Electric, acoustic and synth sound all in one.

The Godin xtSA Flame Electric Guitar's sound power begins with three distinct voices: electric guitar, acoustic guitar and synth controller. The xtSA delivers big time electric sounds via the Godin humbucker-single-humbucker pickup configuration. Thanks to a special 5-way switch setup, extra meaty humbucker tones co-exist with glassy split-coil sounds in the second and fourth positions.

Turn down the electric output and raise the volume on the RMC transducer saddles and the xtSA sounds like an authentic acoustic guitar. The acoustic voice of the xtSA is enhanced by an onboard preamp with a three-way graphic EQ. The two outputs are set up so that the electric and acoustic voices can be blended in the guitar using a single patch cord or at the amp/mixer using both outputs.

The icing on the xtSA cake comes in the form of its synth tracking. As with all Godin synth-ready instruments, a built-in 13-pin connector provides direct access to all Roland GR-Series synths as well as most other 13-pin devices.

All of this sound power would be a lot less interesting if the guitar didn't feel great. Thanks to the same 25" scale mahogany neck used on the Godin flagship LGX-SA guitar, this is a very comfortable guitar to play. The ebony fingerboard is shaped with Godin's ergocut technique and equipped with medium jumbo frets. The body is made from a silverleaf maple center with poplar wings and decorated with a figured maple veneer on top.

Godin xtSA Flame Electric Guitar Features:

• Body - Silverleaf maple center with poplar wings
• Fingerboard — Ebony neck — mahogany
• Scale - 25"
• Electronics - Godin humbucker, single-coil, humbucker, tremolo bridge with RMC transducers, custom pre-amp with 3 band EQ for acoustic sound
• 3 outputs - electric, acoustic/mix, 13-pin for Roland GR synths & most other 13-pin devices

Godin xtSA Flame Electric Guitar Includes:

• gig bag

Order this amazing do-all guitar today.

Godin xtSA Flame Electric Guitar

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Simply the Best I've Found

Posted by Sixwire06 from Northwest Arkansas on Jan 6, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Christian, Rock, Country

I've been playing "Roland Ready" guitars for about 8 years. I own the Fender American Roland Ready Strat and I also had a Brian Moore i8.13. I find that the Godin is superior to them both on every level, but must of all in the overall quality of sound. To me, this guitar offers the best in straight pick-up sound as well as the synth pickups. The sound is clear, crisp and distinctive. The guitar was ready to go right out of the box. It has a beautiful finish. I really like the acoustic style neck. I don't think you'll be disappointed with this one.

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All-Time Favorite Guitar

Posted by Silas Scarborough from Rhode Island on Jul 31, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Performer

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

I've been playing the xtSA model for about a year and it's made orphans of my other guitars. The MIDI speed is astounding and the overall action of the guitar is better than anything else I've played in thirty years.

Although I gave it a five for quality, one of the locking tuning keys broke a few minutes ago. Most likely I overtightened it. I will probably just play a Strat until it's repaired but I'm two millimeters away from getting another xtSA.

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Close to Perfection!

Posted by Mat G from Sunny So. Cal on May 13, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Pro Player

Reviewer's Play Style: ALL

I am a pro player and have been playing 43 years. In that time I have owned and played just about everything. I was looking for a guitar with synth access and decieded on this one after purchasing a Le Patrie Nylon which is also a Godin made product. The neck on this Guitar has a nice wide string spacing and rounded shoulders which is very comfortable. This is the nicest ebony fingerboard I have ever felt. Very smooth but not slick. I prefer shorter scale length instruments because of the lighter string tension- but- when I put .009's on this (ships w/ .010's)the guitar felt like a Gibson scale (24 3/4"). This is partially due to the tremolo which adds a bit of give to the string tension. The Acoustic tones are great and sound better than many dedicated Acoustic/electric's. The idea of ceramic mag HB's put me off a bit but I think they are a good choice for the materials in this instrument- it is a very warm sounding- buttery guitar and it needs a brighter pickup- good choice. Regarding the tremolo, it works better that the American Deluxe Fender. It is not made for heavey use but more gentle shaping of sounds. I am surprised how well it works for a single locking system. Finally, the synth pickup is a big step up from the Roland Magnetic type. It is very fast and stable. In all, the only fault I can find is: when the neck edges were rolled on this guitar, they went a hair too far and as a result it could use a bit more fingerboard on the treble side. It is something I can get used to. You just can't find this type of custom quality and attention to design and detail in a north American made instrument ! This guitar is a keeper and will be equally at home on stage and in the studio. The quality is off the map! Godin is a gift from guitar heaven!!!!

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best ever

Posted by not needed from north carolina on May 5, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: national recording artist

Reviewer's Play Style: all

i love it it is the best i have ever owned you need to get it the different sounds are awesome

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I am a Guitar midi enthusiast

Posted by Carlos Romero from Mexico City on Sep 27, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz(Pop)

I am a new owner of a xtsa light burst,my experience in two months, it's wonderful, the electric sound it´s good, the acoustic very good, and the midi it's very good, since the early Ibanez mg1012. I don't have the chance to have a Guitar with midi inside, only with gk2 Roland,This Guitar it´s very beauty,and his electronics are very friendly.

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