Godin LGX-SA / LGXT

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blindjammer2015

Odd that this only happens with the 13 pin output, though, isn't it? When I plug directly into a standard guitar rig of peddles and an amp just using the normal magnetic pickups it doesn't happen. Thanks for the explanation though. Never been much of a science guy but it's interesting to know this for sure. Still love my Godin... my next guitar is probably going to be from them as well if I can afford it!

tomFromNextWeek

Hi Guys

Just bought a used LGXT, and I'm still getting used to it (previous guitar was a Pignose PGG-200, so this is a big step up), and your site has been invaluable in providing info.
I was told by Godin that although the trem arm is a 6mm threaded screw-in type, I would only be able to use Godin's own. Has anyone used an aftermarket trem arm successfully?
There are two adjustable allen screws either side of the trem unit, but I can't work out what they are supposed to do.
Godin CS say they are to fix the bridge into the body's support posts, but why make them adjustable?

Sorry if I sound like a daftie, but I don't want to endanger my guitar's health with reckless screw-turning.

Thanks, Tom


tomFromNextWeek

Hi

The mahogany neck on my 2012 LGXT has lost its smooth satin finish, and I was hoping to give it a light sanding to restore the original finish. Can anyone advise?

Thanks, Tom

kenact

Quote from: tomFromNextWeek on October 14, 2017, 09:46:39 AM
Hi

The mahogany neck on my 2012 LGXT has lost its smooth satin finish, and I was hoping to give it a light sanding to restore the original finish. Can anyone advise?

Thanks, Tom

What do you mean by "lost"? All of my Godin's have a satin finish, but all appear to be gloss, because of how much they get played.
Godin Session & Montreal FTP, LGXT, LGX SA, Redline, ACS, A12, A11, A10, A4
Danoblaster Baritone w/GK-3
Gretsch Nashville, Viking
Fender Strats
Fret King Supermatic
Larrivee DV03RE
Parker Midi Fly
Seagull, S&P 12
VOX Phantom XII
GR-55, 33, 30, 20, GI-20, RC-50, US-20, VG-99, VP-7
Sentient 6
Cyr 7

tomFromNextWeek

Sorry, should have clarified a bit. It's due to playing, but I'd like to get it back to the really smooth finish, which makes it easier to play.
There's also some shallow dings which could be removed by sanding.

Tom

tacman7

I always wanted an LGX-SA. I have a XTSA where I blocked up the tremolo as solid as I can get it.


Shingles

I've always used a fist full of fine wire / steel wool on glossy necks, old or new.
Finest grade you can get: oooo or ooooo gauge.
Nik
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Tonelab, VG99, Axon AX100, EDP, Repeater
Godin, PRS, Crafter and Roland guitars
Center Point Stereo Spacestation V3

pksmith11

#333
I'm about to buy an lgx-sa in trans blue and I'm wondering about the color. In some pictures the color looks almost turquoise/teal/whale blue while in other photos it is a dark, almost navy blue. Is this just dependent on how the guitar is lit in the photo, or is there a really wide variation in the color of these guitars?

admin

#334
Quote from:  pksmith11 on July 19, 2018, 10:40:37 AM
I'm about to buy an lgx-sa in trans blue and I'm wondering about the color. In some pictures the color looks almost turquoise/teal/whale blue while in other photos it is a dark, almost navy blue. Is this just dependent on how the guitar is lit in the photo, or is there a really wide variation in the color of these guitars?

the Blue color varies by age , and where its been stored.

the finish is reactive to UV light


so you may end up with either a light turquoise guitar or a dark blue guitar

request genuine pics of the of actual instrument to be purchased   - but realize not all cameras have decent white balance or lighting

its rare any guitar arrives looking just like the online pic.






Rhcole

I own this guitar. Mine is a dark blue with a slight hint of teal. It is very similar to the dark blue in the Seattle Seahawks logo, if you want to look that up.

lespauled

#336
Mine was a nice rich blue with some lighter blue mixed in.


