Godin ACS KOA Extreme HG
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Godin
ACS KOA Extreme HG
Product Info
Article Number:
535157
Brand:
Godin
Model:
ACS KOA Extreme HG
Category:
Other Classical Guitars
Price:
$2,968.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ACS KOA Extreme HG is a beautiful instrument that bridges the gap between classical and stage-ready performance. Its Koa top provides a warm, mature tone, while the LR Baggs electronics and 25.5 in scale make it surprisingly versatile. This is perfect for the serious nylon-string player who needs amplified capabilities and appreciates a high-end aesthetic.
Product Description
- Godin ACS KOA Extreme HG
- Nylon String Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Top: Koa
- 2-Ply chambered body: Silverleaf basswood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Richlite
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Nut width: 48.26 mm (1.9")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 22 Frets
- Pickup: Custom LR Baggs electronics
- 13-Pin connector for Roland GR or other systems
- Machine heads with 16: 1 gear ratio
- Colour: Natural high gloss
- With gig bag
PROS
- • Koa top delivers a rich, complex, and resonant tone with excellent projection
- • LR Baggs electronics offer clean, amplified sound ideal for stage performance
- • Richlite fingerboard provides a smooth, consistent playing experience and resists temperature changes
- • 16:1 gear ratio tuning machines ensure precise and stable tuning, even with heavy use
CONS
- • Koa top makes it a premium-priced instrument, potentially limiting accessibility for some
- • Slightly heavier than some nylon-string guitars due to the chambered body construction
- • Richlite, while durable, lacks the traditional aesthetic feel of ebony for some purists
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Koa
Back & Sides
Silverleaf Basswood (2-ply, chambered)
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Richlite
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22
Nut Width
48.26 mm (1.9 in)
Weight
1.9 kg (approx. 4.2 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The LR Baggs system provides a remarkably clean and natural amplified tone, often preferred over cheaper piezo systems, and the 13-pin connector allows for seamless integration with Roland GR synths and other effects.
Yes, the chambering reduces weight and enhances the guitar's resonance, adding warmth and sustain while maintaining a balanced tonal response.
Richlite offers a consistently smooth and durable surface, less prone to cracking or shrinking than ebony, though some players may miss the traditional visual appeal of ebony.
