Godin ACS-SA Slim User manual

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Godin Guitars are assembled in Berlin New Hampshire from parts crafted in Québec Canada.
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Robert Godin
For over thirty years, Robert Godin has been pushing the bound-
aries of both acoustic and electric guitar design. Robert’s innova-
tions in semi-acoustic guitars, multi-voice instruments, and synth
access have made Godin an industry leader in all of these cate-
gories. Godin’s ongoing commitment to value and innovation has
never been more evident than in the current model lineup.
All Godin guitars are assembled in Berlin, New Hampshire from
parts crafted in Godin's original facility in La Patrie, Quebec
Canada.

SA (synth access via the 13-pin connection) - Godin has led the industry in the design and
development of guitars with built-in synth access for over a decade. The eleven synth-
ready models in the line are equipped with a 13-pin output jack that connects the guitar
directly into various 13-pin devices. Most notably the 13-pin output connects your guitar to
the Roland GR-Series guitar synths. From there it is possible—via MIDI—to connect the
guitar to a computer for notation, tab, sequencing and more.
Two-voice - Several models in the Godin line-up incorporate cutting-edge electronics that
enable the guitar to produce two distinct voices. In instruments such as the Montreal, the
two voices consist of the regular electric guitar sound, from the two humbucking pickups,
and acoustic guitar sound powered by the saddle transducer system. On instruments such
as the Multiac, or Freeway SA, the first voice is the guitar itself and the second voice
comes from a guitar synth which is accessed via the 13-pin output.
Three-voice - The three-voice instruments offer electric guitar sound, acoustic guitar
sound, and 13-pin access. The Godin xtSA, LGX-SA, LGXT, and Jazz are all three-voice
instruments.
Two Chamber Acoustics - The Godin two-chamber body concept is used in the design of
all of the Multiac series instruments except the Jazz and the ACS. It is also used in all of
the A-Series instruments. This unique design resists feedback on-stage but even more
importantly, resists the negative effect that other sounds on stage—the rest of the band—
can have on the vibration of a standard acoustic guitar top.
Ergocut - This describes a special technique that is applied to all Godin necks. The sides
of the neck—at the fingerboard—are beveled inward providing an extra comfortable "worn
in" feel.
Double-Action Truss Rod - All Godin guitar and bass necks are reinforced with a truss rod
that is adjustable for both adding and removing relief in the neck.
Scale - Scale length refers to a measurement equal to double the distance between the top
nut and the twelfth fret. The two most common scales used on electric guitars are 24 ¾"
and 25 ½". Godin uses both scales to achieve specific results in sound and feel on differ-
ent models. 24 ¾" models tend to offer a deeper low-end with slightly easier bending. The
25 ½" scale offers a brighter sound and sharper attack.
Leaftop - This is a term we coined to describe a thin, figured maple veneer such as the top
on an xtSA, Solidac Freeway SA or Freeway Classic. We wanted to distinguish this finish,
which is beautiful—but only impacts appearance—from the coveted thick figured maple
tops used in our Signature Series instruments.
Saddle transducer - The saddle is the part of the bridge that the string rests on. Several
Godin models are equipped with saddles that double as pickups. These pickups produce
the acoustic guitar sound and—in the case of the SA models—provide the hexaphonic out-
put for synth access.
Hexaphonic - Guitar synths require a separate signal from each string, this six-string out-
put is called hexaphonic. The 13-pin connector provides hexaphonic output.
godin glossary

black onyxcolors
blackcolors red midnight blue
Fingerboard :
Maple or Rosewood
Neck :
Rock Maple
24 ¾" scale
12" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Chambered Silver
Leaf Maple
Pickups :
Godin
The Radiator's full-coverage pickguard caps
a chambered silver leaf maple body, which
gives this guitar a light and lively feel. The
rock maple neck fits like a glove and the two
low-noise single coil pickups can be blended
via their individual volume controls to get
everything from blues and rock sounds to
country twang. Surf and slide players dig the
Radiator.
The SD has an incredibly compact feel—a
sort of 'sports car' for the guitarist. The easy
bending SD yields a broad batch of rock and
blues tones and the rock maple neck with
Godin's Ergocut shape will easily meet the
standards of even the most discriminating
neck connoisseur.
sd
radiator
specs
Fingerboard :
Maple or Rosewood
Neck :
Rock Maple
24 ¾" scale
12" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Silver Leaf Maple cen-
ter with Poplar wings
Pickups :
Godin
5-way switch
specs

