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Godin ACS-SA Slim Nylon String Cedar Top Acoustic-Electric Guitar  

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Control your synths directly and integrate nylon string guitar sounds into your music.

The 'Slim' in this Godin ACS-SA nylon string guitar's moniker refers to the 1.715" neck width at the nut—a mere 16th of an inch wider than Godin's standard electric guitar nut width. If you do most of your playing on a guitar with a fairly narrow neck (such as most solidbody electric guitars) this is the ACS-SA guitar for you. The slim neck of the Godin ACS-SA Slim guitar along with the Ergocut shaping technique and 16" fingerboard radius provide for a very easy transition for steel string guitar players looking to integrate nylon string guitar sounds into their music. Aside from the new neck, the ACS-SA Slim shares all of the same features that have made the Godin ACS-SA nylon string guitar an industry standard. The chambered, silverleaf maple body with cedar top results in a guitar that is virtually free of feedback, making it easy to use even in loud stage situations. Synth access comes courtesy of the 13-pin connector for direct control of Roland GR Series and Axon AX100 guitar synths.

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Features

  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • 16" fingerboard radius
  • 25-1/2" scale
  • 1.715" nut width
  • Chambered silver leaf maple body
  • Custom RMC electronics with 13-pin connector for direct control of Roland GR series and Axon AX100 guitar synths
  • Natural high-gloss or black high-gloss finish

Opens up a world of nylon-string classical, electric, and synthesized sounds! Order today.

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The Best of Both Worlds!

| Review By: Mark Garcia | 2 months, 3 weeks ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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I play in a Latin band.  One of the biggest problems I had was getting feedback using my nylon string guitar.  The sound hole is smaller than standard steel string accoustics, so I could never find the right size sound hole cover for my guitar.  I had to use a combination of my volume pedal and a "custom" made sound hole cover to keep the feed back down to a minimum.  Then I saw this beautiful guitar by Godin!  It was love at first sight!  Godin makes several variations of guitars, some with neck widths the same size as on normal classical guitars.  This one, the ACS-SA Slim has a neck that is almost as thin as an electric guitar!  This was fantastic as it allows me to perform sweeps and phrases with much greater ease!  The neck just feels amazing!  And my problem with feedback is history!  Plus the sound of the individual pickups is balanced across all the strings!  No more dead sounding 1st string!  If you want a great guitar that looks and feels and sounds simply beautiful then this is the one!

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This guitar is a must have in your collection especially if you play Latin music!

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Semi-Profesional
Style of music you play:
Latin, Rock, Blues
Where you live:
Corpus Christi, Texas

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1114653

A Radical Classical

| Review By: Anonymous User | 11 months, 1 week ago

2 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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I've been playing electric solid-bodies for over 50 years and have frequently ventured into the classical style guitars. Just for the sound of the nylon strings. (My idea of classical is Simon & Garfunkle, Lennon & McCartney, etc.) I have never found one that I have been completely comfortable with untill the Godin popped up. It takes a couple of weeks to get used to the "nylon" feel, but that unique neck/fingerboard configuration makes it worth the work. Just playing through a Boss AD-3 (recommended) into a Vox Pathfinder sound incredibly realistic. This one is a "keeper" as far as i'm concerned.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Hobbiest & active musician
Style of music you play:
Counrty-rock, Gospel
Where you live:
unspecified

Did you find this review helpful? yes no912046

Good features but entonation needs improvement

| Review By: El Rey | 2 years, 2 months ago

4 people out of 10 found this review helpful

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I bought it and tried it for a week. At first I was very overwhelmed by its sound and electronics. Further analysis and considerations revealed some intonation problems when playing octaves and chord melody around the 10th fret. I have not been able to find one acoustic nylon string type guitar that does not have this issue. I suppose the bridge not having an adjustable hardware for each string, like a regular electric guitar does, makes almost unrealistic my expectations for perfection. I am a professional Jazz and classical guitar player. For me intonation, tone and action are elements that cannot be missed on a guitar.
Do you own the product?:
No
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Professinal Jazz and Classical Guitarrist
Style of music you play:
Stright Jazz, Latin Jazz and Classical
Where you live:
San Diego City

Did you find this review helpful? yes no881976

Super Well Made

| Review By: SoonToBeFamous | 2 years, 9 months ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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I got the black pearl.  It's Beautiful and Great-playing.  I even use it with distortion for some interesting fingerstyle riffs and single note playing.  It's just a very well made instrument.  Intonation, action, looks--all Perfect.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Off and On Pro
Style of music you play:
All Kinds
Where you live:
Tulsa, OK

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The one flaw

| Review By: Anonymous User | 2 years, 10 months ago

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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I purchased this guitar for the slim neck and the nylon strings. My left hand suffers from arthritis and the playability is great. I perform in nursing homes and assisted living facilities and the sound had been highly praised. The one problem is the inadequate pegs for a guitar strap. My strap slipped off one peg and was damaged when it hit the floor.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
volunteer musician
Style of music you play:
favorites
Where you live:
unspecified

Did you find this review helpful? yes no846205

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