JeffTronics

#337
I'm not here to discourage you from getting the blue one but to share, when I had my heart set on getting a blue LGXT - right before I clicked the button to submit the purchase I asked myself, 6 months from now will I be tired of Blue? Somewhere in that moment I flipped my decision to get to the cognac sunburst one.  It's been well over 6 months and while I'm not tired of the cognac burst, there's a part of me that wishes I got the blue one - lol. Not bad. I wish they did Green. I just think the blue is classy looking.  Since I already own an older LGXSA, I do wish they have the xtSA (with middle pickup), in Blue.

Good luck with your decision.

pksmith11

Thanks for the input everyone. I ordered a used one from GC and the photos were pretty badly lit, so we shall see. Hopefully I like it (or hopefully not if you ask the version of me that is frugal and wise about budget)

Mirmidon

#339
Hi,
I have played guitar for many years (well over 40) but I am totally new to all the high-tech stuff, and solid body electric guitars in general.  I just got a brand new Godin LGX-SA and I am ashamed to admit that I have a few very basic questions about it:
1) what are the correct setting to connect it to my Roland GR-55?
2) what small, home, amp would be ideal to fully use all the sound possibilities of the LGX-SA
3) the guitar comes with two humbucker pick-ups (SH II jazz in the neck and a Custom III in the bridge) but the 5 way switch selector offers 5 positions: how can that be?!  Or are positions A and D "half a humbucker" positions?!
4) Is it normal that the volume of the bridge transducers (piezos) is much stronger than the volume of the humbuckers (when both volumes are set to max)
5) finally, while I like the guitar, I am less than awed by the sustain.  What is your experience?
Thanks a lot for answering these primitive questions!
Mir
Ibanez AS93 Artcore
Godin Guitars Multiac Grand Concert SA
Godin LGX-SA AAA
Lava Me Pro
Roland GR-55
Ovation 1613
Cordoba Guilele CE

admin

#340
Suggest read the LG-SA Manual
http://godinguitars.com/lgxsa.pdf

and the GR-55 Manual
https://www.roland.com/us/support/by_product/gr-55/owners_manuals/131c71d8-d7e7-4f94-851f-c6ab2888018c/

GR-55 Turbo Start
https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/GR55ts.pdf


and read

GR-55 with Godin LGX-SA
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=9080.msg65414#msg65414

The LGX-SA Shares the same RMC Electronics as the xTSA

Read all the suggested GR-55 Settings for RMC Piezo Guitars on this xTSA thread, which Jim Williams documented.
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=7527.0

Ultimately a GK-3 Guitar works best with the GR-55 or VG-99's COSM GR-300 Sim

Adding a RMC Input Filter board helps tame Low frequency Handling noises which occur when you touch the Piezo Bridge, but proper use of the GR-55 Nuance parameter can help tame these sounds too.

Read about all GR-55 Setting in these docs.
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?action=downloads;cat=18   


Its best to review the RMC Piezo setup guides for GR-55 we have here.

https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=26

https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=4006.0

* Suggested settings for using RMC / Ghost Piezo pickups with the GR-55
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3912.msg53452#msg53452
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3965.msg53317#msg53317


* Have a Godin Guitar with tracking/ Noise problems with the GR-300 patch when using a guitar with Piezo hex bridge pickups? Order the RMC OPT-01 Subsonic Input Filter Board here:
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3236.msg21120#msg21120




Mirmidon

Quote from: admin on October 08, 2018, 01:30:51 PM

Read all the suggested GR-55 Settings for RMC Piezo Guitars on this xTSA thread, which Jim Williams documented.
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=7527.0


When I do that I get this error message "The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you."
why?
Ibanez AS93 Artcore
Godin Guitars Multiac Grand Concert SA
Godin LGX-SA AAA
Lava Me Pro
Roland GR-55
Ovation 1613
Cordoba Guilele CE

admin

#342
QuoteWhen I do that I get this error message "The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you."
why?

