Godin LGX

I bought this guitar about one year ago, so I'll call it a 2000. It is made in the USA from parts Made in Canada...if you've read the reviews already posted, then you know what it is about...LaSido makes good stuff. It has individual piezo on each of the string saddles (L.R. Baggs) and mine, unlike previous reviews has 2 Seymour Duncan Humbuckers (the bridge is a jazz and the neck is a Custom-Custom (blues)). Absolutely amazing. 5 way switch, 1 master tone, 1 master volume and an acoustic electric blend. It also has a 3 way selector for acoustic only, acoustic electric blend (the blend knob comes into play here) and electric only. In addition, there are three dedicated output jacks (acoustic only, blend and electric only). Finally, the acoustic side is controlled by 4 sliders (volume, bass, mid and treble). The body is as described in previous reviews so there is no point in going into it here...the custom case is fantastic.

I play blues, jazz and classic rock style music...I typically play this axe along with a Yamaha 12 string Acoustic and a Gibson Lucille (ES-355). My set-up is to through this particular axe through an A/B box with one line going to a Marshall AS50R (acoustic amp patched to the PA) and the other going to a Crate GXT100S (Lucille goes to a 1973 Fender Twin Reverb and the Yamaha goes to a multi-effects pedal and then straight to the PA). With the 3 way switch in the acoustic position and the jack plugged into the middle (blend) output, I can click on the A side of the A/B box and get a nice acoustic sound (with just a touch of Chorus)...excellent sound. Another flick of the switch and the B side of the A/B (both are lit, I get a great blend which is entirely customizeable. Finally, a flick up of the 3 way switch and turning off the A channel gives me an electric that is a cross between a Les Paul and a Strat. As far as sound goes, this is THE most versatile guitar I have ever had the pleasure of playing.

No flaws, no set-up required...it was perfect when I bought it and it is perfect today.

I have had no problems with the axe...It looks and feels very solid. In fact, the only thing that worries me is that, with so many damn features, there are more things that could go wrong with this guitar, and the electronics are no joke inside. If I were picky I'd say that another thing that pisses me off is actually a feature I wouldn't want to lose...The strings are threaded through the body and when you are changing a string in the middle of a gig, the E and B sometimes get hung up and are difficult to thread through the hole...they really need to get the channel nice and smooth and line it with something to keep it easy. If I were doing a solo act, I would easily be able to gig with just this guitar...it is that versatile. This axe plus the two amps (the Marshall can handle a vocal input as well) and I'm all set.

Never had to deal with them...I do own other LaSido products (2 Art and Lutherie 6 strings) so one day, I have no doubt they'll be hearing from me...hope they're nice.

Been playing for many years, have many guitars, but this one is special...I would replace it if it got stolen, I might even go for the LGXSA model for the midi voice. A great and versatile guitar...go out and try one!

This is a transparent blue guitar with a striped maple top. The body and neck are mahogany (bolt on), and the pickup configuration is cool, but somewhat bewildering, because there have apparently been numerous pickup configurations with this model. I have two Godin "blade" humbuckers, and the tone control is a push/pull switch that when pulled creates a coil tap. It also comes with LR Baggs piezo tranducers at the bridge, along with a three band, active equalizer on board. It has a pickup only output, a piezo only output, and a mix output. Although this might seem like overkill, there is nothing cooler than sending the pickup and piezo outs to separate preamps and then blending the tones.

The pickups are not as hot as I would like, but they sound great nonetheless. The coil tap sound is what I use most of the time, but for heavy overdrive sounds, the humbuckers are more than adequate. For bassy but clear and punchy blues solos and rhythm, its the best sounding guitar I have ever owned. I normally use a POD and/or an ADA MP-1, and I am quite satisfied with the results. My only serious complaint is that on the five-way switch, postions 2 and 4 create dead, useless sounds on both the humbucker and single coil settings. Might as well have a three way switch. (On my other Godin, and Artisan Signature, the 2 and 4 positions sound fantastic, especially clean).

Action was a bit high, so I had a fret level done, which resulted in action that is still a little high, but no buzzes or problems. The push/pull switch screw came stripped, so I had to rig my own fix.

