Have you played any Godin guitars? Let me know ►►Support the channel and get all the best guitar deals here: ► Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/X6OrM ► Thomann: bit.ly/3opdh5w -------------------------------------------------------- ►Support the channel by becoming a member: ru-vid.com/show-UC8xsdxRvwRvNyl74kLDaOnwjoin ------------------------------ ► Try GuitarTricks for really great online guitar lessons: www.guitartricks.com/?a_aid=5f7fe527e8aba I recently reached out to Godin and they offered me a discount on the Stadium HT in Havana Brown. This is a full deep dive review and demo video of this guitar. Check out Godin Guitars & get the Stadium HT here: Sweetwater imp.i114863.net/WB16e Thomann bit.ly/2L5W6Ya Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello - You do it to yourself 0:05 - What is it? 0:13 - Guitar is a mix 0:40 - Disclosure 1:03 - What is this video? 1:50 - Quick Walkthrough 3:15 - the Deep Dive with your host Paul Rudd 3:20 - the Weight 3:33 - Can't resist those resistance measurements 4:00 - Inside the guitar 4:50 - What brand is the switch? 5:00 - Pulling your knobs off 5:29 - my nut sac 5:35 - Let's Play a Game - Find the flaws? 5:58 - All the detailed specs 7:05 - the price is right Bob 7:55 - Did you find the flaws? 8:23 - Guitar Tones 8:30 - Clean through the different pickup options 9:22 - Dirt through the different pickup options 9:50 - More Dirt Tones and photos to distract you from my average playing skills 10:42 - that bite! 11:35 - Summary 11:41- I almost forgot about this! 12:25 - Pros 14:00 - Cons 15:00 - Misc 15:30 - Do I recommend it? 15:38 - Better than Fender? 16:00 - Oh Canada 16:47 - Goodbye Official Site: godinguitars.com/product/stadium-ht-havana-brown-mn
Just bought a new Godin Radiator and it is a nice guitar to play. Never bought one on -line and I am very happy with the purchase. Try one , you will like it
I have a Godin A6 Ultra in Cognac Burst with a high gloss finish. I quite like it. It's well made and nicely finished. I was impressed by their A12 when I tried one out but haven't bought one yet.
I have a Godin Session LTD and have come to realize that they don't sound like a Tele or Strat, they sound like a Godin and that's a very good thing. I truly believe they've made their own sound space for their brand. I absolutely love playing mine as much as I can.
@@leonardgould6657 Thanks Leonard, I've since gone on to buy a Radium LTD, Stadium 59, and a Fairmount LTD rosewood. Hard to beat the Godin build and feel.
| have a Godin Session Custom. Same pickup in the bridge as yours but a Seymour Duncan ‘59 Humbucker in the neck. Also fitted with the High Definition Revoicer which is incredible (acts like a boost). Best guitar I own!
@Rj M like if it had something to do with being proud to be from Quebec ... if you are so proud of having a British queen on your currency good for you ! As far as im concerned Canada doesn’t have their own currency either ...
Completely agree. A guitar's weight is such an important consideration- can't understand why the vast majority of guitar reviews omit this detail. Thanks Landon!
💯 agree with you! I recently bought a Godin Stadium HT in matte black and have been so impressed with the quality for the price. Like you, I got mine at a discount because it was a factory second but I can’t see any flaws at all. I also have a Godin Belmont DC that I bought used and it’s easily the best guitar I have. My Godins are right up there with my USA Fenders quality wise, but I paid less than half for them and they’re honestly way more comfortable to play. I can’t recommend Godin guitars enough! ❤️ 🇨🇦
I bought one last year. The quality is top shelf. The pickups are a bit more aggressive than my Tele . Super light and resonant. You could easily mic acoustically and double a rhythm part to add some jangle to a slightly overdrive rhythm track tone. The pickups are very dynamic in their response and also very articulate . Godin has been on a roll with the Stadium, Radium and the Radiator reissue.
I love that guitar! Looks great in the chocolate, matte black or the white. I have a Godin acoustic from ages ago, only an entry-level and even that is gorgeous (has a cedar top). These folks put effort and care into their guitars. Total score, Landon!
I bought the white one because of this review. I absolutely love it. The tone, the playability are superb. Btw i e-mailed Godin and asked about the pickups : they are alnico V. Merci Landon!
I used to have a Godin, I can't recall the model name but I'm pretty sure it was from their budget range. And it was made some time in the 90s. In terms of build quality it could match any expensive brand out there, inside and out. Godin are really a very underrated and often overlooked guitar maker. They really do provide great value in any price range you can find them in.
Godin should thank you. On the strength of this review alone I recently bought one [Matte Black] from SW. Keep up the good work Landon. You're one of the best on YT.
I love Godin. Have had two LG's and an A6. All their necks are so comfy it's remarkable. They don't feel like anyone else's. And, your fingers will smooth through the finish (good thing not bad) so it truly is your guitar as your fingers made those marks. Best Regards
Is yours the one with the dark neck? I was looking at those on Sweetwater, as the notification came in for this video. How do you find it? Anything you'd change? Any rough fret ends or anything?
