Godin A12 Black

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Godin A12 Black

Godin

A12 Black

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Product Info

Article Number: 483433
Brand: Godin
Model: A12 Black
Price: $2,638.90

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The Godin A12 Black is a beautifully crafted 12-string that balances acoustic warmth with amplified versatility. Its maple body provides a tight, clear voice while the cedar top adds richness, making it ideal for fingerstyle players and those seeking a vibrant 12-string tone for stage or studio. This is a premium-priced instrument perfect for serious players looking for a high-quality, all-around 12-string experience.

Product Description

  • Godin A12 Black
  • 12-String Acoustic/Electric Guitar
  • Body: Maple
  • Top: Solid cedar
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Richlite
  • Fretboard radius: 406 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 48.3 mm
  • Nut: Graph Tech
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickup system: Godin Custom with preamp
  • Controls: Volume
  • Bass
  • Treble
  • Tone
  • Bridge: Richlite
  • Machine heads gear ratio: 18:1 Bass strings
  • gear ratio/26: 1 Treble strings
  • Colour: Black high-gloss
  • Includes a gig bag
PROS
  • • Solid cedar top delivers warm, complex overtones and projection
  • • Maple construction provides clarity and focused response across strings
  • • Godin Custom electronics offer versatile amplified tones with effective EQ
  • • Richlite fretboard is stable, durable, and provides a smooth playing experience
CONS
  • • Maple body can be somewhat bright; may require careful EQing for certain styles
  • • High-gloss black finish shows fingerprints and smudges easily, demanding upkeep
  • • 12-string guitars inherently have higher string tension, potentially tiring for some players

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Cedar
Back & Sides Maple
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Richlite
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 22
Electronics Godin Custom Preamplifier (Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, Tone)
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richlite offers similar tonal characteristics to ebony and is exceptionally stable, resisting humidity-related warping more effectively than traditional ebony.
The Godin Custom electronics provide a good foundation, but the inherently bright maple construction might require EQ adjustments for very dark or muddy genres like heavy blues.
The 48.3 mm nut width is a bit wider than some guitars, so players with smaller hands might find it slightly more challenging to navigate, but the maple neck offers a comfortable, modern profile.

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