I am a studio musician, so I can't comment on live playing. However, this instrument has remained stable since I bought it, and it stays in tune for days at a time. I replace the battery every six months or so, and the battery has never died. The finish is a kind of acrylic, I think, so when I scratched the hell out of it accidentally, I was able to buy some plexiglass polisher and polish out most of the scratch, which I cannot do with all my guitars.

The neck twisted on a previous Godin I owned (Artisan VI), and I could not return it to the store because I had moved to another state and the warranty was up. At first, customer service was a pain, but they finally agreed to take back the guitar even though the warranty was expired, and they credited me toward an upgrade to an LGX, which I like better anyway.

I've played for 24 years, and I own a Godin Artisan Signature, a Fender American Tele, and a buddy stores his '71 Les Paul Custom at my place. I play the Godin LGX more than any other, and it is used more often in my sessions than any other. I love its unique, quality sound and its versatility.

Godin LGX-TWO Tetrad Combo Pickups, Ebony Neck, 22 frets, Electric Acoustic(all electric input, acoustic/electric blend, all acoustic) inputs, one volume-one-one blend tone (push pot for coil taps, mini switch for acoustic needs, blend for electric acoustic mix), active eq, on-board preamp, sadlle transdcuer pickups mounted in bridge, tune-o-matic style brige w/ string through body design, mahogany body and neck, quilted or flamed maple top, blue transparent finish, good decent tuners, case hardshell, pickup h/h, 5 way selector

Currently my rig is: Crate 2-12 w/ Celestions-Boss GT-3 efeects pedal-Epiphone EA-50 1-12-Godin LGX-Variety of Boss Pedals and Wahs-
Sound: Many tonal capabilities. I play funk, fusion, jazz, metal, rap songs, blues, and all the stuff in the mix. The clean sounds are crystal clear, and the tone allows a lot of freedom with sound selection. The sound is full and rich, it is kinda bright. The guitar is great for slide, and works well with capo's and acoustic amps. I like the playability factor too.

The guitar, which I purchased used, was perfect. It fit into my hands as if it belonged there. The pickups needed a little tweak to adjust the volume to my preference, but it was godd from the factory. The top is seamless, and had no flaws. It looks deep, lush, and well crafted.

The guitar sounds great live, or on the mix. The hardware is very durable and reliable. The finish seems to be as solid as any guitar I've ever seen. The strap buttons are a little different, and a little cranky for some guitars, nothing strap locks can't fix. I have never had any of the connections fade out, and I slam them around a lot. But, never will they come loose. I use it as my main guitar, and never have to worry about a back-up.

I haven't hade to deal with the company. But the dealer I went through provided me with a good deal, and a case to match. There was no warranty, but unless I drop it I don't need one.

I've been playing for six years now. I have owned a lot of random gear. Traditional guitars to the bizzare. I would definitely buy another Godin. I would say that the LGX is a combo btwn the Les&Strat, but with a new style and some great innovations. The instrument plays great, sounds good, it's reliable, has tones of extraordinary features, and didn't break the bank. Bottom line.

Mine is a 1998 Model I believe. I bought it second-hand about three months ago through a local trading post. Features are pretty much the same as every other review here, so I'll not go into that. The (pretty stunning) quilted maple top is finished in the lovely deep blue, a very safe colour if nothing else. the hardware is all black, with great looking black chrome pickup covers. All the controls feel very sturdy, though the original 5-way had been replaced with a Fender, and the wiring changed so that in position 2 you get the Bridge and neck pups split together.

The non-locking schaellers work very well combined with the graphite nut and tune-o-matic bridge. The string thru body is a nice aesthetic touch, regardless of sonic improvements it may bring.

I for one was glad to get a rosewood fingerboard, and prefer the darker tone it brings. I had a Les Paul with an ebony fingerboard once, and it just didn't seem right.

The supplied case is very similar to a Fender, and had a tag inside saying 'made in Canada' (nice touch, considering nearly all of fender's cases are made in Mexico)

I'll give this category a 9, because I don't know what an unmodified one sounds like.

Where to begin!

The sounds this thing puts out are great. I've had a chance to play the electric side thru a variety of great amps, and it's not found lacking anywhere, even though the in-between sounds aren't quite as glassy or toneful as a vintage strat, they are still quite usable.

The accoustic side of things seems very reasonable thru headphones, but I haven't had a chance to try it out thru a full-range PA or an accoustic amp.