It means that the original post was moved / relocated - often merged consolidated with similar "on topic" posts 

Read all the suggested GR-55 Settings for RMC Piezo Guitars on this xTSA thread, which Jim Williams documented.

https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3912.msg53452#msg53452
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3965.msg53317#msg53317
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?action=downloads;sa=downfile&id=26

jm345

I just got a LGXT. Very nice guitar. I have searched and can't find whether the piezos are individually adjustable? When I use the acoustic mode my A and D strings are noticeably quieter. With the magnetic Duncan pickups there is no problem. Is there a way to adjust individual piezos? I have adjusted the A and D string settings in my GR-55 but I would like to have a more uniform output across the strings when I am using the separate acoustic mode on its own. Thanks

admin

#344
Quote from: jm345 on October 08, 2018, 08:40:43 PM
I just got a LGXT. Very nice guitar. I have searched and can't find whether the piezos are individually adjustable? When I use the acoustic mode my A and D strings are noticeably quieter. With the magnetic Duncan pickups there is no problem. Is there a way to adjust individual piezos? I have adjusted the A and D string settings in my GR-55 but I would like to have a more uniform output across the strings when I am using the separate acoustic mode on its own. Thanks

The internal electronics vary by specific years.
1st gen used LR Baggs piezo s with individual trim pots

Current generation LGXT uses  RMC piezo pickups and  are matched at the factory

If you have a major weak string saddle ir may be due to

* not perpendicular to the downward string pressure ,

or  you may have accumulated moisture under the piezo saddle's ground connection

Or the prior owner replaced the offending piezo saddles from a mismatched batch

It pays to read both LGSA thread

https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=142.0

and xtSA threads
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=3912.0

and contact Godin


The Godin Guitar Company
19420 Avenue Clark-Graham
Baie-D'Urfe Quebec Canada
      H9X 3R8

Tel (514) 457-7977 ext.135
Fax (514) 457-5774

info@godinguitars.com
http://www.godinguitars.com/

jm345

#345
Thanks. My LGXT is 2018 brand new. I have been reading those links (great info) and did search for piezo adjustment but didn't find anything related to my issue. I guess because there aren't any adjustments other than maybe loosen and reset the two strings?

Update: So I did loosen the A string and replaced the D string. Still noticeably less output from those two strings. Plus the total acoustic output from all strings is less than my xtSA. And I get an occasional fuzziness on the D and G stings (not fret buzz).

Update: I opened the battery compartment and replaced the battery - no difference. However, I noticed a possible issue with the acoustic wiring cable. The flat cable looks like it has 10 wires which are all grey except for one red one on the outside edge of the cable. That red wire has been nicked in a couple of places and it don't think is making a connection. I looked at the wiring schematic below but can't tell if it shows the red wire. Could that be causing my issues above? If so, what are the chances of getting a replacement cable under warranty? I would rather not ship the guitar around just to replace a cable. Or maybe I should try to get a replacement guitar from Amazon since I just purchased it there. Any other suggestions? Thanks


kenact

Quote from: jm345 on October 09, 2018, 04:44:55 AM
Thanks. My LGXT is 2018 brand new.

Contact Godin. They will refer you to a local authorized service center. If it's a brand new guitar, don't muck around with the electronics. Let Godin, or one of their authorized service centers, get the guitar working the way it should be.
Godin Session & Montreal FTP, LGXT, LGX SA, Redline, ACS, A12, A11, A10, A4
Danoblaster Baritone w/GK-3
Gretsch Nashville, Viking
Fender Strats
Fret King Supermatic
Larrivee DV03RE
Parker Midi Fly
Seagull, S&P 12
VOX Phantom XII
GR-55, 33, 30, 20, GI-20, RC-50, US-20, VG-99, VP-7
Sentient 6
Cyr 7

admin


The Godin Guitar Company
19420 Avenue Clark-Graham
Baie-D'Urfe Quebec Canada
      H9X 3R8

Tel (514) 457-7977 ext.135
Fax (514) 457-5774

info@godinguitars.com
http://www.godinguitars.com/

lespauled

When I contacted them a couple of years ago, I was told to contact the dealer who sold it to me, and he would handle any repairs (although shipped from him)

jm345

Since Amazon was my dealer and I have had the LGXT only a week it seemed simpler to just return it in exchange for another one. Hopefully it will be issue free. Thanks