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Godin Fairmount CH Composer QIT Acoustic-electric Guitar - Natural Demo

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Mahogany Top, Mahogany Back/Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Richlite Fretboard - Natural
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This guitar has finish chips on the bass body side's upper bout, on the bass body side near the preamp, and on the bass side of the heel. There is also denting on the waist of the treble body side. There are other fine scratches on various parts of the instrument that do not show up well in the images, if at all. An allen key is included for adjustments.

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Beautifully Designed Acoustic-electric from Godin

From the innovative designers at Godin guitars comes the Fairmount CH Composer QIT, a beautifully designed acoustic-electric guitar that brings big concert body sound and playability at a wonderful price point. The Fairmount CH Composer QIT features a solid mahogany back, layered mahogany sides, and a solid mahogany top — a combination yielding rich, full tone and robust volume even when unplugged. A mahogany neck with Richlite fingerboard offers stellar playability and outstanding response that's ideal for flatpicking or fingerstyle playing. The Fairmount CH is also loaded with a Godin QIT system with an integrated tuner for warm, authentic amplified acoustic tone.

Decades of commitment to playability

For over four decades, Godin has been a leader in acoustic instrument design and engineering, and the Fairmount CH Composer QIT acoustic-electric guitar continues the company's commitment and vision. The shallow body depth produces a unique sonic signature, in addition to being very comfortable against the body for hours of pleasing performance. The mahogany neck with Richlite fingerboard delivers incredible playability and response, letting you explore both flatpicking and fingerpicking styles with equal ease. The neck has also been finished with a sleek, hand-friendly gloss for easy movement up and down the neck.

Godin Fairmount CH Composer QIT Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Concert body acoustic-electric from an innovator in acoustic design
  • Solid mahogany back, layered mahogany sides, and solid mahogany top yield rich, full tone and robust volume even when unplugged
  • Mahogany neck with Richlite fingerboard offers stellar playability and outstanding response
  • Shallow body depth produces a unique sonic signature and is very comfortable against the body
  • Godin QIT system delivers pristine, true acoustic tone when amplified
  • Ebony bridge and Graph Tech saddle for tone support

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Fairmount CH Composer QIT
  • Back & Sides Wood: Layered Mahogany
  • Top Wood: Solid Mahogany
  • Finish: Semi-gloss
  • Color: Natural
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Radius: 16"
  • Fingerboard Material: Richlite
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
  • Number of Frets: 21
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Nut Width: 1.72"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Graph Tech TUSQ
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Tuning Machines: Open Gear, 16:1 ratio
  • Electronics: Undersaddle Pickup
  • Strings: .012-.053
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 050130

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Rated 5/5

Another Great Guitar from Godin

I have two other guitars made by this great Canadian builder, a "Fifth Avenue Kingpin," their flagship single pickup archtop, which I acquired shortly after they came out about 15 year ago, and the Woodland Pro Folk (Simon & Patrick), a beautifully finished solid spruce and mahogany 00 style which I have had for about ten years. I have nothing but praise for these guitars. They look, play and sound great. The Woodland Pro Folk is, unfortunately, out of production.

The Fairmount Composer is another great guitar from Godin. This guitar sounds wonderful when fingerpicking or using a flat pick. It plays very comfortably, and felt natural from the first time I picked it up. The sound is described elsewhere as sweet and I agree, but you can get it to growl a little too. I have played a number of Martin small body mahogany guitars and I think the Fairmount absolutely competes with those, with the added benefit of being a little more attractive. (It is a little heavier, however, I think in part due to the excellent on-board electronics). I once tried out a couple of the imported Guild M-120s (another small body all-mahogany instrument) and they just didn't have the sweetness of the Fairmount.

Of course, with acoustics, everything depends on the set up. I decided to have Sweetwater set this up for me before they shipped it and I am very pleased with the result. Worth the money and the wait. And, thanks to my sales engineer, Dillon Robbins, who helped me out quite a bit.

Nothing but praise for this guitar.
Music background: Playing guitar since 1965
Rated 5/5

Better than most all-mahogany guitars

This guitar is a diamond in the rough. The first time I played one, I had played a few Martins, Taylor's, and Gibson guitars and decided to give this one a try, and man was there something sweet about its sound. It's very articulate and pronounced. I have Martin Retro strings on mine, and it sounds better than most high end Martins and Taylor's that I have played. You won't be disappointed.
Music background: Jesus Worship Leader/ Singer Songwriter
Rated 5/5

Incredible Value

Great quality, playability, and sound. My only negative is the string height was a bit high but deepening the slots in the nut fixed that. Did I say the sound was fantastic, it is.
Music background: 10 yrs
Rated 5/5

Fantastic Mahogany 000 A/E

WOW! How fantastic Godin guitars are. I have owned an A6 (should have kept it), A12, and now this Fairmount CH Composer QIT. Each of these remarkable guitars came beautifully crafted from Quebec, Canada. Like every guitar I've owned, they need set up by a luthier to play beautifully. However, the Godin guitars are really nice out of the box. This Fairmount CH Composer is just immaculate. Everything is perfect. I love the satin finish. The neck feels great. The fretboard is perfect. I was planning on replacing the tuning machines, but after getting the guitar, I've found the tuners are great. I have owned several other all mahogany guitars, a Martin 0015 and a Breedlove... this Godin is better in my opinion than the others. It looks and sounds so sweet. This is my last mahogany a/e guitar. It's the keeper. AND I have to give a shout out to my salesman/friend Ben Porter who always has time for my questions, and gets me the gear I order amazingly fast. Thank you Ben. AND for the first time, I used Sweetwater's luthier to set up the guitar before it shipped to me. WOW! The set up is perfect!! Well worth the extra money. THANK YOU Sweetwater luthier. All in all I am way over satisfied with this purchase (also got the SKB 000 case). This is a beautiful to look at and so wonderful to play guitar. The electronics are perfect. Godin guitars are the greatest.
Music background: “Without music, life would be a mistake.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols
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