Fingerboard :
Rosewood
Neck :
Rock Maple
24 ¾" scale
12" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Silver Leaf Maple cen-
ter with Poplar wings
Pickups :
Godin Humbuckers
3-way switch
The Detour has a compact feel similar to the
SD, but in an aggressive double cutaway
body style with two Godin humbuckers and a
three-way switch. This guitar is a rock
machine.
Attention tone fanatics! The mahogany body,
rock maple neck combination in the Exit
delivers some of the richest guitar tones
you'll find anywhere, at any price. The
mahogany body looks so great with a lightly
stained natural finish we couldn't bring our-
selves to paint it. Available with your choice
of maple or rosewood fingerboard.
Now available left-handed.
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detour
specs
Fingerboard :
Maple or Rosewood
Neck :
Rock Maple
24 ¾" scale
12" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Mahogany
Pickups :
Godin
5-way switch
specs
natural mahoganycolors
silver sgcolors black pearl hg red hg

Fingerboard :
Maple or Rosewood
Neck :
Rock Maple
25 ½" scale
12" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Silver Leaf Maple cen-
ter with Poplar wings
Pickups :
Godin
5-way switch
Boutique guitar looks and build quality, without
the stress on your wallet.
The Freeway's incredibly versatile hum-single-
hum pickup configuration delivers the crys-
talline sparkle of the best sounding single-coil
guitars and extra fat humbucker tones.
Available with figured maple leaf top finish
(pictured) or solid colours.
We preserved the great feel and balance of
the Freeway Classic and souped it up with a
pair of our new extra hot Godin NH2
Humbuckers and licensed Floyd Rose lock-
ing trem system.
freeway floyd
freeway classic
specs
Fingerboard :
Rosewood
Neck :
Rock Maple
25 ½" scale
12" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Silver Leaf Maple cen-
ter with Poplar wings
Pickups :
Godin
5-way switch
specs
black hgcolors silver sg
black pearlcolors red
lightburst flame trans blue flame

Fingerboard :
Rosewood
Neck :
Mahogany
24 ¾" scale
16" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Mahogany
Pickups :
hmb model -
Godin Humbuckers
5-way switch
SP-90 model -
Seymour Duncan
SP90’s
3-way switch
specs
natural sgcolors cognac burst hg trans red hg black pearl hg
The LG made its debut in 1995 and became the foundation of Godin solid-body guitar design.
The LG has garnered numerous awards along with unanimous praise from the press and play-
ers all over the world. Loaded with a pair of Seymour Duncan SP-90 pickups the all-mahogany
LG is a superb blues guitar. If your music requires some serious in-your-face tones, then you
might want to plug in the LGHB—and stand back! The Godin NH2 humbuckers offer massive
power.
lg’s (p90 & hb)

Fingerboard :
Rosewood
Neck :
Mahogany
25 ½" scale
16" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Silver Leaf Maple cen-
ter with Poplar wings
Pickups :
Godin Humbucker -
single - Humbucker,
plus LR Baggs X-
Bridge
5-way switch
The acclaimed mahogany neck from the
Godin Signature Series instruments, locking
tuners, super flexible hum-single-hum pickup
configuration and a customized LR Baggs X-
Bridge system for acoustic guitar sounds and
separate outputs! One of the best 'two-voice'
guitars ever built.
The expression 'objet d'art' comes easily to
mind when considering the LG Signature.
Both body and neck are fashioned from
select mahogany, with a top made from a
thick slab of figured maple. Powered by a
pair of Seymour Duncan humbuckers and
our double 5-way switch. The LG Signature
would look right at home in an art gallery…if
you could let go of it. Available with AAor
AAA Flame Maple tops.
lg signature
solidac
specs
Fingerboard :
Rosewood
Neck :
Mahogany
25 ½" scale
16" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Mahogany back with
carved Figured Maple
top
Pickups :
Seymour Duncan
humbuckers
5-way switch
specs
trans blue flamecolors trans black flame cognac burst flame
light burst quiltedcolors trans blue flame

