Godin Mulitac Nylon SA

Synth assess nylon Godin with natural finish. A really good looking instrument.

I've nickednamed this guitar the "Beast" because it demands as much from me as I expect from it. The guitar is capable of producing such a wide range of sounds that when first trying to play different styles(country, blues, swing, folk) you find yourself frustrated trying to get just "that" tone. But believe me it's there if you are willing to work for it. You can even distort the signal and play it with a slide for a dobro sound. The RMC hex pickup has got to be the hottest piezo signal out there.

The action was great and fit and finish are fine.

I bought it slightly used and have owned it over 2 years and I've got to believe this guitar is indestructable. It has never let me down. The electronics must be bulletproof. I would not think twice using it without a backup.

I e-mailed them once with question unrelated to this guitar and never got an answer.

This guitar is simply unique. It is certainly not for every player but will reward the player that will accept this guitar on the guitar's terms. I may have a "love-hate" relationship with it in that I love to hate it and at the same time hate ot love it. I usually move on fairly quickly to other guitars but this one is different. I don't know if I would buy another if it were lost but I sure as hell would miss it.

This guitar is not a real heavy to lift instrument! It has a mahogany body with a spruce top. The Hex type pickup synth system is so incredable. I'm in a wheelchair and I hold a guitar in a very odd way. Like a chello and I rest it on my right foot without a shoe for stability, that makes the weight a VERY important issue!
With an Ebony Fretboard and a neck that's 1 7/8th inch at the nut (Standard classical being 2 inches)it's VERY comfortable, even for my smaller hands! The synth access is great and it has such great tracking too..

Unamped and without a centered soundhole, this guitar is amazingly loud through the small sound holes provided on the shoulder. Not as loud as my Yamaha C40 but loud enough for practicing. Amped, it's center slider (MID) gives you a choice of Electric guitar sound or Classical guitar sound! Best of both worlds! Very crisp sounding through my Crate CA30 or a friends Carvin Amp and anothers Crate CA125. when hooked up through a GR30 Roland synth. I can honestly say WOW! I'll use it for playing nursing homes to amuse and delight folks with the authentic sound effects that this guitar is capable of.

Action is wow! I am weakened strengthed with Muscular Dystrophy. Low ction is a MUST. Would you believe I tuned it 2 frets lower than standard then put a capo on the 2nd fret to raise the pitch back up to 440! Why? Well that why I only give it a 9. It's larger than a standard Classical. A little less butt would be better for me because I'm short in stature and the way I hold it. A baby Taylor is the sized guitar I usually used because size is an issue too But! in all fairness, ya can't fault Godin! Can you believe it though, Not one string Buzz's with the strings turned down 2 frets? and the action is Low too!

So far, it's sounding exactly as I need it to everytime I use it. Meaning it's constant. In a climate like in Pennsylvania, humidity can change a tuned guitar a lot! No buzz or tuning changes that cause troubles so far. As far as Durability, I have bumped, thumped, rebumped and no marks! Eventually it will mark, but that's normal. The Jacks are in a great place so there's not a lot of stress on the chords that could cause breaks.

The person I got it from works as a representative player for Godin and I am positive of the fact that I am able to resolve anything I can through him. I have asked questions and I got answers!

I been Playing for real 3 years although toyed around for many many more. I also own 2 Baby Taylor's, both customed with pickups. The one has Doyle Dykes Hex pickups made by L.R.Baggs that are out of this world. I also have an inexpensive Yamaha C40. Stolen, I would be VERY upset and would want to replace it ASAP! It's so great sounding and it's classical sound is genuine amped! The policy here on Harmony is to try to honestly give numbers that reflect the instrument. To be honest, anything less than 10 in my opinion is not reflective of this remarkable guitar. I had to reach for the 9 I gave above because of size which is a personal thing for me.

This guitar has a hollowed out mahog body with a spruce top and the finish is gloss.Like mentioned earlier it is guitar synth ready. The RMC pickup synth system is state of the art. All the controls are within easy reach, everything is locatedon the upper face near the shoulder of the guitar.Its a thin style body however unplugged you get a fair amount of volume, especially for practicing alone.
The neck is almost as wide as a tradtional classical but thinner front to back so playing is fast and comfortable. the fretboard is ebony the researchers at Godin figured out that ebony works best for guits with synth access. I agree.