One thing I can attest to is this - if you are going to run both magnetic and piezo together, use the dedicated outputs, not the mixed one. While this output makes it much easier to mix the two via the onboard controls, it saps the tone somewhat. Check it out yourself. Plug the electric only output in, set the mix controls to electric only) set up your favourite sound on you amp and play for a little. Then plug straight into the mix output (which is now set only for magnetic stuff) and play - you'll notice a drop in tone and volume. It may only be a little, but hey, us guitarists pay thousands for pickups, amps etc that are a little better - why should we be any different here?

I'm going to give this category a nine, which could be a 10 if only the mix output sounded as good as the others.

Finish was very consistant over the whole of the guitar, though strangely the rear of the neck is fairly glossy - I'm used to Godin's having a nice waxed finish - maybe just the ones that I have seen. In any case, it's still got the nice mahogany texture on the back, so it's not all sweaty-gloss hell!

Another 9 here, though my only gripe is the finish on the back of the neck. And even that isn't as bad as it could be (ie - completely glossy - one of my pet dislikes)

Seems fine, though I haven't been out of the bedroom with it yet. If I have any problems, I'll be sure to post it, though I can't see anything on the guitar (save maybe for the graphic sliders) that even remotely looks flimsey.

No contact about this guitar, but I've e-mailed the before and gotten fairly timely and friendly responses.

I was considering buying one of these guitars brand new for aus$3600 (approx US$1800) when I saw this going for AUS$1200 (approx US$600) So I snapped it up, and haven't yet had any regrets. I'f I ever have to get a guitar to replace this, it will probably be the same make and model, if I didn't succumb to the urge to build a parts guitar in it's stead. I really hadn't expected this guitar to be so good though, and really have no qualms about reccomending it to anyone who needs a versatile yet toneful (how little those words usually have to do with each other!) guitar that plays great and covers every single tonal base, and even manages to cover a couple of the them very well! So the single coil sounds wont fool everyone - they are still very usable. Try it out, I wish I had done so sooner. If there is anyone out there interested in buying one of these guitars, feel free to e-mail me at the below address and I will endeavour to answer an y questions as best I can.

Canadian made year 2000. Neck is made from Honduras Mahogany and Brazilian Mahogany used for the body. It's finished with a really striking figured maple top. I have to admit that this is a really nice looking axe. I'm quite picky having owned some really high quality instruments such as a Les Paul black beauty and a US Ultra Strat and a top of the line Guild Acoustic. So it was really important to me that any purchase I make sounds AND looks good. I purchased the Translucent Blue which looks really good! I do agree with other's comments that it does rival the finish of PRS guitars costing 2 times the money. The 25 1/2" fingerboard is made of rosewood (I would have probably preferred ebony) and seems to be of good quality. The electric pickups are Seymour Duncan and the acoustic pickups are L.R. Baggs designed specifically for this guitar. Each string has it's own transducer under the saddle, giving it it's own electronics. There are 3 outputs on the guitar. One for the Seymour Duncans, one for the transducers and one which allows a blend of both. The electric pickups have a volume and tone knob and also the typical 5 way toggle switch. The transducers are controlled by 4 sliders. One volume and 3 EQ sliders (bass, mid, treble). There's also a 3-way toggle which if used with the middle output jack (the blend one) controls which pickups are active. Toward the neck is the electric, middle is blend and far right is the transducers only.

I bought this guitar to solve a major problem I had. I am the worship leader at my church and also play out quite often at other special events. I do quite a diverse set of material ranging from head-on aggressive suited more to electric guitar to more acoustic-based alternative stuff. I really hated switching guitars during the set since it breaks the continuity. So I started just using one guitar or the other and just "putting up" with not being able to the play the guitar on every song that might suit it best. I have used my Guild acoustic mostly but really wanted to rock at certain times with my electric. I heard about the Godin, Parker Fly and Carvin AE185, so I started doing some research to see if one of these could possibly solve my problem. After tons of research I settled on the Godin. The Parker was too "fragile" and I didn't like getting stabbed by the horn (not a great design). It also was more money. The Fly did sound great and was really nicely finished but it just wasn't enough to overcome the negatives mentioned. I never had a chance to use the Carvin, but it doesn't have individual transducers under each string like the others, so I decided not to pursue it. (I also have this thing about buying a guitar I can't hold and play first.)

