Three Years with a Godin Multiac Electric Nylon String Guitar

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@AbbieHoffmansGhost Жыл бұрын

I have the nylon Multiac SA and I love it even though I haven't found many sounds that I like with my Roland synth, mostly the horn sounds. But I got it at a music store in Berlin N.H. where their assembly plant is (at least it was back then.) While I was there the Godin rep was visiting the store owner. And when I asked the owner how much the guitar was he looked at the rep and asked if he could sell it to me for $950. The rep said he didn't care as long as the Godin company got their money. So I bought it. Shortly after I got it home, about an hour and a half away, I found one of the sliders was frozen. I can't remember which one. So I called up the factory in Berlin and told them the issue. The next week I met the rep at my post office and in the parking lot he gave me a brand new one to exchange for the bad slider. He drove an hour and a half and I drove a half mile. Now that's service and I still love this guitar and it plays like a dream.

@AbbieHoffmansGhost Жыл бұрын

I lied. I just found my receipt for that SA and it was $995 not $950. They are now more than $2300.

@groversheffield3753 Жыл бұрын

Very nice! I've had my Multiac since 1996 - great guitar! I enjoyed your music.

@carolpurcell1772 Жыл бұрын

I solved the battery problem by getting a small battery charger and a handful of rechargeable 9V batteries. I always have 4 or 5 on the charger. I change the battery before every gig and put a few in my gig bag for good measure. I don't really worry about unplugging for breaks, etc. The battery should last through a full gig without unplugging. If you get used to the ritual before the gigs (and have spares in your gig bag/case) you'll be fine...

@begobvi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video on this guitar! It's definitely one of the best guitars I've ever played with. When it comes to the battery, I recommend using an Eveready or Panasonic battery because it's smaller than the regular size "9V" batteries. It fits in perfectly without any hassle. Trust me, give it a try and you won't regret it.

@beachtunemusic Жыл бұрын

I have had my Multiac for 29 years and it remains one of my most reliable instruments that I have owned. Mine was the 3rd Godin that hit California in 1993. I just upgraded to the guitar synth to BOSS sy1000 and synth module still works flawlessly. I have the RMC hexaphonic pickups which give the guitar a far more dynamic and transient sound. It is quite a bit more expensive and necessary if you use the midi side of the guitar.

@jmbellocq139 4 ай бұрын

Je souhaite m'acheter ce type de guitare, pourrais tu me donner ton avis entre la TOD10n Ibanez, La Manuel Rodriguez CAFE CORTADO, Taylor's New Updated T5z Pro, la godin Multiac Duet Nylon, Cordoba Stage Guitar Natural Amber, cort SUNSET NYLECTRIC BLACK GLOSS ou autres ? D'avance merci et encore merci pour tes superbes vidéo... PS : tous les avis m'intéressent.

@jeromeishiko4882 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I just bought a godin multiac ACS coupled with a Roland GR-50, it's phenomenal, before that, I had a cheap LAG guitar, that changes everything!

@freddymusicien7656 10 ай бұрын

Very nice demonstration. Thank you

@MrDogonjon Жыл бұрын

I have the Multiac grand concert SA. It is a nixed bag of what I dreamed of and what I despise. Amplifying is the main advantage. I struggle with the neck. too thin and the radius on the fingerboard makes it not a concert instrument. The body shape is odd and uncomfortable. The GR pickup with a Roland GR 20 has latency issues but using Electroharmonics Mel 9 masks this pretty well. I do a lot of prog so the Roland provides a good string pad and the Mel 9 has a nice flute and choir voice when I cover Genesis and King Crimson songs.

@Saladzingers Жыл бұрын

I came to see the Multiac but stayed for the nostalgia - I did this piece one of my classical grading exams, decades ago! 😊

@BarkerBroski Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It's one of my favorite pieces. Lágrima is so elegant and simple to learn but so hard to perfect. Tárrega is truly one of the greats.

@MrDogonjon Жыл бұрын

Lagrima was my first public solo guitar piece I performed in high school. Since then I have continued to work on this piece and many others. It remains the first piece in every solo show I play. So beautiful and deceptively difficult to play it is a great warm up piece.. Please don't rush the tempo, it deserves to be milked for expression.

