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Godin xtSA Multi-Voice Electric Guitar - Trans Black

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Silver Leaf Maple Body and Poplar Wings, Flame Maple Leaftop, Mahogany Neck, Richlite Fingerboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups, 1 Single-coil Pickup, 1 Transducer Pickup, and 1 Split Synth Pickup - Trans Black
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A Beautiful Guitar with an Amazing Range of Tones

Godin's xtSA solidbody guitar gives you the perfect combination of classic electric guitar design, amazing playing comfort, and fantastic tone range. A pair of custom humbuckers, along with a custom single-coil pickup between them, gives this guitar an incredible range of electric tone to start with. An onboard piezo pickup lets you blend in stunning acoustic-style sounds as well. That's quite a versatile guitar, but believe it or not, the xtSA is only getting started. This beautiful instrument is also equipped with an individual synth pickup for each string; the sonic possibilities are limited only by your imagination!

Super versatile, and super fun to play

Godin designed the xtSA from the ground up to play and sound great. This gorgeous guitar features a lightweight silver leaf maple/poplar body with a beautifully figured flame maple leaftop top to deliver rich tone and designer looks. This xtSA’s mahogany D-profile neck is fast and comfortable in the hand, and it’s topped with a Richlite fingerboard for enhanced note tracking when you get into the synth side of things. This guitar isn’t just super versatile — it’s also loads of fun to play.

Synth tracking that’s second to none

Godin is famous for their smooth, fast synth tracking, and in this way the xtSA is no exception. Its hex pickup gives you direct access to all Roland GR series synths and many other 13-pin devices. If you haven’t had the heady experience of controlling multiple instances of a monster synth from your guitar in real time, then you’re in for a real treat with the xtSA!

Godin electrics: pro-quality instruments loaded with innovations

Since the early 1970s, Godin has been crafting pro-quality instruments loaded with innovations. Whether you’re a session pro or a recreational player, Godin has a guitar built to suit you perfectly. You’ll love the clean lines, the exceptionally comfortable playing feel, and the exquisite tone you get from a Godin guitar. You get it all: classic craftsmanship, modern features, and amazing tonality!

Godin xtSA Multi-voice Electric Guitar Features:

  • A decadent hybrid with a dazzling range of sounds to explore
  • Silver leaf maple body with poplar wings provides exceptional sustain and a resonant tone
  • Gorgeous flame maple leaftop delivers distinct note-to-note clarity
  • Satiny D-profile mahogany neck with fast-tracking Richlite fingerboard
  • Godin Custom HSH pickups deliver the goods for blues to rock
  • Onboard piezo pickup lets you blend in acoustic tones onstage
  • Floating tremolo bridge
  • 3 outputs: electric, acoustic/mix, and 13-pin

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape xtSA
  • Body Material Silverleaf Maple with Poplar Wings
  • Top Material Figured Maple Veneer
  • Body Finish Acrylic Gloss Lacquer
  • Color Transparent Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Godin Ergocut
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 16"
  • Fingerboard Material Richlite
  • Fingerboard Inlay Mini Dots
  • Number of Frets 22
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.72"
  • Nut Material Tusq
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Tremolo with LR Baggs Transducer Saddles
  • Tuners High ratio front-loaded locking tuners
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Godin Custom Humbucker
  • Middle Pickup Godin Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Godin Custom Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x volume, 1 x synth volume, 1 x tone, 3-band slide EQ, 1 x slide volume (acoustic)
  • Switching 5-way blade pickup switch, 1 x mini-switch (momentary), 3-way mini-switch (electric/acoustic/synth)
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Godin E-10, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Gig Bag
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 025503

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Rated 5/5

This is truly an AMAZING musical instrument

I have owned several Godin's in my journey as a musician. My first was a Multiac Steel-SA, way back in the late 1990's. I used it for acoustic stuff and to control a Roland GR-1. Subsequent Godin guitars included: LG-P90, LGT (kinda rare), Montreal Premier Supreme, Passion Custom, and a couple others. So, I guess you could say I have been happy with the quality of the Godin brand - never had a "bad" one in the bunch.

The XTSA is a great guitar. I have read on some forums how the pickups weren't that great, but I honestly find them to be wonderful. They are smooth sounding, and I like that - not too bright but also not muddy, just smooth. The piezo is quieter than I thought it would be, but I am not planning on using it as a stand-alone "acoustic" voice. I like playing clean, or with just a little "edge of breakup" dirt. The piezo, dialed in moderately, adds a little nice crispiness to the signal. It's subtle but effective.

I ran the XTSA into a Boss SY-1000 with the 13pin output. It tracked perfectly. You do have to set up your SY-1000 to let it know you are using a piezo hex bridge, but that's simple. So, there's a world of tones right there.

As far as playability, fit and finish: I had it Plek'ed by the luthiers at Sweetwater. I have other guitars that have been Plek'ed as part of their initial build, prior to leaving for sale - and the Plek is definitely worth every penny. It ensures your guitar comes to you perfectly set up with your requested specs. This is a must in my book. Regarding fit, everything is perfect and on target. The finish on this guitar, trans black, is beautiful and flawless.

I also want to add a shout out to Chris McCown, sales engineer, for assisting me through the purchase and Plek process. I had a hand injury when I was in the military - he was able to communicate that to the Luthiers. The action on the guitar is great for my hands - effortless playability.
Music background: Serious Hobbyist, Church Musician
Rated 5/5

Amazing Tone Range

This guitar has the ability to create tones for any kind of Music. I will have lots of fun Songwriting with this one. It is effortless to play, & makes you want to play when you dig in to it's capabilities. Very impressed to get this much Bang for a small amount of Bucks. And Sweetwater Team; They always Rock. Thanks Connor Smith, & the entire Sweetwater Staff for providing great equipment, great pricing, & great service. I will always shop Sweetwater.
Music background: Songwriter, Musician, Sound Engineer, Vocalist, & Producer
Rated 5/5

Very Nice Guitar

Playability is very nice, I'm playing through two systems, one through my Acoustic Singer VE-8 and My Korg AX3000G through a max of 5 stereo amps (13 speakers including subs) of different configuration. Would like to have more control over my pickups perhaps by using Seymour Duncan Triple Shot Pickup Rings, and two separate tone control one with a Westcap Oil Capacitor and the other for Black Ice Overdrive. And to top it off I would have installed a kill switch for both outputs the acoustic mix and electric. Other than that I really enjoy playing this guitar a lot. One more thing I discovered is that you can kill the acoustic mix for the guitar by plugging a dummy 1/4" plug into the guitar out.
Music background: Advanced IT Tech and guitar electronics
Rated 5/5

Great Balls of Fire

My go to guitar for synth access, everyday practice, and weekly gig. It's got a fabulous bridge pickup for Acoustic sounds and a lot of options for split coil or humbucker or single coil selection. If you can only get one guitar, get this one.
Music background: Guitarist since 1975
Rated 5/5

Sweet

Absolutely Amazing Guitar-What a design. A lot of Extras for a
reasonable price. Knock out finish and details. You will not
be disappointed. This thing Kills it...
Music background: Musician
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