AP's Godin 5th Ave Project

[LostMusicalMeanings]

How do the strings feel?I still play acoustic,and the strings are too stiff on it.

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[eldadmi]

she's so beautiful....

[wildkattraynor]

Yeah, have a good drink before you start drilling a 1/2" x 1" deep hole in your beloved guitar! Seriously, I used a 1/4" jack/guitar strap button, which takes a 1/2" hole. I don't think you could put it in the conventional spot because there's no backing there, just thin Cherrywood. Other option is a 1/8" pickguard mounted input jack which would take drilling out of the picture. Good luck either way...

[qualitytool]

I'm actually planning practically the same project but with schatten thumbwheels instead of normal pots. Just wondering if you had any tips on installing the output jack.

[daybitlim]

Hi, Is the pickUp side mount or neck mount? Thanks!

[wildkattraynor]

It's side (pickguard) mounted. I was going to go neck mount for a more solid setup, but the 5th ave has a side radius where it would have been attached and would have had to bend the fragile mouing arms...

[cranwill]

Any updates?

I just picked one of these up today. I couldn't resist. It's a pretty cool little guitar!

[wildkattraynor]

That's awesome! What type(s)of music do you play and how do you like playing it so far?

Re updates, I hope to have it finished in a few more days - will post a short clip to show how it sounds...

[cranwill]

I play mostly rock/pop type stuff but as a songwriter, I like to have lots of different instruments to write with. I also wanted an acoustic with a different feel and sound for recording.

So far I am really impressed with the quality and tone. It's very easy to play too. Much more guitar than I could ask for at this price level!

[wildkattraynor]

I'm sure it will record well for you and it is truly a great price for the quality & great style you're getting. I hope to get many years of pleasure from mine and the sound will only get better over time. Only tweaks I've done is to lower the strings a bit and I will soon experiment with different strings to see how the tone is affected. Want to go heavier guage, but a bit concerned about the extra tension, as they are built quite light. It should handle it, but will check with Godin 1st.

[gphilamp]

hello wildkattraynor, adding this pickup is such a great idea, i will do that too! could you tell me how the sound is? and dont you have feedback problems?¨

thanks very much

[wildkattraynor]

Feedback is a small problem in larger rooms where you have to turn up. I angle the amp away slightly and EQ it to keep it at bay. I still love the tone after a year and will keep my 5th ave for jazz gigs for many years...