This guitar did end up solving my problem mentioned above. Being a purist, I will say that the transducers don't sound exactly like my Guild or other pure acoustic guitars. But, saying that, I found the tone to be quite sweet and pleasing. It does have a sound that is close to an acoustic and actually creates some possiblities that are quite unique. I actually found it stirring my creativity with it's uniqueness. It certainly filled the need I had to use one guitar for my whole set. My setup is as follows: I use the middle jack in the LGX which allows me to use the 3-way toggle switch on the LGX to choose the actice pickups. I run the LGX into my wireless system which is routed to an a/b switch. Switch "a" sends the signal through my Digitech RP 12 processor and then on to my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe for the electric pickups. To switch to the acoustic pickups I simply flip the 3-way toggle switch on the LGX to the far-right position and hit my "b" switch on the a/b box. That turns off the electric signal and activates the transducers and sends the signal to my Fender Acoustisonic Jr. This is done in a couple of seconds! Way cool! You really do need an acoustic amp or run through the PA system with the transducers. They sound pretty lame through an electric amp (IMO), which makes sense since they were not designed for an electric guitar amp. The electric settings on the 5-way toggle tone switch are quite good. I did notice that it's not really possible to get that signature pure Strat tone, but again, that's not what it's designed for. The closest to the Strat was in the middle position. Neck position has lot's of sustain and the bridge position is very bright with a lot of bite as is typical of this setup. Good bluesy tone one the 2 and 4 positions, with 4 being brighter. The tone is quite good and if you're used to using humbuckers you'll probably be quite pleased. I have no complaints with the tone.

I have a great relationship with my "main" music store (Weather's Music in Salem, OR). They let me take one home to try on my gear for a couple of days. The first LGX I took home, was not the one I ended up buying. It had a couple of problems. First the 5-way toggle switch was so hard to move you almost had to force it. This was really irritating. Also the neck was not adjusted properly so that you could actually pull it back a bit and the strings would buzz. The EQ sliders also were a bit off-center, so when they were click in on what was supposed to be the middle setting, they were actually off-center by a noticeable margin. Other than that I did like it, but not probably enough to buy it. I took it back and told them and they said they had another one in the back that had never been out in the store. They let me take it home to try. What a difference! The setup was perfect. The 5-way toggle switch worked smoothly like it should, the EQ sliders were perfectly centered and the neck was set perfectly. I instantly knew I was gonna own it! The finish was gorgeous without a blemish. I did adjust one of the Seymour Duncans down a bit, but just personal preference. The 9 rating is only because of my experience with the first one I took home. (Good example of why I won't buy a guitar without spending some time with it first. ie. Carvin)

So far I have no reason to believe that guitar will hold up really well. That's one of the reasons I chose the LGX over the Parker Fly. I'm sure it will hold up better. I treat my guitars with great care so I expect to have it last for years. Also it came equipped with Schaller strap locks which was nice since I already had them on my straps. Another plus. Also included was a hardshell case which I guess isn't always the situation. The case seemed somewhat flimsier than my other cases from Gibson and Fender, but should hold up ok as long as I treat it right. I have no problem using this guitar without a backup. It's not failed me yet.

Don't know about Godin support. I've not had to contact them. I did notice that if I needed to there didn't seem to be phone support. Only e-mail which is ok I guess, but sometimes talking to a live person can make a big difference.

I've played for over 25 years, including many professional venues. I'd definitely buy another if it was lost or stolen. It's one of the few instruments out there that can fill the specific need I had as mentioned above to be able to use one guitar for a variety of music. There's nothing that I don't like on this guitar.

Year 2000 model made in Canada, 22 frets, came with a Godin custom case. Gorgous finish in Translucent Amber, one of the best looking guitars I have ever seen!! I got mine with the Seymour Duncan humbuckers which sound awesome! It also has the acoustic P/U section as well.

Soon as I heard this guitar in the music store, I had to have it! The electric portion of the guitar absolutely rocks! I can get full out wall of distortion sound, and go to a nice mellow jazzy sound with the flick of a switch. The sustain is INCREDIBLE on this guitar, it rivals a Les Paul in that department, and I was originaly looking at getting a Les Paul, untill I stumbled upon this axe.

