Godin A12 Ultra Dlx Lightburst
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Godin
A12 Ultra Dlx Lightburst
Product Info
Article Number:
619546
Brand:
Godin
Model:
A12 Ultra Dlx Lightburst
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,298.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This A12 Ultra Dlx is a seriously impressive 12-string, offering a blend of acoustic warmth and electric versatility. The build quality is top-notch, and the Seymour Duncan pickup adds a whole new dimension for recording or gigging. It's ideal for the discerning player who wants a premium 12-string that can handle a wide range of styles.
Product Description
Godin A12 Ultra Dlx Lightburst, 12-String Acoustic Electric Guitar
- The chambered mahogany body with solid cedar top offers natural warmth and generous resonance
- making it ideal for serious players. The maple neck and Richlite fingerboard
- a high-density composite material
- ensure precise and smooth playability. Equipped with a Seymour Duncan SSL-5 single-coil pickup at the neck and an integrated preamp system
- the A12 allows seamless navigation between acoustic and electric sounds or a mixture of both thanks to dedicated dual outputs.
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Solid cedar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Binding: Black
- Fingerboard: Richlite
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 406 mm (16")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 22 medium frets
- Nut width: 48.3 mm
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Pickup: Custom Godin undersaddle (bridge) and Seymour Duncan SSL-5 single coil (neck)
- Integrated preamp
- Control: Mix
- Bridge: Acoustic Redwood
- Godin 18: 1 machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Strings: A12 LT
- Colour: Lightburst
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Canada
PROS
- • Solid cedar top delivers a warm, resonant acoustic tone with surprising projection.
- • Maple neck with Richlite fingerboard provides exceptionally smooth, fast playability.
- • Seymour Duncan SSL-5 offers a versatile electric voice, blending well with acoustic.
- • Chambered mahogany body reduces weight while maintaining a full, rich tone.
CONS
- • Richlite fingerboard, while durable, lacks the traditional feel of wood.
- • 25.5in scale may feel slightly less comfortable for players accustomed to shorter scales.
- • High-end price point places it out of reach for many casual players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Cedar
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Richlite
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5in)
Frets
22 Medium
Electronics
Seymour Duncan SSL-5 Single-Coil Pickup & Godin Preamp System
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Richlite is denser than many woods, which can contribute to a slightly more focused and articulate tone, while potentially sacrificing some of the 'woodiness' some players prefer.
Yes, the Godin preamp is designed for straightforward operation with dedicated outputs for acoustic and electric signals, allowing for easy mixing and EQ adjustments.
Mahogany provides a darker, more controlled low-end than spruce, while the cedar top adds warmth and responsiveness; it's a unique pairing that avoids the overly bright sound some 12-strings exhibit.
