Godin 5th Ave CW Kingpin II HB

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Godin 5th Ave CW Kingpin II HB

Godin

5th Ave CW Kingpin II HB

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 471245
Brand: Godin
Model: 5th Ave CW Kingpin II HB
Category: Jazz Guitars
Price: $1,241.90

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The 5th Ave Kingpin II HB is a beautifully crafted archtop that nails that vintage vibe. The wild cherry gives it a uniquely mellow voice, while the humbuckers add a surprising amount of grit when you need it. This is a fantastic choice for jazz, blues, and classic rock players who appreciate quality construction and a comfortable playing experience.

Product Description

  • Godin 5th Ave CW Kingpin II HB
  • Electric guitar
  • Type: Archtop with cutaway
  • Top and back: Canadian wild cherry
  • Neck: Silver leaf horn
  • Fretboard: Rosewood (<i>Dalbergia Latifolia</i>)
  • 21 Frets
  • Scale: 631 mm (24.84")
  • Fretboard radius: 406 mm (16")
  • Nut width: 44 mm (1.72")
  • Graphtech nut
  • Pickups: 2 Godin Custom humbucker (neck and bridge)
  • 1 Sound and 1 volume control
  • 3-Way switch
  • Bridge/tailpiece: Graphtech adjustable Tusq bridge
  • Gearing of the machine heads: Bass strings: 18:1; Treble strings: 26:1
  • Stringing: E12 Nickel Wound Jazz .012
  • .016
  • .024w
  • .032
  • .042
  • .052
  • wound G-string
  • Colour: Cognac Burst
  • semi-gloss
PROS
  • • Canadian wild cherry back and top deliver a warm, resonant tone.
  • • Silver leaf horn neck offers exceptional stability and a comfortable feel.
  • • Godin Custom humbuckers provide a versatile range from blues to rock.
  • • Graphtech Tusq bridge ensures reliable intonation and sustain.
CONS
  • • Wild cherry can be prone to minor checking with significant temperature changes.
  • • 16-inch radius fretboard might feel less familiar to players used to flatter profiles.
  • • While versatile, it's not a shred machine – more suited to rhythm playing.

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Key Features

Body Material Canadian wild cherry (top and back), select hardwoods (body core)
Neck Material Silver leaf horn
Fingerboard Dalbergia Latifolia rosewood
Pickups 2 Godin Custom humbuckers (neck & bridge)
Scale Length 631 mm (24.84 in)
Frets 21
Bridge Graphtech adjustable Tusq bridge
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wild cherry offers a warmer, more complex tone with a slightly smoother high-end than maple, lending itself well to jazz and blues voicings.
Yes, the humbuckers are standard size and easily replaceable, allowing for customization to suit your tonal preferences.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, slightly more modern than a full vintage 'U', offering a balance of speed and comfort.

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