@tgsiii2179 2 жыл бұрын

Love this demo. I recently played my second gig (solo voice/guitar) with my Godin Multiac Encore Nylon. Not sure what the difference between the Ambience and the Encore is.....possibly neck width? At any rate, I love the unique sound, and so have my audiences. My Encore was about $1300, so considerably lower in price than yours. I also do NOT have the midi capability, which didn't matter to me. For the two gigs, I had a house PA for vocals, and used a Fishman Loudbox Mini acoustic amp for the Godin. Pretty close to an authentic sound. I've had mine about eight months, and zero issues. (knock wood) Anyway, I avidly approve and endorse the Godin Multiac guitar.

@BarkerBroski Жыл бұрын

It's such a great gigging instrument, you could probably run it through the vocal PA if you didn't want to bring the extra amp. Godin doesn't make the Ambiance series anymore, but their current "Concert" models have the 2" neck (my preference) as opposed to the 1.9"

@DeutschlandGuy 4 ай бұрын

08:11 "You just have to rip it (the cable) out, and hope you are not live in the P.A." ... Well, Chris, there is a solution to that. I had the same "popping problem" with my Cordoba GK Negro. I ended up buying a "silent guitar cable". I bought the "Cordial CRI 3 RP Silent Cable" (3 meters) for about $37. Several companies use the same tech. They can cost upwards of $100, so I thought this one gives good performance for a reasonable price. It's amazing in that you can just "rip out the cable" from the guitar that's plugged into a "hot" amp... with no pops or cracks, and you can plug it back in as well with no pops. Ok... in the interest of full disclosure, I will admit I will very rarely get a pop if I have accidentally touched the contact tip of the cable before plugging it into the guitar. I'm thinking doing so creates a slight charge on the cable tip, so it will pop... but usually not severely. Just don't touch the tip of the plug while it's out of the guitar, and you should be fine. You are welcome. 😇

@jmbellocq139 4 ай бұрын

@peterlaws1653 2 жыл бұрын

thank you good honest review

@richardjansen3838 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video, for 5 years I've been trying to decide between Cordoba Stage, Kremona Rona and Godin AC-SA Slim. You've help me decide to order Godin today.

@davidjones6218 Жыл бұрын

Gibson made a nylon electric yrs ago.. Lindsay Buckingham played one

@BarkerBroski Жыл бұрын

That's so cool. Sadly, it doesn't seem like there is enough demand for electric nylon for most guitar manufacturers to carry them today. The guitarist I am most familiar with that played an electric nylon was Chet Atkins.

@jerryodom7358 Жыл бұрын

But not one of them sounded and played as great as a Godin Multiac..

@tommacdonald6295 Жыл бұрын

It was the Chet Atkins model and was quite well thought of. I've used one for many years and love it. Read up on it first though, it is a solid body and pretty much meant to be amplified.

@seamusbrowne4909 Жыл бұрын

They weighed a Fucking TON!!!😂🤣😂

@duncanmacbean6949 Жыл бұрын

I have also been enjoying playing one of these. I agree with what you say about the battery case. I also feel that the 'sliders' on the top for volume etc are rather sharp and pointed, and would have been better slightly broader and rounded. Great sounding guitar though. Like you, I wish I had treated myself to one sooner.

@donald-parker Жыл бұрын

It seems feasible to put a switch for the battery somewhere. You just want to make sure it is not in a location that would be easy to accidently hit while playing. You still want to ensure the battery is off when your cable is unplugged, regardless of the switch setting, but the switch should give you the option to disconnect the battery even when the cable is plugged in. If you want to get really fancy, you could add a little LED too, to give you a visual power status.

@MrDogonjon Жыл бұрын

The SA version needs no battery as the synth provides power to the guitar.

