{"product_id":"godin-connaisseur-mj-satina-rw-electro-acoustic-guitar","title":"Godin Connaisseur MJ RW Satina Silver Electro Acoustic Guitar","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Godin Connaisseur was already one of the biggest surprises I've experienced this year.   Simply stunning.   As soon as I showed it to one of my lovely customers (coming in for a Furch I believe!) - they took it - gone!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen I first played the mahogany version, once again I was genuinely taken aback by just how refined, responsive and musical it felt. It immediately challenged my preconceptions of where Godin sat in the acoustic guitar world.   This shouldnt have surprised me I suppose because they have always been truly brilliant at making guitars that are very slim and feedback free - sound immense when plugged in and wonderful acoustically - and the Seagulls had always been gorgeous even with laminate back sides.... anyway.... rambling....\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOK so now I've had the opportunity to spend time with the Rosewood model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mahogany Connaisseur is all about warmth, balance and intimacy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rosewood model....  I dont know where to start and will try and convey it so much more when I have it on video for you - maybe...  My playing restricts the potential but I hope my words are always taken from the heart.   I am telling you - You need to pick one up!!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short this rosewood\/spruce combination gives you everything you would expect from it...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreater complexity \/ detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore overtone content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore of that beautiful piano-like richness that seems to surround every note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut its the the sheer scale of the sound and purity that is making me fall in love with these guitars (both of them!). Notes don't simply appear and disappear — they really do go through their own \"story\" I suppose I would say?  Chords develop layers and harmonics that seem to hang in the air? Fingerstyle passages gain an almost orchestral quality, while heavier strumming produces a strong voice without losing clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet despite all that power, the guitar never feels difficult or demanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mini-Jumbo body shape remains one of the cleverest aspects of the design. It delivers much of the projection and fullness players associate with larger-bodied acoustics, whilst retaining a comfort and responsiveness that encourages you to keep playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the hand, it feels like pure luxury and sadly the only way to appreciate this - is to get one in your hands - and once again I hope you will trust my words!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard create a wonderful smooth and \"confident\" playing experience, whilst the modern 16\" fingerboard radius gives the guitar an effortless feel that electric players will immediately appreciate. The craftsmanship throughout is absolutely first class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome technical stuff definitely worth knowing...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGodin have clearly obsessed over every aspect of this instrument. The Graph Tech RATIO® machine heads are a perfect example. Beautifully engineered and wonderfully precise, they make tuning feel remarkably natural. It's one of those premium touches that quietly reminds you this is a serious instrument built for serious musicians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular model features Godin's Natural Sound NS3V pickup system — a sophisticated passive three-sensor design that captures the character of the guitar with impressive authenticity while keeping the instrument lightweight and beautifully resonant. There are no batteries to worry about, no complicated controls, just a simple volume control and a remarkably natural amplified tone (I didnt even know this guitar even HAD a pickup when I first tried it - and now I am like.... ok?   BRILLIANT - Thats NOT why I love it but its great its there!!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisually, the Satina Gray finish is stunning - and once again....  \u003cstrong\u003eGodin have totally flipped how I see guitars around me\u003c\/strong\u003e and now I am thinking - I want more of this in my life!!! Yeehaa!! - its AWESOME!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you see and listen to the guitar in person (and its mahogany sister), it just smacks of pure class, boutique vibes and for someone who wants to absolutely stand out from the crowd in a way that says to everyone around \"...and you THOUGHT you had the best guitar :)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI cannot wait for my customers to experience this WONDERFUL new World I have found with Godin ACOUSTIC guitars.  I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et ireally is so odd to hear myself saying those words?  Despite loving what I considred their specialist areas of expertise for 3 decades?  \u003cstrong\u003eI suppose its arguably about time they focused on all solid acoustics - and omg theyve blown the the lid off with the Connaisseurs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGodin Connaisseur Mini-Jumbo – Satina Gray\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBody \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mini-Jumbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right-Handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Engelmann Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satina Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Fingerboard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\" (406.4 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.5\" (647.7 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.72\" (43.7 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 Medium Frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graph Tech RATIO® Tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Saddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Pins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickup System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Godin Natural Sound NS3V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium Passive 3-Sensor Pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eString Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acoustic Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Strings:\u003c\/strong\u003e D'Addario XSAPB1253\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eString Gauges:\u003c\/strong\u003e .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini-Jumbo Body Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Engelmann Spruce Top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Rosewood Back \u0026amp; Sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany Neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony Fingerboard \u0026amp; Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraph Tech RATIO® Machine Heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Sound NS3V Passive Pickup System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Battery Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBone Nut, Saddle \u0026amp; Bridge Pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium High Gloss Satina Gray Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTone Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of a \u003cstrong\u003esolid Engelmann spruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esolid rosewood back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a rich, expansive voice with excellent projection, strong bass response and beautiful harmonic complexity. The Mini-Jumbo body shape adds depth and power whilst retaining comfort and responsiveness, making it equally at home with fingerstyle playing, accompaniment work and more dynamic strumming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe passive \u003cstrong\u003eNS3V three-sensor pickup system\u003c\/strong\u003e has been designed to capture the guitar's natural character without the compressed, artificial quality often associated with traditional piezo systems, all while requiring no battery and keeping the instrument lightweight and resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Godin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57563911127422,"sku":null,"price":2999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0195\/1906\/files\/7E7A410A-D826-4DA8-8A13-D8A3C4C35FEC.jpg?v=1781697949","url":"https:\/\/rguitars.co.uk\/products\/godin-connaisseur-mj-satina-rw-electro-acoustic-guitar","provider":"Richards Guitars Of Stratford Upon Avon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}