everything i need.

heads up, my amp/eq settings are treble 10, mid 10, bass 0.
single coils alone and mid+bridge will give you noise.
neck alone gives a fat, acoustic sound with treble up.
neck+mid is very bell-like. can give an SRV sound
mid, i barely use alone. to me it sounds like the mid just closer to the bridge.
mid+bridge gives a hot p90 sound to me. i use this for leads
bridge isn't high output imo. sounds way too chainsaw like with high-gain. give some medium gain and it's got balls like an SG. low gain and you've got a great rythm sound. this pickup drives tubes alright.

sustains well, a bit too bright imo so i tone it down a bit. gave this a 9 before, so to balance it out, here's a 6.

setup with low action. had a bit of buzz on a few strings so it got raised a bit. maybe i'm more suited to a longer scale neck but other than that, it's all good. the mahogany body looks amazing at certain angles. gives a 3-d vibe to the guitar.
changed the strings to 10's. much more accomodating.

this guitar withstands live playing. it got knocked off the top of a stack. left a chip in the lacquer of the neck with the diameter of 1 cm and a depth of about 2 mm. considering the loud boom it made falling, i'm surprised there wasn't more damage. i guess it really is rock maple. good weight on a guitar. maybe around 8 lbs

haven't played a guitar quite like it. it's never gonna fully be a strat, or an SG. i don't really see how anyone thinks this sounds or plays like an LP but all i can say is this guitar's got character of it's own.