@DeutschlandGuy 4 ай бұрын

One more thing, Chris. I was just on the Godin website and see they offer a replacement battery box for $9.99. I don't know if you can buy one directly from them or if you must use a retailer... but at least you know you can get one. You are welcome. 😄

@jerryodom7358 Жыл бұрын

A piezo pick up can be adjusted if you remove the small wax ball on the inside back of it…go left’ counter clockwise, till stop, then just barely go right’ clockwise, but you can adjust to your taste..That tip came from Parker Fly guitars when they 1st came out….And it will definitely sound better if you could get a old Roland SRE-555 rack mount unit to run directly into and out to your acoustic amp…..you’ll be amazed how good it is…….Seriously amazed……..! Also, definitely get the MIDI option…then the Godin can play Most guitar sounds with the GR-55..example; like a 335 sound…

@Falcos01 Жыл бұрын

yes GR-55 is amazing also even only plugged into a Katana Boss amp acoustic sounds amazing!

@leemuller1836 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. You sold me!

@NickWeissMusic Жыл бұрын

I’ve played mine for every solo gig for 10 years now, I’ve grooved the heck out of the frets with nylon strings, I didnt even think that was possible lol. Other than the physical wear it’s still going strong, yes, the price is a bummer. My multiac nylon with synth pickup battery lasts for 6 months minimum, but I unplug my guitar lol.

@Profartiste 4 ай бұрын

Very interesting comments !

@jixxxxer17 Жыл бұрын

how is the string action height ? I love your enthusiasm for this instrument, so coo !

@BeyondGuitar 9 ай бұрын

Sounds great!!!

@relayer88 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video and review ! Very grateful. I think indispensable is a good way to describe this guitar. And I feel the same as you for not buying it earlier. I have a PROBLEM though and need HELP! I play mostly with pick and want to know how I protect the top not getting scratched ? I know about the adhesive clear pick guards is there any other option you know of ? Thanks in advance! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽

@hermancharlesserrano1489 Жыл бұрын

Nice review…I have a Takamine, it has an on/off button, EQ, and a socket for the battery. These Godwin choices seem a little crazy

@dadudezpr Жыл бұрын

Thanks !!

@theliverwool 2 жыл бұрын

I like the review. Thanks. Have you found a preferred string brand?

@BarkerBroski 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using D'Addario Pro Arte hard tension and am very happy with them but I haven't tried many other brands so there might be better.

@theliverwool 2 жыл бұрын

@@BarkerBroski thanks for the info

@crowonawirehome Жыл бұрын

I’m “like” 101! Ha. Spendy but good. Kiesel makes a similar guitar built to order. But no 2” nut or 12th fret attachment like a classical. Also, they only offer s/a multi pin plus 1/4” plug. Some would call it a crossover. I want the Godin.

@jmbellocq139 4 ай бұрын

@DeltaJazzUK Жыл бұрын

That's one of the best amplified nylon string sounds I've ever heard. What amplifier do you use it with?

@MrDogonjon Жыл бұрын

I have a 12 channel mixer which I blend raw sound with multiple tone modules and reverb in six channels then run through JBl Eon powered monitors.

@johnnyxmusic 9 ай бұрын

I want to Guitar Center yesterday, i’m playing a bunch of guitars… But I played one of these for the longest time. I mean this one or one quite similar to this. I have to say is a little bit odd because the high Estring just seem to be a little bit too close to the edge of the fretboard. I don’t know what was going on with that. And also I find the placement of those buttons and sliders to be a crime against humanity. If I ever get one of these, I’m gonna get it in black so it all blends together.

@beachbarlouie 11 ай бұрын

No shit on the prices, you would need to take it with you to the bathroom and put a lease on it when doing gigs. I still want one but I decided I would try the Cort Nylectric for live if I am not going with the Synth Access port.

@jmbellocq139 4 ай бұрын

@abghg66777 9 ай бұрын

The battery compartment looks like in a 50$ guitar.

@kalesmythe 3 ай бұрын

I'm a 50 dolla guitar

@StellaV55 Жыл бұрын

I have the Godin ACS-SA Model since 2018, and I luv it. But have the same problem with the battery cover. I do have a question. What headset/mic are you using in the video. I've tried numerous models without success.

@BarkerBroski Жыл бұрын

It's Sennheiser HMD 300 Pro with Mic. It's a great tool for making videos without having to yell at everyone in the house to shut the hell up.

