Godin XTSA Operation & User’s Manual

Godin guitar is meticulously crafted from the finest materials to pro- vide you with an instrument worthy of a lifetime of music making. Our goal with each Godin guitar is to find the perfect balance between the finest traditions of guitar crafting, the new design con- cepts that we are developing, and the integration of the latest devel- opments in related electronics. From the selection of the wood to the final adjustments to the finished instrument, each Godin guitar is designed and built by people who love guitars. Enjoy your new guitar. The xtSA is a multi-voice guitar. A jack-of-al ...

to connect output #2 (see diagram 3) to your guitar amp. Note: always remember to complete all connections before you turn your amp on. Turn the volume and tone knobs all the way up (clockwise) and follow diagram 2 to sample each of the pickup combinations using the five-way switch. Acoustic Transducers and Preamp Each bridge saddle on the xtSA is actually a sophisticated transducer. The signal from the six saddle transducers runs through an onboard pre- amp with a three-way graphic EQ. The four sliders on the xtSA's upper bout are the controls for the acoustic preamp. The top ...

channel. This is the xtSA at its best because you get the full potential of both acoustic and electric voices as well as the possibilities of stereo effects. Tip: We highly recommend running the acoustic transducer output jack to a volume pedal. You can then keep the guitar's acoustic transducer vol- ume on at all times and control the output with the volume pedal. Another option is to use the acoustic tone along with the regular magnetic pickups to create one huge sound. For example: dial up a warm, jazzy sound from the neck position humbucker and apply a small amount of the s ...

The xtSA neck is reinforced by a double-action truss rod system. The truss rod provides for easy adjustment when the neck reacts to changes in relative humidity. Truss rod adjustments should only be made by a qual- ified guitar technician. To avoid drying out your fingerboard, apply lemon oil on a soft cloth and then to your fingerboard. Allow the oil to soak in for a few minutes before removing the excess. This should be done with the strings removed and at least once every year. The easiest way to keep your guitar clean is by simply using a polishing cloth without using any polishes at all. However if you are going to use a polis ...

The Godin Guitar Co. warrants this instrument with regards to materials and workmanship for a period of ONE year from the date of original pur- chase to the original purchaser. The instrument shall be purchased only from an Authorized Godin dealer. Should the product require service, The Godin Guitar Co. will repair or replace the product free of charge during the warranty period. This war- ranty shall include all parts and labour. If service is required, contact your Authorized Godin dealer at which point it will be determined whether the guitar can be serviced locally, or should be returned to the factory. All ...