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Godin Empire HG - Black

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Maple/Poplar Body, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, 1 Single-coil Pickup, and 1 Humbucking Pickup - Black
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Big on Value, with Big Tone Too!

The Godin Empire HG solidbody electric guitar sports a straightforward design with a surprisingly tenacious attitude. If we had to pick one word to describe this guitar, it'd be "punchy". Built in Richmond, Quebec, the Empire HG sports a maple center block with poplar wings, a bright and lively tonewood combination. For tonal versatility, you get a low-noise single-coil pickup at the neck with a custom humbucker at the bridge. From chimey to twangy straight through to growling, you get a lot of tone at a great price with the Godin Empire HG solidbody electric guitar.

Godin Empire HG Solidbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • This guitar has a lot of bark and bite
  • Maple and poplar combine for bright, spanky tones
  • Ergocut shaping technique for amazingly smooth performance
This guitar has a lot of bark and bite

With a low-noise single-coil pickup at the neck, plus a custom humbucker at the bridge, you'll appreciate the wide range of tones on tap in the Godin Empire HG. It's great for crunchy classic rock, but you can really dig into the humbucker for some seriously aggressive sounds. But it seems that no matter how you dial in the Empire HG, the sound is punchy and vibrant.

Maple and poplar combine for bright, spanky tones

Made in Canada, the Empire HG employs a Big Leaf maple center block with poplar wings. Not only does this combination enhance the bright, articulate nature of the Empire HG's design, it's also lightweight enough for hours of comfortable playing.

Ergocut shaping technique for amazingly smooth performance

Run your hand along the Empire HG's neck, and you'll be amazed at how smooth and fast it feels. That's because Godin's Ergocut shaping technique bevels the fret edges towards the center of the fretboard. Whether you're playing complex chord changes, or blazing your way across multiple octaves, the Ergocut process enhances the playability of the Empire HG far beyond what you'd expect at this price.

Godin Empire HG Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:
  • Highly playable electric guitar with a bright, punchy voice
  • Big Leaf maple center with poplar wings is a recipe for clear, articulate tones
  • Mahogany neck and rosewood fretboard sport Godin's Ergocut design for smooth playability
  • Low-noise single-coil pickup at the neck for spanky classic rock and funk tones
  • Custom humbucker at the bridge for hot lead tones and complex middle-position sounds
  • Deluxe gig bag included
You won't be disappointed with the huge value in the Godin Empire HG!

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  • Manufacturer Part Number: 037889

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