I use the thing with my gr 33 all the time it tracks like crazy and no wierd pitch notes. Those of you who play guit synths know what I'm talking about. I am mainly a contempory jazz /smooth jazzer. So this guit works for me just fine.
I am playing through a JBL eon G2. That set up rules!, you cant beat the JBL for clarity and sound projection.
this guitar is ment to -layed through amplification. Because of tis construction you can play loud. (guit players like loud)It sounds like a huge classical guitar, "Very Woody" not electrfied at all.
only thing that bothers me is it can be finiky when the weather changes.

The first thing you do when you buy one of these is PUT HIGH TENSION STRINGS ON IT !!! this not a sugestion people this is a have to do.
The difference inthe way this thing play with a good set of strings on it is amazing. So toss out the cheap strings and invest in some good ones you wont be disappointed.

I have had it for a year and I play preety hard and all the time . I gig alot. So far so good. this is a roadworthy instrument. The only time I panicked was when at an out side gig the humidity was high and the neck got a little goofy.( Started Buzzing )But that went away when we got inside.
any guitar if used correctly is gonna show some waer and tear so after a year of steady gigging minor scratches is all thats on it. I think the finish is holding up great.
I always have a back up. This is no reflection on the guitar its just good common sense.
If I had only one guitar to take with me then the Godin is the one I grab first always. period.

I havent had any problems that warranted me calling the company . this is a good thing.

I have been playing a long time . Check out my other reviews if you a bio. Its to Boring and unexciting to repeat it again.
If this guitar were stolen I would replace it in a hurry. Then I'd hunt down the SOB who stole it and put my foot squarely in his or her @#$. The best feature is the synth access its got to be the best if not preeety close to the best. Is there a system better? I'd like to know. The RMC design is flawless, in my opinion, no hums no buzz when you play, it is dynamic.(sounds like a real huge acoustic guitar)
I tried putting roland gk pickups on my other acoustic and it just didnt work for me. This guit. has the 16 pin plug built in. Duh! why didnt someone think of this sooner.
The point is, you are ready to play wtih any synth that has a 16 pin plug ( midi controller). Are there any other "acoustic guitars" that come from the factory synth ready ? hmmmm...........I rest my case.

Canadian Made 1996 Came with Hard Case bought from Davie's Music Store in Singapore. The only display they had but sure felt good in my hands. The wood is very much different from the new Godin's of this make but it shines way above my other Godin buddies play. The colour is like aged blonde. Very nice.

The nylon string sound complements my fingerstyle playing to a 10!
Used with a SWR California Blonde. Strung with D'Addario EJ-46C.
Complemented with a GR09 Guitar Synth with the Dark String patch
and Fretless Bass for 5th and 6th String and Early 60's Organ Patch for the 1st to 4th Strings, this is a killer accompaniment instrument!

Though I found the action a bit high because of the thin gauged strings that came with it, having changed to the EJ46C, the action dramtically changed and the intonation superb.

I have used it for every live playing situation, cuts through an orchestra, church band, acoustic trio and provides that harp sound when used in the arpeggio style. I hope the hardware lasts me a lifetime, its my main guitar and make sure it is kept in its case securely. The finish is now aged and have not seen any wear or tear. The strap buttons are beautiful and sturdy. It has not failed me, while I rely on the GR09 connector, I do not use the normal 1/4 guitar jack and usually the batteries need no change because the power is drawn from the GR09. I also use the GR09's tuner and works to the max on this baby. I don't think there is a need for a backup but if Godin gives me one as I am a living testament to it, I have 4 other buddies who bought the same baby!

No I have yet to write Godin. Have you seen their latest AD about a guitar trio who use their products? Well, I have yet to take a good picture and send to Godin. We are a living testament to the beautiful music we make!

2000 Model w/ Satin Finish on Solid Spruce Top mounted on a chambered Mahogany Body. Price included the case.

I purchased the Multiac because I wanted an addition to my Gibson Chet Atkins CE True Cedar. The RMC pickup system sounds great and the 13-pin connector allows it to be run straight to my Roland GR-33.

