Godin Multiac Steel SA

Natural satin finish, hybrid Godin/Tele (sot of well) but there own thing, nice looking, sensible not weird. The necks on Godins are their real feature I think, they really have got a great comfortable feel. This model has on board mid/cut and the mouse for going up/down processor patches.

Amazing big clean and brilliant acoustic sound without boominess or feedback issues. Play it throgh either a Torque 100 watt acoustic, or a Laney A1 acoustic or a Laney Audiohub 160 watt if using the synth with the guitar. The quality of sound is right across the board and very easy to dial in any acoustic variety one could want via the slider system it uses. This guitar is perfect for stand up playing and those who facilitate the entire neck and beyond with utter ease and comfort that no other acoustic guitar can ever hope to remotely dream of. harmonics and all other ethereal guitar gymnastics leap effortly out of this creation.
Been using it for 15 years and no drama not even a hint.

factory set up pretty good, the guitar is a bolt on neck style so a little shim in the neck cavity brings the action precicely into the right spot this takes all of about 20 mins and never tuouched it since. Fretwork on Godin guitars is a lesson to any manufacturer out there, they simply have the fretwork issue down to a fine art. I own a few Godin guitars, mandolins and so forth, a friend just purchased 2 new high end electric Godins and the fretwork is simply the final word. The quality and finish are fine no quibbles at all.

I first saw a Godin Multiac at a Lorena McKennit concert and the sound was like this is the best acoustic guitar sound I've ever heard, it was just unbelieveable, I had to have one. Now I have steel, nylons, mandolins etc.
The guitar is 15 years old and is stil like new and sounds as good as it did when I bought it.

Never had a problem in 15 years.

I've been playing for about 35 years now, and if this guitar was lost I would buy 2 new ones. I use Hand made Corts as well, great guitars too but the full traditional acoustic style whereas the Multiac Godin is a hybrid acoustic. It is probably my favourite performing guitar on account it is more comfortable as a stand up playing guitar and has no feed back.
Godins are just bloody good gear and leave a lot of the other top name pretenders in the shade. They are only starting to take off in Austrlia and those sensible enough to buy one usually end up buying a collection of them.

Spruce top - RMC Synth Pickup - slotted headstock (looks like a classical). The sliders are excellent. I prefer using them over traditional tone/volume pots as you always have a visual to where your settings are. The battery is sort of a pain to get to - you have to unscrew a plate (from the wood), which I don't care to do... but it lasts for quite a while before replacing. It's a good idea to replace it before any important gigs though. I didn't do this once and had some pretty messy sounds - not too cool.

The sound is awesome. I use it for a small group setting unplugged. With new strings, it has a new-wave sound. The best sound, and much much more full comes from amplifying it. The electronics allow you to shape the tonal configuration to any setting your ears desire. I run it through a roland gr-1 (oldy but a goody) and usually use a pad or soft string sound in the back. It adds a lot to the sound when using the roland.

I use light strings. the action is okay. I had a hand injury several years ago and have to watch how I play. The finish is nice. I'm not one of these guys who gets off on how good or bad a guitar looks. What matters is the tone... the sound... and the vibe. If it had scratches all over it, I'd still use it on the classiest of gigs!

It feels pretty solid. Have had it 5 years and haven't babied it. Still works fine and sounds great.
I don't usually gig with a back up - never had to with this guitar. However, I would get another if this one dissappeared from my universe.

Godin is quick to answer any e-mails. They are very professional.

Been playing for 15 years - some professional - now amateur (got hungry). This is my main guitar. It's sturdy, sounds great, and inspires me to new levels of reality. The synth access it nice, but it always reminds you that, "hey, I'm still an acoustic... don't get too wierded out and electric on me!" - great tone.

Guitar is assembled in the US from parts made in Canada. Slim, chambered mahogany body. Spruce top. High gloss, natural finish. 22 frets, one piece mahogany neck with ebony fret board. RMC hex pickups. 13 pin and 1/4 output jacks. Preamp allows control of Synth volume, acoustic guitar volume, bass, mid, and treble EQ. Two push buttons control scrolling up and down of synth patches and there is a two position switch for modifying mid-range. Strap buttons are recepticles for Schaller strap locks. Came with Godin's new "gig bag" case and neck wrench.

It's used with a Roland GR-33 guitar synth and a Dano Cool Cat Chorus. I had tried a Brian Moore synth guitar, but was unable to produce a decent acoustic sound to compliment the synth or play straight out acoustic. The Godin was a great solution to my need. Played acoustically or in conjunction with the synth, I get a nice rich sound. No, it does not sound like my Larrivee LV-03E, but close enough to make me happy!

It tracks well, and I don't get many "bleeps & bloops" from when syth playing. This, of course will depend a lot on your playing accuracy. Get sloppy, and you will get sounds you don't want to hear.

This unit was considered a "finish second." I'm very picky, but it took a couple of weeks of close scrutiny to find the "flaws" that made it a second. Fit and finish was good. My dealer re-strung and adujusted the action before I took delivery. Plays well, even with my "little hands." The neck is a little longer than I'm used to, so there was a bit of an adustment on my part.

The guitar is used for leading contemporary praise and worship services in my local church, and services where the praise band I'm part of participates. I "baby" my stuff, so I'm looking forward to a nice long run on this guitar. The tuners didn't impress me as being overly expensive, but then again this isn't a high-priced guitar. I appreciated the integrated strap locks.

Early on, I experienced a problem where the acoustic guitar would sometimes cut out even though the synth kept playing. Tapping on the bridge seemed to bring it back to life. My dealer spent a few days with it, opened it up and checked everything out. He was unable to get it to short out, but told me to bring it back if it kept happening and he and Godin would see it through, no matter what. Good enough...

It's one of two guitars I own. Been playing seriously for about 8 years. It meets the need so well I'd HAVE to replace it. I wish there would have been more color choices. Natural is nice, but can't compare to a nice dark (Ovation) Cadillac green burst. If you are a worship leader and are looking for a great combo to use, check this guitar and a Roland GR-33 out, you'll love it!