Godin XTSA TBK
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Godin
XTSA TBK
Product Info
Article Number:
171413
Brand:
Godin
Model:
XTSA TBK
Category:
MIDI, Digital & Modelling Guitars
Price:
$2,803.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The XTSA TBK is a seriously interesting hybrid instrument. It nails the electric guitar vibe with those humbuckers, but the RMC acoustic transducer opens up a world of possibilities for layering and recording. It’s a premium-priced option ideal for gigging musicians needing flexibility and a unique sonic palette.
Product Description
- Godin XTSA TBK
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Silver Maple
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Richlite
- Scale length: 648 mm
- Nut width: 42.80 mm
- Pickups: 2 custom Godin humbuckers
- 1 custom Godin single coil and RMC transducer with 3-way EQ preamp for the acoustic sound
- 1 x 13pin connector for Synth Access
- Tremolo
- Colour: Transparent Black
- Includes gig bag
- suitable case: Art.#172299# (not included)
PROS
- • Silver maple body offers balanced resonance and sustain
- • Mahogany neck provides warmth and comfortable playability
- • Custom Godin pickups deliver versatile, articulate tones
- • RMC transducer unlocks surprisingly natural acoustic sounds
CONS
- • Richlite fretboard can feel slightly less 'alive' than traditional wood
- • Transparent black finish may show minor imperfections under close inspection
- • The extended scale length might feel unwieldy for players with smaller hands
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Silver Maple with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Richlite
Pickups
2 Custom Godin Humbuckers, 1 Custom Godin Single Coil, RMC Transducer
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
22, Jescar Stainless Steel
Bridge
Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The RMC transducer captures the guitar's body resonance, but lacks the nuanced complexity of a purely acoustic sound. It’s more for adding a subtle acoustic texture than replicating a full acoustic experience.
The tremolo is functional, but it’s not a Floyd Rose – expect some tuning stability issues with extreme use. It’s better suited for subtle vibrato than aggressive dives.
Richlite is a durable, consistent material that plays smoothly, but it lacks the subtle warmth and 'aging' characteristics of rosewood or ebony. It's a modern, reliable alternative.