Fingerboard :
Rosewood
Neck : Rock Maple
25 ½" scale
12" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Silver Leaf Maple cen-
ter with Poplar wings
Pickups : Godin plus
Ghost system
5-way switch
Our latest variation on the Freeway design
incorporates the Ghost system, which pro-
vides the guitar with direct access to the
growing world of 13-pin devices and comput-
ers. This guitar plugs directly into Roland
GR-Series guitar synths, tracks them like
glue, and establishes a new level of afford-
ability in guitar synth access!
It’s impossible to describe in this small
space, so we'll give it to you in point form.
Electric sounds. Acoustic sounds. 13-pin
guitar synth access. Separate outputs.
Figured maple leaftop finish. Whether you
are performing, recording or just enjoying the
xtSA's wide screen listening experience, the
unlimited sonic potential of the xtSA opens a
world of musical possibilities.
xtsa
freeway sa
specs
Fingerboard : Ebony
Neck : Mahogany
25 ½" scale
16" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Silver Leaf Maple cen-
ter with Poplar wings
Pickups :
Godin Humbucker -
single - Humbucker,
plus tremolo bridge
with RMC transducer,
custom pre-amp and
EQ
5-way switch
specs
dark trans redcolors trans black
black hgcolors light burst quilted

Fingerboard :
Ebony
Neck :
Mahogany
25 ½" scale
16" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Carved Figured Maple
top, Mahogany back
Pickups :
Seymour Duncan
Custom Humbuckers,
RMC Bridge
The flagship of the Godin Signature series
takes all of the features of the LG Signature
and adds two voices to create a three-voice
masterpiece. The custom RMC system pro-
vides acoustic guitar sound and 13-pin output
for synth/computer access. The result—
sonic potential that is sure to spark your
imagination in a seriously handsome guitar.
Available with AA or AAA Flame Maple tops.
The LGXT features the three-voice power
and premium maple top found in the LGX-SA
but with a body made of silver leaf maple
and light poplar. The 'T' in the LGXT stands
for tremolo and as in the LGX-SA, a custom
RMC system provides acoustic guitar sound
and 13-pin output for synth/computer access.
A superbly powerful instrument. Available
with AA or AAA Flame Maple tops.
lgxt (three-voice)
lgxsa (three-voice)
specs
Fingerboard :
Ebony
Neck :
Mahogany
25 ½" scale
16" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Figured Maple top,
Silver Leaf Maple cen-
ter, Poplar wings
Pickups :
Seymour Duncan
Custom Humbuckers,
RMC Bridge
specs
black pearlcolors trans blue flame cognac burst flame
trans blue flamecolors cognac burst flame

Fingerboard :
Rosewood
Neck :
Rock Maple
34" scale
16" Radius
1 ½" nut width
(4-string)
1 13/16” nut width
(5-string)
Body :
Silver Leaf Maple cen-
ter with Poplar wings
Pickups :
Passive Godin PJ
pickups
Rock solid describes the Freeways sound
and its build. The rock maple neck sits in
a super-snug neck pocket—ensuring
excellent neck/body energy transfer. The
classic PJ pickup configuration is rendered
all the more versatile thanks to a convert-
ible bridge that gives you the choice of
stringing through the body or from the
back of the bridge.
The active version of the Freeway basses
replaces the maple/poplar body in the pas-
sive models with solid mahogany. Godin
active electronics can handle everything from
a mellow to a clear bright sound that will pro-
pel the Freeway through whatever sonic-
soup gets in its way.
freeway 4/5 active
freeway 4/5
specs
Fingerboard :
Rosewood
Neck :
Rock Maple
34" scale
16" Radius
1 ½" nut width
(4-string)
1 13/16” nut width
(5-string)
Body :
Mahogany
Pickups :
Active Godin Soap Bar
pickups
specs
natural mahoganycolors
black pearl
colors midnight blue burgundy
natural flame sg

Fingerboard :
Rosewood
Neck :
Mahogany
24 ¾" scale
16" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Solid Mahogany,
chambered
Pickups :
Godin Humbuckers,
Bridge equipped with
LR Baggs transducer,
Custom pre-amp with
EQ
If there was a beauty contest for guitars we'd
have to seriously consider the Montreal for
our entry, but the really good news is, that it
sounds even better than it looks. The solid
mahogany construction, 24 ¾" scale neck and
Godin humbuckers add up to some extra fat
sounds. The double 5-way switch splits the
pickups and the 'glassy' tones that result
might have you thinking that you've picked up
a completely different guitar. Add the acoustic
voice from the transducer-equipped bridge
and the Montreal provides sonic adventures
unlike any other guitar.
montréal
specs
natural hgcolors