@mongoharry 10 ай бұрын

I had a Yamaha Silent Nylon. After a year the electronics died. They sucked anyway. Lackluster tone. So using a a soldering iron, I routed the pickup direct to the outputs. I make sure I use a great quality cord. I put it directly into the Fischmman Loudbox Mini. Sounds awesome. But the Yamaha doesn't feel like a real guitar. Maybe the Godin feels a little better.

@BarkerBroski 10 ай бұрын

It feels and plays just like a real guitar, in my experience. It is also far from "silent." It sounds great even not amplified and is not much quieter than others I've played that have a hollow body and sound hole.

@boreed5734 7 ай бұрын

Have one for years 1 transducer don't work for the synth side getting parts is a nightmare I wasn't successful very frustrating.

@ricktangora4131 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo. I have the same one. I play various styles which require me to use the whole neck. Besides the truss rod, do you know what else I can do to lower the action. Would string tension matter? Thanks

@chuckbillybob123 2 жыл бұрын

Do you use any amp simps or is this all dry signal to the DAW?

@chrisbroski8113 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to be as accurate as possible so all guitar sounds are direct into my audio interface with no processing of any kind. The modeling is all internal to the guitar.

@zacksovine6923 Жыл бұрын

The heck you can't get one cheaper than that. If you pay attention and are patient you can do like I did and score one for $500.

@mikeargent393 8 ай бұрын

I agree totally, a superb guitar. However, I can only 95/100 because of poor battery connector. It is a Big con. The flimsy battery connector is so unnecessarily cheap. Removing a battery is not easy. This could have been avoided by spending a few pence (or cents) on a a substantial (readily available) 9V battery connector. Unfortunately, the new Mondial versions also use the cheap and nasty flimsy connector. Why?

@michaelche2994 7 ай бұрын

Hi, what kind of strings do you use in this guitar? Maybe you can recommend some ? Thanks!

@TAM-gz5tc Жыл бұрын

TAKAMINI AND CORT ALSO HAVE A GOOD ELECTRIC NYLON STRING GUITAR.

@KarsNGuitars 8 ай бұрын

What does the Multiac sound like without amplification?

@deepakck2445 Жыл бұрын

Hi sir, planning to buy a gordin multiac. Can you please suggest me a best amplifier for gordin.

@BarkerBroski Жыл бұрын

I am going directly into a PA (Yamaha EMX5 ) and I think it sounds great.

@bjorganmorten Жыл бұрын

Battery? How often does one have to change`? Really? Weeks, at least, in my Godins. If I was to do like you, to teach people about the wonderful Godins, and play in public, (internet) I guess I would have used a better mike. Pops and other noises. And perhaps find out about the strings noises. Ooo, I have been working on reducing those noises. I and found that the model you play on can sound great. Better than the MIDI model, ooo, life is difficult. But the necks are a dream!! Biggest problem with Godin is that they can't make enough of them. Not enough trees in Canada.

@BarkerBroski Жыл бұрын

I use a new battery probably about once a month unless I forget and leave it plugged in (fairly often) so that's a few dozen a year which is more batteries than I like to have to dispose of. The guitar sounds in this video are all direct from the instrument jack.

@dicoloristadeepoberoi6101 Жыл бұрын

great man. how thick are the strings, i want to by thin nylon strings but i dont know how to identify the thickness

@BarkerBroski Жыл бұрын

In my experience the thickness is related to tension: thick strings are high tension and thin are low. I prefer high tension. What is the benefit of thinner strings to you? Honestly curious.

@dicoloristadeepoberoi6101 Жыл бұрын

@@BarkerBroski Thank you, I have a nylon electric (not Godin) it has a thinner neck than a normal classical guitar, more like n electric, its a great guitar. Came with thinner nylon strings than normal. Need to change the strings now.

@dicoloristadeepoberoi6101 Жыл бұрын

I tried to send you a link but somehow it wasnt send here on youtube

@MrMoneyHelper Жыл бұрын

How good or bad is the intonation? What strings and sizes are you using?

@BarkerBroski Жыл бұрын

Good questions. I'm a musician, not a professional luthier, but the intonation has always sounded spot on to me right out of its box. I am using D'Addario Pro-Arte Hard Tension and I am very happy with them in terms of sound, playability, and durability.