Godin exit22 Betriebsanweisung
General Guitar Stuff
Acoustics
Electric guitars are actually acoustic instruments. Perhaps
not particularly loud, but the point here is that if a solid
body guitar does not sound good un-plugged then it won't
be saved by a great set of pickups and a nice amp. There
are many factors that contribute to the un-plugged sound
of a solid body guitar but most of the response of the
instrument comes as a result of the wood used along with
fit and finish.
Electric guitars are actually acoustic instruments. Perhaps
not particularly loud, but the point here is that if a solid
body guitar does not sound good un-plugged then it won't
be saved by a great set of pickups and a nice amp. There
are many factors that contribute to the un-plugged sound
of a solid body guitar but most of the response of the
instrument comes as a result of the wood used along with
fit and finish.
Godin guitars are made using only solid wood, guitars
made from plywood or particle-board tend to lack sustain
and can be somewhat muffled sounding. Here is a brief
list of some of the tone woods used in key parts of Godin
guitars.
made from plywood or particle-board tend to lack sustain
and can be somewhat muffled sounding. Here is a brief
list of some of the tone woods used in key parts of Godin
guitars.
Bodies
The bodies of the SD, SDxt and Radiators are made from
a blend of two tone-woods. A center of silver leaf maple
serves as an anchor for the neck and is flanked by poplar
sidepieces.
Exit 22 and LG bodies are made of mahogany.
The bodies of the SD, SDxt and Radiators are made from
a blend of two tone-woods. A center of silver leaf maple
serves as an anchor for the neck and is flanked by poplar
sidepieces.
Exit 22 and LG bodies are made of mahogany.
Neck Fit/Pitch
The angle of the neck attachment—called pitch—has a
huge impact on sound, a slight tilt forward will cause the
guitar to sound boomy, a slight tilt backwards can make
the guitar sound tinny. Equally important is the fit of the
The angle of the neck attachment—called pitch—has a
huge impact on sound, a slight tilt forward will cause the
guitar to sound boomy, a slight tilt backwards can make
the guitar sound tinny. Equally important is the fit of the
neck into the body. Godin guitars are renowned for tight-fit-
ting neck attachments that support excellent neck/body
energy transfer and precise neck pitch.
ting neck attachments that support excellent neck/body
energy transfer and precise neck pitch.
Rock Maple Necks
There are many grades of maple available, rock maple is
the term often used to describe the particularly hard variety
of the wood that grows in colder climates. Rock maple
necks produce excellent sustain, stability and feel. Rock
maple necks also work well with either Rosewood or Maple
fingerboards.
Note: A rosewood fingerboard will emphasize a little more
mid-range and produce a more aggressive sound. A maple
fingerboard will have the opposite effect and sound a little
more 'acoustic'. These are generalizations however, not
rules. Always choose your guitar based on feel, sound and
looks. Not what it’s made from.
Rock maple necks are used exclusively on the following
Godin models; SD, SDxt, Exit 22 and Radiator.
There are many grades of maple available, rock maple is
the term often used to describe the particularly hard variety
of the wood that grows in colder climates. Rock maple
necks produce excellent sustain, stability and feel. Rock
maple necks also work well with either Rosewood or Maple
fingerboards.
Note: A rosewood fingerboard will emphasize a little more
mid-range and produce a more aggressive sound. A maple
fingerboard will have the opposite effect and sound a little
more 'acoustic'. These are generalizations however, not
rules. Always choose your guitar based on feel, sound and
looks. Not what it’s made from.
Rock maple necks are used exclusively on the following
Godin models; SD, SDxt, Exit 22 and Radiator.
Mahogany Necks
Honduras Mahogany has a long history as the tone-wood
of choice for acoustic guitar necks. The same properties
that give mahogany its appeal in an acoustic guitar namely
a warm harmonically rich sound have a similar effect in a
solid body electric guitar.
Mahogany necks are used on the LG-SP90 and LG HMB
models.
Honduras Mahogany has a long history as the tone-wood
of choice for acoustic guitar necks. The same properties
that give mahogany its appeal in an acoustic guitar namely
a warm harmonically rich sound have a similar effect in a
solid body electric guitar.
Mahogany necks are used on the LG-SP90 and LG HMB
models.