I just buy one because of you !! I'm from Québec and I already have a Godin (summit classic). It's my favorite guitar so far !!!! I can't wait to try it !
man, i had and still have couples of Godin's. Now i still own Godin rg3 passion, artisan st, Session custom triple play. I had, Session, xst, radiator, Freeway sa, sumit.....These are great guitars. They put fender to shame and other manufacturers also. Quality all around. Love Godin's.
I have the Godin xtSA, and it is incredible. I still like Fender. You can argue that other Brands make better teles or strats than fender, but they also cost more. Godin is probably the only company that charges less than fender does for an equivalent or better instrument.
I borrowed one of those for a couple of months - loved it. The neck was a bit on the thin side for me, but comfortable, and I loved the little details such angling the switch. Great guitar - I'd buy one in a heartbeat, but it would probably be my last heart beat as my wife would kill me. Excellent video as always Landon, thanks.
Thanks for the vid...I was thinking of picking one up to add to my collection so your perspective is very helpful. My first guitar was a Godin and I have owned several over the years. The best guitars for the money bar none! Their starter acoustic brands are amazing as well.
That looks pretty sweet, I like the matt black. Never tried this brand but you’ve sparked my interest now. Body contours look comfortable. Great review Landon!🎸🎸
I bought a Matte Black Session as one of my first electrics (the Strat "copy") and it was a B-stock as well. Discounted almost $100 CAD for a teeny-tiny little ding on the back, near the plate over the trem springs. Man, that was a great guitar.
I've had a Godin Radiator for 20 years. Clean or dirty it's a wonderful guitar. I also own a Deacon Roads, witch is a Canadian made strat with an amazing growl coming from it's homegrown pickups.
I was impressed to see how inexpensive some of Godin’s models are, while still being made in Canada and the US! Their woods are also sourced domestically, from what I understand. If I ever see one in a shop, I’ll be sure to try it out! Seagull Guitars are really fantastic, too. Canada is making some great instruments these days!
Hi Landon, Godin really make some nice guitars ! I dig their P90 single cut. Lots of good things about them, don't know how they can reach such low prices: very close to the ones out of Chinese production, but (very well) made in Canada ! Quite an improvement :)
Hey Landon, I visited my local Long and McQuade yesterday. They had a white stadium HT (unfortunately they did call Godin and no “B” stocks were available) I played the guitar and Wow !! What a beautiful guitar, fit, finish and playability and tome all awesome. I compared it to a $2000 USA fender Telecaster and guess what I ended up with the Godin, just quality all around, and it’s all “Canadian” Thanks for such an awesome review.
@@landonbailey There is just something about he Godins where they just feel right. This is my third one. I had and ACS, looking to sell my Session now that HT is replacing it. Especially with the groove at the back of the guitar, it is a very nice touch.
Wow Landon I love the look of that guitar and made in Canada. I’m definitely going to check them out. Thanks again for another great video. I have been pronouncing the Godin name wrong. Greetings from Australia mate 👍🇦🇺
I bought a white one with rosewood board, slightly used with two dings on the body. Best tele or tele type guitar I have had or tried. I love it, really nice.
I used to play with a guy who used a Godin. They make very nice guitars. Nice to see a Canadian guitar. Whatever caused it to be marked as a second doesn’t matter. That’s a well made instrument for sure. The finish is beautiful. As nice as a Custom Shop easily!
I have never played a Godin. I've always been a Fender guy. I have a friend who has a Godin and he's had it for years. I like the sound of your guitar, but by looking at it, it's shaped like a telecaster like I have. I'm glad I ran into this video. I like to hear what's in the market.
When you look and listen to what Godin build, then you understand why they sell more than 200 000 electric/acoustic instruments (Seagull, Art & Lutherie, Norman...) each year around the world. Super consistant quality control and great sound. My preferred one ? The Summit Classic - Havana Brown... a jewel! Great review Landon !
Great video, thanks for making and sharing it with us! I've been on a recent kick of trying to own more Canadian-made gear - it's only been pedals and patch cables so far - I feel this would be a fun addition and you've definitely sold me on it.
Prestige makes a beautiful les paul style guitar for a fair price. I bought the spalted maple cap with ebony board. $600 in excellent used condition. Seymour Duncans from the factory. Plays as well as any Gibson standard I've owned or played.
Are the pickups noiseless. Are the tuners locking type. Can the pickups be run in series and parallel as the new tele ultras do? Basically a good review..DR
@@landonbailey If I had the extra cheddar I would order one right now! I suggested to Godin that they add SS frets and Baked maple. Charge a grand and still slay everyone else out there. Go Canada!
I have a Seagul S6 Original acoustic by Godin. Guitar is incredible. Feel, sound, smell. Everything. I played a Godin Strat style but didn’t like the sound at all. That finish on that Tele is sooo nice.