The guitar has three jacks on it, one for the electric section, one for the acoustic section, and another that mixes both electric and acoustic into the same output. On the mix setting, the acoustic dosn't sound much like an acoustic, it sounds like some sort of hybrid, not that it sounds bad, it just sounds like nothing I have ever heard before.

The acoustic section straight up is quite amazing. It sounds like a very expensive acoustic guitar that has a pickup system on it. Of course you have to plug it in, though it just sounds amazing. If anyone wants to here the acoustic section, drop me a line and I can send you off an mp3 of it.

The action is perfect on this guitar. It plays like a hot knife through butter! The guitar is absolutely flawless. Not a mark on it anywhere. The neck joint is amazing, with no gaps, or glue anywhere. Every time I open the case to take it out, I just smile and can't beleive this guitar cost so little for what you get. I did have the music shop put on a brand new set of D'addario .10's on it.

It's pretty hard to tell how tough this guitar really is. It feels nice and solid, and just feels like a real quality instrument that will last for years with the proper care. I just have a feeling that this guitar is one of the last few guitars made out there with this much attention to quality. I think gigging is a bit aways for me, though I couldn't imagine anyone playing a gig without some sort of backup.

I'll rate it at a 7 because I really don't know how this guitar will age after only having it for 1 week.

Haven't had the pleasure.

7 funfilled months after picking up my first guitar, I have no regrets in buying this one. I also own a Yamaha Pacifia 912 electric, and a Yamaha 432 acoustic guitar. I play it through a Yamaha DG60 amp, and it sounds great through it. I would FOR SURE buy this guitar in a SECOND, no question. It's a very 'player friendly' guitar that just feels so natural in your hands. I really havn't found anything wrong about this guitar. It has loads of features, and can make all sorts of different sounds.

Bottom line is, for the money, I didn't find a better guitar. I was in the market for a Les Paul, though this guitar was a $1000 cheaper, and could do much more than a Les Paul. No, it dosn't sound exactly like a Les Paul, though it's very very close. I will probably buy a Les Paul some day, when my talent justifies a $2500 guitar.

I bought my Godin in September 1998, I believe it was a '98 model. It has a mahogany neck and body with an awesome maple top. There are a few slight color blemishes on the body and near the nut on the (rosewood) fretboard, but overall it is a jewel to look at. The electronics are as follows: 2 Seymour Duncan humbuckers (these are optional, it also can come with Godin Tetrad Blade humbuckers), a Jazz II in the neck and a rewound Custom Custom in the bridge. It also has a L.R. Baggs piezo system and 3-way graphic equalizer. There are a LOT of controls on this guitar, and one problem is figuring out how to make everything work. There are 3 input jacks on the side of the guitar: 1) Magnetic pu's only, 2) Mix, and 3) Piezo only. With a chord in the first input, you have the volume, tone and 5-way selectors that most people are used to. In two, you have the magnetic pu controls as well the volume and equalizer for the piezos. Confused yet? It gets worse. There is a 3 way switch that is enabled with the second jack that selects 1) magnetic only 2)mix, and 3) piezo. In the second position there, you have a balance knob which fades the Duncans and piezos. In the third input jack, you just have the piezo controls. BUT! You can run chords from all 3 jacks at the same time, powering three amps and three different sounds, making a "three part unison" section playable by one person. After mastering all of the controls, there is no end to what you can do. The electronics, however wonderful, have been less than reliable for me after the first year. I've had to have the 5-way selector replaced, and I need to replace the volume pot, which gets scratchy when you crank it. Even if the place I purchased it from didn't do this for free, I think the guitar would worth the trouble. I'm giving this guitar a seven, but it would be upwards of 10 if the electronics were more reliable.

It sounds awesome! I play in Jazz Band at school, and the Jazz II pickup sounds incredible through my Peavey Classic 30 all tube amp. At home, I play a more rock-influenced sound, and I think the guitar is restrained by my amp. Through the Mesa/Boogie I hope to buy this summer, the guitar will surely scream. I almost exclusively use the neck pickup (untapped) because I hate the thinner sound of bridge pu's. The pickups are pretty noisy when tapped, but that's pretty normal. Also, it's very interesting that the volume is cut when you run in the middle position (bridge and neck.) In the neck position, the sound is incredibly rich and full. I'm not an expert on piezo pickups, but the sound is pretty impressive. It does click and pop when you adjust controls (like the 5-way selector) but that is also normal for piezo's. I'll give it an 8, but that may very well be higher if I had a more impressive amp.