The thinline body with single cutaway is very comfortable to play and the neck and fretboard are a good fit for my smaller hands. It sounds great even unplugged - you can hear it quite well, which is something that I miss when playing the Gibson during those times I'm too lazy to plug it in and turn the amp on.

Like another review stated, the nearest competitor as far as style and looks goes, is the Kirk Sand Models. I actually wanted a Sand Guitar, but couldn't get anyone to return any emails - I stopped by the Guitar Shoppe (also where Kirk Sand Guitars are made), but everyone was too busy to help. In their defense though, it was a week before Christmas. I knew there was a waiting list, but I was hoping that he/they might have had some cancellations or trades in stock. but, no luck.

Overall, the sound quality fit and finish are great. My only ding - sometimes there is a buzzing of the bridge saddle on string 6. It may not be the saddle, but something sure does buzz when played to "hard". Otherwise, I like it.

I play mostly fingerstyle with heavy influences of Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Buster B. Jones (who also owns one of these), and Marcel Dadi - so this guitar is a good match. I run it through a Peavey Ecoustic and also Samson Powered Mixer and it sounds great through either one of them.

Factory set-up was perfect for me - I didn't have to tinker at all. No flaws that I could tell, other than the aforementioned buzz on the 6 string.

I haven't had a chance to play it in a performance setting, just in the home but when I do, I'll bring this one to play. Like I said, I bought this as a backup to my Gibson, which I am now weary of taking to gigs given the value of the guitar. Everything on this Godin looks like it will work in a live situation - I saw a performer using this model (high gloss finish), and this prompted me to look into purchasing one.

Haven't had an opportunity to test their support as nothing has dramatically gone wrong - the buzz isn't something that I figure they can fix over the phone, so I'll deal with it if it ever becomes too much of a distraction (you don't hear the buzz through the amp).

I've been playing casually for over 20 years - did the high school band thing, but we broke up when we went to different colleges. I've owned several guitars including Fender Strats, Yamaha APX, Washburn and Sigma.

I currently own a 1999 Gibson Chet Atkins CE True Cedar, 1987 Gibson Chet Atkins CE Steel string (soundhole look, just steel strings - predecessor to the SST), 1999 Fender '62 Tele reissue and this Multiac. I use a Peavey Ecoustic Amp, Samson Powered Mixer, Line 6 POD (for the amp sim and effects). Would I buy again, sure - although I really want a Kirk Sand, just don't have enough money now !

Overall, this is a great sounding guitar that plays well. I would like to see Godin offer this guitar in different trims though - abalone binding for example, and also a fretboard with no markers on it (I'm into that clean look) - otherwise I'd like to be able to order one with custom inlays on the fretboard and guitar. Who knows, maybe they will and I won't have to get the Kirk Sand guitar.

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As a follow up to my earlier review - try some high tension strings (I fitted Savarez with nylon wound B & G) - the sound is improved dramatically.

The reason for trying the high tension strings was to try and take a bit of buzzing out of the G - this worked perfectly, and had the added benefit of improving the intonation. Guess my luthier has missed out on another job!

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These have been discussed in the other submissions - its main feature for me is the synth access - and this is sensational to hear.

I bought this guitar as I perform either on my own, or with an additional singer. I was looking to fill up the sound, and a synth guitar, string backing, perhaps some percussion, etc. seemed a good idea. The sound does add a hole new dimension to playing solo, and as these guitars are not that common, adds a lot of interest to a performance. Many of the preset synth sounds (which are really a comment on the Roland 33) mix beautifully with the nylon. The nylon sound itself is produced reasonably through my PA, and once I had added my preamp (BBE 386), the sound is very pleasing, although just slightly artificial.

The action is reasonable, although the intonation prolems noted elsewhere exist here. I have had two other guitars that were very gly in this area sorted out perfectly by my local luthier, and I suspect he will be able to set this up as well.

The balance of fit and finish from the outside is excellent, and all parts appear to mate perfectly.

The guitar does seem well put together, and very solid, but I guess I'll need to own it a little longer to really comment on durability and reliability.

haven't tried, and probably wont (being in Australia!)

I have been playing twenty years, own a Maton (also for 20 years) and an Ovation 12 string. If you are looking to ass something special to solo playing, this ould be the answer. Now that I've got it I could not imagine doing some of my material without this guitar, so I'd probably have to replace if it left me.