The Jazz combines classic Jazz guitar looks and sound with
additional sonic power from a bridge transducer system and
13-pin (synth) access. The Godin mini-humbucker delivers
the smooth sustaining tone that you expect from a top jazz
guitar. Blending the signal from the bridge transducers adds
a defined acoustic quality to the sound that really sets this
guitar apart from other Jazz guitars. The 13-pin connection
opens up a world of possibilities including synth access,
computer assisted arranging, notation and tab. Available
with a solid figured maple top or solid spruce.
multiac jazz
Fingerboard :
Ebony
Neck :
Silver Leaf Maple
25 ½" scale
16" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Contoured Silver Leaf
Maple center with
Poplar wings and a
Flame Maple or Solid
Spruce top
Pickups :
Custom RMC
electronics, Godin
mini-humbucker,
transducer bridge
specs
lightburst flame hgcolors spruce hg

Fingerboard :
Ebony
Neck :
Mahogany
25 ½" scale
16" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Two-chambered
Mahogany, Solid
Spruce top
Pickups :
Custom RMC electron-
ics
Fantastic sound on stage along with the
comfort and mobility of a slim body acoustic
are what separates the Multiac Steel SA from
pickup-equipped, standard flat-top guitars.
The 13-pin access to guitar-synths and com-
puters puts this guitar in a category all by
itself.
The same look and feel as the SA but the
13-pin system is replaced by a special elec-
tronics package designed by LR Baggs. The
custom preamp in the Duet system blends
the output from an Element under-saddle
transducer with that of an I-Beam transducer.
The duet model includes a standard ¼" out-
put and a balanced XLR output that accepts
phantom power.
multiac steel duet
multiac steel sa
specs
Fingerboard :
Rosewood
Neck :
Mahogany
25 ½" scale
16" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Two-chambered
Mahogany, Solid
Spruce top
Pickups :
LR Baggs I-Beam
Duet System with
transducer
specs
natural hgcolors
natural hgcolors

Fingerboard :
Ebony
Neck :
Mahogany
25 ½" scale
16" Radius
1 7/8" nut width
Body :
Two-chambered
Mahogany, Solid
Spruce top
Pickups :
Custom RMC electron-
ics
The slight radius on the fingerboard, 25 ½” scale,
and slim dimensions make the Multiac very comfort-
able in the hands of a steel-string player. Superb
plugged-in sound and (loud) volume before feedback
have made the Multiac the benchmark for electric
nylon string guitars. The 13-pin output provides easy
access to synths and computers.
The same revolutionary design as the Multiac SA
but the 13-pin system is replaced by a system
designed by LR Baggs that blends the signal from
an Element under-saddle transducer with an I-
Beam transducer in a custom preamp. The Duet
model includes a standard ¼" output and a bal-
anced XLR output that can bring phantom power
back to the preamp.
multiac nylon duet
multiac nylon sa
specs
Fingerboard :
Rosewood
Neck :
Mahogany
25 ½" scale
16" Radius
1 7/8" nut width
Body :
Two-chambered
Mahogany, Solid
Spruce top
Pickups :
LR Baggs I-Beam
Duet System with
transducer
specs
natural hgcolors
natural hgcolors
Multiac Fretless SA
For the truly adventur-
ous, we offer the
Multiac Nylon SA in a
fretless version. The
fretless is an incredi-
bly expressive instru-
ment and deceptively
easy to play.