The guitar was well setup, of course I replaced the strings right away, but the action was exactly how I like it. It was my first electric, so I got used to everything that might have been wrong with it. I already mentioned the blemishes on the neck and body. The bother me a little, but nobody else hardly notices them. It gets an 8, but only because of the blemishes.

I guess I covered most everything in the features category. Everything is absolutely dandy besides the electronics. I've used it live (jazz band concerts and competitions, and one small gig)and it has never surprised me. I have a very soft touch, I've been told I'm almost elegant (blech!) but the guitar is very tight. Darned electronics are forcing me to give it a 5.

Haven't had to deal with them. Got repairs from my wonderful music store.

I would buy a PRS if this guitar got stolen, but while I have it and can still buy other guitars, it is an awesome start to my budding guitar collection. I recently bought a used hollowbody that I plan on completely "remodeling" so I might not need the jazzy pu's in the Godin. If I decide to replace the pu's, I'll probably put some screaming Gibsons or something in. Overall, this guitar needs a 9. The individual ratings are low, but I've been a little picky and they could differ on the guitar, since it is handmade in the U.S. With a few little tweaks, this guitar is truly stellar.

I purchased this guitar from Electro-Music in Doncaster, UK, after researching the product databases for a single guitar that offered me maximum versatility. It was built in 1999. Up until purchase time I had been playing an American Telecaster (1983) and a Godin A6 (1994)in a rock/pop covers band. The LGX seemed to offer me what I wanted (apart from the Tele sound!). I had toyed with purchasing an LGXiii (3 single coils) but after playing the Seymour Duncan Humbucker equipped LGX, I knew it was the guitar for me. Other reviews in the database deal with the features of the LGX, so I wont bore you by repeating them all. In short my LGX is in stunning natural finish (absolutely flawless), mahogany with a maple top, has a wonderful neck and an extremely verstile pickup configuration (dual humbuckers + LR Baggs tranducers for the acoustic sound). The guitar came with a Godin hard case (many don't, I guess I was lucky) which considering the cost of the guitar is dissapointingly flimsy, but better than the ubiquitous gig bag.

I play mostly rhythm guitar. Our material ranges from Chuck Berry to Shania Twain, with a little Clapton, Stones, Beatles, Bowie, Doobie Brothers and Steve Miller along the way. Previously I had continually switched from Telecaster to A6 through our sets - this is now a thing of the past - I can switch from single coil to humbuckers to acoustic quickly and simply, or mix acoustic and electric sounds - this is particularly effective with a little chorus on the electric. I am very pleased with the range of sounds the guitar can produce. I play the electric side through a Peavey Delta Blues (with a Boss Chorus pedal) and the acoustic side through a Trace Elliot TR50. I now have a much greater range of sounds than with my Telecaster, although I do miss the crisp jangle of the Tele, but the humbuckers give a much warmer and fuller sound, particularly when driving the lead channel of the amp. The acoustic side is excellent, although not quite as good as the A6. This is probably due in part to the string gauge, it came factory fitted with 9s, I used 11s on the A6. I will try 10s next time when I re-string. The guitar matches the amp brilliantly - I particularly like finger picking the acoustic side, while underpinning it with a little chorus on the clean channel for the elctric side. I also like the ability to blend the acoustic and electric sounds through a single amp, something I do when practicing at home. Its all likes at the moment, and apart from misssing my Tele, no real dislikes.

The guitar was immaculately set-up when I picked it up from the shop (I would recommend Electro-Music to anyone) - everything seems absolutely fine.

Playing this guitar live is just wonderful. We play a lot of gigs in small crowded pubs. Continually switching guitars was a bind - and often hindered continuity - I also save a fortune in strings! The guitar is exceptionally well made and I believe I am going to be able to depend on it. I have never used back up guitars on gigs (often because of cost reasons).

Haven't had much cause to test this. I have emailed Godin with some questions and haven't heard back yet - I guess I had expected to - so this distracts slightly.

