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Godin 049721 Etude w/QIT Pickup Classical Nylon 6 String RH Guitar
The Etude is the one of the most popular models in the Godin
lineup.
The Etude QIT features a full-size body that is incredibly
responsive thanks to a feather-light lacquer finish. The Etude has
great dynamic range along with the harmonically rich sound that you
usually find in a guitar several times the price.
Etude QIT Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar has a solid cedar top,
mahogany back and sides (laminate), mahogany neck with a rosewood
fretboard, rosewood bridge with a compensated saddle, gold "lyra"
style tuners with pearloid buttons, Quantum I Electronics, and
semi-gloss satin finish. Case sold separately.
800 Year Old Trees
These guitars feature solid cedar tops. The wood used in these tops
can be found only in cedar trees that have an average age of about
800 years. The tight, straight grain in this wood makes it strong
in the direction of the string tension while at the same time
flexible across the grain lines. It is this combination of rigidity
and flexibility that gives the top its resonance. The vibration of
the guitar top is the most crucial element of its sound.
Lacquer Finish
Finished with a special lacquer formula that is light enough to
allow the wood to breath and to vibrate freely. The top's
resonating capacity actually improves as the guitar is played over
an extended period of time. This gradual improvement in the
response of the top is often referred to as "aging." Poly finishes
inhibit top vibration and are therefore never used on these
guitars. Many other guitars use a thick plastic finish that
smothers top vibration and prevents the benefits of aging.
Classics that are comfortable to play
Classical guitars of the past have typically been made with thick
neck dimensions. While this promoted a certain amount of neck
stability, it often made playing certain aspects difficult. It is
for this reason that special attention was directed to the neck
design of these guitars. Neck width and string spacing conform to
classical standards, but a new truss rod system allows the profile
of the neck to be reduced, producing a neck of extraordinary
comfort, while increasing stability. Etude guitar necks are carved
from Honduran mahogany. All Etude guitar models feature a rosewood
fingerboard and bridge.
Features:
- Top: Solid Cedar
- Back & sides: mahogany laminate
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Nut width: 2-3/32"
- Bridge: Rosewood w/compensated saddle
- Scale Length: 25-1/2"
- Tuners: gold "lyra" style w/pearloid buttons
- Finish: Satin
- Electronics: Quantum I
Case sold separately!
CITES Information
This product may contain certain woods that are managed by CITES international wood export treaties such as rosewood. Most finished musical instruments are exempt, however delivery times for shipments outside of Canada may be extended due to closer scrutiny at the border. Please contact us for details.