Fingerboard :
Ebony
Neck :
Mahogany
25 ½" scale
16" Radius
1 7/8" nut width
Body :
Solid Body design with
Silver Leaf Maple
back, Maple top
Pickups :
Custom RMC electron-
ics
The ultra comfortable neck and superb track-
ing from the Multiac Nylon are combined in
the very affordable ACS. The chambered
maple body makes the ACS virtually feed-
back-free, which has made it a popular
choice for players working in large venues or
at high volumes.
The ACS Slim is designed for players that
want Nylon string sound without making the
adjustment to the feel of a wider neck. Also
a great choice for players with smaller hands.
acs slim
acs
specs
Fingerboard :
Ebony
Neck :
Mahogany
25 ½" scale
16" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Solid Body design with
Silver Leaf Maple
back, Maple top
Pickups :
Custom RMC electron-
ics
specs
natural sgcolors black pearl hg
natural sgcolors black pearl hg trans blue hg

Fingerboard :
Ebony
Neck :
Mahogany
25.59" scale
24" Radius
2" nut width
Body :
Two-chambered
Mahogany, Solid
Cedar top
Pickups :
Custom RMC electron-
ics
The original Multiac was designed with steel-
string guitarists in mind. In no time at all,
classical players let us know that they
wanted to plug in and access synths and
computers as well. The Grand Concert
model is the Multiac for the traditionalist.
The wider neck, cedar top, and 12th fret
neck attachment are all features that provide
a familiar feel to the classical player.
Outstanding sound on stage opens up the
possibility of new musical contexts. The 13-
pin access will test the bounds of your imagi-
nation.
The same look and feel as the SA but the
13-pin system is replaced by a special elec-
tronics package designed by LR Baggs. The
custom preamp in the Duet system blends
the output from an Element under-saddle
transducer with that of an I-Beam transducer.
The Duet model includes a standard ¼" out-
put and a balanced XLR output that is phan-
tom power capable.
grand concert duet
grand concert sa
specs
Fingerboard :
Rosewood
Neck :
Mahogany
25.59" scale
24" Radius
2" nut width
Body :
Two-chambered
Mahogany, Solid
Cedar top
Pickups :
LR Baggs I-Beam
Duet System
specs
natural hgcolors
natural hgcolors

Fingerboard :
Rosewood
Neck :
Rock Maple
25 ½" scale
12" Radius
1 11/16" nut width
Body :
Semi-acoustic
Mahogany body, Solid
Spruce top, Fan brac-
ing, Mechanical Harp
Pickups :
3-dimensional LR
Baggs bridge trans-
ducer pickup with 3-
band EQ
Eighteen tuned, metal tines are attached to
the brace below the bridge on the
Acousticaster. The sympathetic vibration of
the tines combines with the vibration of the
strings and solid spruce top to produce a rich
acoustic sound drenched in harmonics. The
Acousticaster was the original Godin guitar to
use the two-chamber design in an
acoustic/electric guitar and the first guitar to
produce acoustic guitar sound with electric
guitar feel.
A few years ago, Robert Godin became
intrigued by the growing ranks of guitarists
that were experimenting with the Oud. The
Oud is a fretless, Middle-Eastern instrument
that uses 11 nylon strings. The scale is very
short and the tuning is not the same as a
guitar. Enter the Glissentar with guitar
scale—25 ½” —and standard guitar tuning.
The Glissentar is surprisingly easy to play
and opens the door to the microtonal sounds
of Asian and Middle Eastern music.
glissentar
acousticaster
specs
Fingerboard :
Ebony
Neck :
Rock Maple
25 ½" scale
16" Radius
1 ¾" nut width
Body :
Two-chambered Silver
Leaf Maple, Solid
Cedar top
Pickups :
Godin Custom under-
saddle transducer and
pre-amp
specs
natural sgcolors
natural hgcolors

Fingerboard :
Ebony
Neck :
Mahogany
Body :
Two-chambered
Mahogany, Solid
Spruce top
Pickups :
Custom RMC electron-
ics
The Godin two-chamber concept applies
itself beautifully in the A8. The A8 has caught
the attention of many of the top mandolin
players in the world who are delighted to
have access to great sound, at any volume,
for the first time.
Theses unique instruments take a different
approach to providing acoustic bass sounds to
bass players in a portable design. The two-cham-
ber body, solid top, and custom LR Baggs elec-
tronics work superbly together. More flexible than
you might expect, minor adjustments in the on-
board graphic EQ place the A-Series basses in a
variety of musical contexts.
a4/5 basses
a8
specs
Fingerboard :
Ebony Fretless
Neck :
Rock Maple
34" scale
16" Radius
1 ½" nut width
(4-string)
1 13/16” nut width
(5-string)
Body :
Two-chambered Silver
Leaf Maple, Solid
Cedar top
Pickups :
LR Baggs electronics
specs
natural sgcolors
natural sgcolors cognac burst hg