I have been playing guitar for over 30 years and have owned a lot of guitars (mostly acoustic) during this time. In order to buy the LGX I had to sell my Telecaster, A6 and a Guild D4. This leaves me with the LGX and my Martin HJ28 (which I would not sell - unless I found a nice D42!). My wife is pleased as we now have much more room! I love the LGX, I wish I had bought one a few years ago when I first saw them. It may not have the fashion/name appeal of a Fender or a Gibson, but pound for pound (buck for buck) the sound, finish and build quality knock similar priced guitars into the ocean and beyond. If the LGX was stolen, I would definiteley replace it with another - although I might get a Trans-Blue one! I know some of the reviews for this guitar have been a little scathing whilst others have praised it. I can't comment on the sound from the Godin Tetrad pickups - but for me and for what I play, I just love it - it is the best electric guitar I have owned.

1998 Godin LGX, assembled in USA with parts made in Canada and elsewhere. 22 frets, rosewood fretboard, 16" radius. Body is mahogany with quilted maple cap and has its own distinctive shape: kind of a cross between a Tele and a Les Paul. 2 humbucking pickups: a Seymour Duncan SH-2 Jazz pickup in the neck, a custom-wound SH-11 (i.e. a custom Custom Custom :-) in the bridge. 5 way switch gives split-coil and in-between sounds. Also, this guitar has an LR Baggs bridge pickup with separate 3-band eq and volume. Bridge is tune-o-matic style, with a string-through-body configuration. Tuners are Schaller non-locking tuners. Includes a very nice case. As far as features go, it's hard to imagine a more complete electric guitar.

I play mostly blues and funk, and am starting to learn some jazz. The neck pickup is warm but extremely clear; the acoustics of the guitar come through very well. Great for traditional jazz guitar or (crank the amp up a bit to get some overdrive) blues. The bridge HB has a traditional rock sound and is great for soloing. It has slighly more output than the neck and is much brighter (as a bridge pickup should be). The in-between positions are quite good too: #2 splits the neck pickup and renders a decent single-coil sound. I use this for a lot of funk rhythm. The #4 position splits the bridge pickup and delivers decent twang, suitable for country, or a slightly lower-output lead tone. The middle position sounds like a typical middle position: nasal, with a bit of a quack. Akin to a Tele middle position, though not quite as pronounced.
The LR Baggs acoustic pickup delivers a decent acoustic tone, though it is a bit sterile to my ears. Best results for this pickup definitely come from playing through a full-range system (such as a PA or acoustic amp).
One of the most interesting features of this guitar is the ability to blend the magnetic pickups with the LR Baggs. It is possible to get some very unusual and often inspiring tones by fiddling with the settings. I often play in the blended mode, using mainly the magnetics and mixing in just enough EQed acoustic to give the flavor I want. In the blended mode, the possibilities are quite extensive.
This is an extremely versatile guitar. The humbuckers alone are heavenly, but with the middle positions and saddle pickup, it's hard not to find something to like about this guitar. Definitely my "desert island" guitar.

This guitar is immaculate. The neck pocket is clean, no paint, glue, etc, and is the tightest neck pocket I've ever seen. The quilted maple top is beautiful, rivaling many PRSi I've seen at 2.5 times the cost. The action and intonation straight off of the wall was perfect. It came with 10s, and I play with 10s, so I haven't had to change anything about the setup since the day I took it out of the case.

Unfortunately, this model did have some flaws with the components it shipped with. The Schaller tuning machine heads are black plastic, and one of them broke in half while I was tuning up one day. Hrm. Also, the 5-way switch shipped with the guitar was of dubious quality. Soon after I started using the guitar, the switch started to protest when I wanted to move positions. I had to apply much more force than is usually necessary to move the switch. Eventually the situation got worse and I had to replace the switch altogether. Everything else about the guitar has worked just fine.

Fortunately, Godin has pretty good support. When both of the above problems occurred, I notified the folks at Godin via email, and soon after they shipped me the necessary parts free of charge. IMO, they make a great instrument and stand behind it.