This is a really intriguing guitar. Looks to be very well made and sounds great. I have a Seagull acoustic, part of the same family of companies, and would not let it go for any amount of money. The Godin family of guitars are just great instruments at an unbelievably affordable price. Anyone looking for a guitar, acoustic or electric, would be doing themselves a favor by checking them out.
@@landonbailey any chance you could feature a Godin Stadium 59? I’m debating between that and the Fender telecaster pro II. Love your Dark Knight version. Very tempted to spend the extra cash for the Fender, but I also like the look and feel of the Godin. Would love your thoughts if possible.
Godin make EXCELLENT quality guitars. They are one of the best brands out there. Definitely the best value wise. BTW that's quite a beautiful instrument you've got there!
I got my Stadium59 almost two yrs ago and it is slowly replacing my other guitars. Very versatile from clear as a bell clean sound to fairly hard distortion while still remaining articulate all on a great precise fretboard. I have three guitars now that I no longer need!
I'm picking up a stadium59 next week! I'm very excited for this. I would like to ask you how the guitar is after your time with it? Is the neck still incredible?
I have six different models of Godin guitars in my collection. I bought my first Godin Signature model back in 1998, while I was living in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
i love my godin session. vintage burst, satin finish. rosewood fretboard. my only issue with it was aesthetic. i really didn't like it having the brand written across the pickguard, so i took a white gum eraser to that. i don't like the look of covered humbuckers on strats, so i swapped out the bridge pickup. and finally, i replaced the control knobs with vintage bell style knobs. now she's mine!
I kind of like the idea of where the jack is on this guitar. My Fender Tele often has problems with the jack assembly coming out. I have a Godin nylon string guitar that was very inexpensive and works well. I've made many videos using it. I also just purchased a Seagull acoustic that I'm very happy with. Your Godin Stadium HT is beautiful. I wish you lots of happy picking on it.
Hey Landon , great to see you covering the Godin, glad you listened to my suggestion lol I inquired about getting a seconds from them but was told by the company seconds only go to their dealers. Could you elaborate abit more on how you managed that feat? Thx bro keep rockin
ya I've seen seconds sold at a local store, the price is reduced. maybe I was able to get it because I was going to make a video demo/review on RU-vid. I really don't know the behind the scenes of the businesses.
Godin offers fantastic value for the money. I own a Godin Shifter 4 bass, which is my main and only Bass and I love it. I really want a Godin LGX or LG XT.
Played one and it is hands down better than a fender 2x the price. The only issue was wrapping my head around the body face input jack. Just not for me. The Stadium 59 solves this issue but is double the price.
6.11 is flaw one. Its the tiniest dot right above the Strap Button, flaw two is few seconds after, a similar only slightly bigger white dot on the finish.
Wow I love my fenders as well, but after seeing and hearing this guitar , and being a Canadian, I'm kind of ashamed I didn't buy one of these Beautiful instruments .
Yes I have as a matter of fact. But a very long time ago. I think it was their electro classical model. Now they have tons of models. Their Montreal premiere guitars are some of the best jazz guitars out there. They compete with Gibson ES335 anyday. I have been eyeing the radiator myself and your review makes me wanna buy a stadium HT as well. I am not a fan of the look of their Radium model though.
I have 4 Godin guitars, they're quickly replacing my Fender. One of mine, a Session HSS, was a factory 2nd and what they call flaws, I call cool character. I Really love these things. From Alberta Canada.
The build quality on these sub $1000 Godins are in my opinion much better than the Mexican made Fenders. There just seems to be more attention to detail and the fit and finish is just a step above. I have a Stadium 59 custom and It feels and plays like a $2000 guitar.
Hi Landon, I’m the one who is playing the Godin Passion Custom Classic Limited🇨🇦 The quality of the Godin is amazing, the tone, the way how the guitars are crafted just the top one. I prefer the Godin over the Fender. It is my opinion and my personal feelings but it’s easy to check out when you can play both brands and think about the price, the quality, playability, craft. All the best. Greetings from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
nice review, Landon. I have a Harley Benton electric model and may sell and pick up one of these. I do have a La Patrie classical and a Seagull acoustic (both Godin owned) but no home grown electrics. Thanks again for the review!
Great review. I also have a Godin guitar that I think is amazing. It's a 2020 Radiator model. It's got such a fantastic neck. The fret work is great and the finish looks great. It's become my go to guitar for playing unplugged. My only issue is a slight feedback when plugged in with high gain on my amp. I'm thinking the problem comes from the chambered body. When I change the strings I'll fill in with some foam and hopefully solve the problem. All I know is that I will buy another Godin in the future. Likely a Summit SG.
So other than on the corners of the actual body of the guitar..... which I didn’t think were flaws.(The parts of the diagram pointed out) The only other thing I could see, that he could even be possibly perceived as a flaw, not by me. Just below the b string, on the second fret of the neck, it was a dark spot that almost look like a mole..... generally maple fretboard‘s do not have dark spots, but for me that wouldn’t slow me down in the slightest bit. Beautiful guitar! And from what I can tell it looks and plays great! Thanks for the video bro!
