Best Godin Jazz Guitars 2025

Premium Godin jazz guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Blues For Fusion For R&B For Soul For Smooth Jazz

BRANDS: Ibanez Stanford Godin DAngelico Harley Benton

Godin 5th Ave TL Kingpin P90 OC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Godin 5th Ave TL Kingpin P90 OC

by Godin

Soul Fusion Jazz

Key Feature:

• Professional jazz sound

✓ PROS

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone
• Professional jazz sound

✗ CONS

• Often more expensive
• Less versatile than solid-body guitars

Godin 5th Ave TL Kingpin P90 OCHollow Body Electric GuitarBody: Canadian wild cherryGlued-in neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 588803

$1,649

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Godin 5th Ave Kingpin P90 LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Godin 5th Ave Kingpin P90 LH

by Godin

Fusion Soul Blues

Key Feature:

• Professional jazz sound

✓ PROS

• Excellent for clean tones
• Great sustain and resonance

✗ CONS

• Feedback prone at high volumes
• May lack brightness for rock

Godin 5th Ave Kingpin P90 LHJazz guitarLefthand / lefthand modelType: ArchtopTop and back: Canadian wild cherryNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 471254

$1,154

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Godin 5th Avenue Uptown Custom BR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Godin 5th Avenue Uptown Custom BR

by Godin

Smooth Jazz Blues Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great sustain and resonance

✓ PROS

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone
• Great sustain and resonance

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for rock
• Often more expensive

Godin 5th Avenue Uptown Custom BRArch top jazz guitarTop and back: Canadian wild cherryNeck: Silver leaf hornFretboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 471157

$1,539

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Godin 5th Ave Kingpin P90 VB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Godin 5th Ave Kingpin P90 VB

by Godin

Blues Soul Jazz

Key Feature:

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone

✓ PROS

• Excellent for clean tones
• Professional jazz sound

✗ CONS

• Feedback prone at high volumes
• Often more expensive

Godin 5th Ave Kingpin P90 VBElectric GuitarType: Hollow bodyBody: Canadian wild cherrySet neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 616533

$1,209

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Godin 5th Ave Kingpin II VB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Godin 5th Ave Kingpin II VB

by Godin

Fusion Soul Blues

Key Feature:

• Rich harmonic content

✓ PROS

• Rich harmonic content
• Professional jazz sound

✗ CONS

• Limited high-gain capabilities
• Often more expensive

Godin 5th Ave Kingpin II VBElectric GuitarType: Hollow body with cutawayBody: Canadian wild cherrySet neck:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 616531

$1,348

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Godin 5th Ave CW Kingpin II HB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Godin 5th Ave CW Kingpin II HB

by Godin

Jazz Blues Soul

Key Feature:

• Excellent for clean tones

✓ PROS

• Great sustain and resonance
• Professional jazz sound

✗ CONS

• Less versatile than solid-body guitars
• May lack brightness for rock

Godin 5th Ave CW Kingpin II HBElectric guitarType: Archtop with cutawayTop and back: Canadian wild cherryNeck: Silver...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 471245

$1,242

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Godin 5th Avenue Jumbo P-Rail HG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Godin 5th Avenue Jumbo P-Rail HG

by Godin

Fusion Blues R&B

Key Feature:

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone

✓ PROS

• Rich harmonic content
• Excellent for clean tones

✗ CONS

• Often more expensive
• Feedback prone at high volumes

Godin 5th Avenue Jumbo P-Rail HGElectric Jazz GuitarBody: Canadian wild cherryArched top: Canadian wild cherryGlued-in...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 558405

$1,649

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Godin 5th Ave Jumbo P90 Harvest Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Godin 5th Ave Jumbo P90 Harvest Gold

by Godin

Blues Soul Fusion

Key Feature:

• Great sustain and resonance

✓ PROS

• Warm, smooth humbucker tone
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for rock
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Godin 5th Ave Jumbo P90 Harvest GoldElectric GuitarStyle: ArchtopTop: Canadian wild cherryBack and sides: Canadian wild...

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 553524

$1,385

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Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin Cognacburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin Cognacburst

by Godin

Smooth Jazz Jazz R&B

Key Feature:

• Great sustain and resonance

✓ PROS

• Great sustain and resonance
• Excellent for clean tones

✗ CONS

• Limited high-gain capabilities
• Often more expensive

Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin CognacburstArchtop Electric GuitarBody: Cherry woodTop: Cherry woodNeck: MapleFretboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 209636

$1,040

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How to Choose the Best Jazz Guitars

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced jazz guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Godin 5th Ave Kingpin P90 VB

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Godin 5th Ave CW Kingpin II HB

Godin 5th Avenue Jumbo P-Rail HG

Godin 5th Ave Jumbo P90 Harvest Gold

Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin Cognacburst

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