Been playing guitar for about three years; I've been musical for about 20 years. I also have an Am Std. Strat and a Tele. If this guitar was stolen or lost, I would cry, save my pennies, then buy another one ASAP. Though I'd probably get the cognac burst this time, as that has a cream binding, and I love guitars with binding. :-)
When looking at this guitar I was also considering the Parker Fly, Epiphone Les Paul, and PRS (Custom 22 and CE). I difinitely liked the tone of the LGX the best, and I liked the fact that the LGX was a different type of guitar.
Overall, this is a great guitar, especially considering the price in relation to other guitars of the same quality, tone, feel, and beauty.
Godin has a decent web site, too: <http://www.lasido.com/godinmaster.html>

Probably made in 99, in USA with parts handcrafted in Canada. 22 frets, maple top with mahogany body (I'm pretty sure). I got the model with two Seymour Duncan (a "custom" Custom Custom in the bridge position, and a Jazz in the neck position) with nickel plated covers that look terrific! With the 5-way selector you can split the pickup, or run both at the same time, has a master volume and a tone control. Also included is the acoustic portion! With some sort of acoustic pickup in the Schaller bridge, with a preamp section that includes master volume, low, middle and high. One thing that impressed me a lot is it came with an Energizer battery! Not a cheap hi-watt like the one that came in my friend's Ibanez bass. The tuners are Schaller and do their job perfectly. It is stringed through the body. You have 3 outputs: electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and mixed. WIth the mix output, you have a 3 way switch where you can select electric, acoustic and mix, and you have a knob to mix electric and acoustic together to your liking for new sounds. The finish is AWESOME, I got the trans amber color, it looks incredible, the flame on it is pretty good, even the head of the neck has a flame maple top! The shape is not conventional, it takes time to get used to, at first you're not sure about it. There's a lot of electronic in there, but they had the marvelous idea of cuting a BIG cavity (actually, 2 cavities) so it's not that clogged up. What I like most about it: look, Seymour Duncan pickups and integrated acoustic guitar.
Oh yeah, and it came in a special Godin case with the interior sculpted to the guitar's shape!

The sound is really great. It's the first guitar I have on which I really use the neck pickup. The fact that it comes from the factory with 2 Seymour Duncans help a lot (they were an option though). The 2 buckers truly shine in full humbucking mode, however I'm less impressed by their split mode, there's nothing bad about their split sound, but no it won't replace a real Strat if you really need a Strat sound. For a more Les Paul type of sound though, this guitar is perfect. The Duncans can go a long way, I play a lot of metal. I wouldn't say it's that great of a guitar for really heavy stuff, the pickup would need to be hotter and brighter. With a Dual Rectifier type of sound with drive a 10, you get a nice balanced sound that will sit in a mix very easily, but don't think you'll sound like Metallica. This one's about TONE, not power, tone. But if you want tone, it will give you everything you need!
The acoustic portion is rather surprising. At first when they told me this thing could serve as an acoustic guitar, I was suspicious. But when I tried it, it blew me away. This thing is an electric guitar and it sounded like I just plugged an acoustic into the amplifier. The only problem is that it's nothing but an acoustic when unplugged, you need an amp :o). And with a real acoustic, when you plug it, you still hear the "real" acoustic sound mixed with the amplifed sound, with the LGX you only hear the amplified sound. It's really useful for live applications, you don't need to bring an acoustic with you and deal with feedback issues. And you can even switch from acoustic to electric during the same song!
The only reason I'm not giving a 10 is because of single coil sounds, they could be better.

Everything was perfectly set up when I got it. The only thing was that the 3 knob were a little loose, so I tightened them. It also has pretty good string from the factory, so good I'll probably buy Godin string when it's time to re-string. I haven't heard string that had that good of a sound in a long time. The Blue Steel I use normally last a long time, but they lack something compared to the Godin. Like I said earlier, Godin put a Energizer battery in it! Other brand put the cheapest batteries they can find to save money...not Godin!

I trust Godin, but I haven't had it long enough to have an opinion.

I have three guitar, a Yamaha RGX, a Yamaha Pacifica and this Godin... it looks like the Yamahas will remain in the closet a lot! No matter if it were stolen or not, I'd probably buy another if I had the money! I can't believe the quality of the components used by Godin: Schaller tuners, Schaller bridge, Seymour Duncan pickups with nickel cover, and the aforementioned Energizer battery (it seems stupid but it makes a difference!) and the top-notch Godin strings. Unlike my Yamaha, witch are worthless without pickup modifications and a good set of string, you take the Godin out of its cool case and you start playing and it sounds amazing. And when you really look at it, you can't believe it,s so cheap (or you can't believe Gibson charge double that price for a Les Paul!)