Godin Guitars Introduces Richmond Guitars Canada

Press release
Source: Godin Guitars

Richmond Dorechester in Cherry Burst HG

Unveiled by parent company Godin Guitars at the recent Musikmesse 2008 in Frankfurt, the Richmond line consists of its first two models: the Belmont and the Dorchester. Made in Richmond Quebec Canada by a dedicated team of guitar craftsmen, the Richmond Belmont and Dorchester models exemplify serious tone for players looking for a vintage vibe backed by meticulous craftsmanship, innovation and modern playability. These “Titans of Tone” conjure up seminal classic rock images from the '50’s, '60’s and '70’s, while giving players all the sonic bliss they could ask for.

The sizzling Belmont with its 24 ¾” scale and solid mahogany body features two single coil Lipstick pickups along with the vintage bite of a Seymour Duncan ’59 humbucker in the bridge, a mahogany neck with rosewood Ergocut fingerboard, 5-way switch as well as separate volume and tone controls. The full bodied, 25 ½” scale Dorchester model features two Lace Alumitone humbuckers, housed in a chambered silver leaf maple body with poplar wings and a rock maple neck with rosewood or maple Ergocut fingerboard. The controls consist of separate volume and tone knobs along with a 4-way switch with a “beefy” 1st position with the neck/bridge in-series, producing more output and a fatter tone. Both models feature a chrome roller bridge with a fixed tailpiece, chrome Kluson tuning machines, Nordic white pickguard and truss rod cover with matching binding on the back.

The Richmond brand brings a new dimension to Godin’s renowned line-up. Robert Godin joined together with his top electric guitar designer and worked tirelessly to create these astoundingly beautiful instruments that truly speak for themselves.

Richmond…Where Tone Lives!

About Godin Guitars
With its early beginnings in 1972, the Godin Guitar family now includes 7 lines of guitars. These include the renowned Godin & Richmond electric lines, as well as the finely crafted acoustic lines such as Seagull, Simon & Patrick, Norman, Art & Lutherie and LaPatrie nylon stringed classical guitars. Godin Guitars is also the manufacturer of the revolutionary TRIC acoustic guitar case. Based in Montreal Quebec, this Canadian company has 6 factories, 5 of which are located in the Eastern Townships of Quebec and 1 located in Berlin New Hampshire. Godin Guitars is also the Official Exclusive Guitar Sponsor of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus and Songwriting Contest.

Specs

Richmond Belmont
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Radius: 12” (300 mm)
Nut Width: 1 11/16” (43 mm)
Scale: 24 ¾” (629 mm)
Body: Solid Mahogany
Pickups: 2 x single coil Lipstick pickups and 1 x Seymour Duncan ’59 humbucker in bridge
Bridge: Chrome Roller bridge with fixed tailpiece
Tuning Machines: Chrome Kluson tuning machines
Controls: 5-way switch, 1x Volume, 1x Tone
Colors: Black Wash HG or Burgundy HG
Case: Richmond hardshell case included
Price: U.S. list: $1195.00 / MAP: $995.00

Richmond Dorchester
Neck: Rock Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood or Maple
Radius: 12” (300 mm)
Nut Width: 1 11/16” (43 mm)
Scale: 25 ½” (647.5 mm)
Body: Chambered silver leaf maple body with poplar wings
Pickups: 2 x Lace Alumitone humbuckers
Bridge: Chrome Roller bridge with fixed tailpiece
Tuning Machines: Chrome Kluson tuning machines
Controls: 4-way switch, 1x Volume, 1x Tone
Colors: Black HG or Cherry Burst HG
Case: Richmond hardshell case included
Price: U.S. list: $1250.00 / MAP: $1049.00

For more information, please visit www.richmondguitarscanada.com.