Godin Mahogany Folk Rustic Burst A/E
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Comfortable Folk Body: easy to handle, ideal for fingerstyle playing as well as accompaniment.
- 100 percent solid mahogany (top, back, and sides): a warm, homogeneous, and balanced tonal character.
- Canadian craftsmanship: assembled in Godin workshops by experienced luthiers.
- Stage-ready: Fishman Presys VT pickup with volume and tone controls accessible through the soundhole.
Manufacturer Information
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A Recent Addition to the Godin Acoustic Range
The Godin Mahogany Folk Rustic Burst A/E is one of the new models in the Godin acoustic lineup. Designed and manufactured in Canada, it emphasizes meticulous luthiery and a selection of premium woods, featuring a "Rustic Burst" finish that enhances its authentic and organic character.
For Which Guitarists and Styles
Thanks to its Folk size and tonal balance, this electro-acoustic guitar is suitable for both motivated beginners and intermediate players seeking an expressive and easy-to-play instrument. It excels in blues, pop, and country, and is particularly well-suited for fingerstyle: precise attacks, present mids, and consistent response from string to string.
Sound
The choice of a solid mahogany top, back, and sides provides a warm tone and controlled dynamics, with rich mids that highlight riffs, arpeggios, and fingerpicking. Mahogany is appreciated for its balanced response: round basses without excess, smooth highs, and a natural projection that remains musical even with strong attacks. Plugged in, the Fishman Presys VT electronics allow quick adjustment of output level and tone from the soundhole, convenient for switching from a mellow sound to a brighter tone without interrupting playing.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel and balance, opt for a set of steel acoustic strings with gauges 12-53 (type .012 to .053), ideal for preserving the intended tension and response. A folk guitar capo and picks are also suitable, depending on your style (strumming or fingerpicking).
Technical specifications
| Type | electro-acoustic guitar | Scale length | 24.8" / 630 mm |
| Format | Folk | Nut width | 1.72" / 43.7 mm |
| Top | solid mahogany | Original strings | Prestige coated acoustic strings (.012, .016, .025, .033, .043, .053) |
| Back | solid mahogany | Pickup | Fishman Presys VT |
| Sides | solid mahogany | Controls | volume and tone accessible via the soundhole |
| Finish | Rustic Burst | Manufactured in | Canada |
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Questions frequently asked
What playing styles suit this folk guitar?
The Folk size and solid mahogany construction emphasize the midrange frequencies, suitable for blues, pop, and country. The even response across the strings is particularly well-suited for fingerstyle and arpeggios.
What is the wood composition of the Godin Mahogany Folk Rustic Burst A/E?
The top, back, and sides are made of solid mahogany. This setup provides warm bass, smooth trebles, and controlled dynamics.
Can it be connected to a sound system?
The Fishman Presys VT electronics enable amplified use. Volume and tone controls are accessible from the soundhole, allowing output level and tonal color adjustments directly on the instrument.
What strings should be used on this Godin folk guitar?
An acoustic steel string gauge of .012-.053 is recommended, matching the Prestige coated set originally installed (.012, .016, .025, .033, .043, .053).
Is the neck designed for comfortable playing?
With a scale length of 630 mm and a nut width of 43.7 mm, this model offers dimensions suitable for motivated beginners as well as intermediate players. The Folk format contributes to an accessible feel.
