Body: Poplar

Neck: Maple

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Joint: Bolt-on

Scale: 24.84" (631mm)

21 Frets

Passive

Bridge: Fixed

The Nantel Verdict

Semi-hollow and hollow-body guitars exist in a magical sonic space that solid-body instruments simply cannot access. The air chambers inside the body create a three-dimensional resonance - woody, warm, and harmonically complex - that you feel vibrating against your chest as much as you hear through the amp. It's the kind of guitar that fundamentally changes how you approach music.

Target Audience

Jazz, blues & indie players seeking organic warmth

Musical Styles

Jazz Blues Indie Classic Rock Rockabilly Soul

Recommended Level

Intermediate to Professional

What Sets It Apart

Hollow or semi-hollow construction adding organic resonance and three-dimensional depth. Natural acoustic properties allowing enjoyable unplugged practice. Exceptional recording characteristics capturing richness solid-bodies can't match. A tonal versatility spanning jazz, blues, rock, indie, and beyond.

Our Pro Tip

Roll the tone knob back to 6 and play through a tube amp at moderate gain - the natural resonance of the hollow body adds a woody warmth and depth to your tone that will transform how you experience guitar. That's the sweet spot.

The Takeaway

A semi-hollow or hollow guitar delivers warmth and tonal complexity that solid-body instruments simply cannot match. You feel the resonance in your hands and hear it through the amp as a richer, more three-dimensional tone. From Freddie King's blues to Larry Carlton's fusion to Noel Gallagher's anthems, these instruments add soul to every note. It's the kind of guitar that makes you play more musically.

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Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin Left

Vendor: Godin

Type: Electric Guitars

SKU: GOD-37728

$1,029.00

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The Godin 5th Avenue brings you back to a time when the archtop acoustic guitar reigned supreme. With the soul of a 1950’s archtop, the 5th Avenue is a true vintage spirit of yesterday with today’s level of modern playability. With more projection & volume in the low/mids than traditional archtop acoustic guitars, the dynamically rich tone of the 5th Avenue makes this sophisticated instrument a dream to play, but not a nightmare to pay for. The Godin 5th Avenue now makes the affordable North American archtop guitar a reality! From Alt-Country, Delta Blues, Slide, Jazz to Rock, the 5th Avenue can really deliver both acoustically and electrically. The new Godin Kingpin P90 single-coil pickup delivers all that classic, vintage tone with presence, clarity and a little attitude thrown in for good measure!
Made from Canadian Wild Cherry, the body of the 5th Avenue features a molded arched top and back, as well as an adjustable bridge, classic f-holes, contoured high-gloss headstock, floating pickguard and cream binding. Also, the rustic beauty of its Custom Polished Finish creates a gorgeous satin sheen reminiscent of the French polish of the 19th century.

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