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Godin 5th Avenue CW Kingpin II P90 Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Cognac Burst

Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Canadian Wild Cherry Archtop, Back, and Sides, Silver Leaf Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, 2 P-90 Single-coil Pickups, and Cutaway - Cognac Burst
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Tap Into Rich Vintage Tone!

Merging the soul of yesterday with a forward-thinking design, the Godin 5th Avenue CW Kingpin II archtop guitar is ideal for the sophisticated guitarist. Get ready for dynamically rich tone with plenty of projection, courtesy of the Canadian wild cherry archtop top, back, and sides. As you plug into your favorite amp, the 5th Avenue CW Kingpin II's duet of P-90 pickups gives you vintage tone with just the right dose of attitude. And thanks to the cutaway, you can grip the silver-leaf maple neck and enjoy easy access all the way up the sweet-playing rosewood fingerboard.

Stellar tone for a variety of genres

Whether you play jazz, alt-country, delta blues, rock, or anything in between, Sweetwater guitarists have found the Godin 5th Avenue CW Kingpin II to be the perfect distinguished, tone-drenched guitar. Factor in the rustic-inspired beauty of its custom satin-sheen polished finish, and you've got a guitar reminiscent of yesterday, with all the playing conveniences of today.

Godin: a legacy of innovative instruments

Since the early 1970s, Godin has crafted pro-quality instruments loaded with innovations. Whether you're a session pro or a re-creational player, Godin has a guitar built to suit you perfectly. You'll love the clean lines, exceptionally comfortable playing feel, and exquisite tones. With a Godin guitar, you simply get it all: classic craftsmanship, modern features, and amazing tonality.

Godin 5th Avenue CW Kingpin II Archtop Guitar Features:

  • Finish: cognac burst
  • Archtop hollowbody electric guitar
  • Canadian wild cherry archtop
  • Canadian wild cherry back and sides
  • Silver-leaf maple neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard; 16-inch fingerboard radius
  • Cream binding
  • Contoured high-gloss black headstock
  • Custom polished finish
  • Adjustable TUSQ bridge by Graph Tech
  • 2 Godin Kingpin P-90 single-coil pickups
  • 3-way toggle switch, 1 volume knob, 1 tone knob
  • 24.84-inch scale
  • 1.72-inch nut width
  • Case not included

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Hollowbody
  • Body Shape 5th Avenure CW Kingpin II
  • Body Material Canadian Wild Cherry
  • Body Finish Semi-gloss
  • Color Cognac Burst
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Silver Leaf Maple
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 16"
  • Fingerboard Material Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay Dots
  • Number of Frets 21
  • Scale Length 24.8"
  • Nut Width 1.72"
  • Nut Material Graph Tech TUSQ
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Pinned Graph Tech Adjustable TUSQ Bridge
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Godin Kingpin P-90 Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Godin Kingpin P-90 Single-coil
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings .012-.052
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 050987

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Awesome guitar

When I first saw this guitar it reminded me of Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf from back in the day. Got it home from Sweetwater and never regretted it. I have had it for a couple years now and the P90's are much to my liking, both pickups deliver excellent quality tones and are very quiet when not being played. I recently decided to make a little change by buffing the body a bit to add a touch of gloss and installed a Bigsby B7 that I had sitting around from other projects. Now I have a wonderful rockabilly,jazz, blues big box. Get one and have fun. Godin is an excellent brand and Sweetwater is the place to get one.
by Larry Doyle from Macedonia, OH on

Superb!

Awesome fit and finish, sounds great acoustic or plugged in. I switched to a black pickguard and truss rod cover from Godin direct. The switch tip is metric, so the ones from Stewmac or guitar parts factory work fine, going to try black speed knobs and see if i like it. Nothing wrong with the tortoise shell components, just wanted it to look different from the others and i think the black really pops. Have not been able to give any of my other guitars any attention since i got this. Works well for slide, which is partially my intent for purchasing, but i have spent far more time playing acoustic than i ever had anticipated. North American made, not priced. Great guitar for the money. I will be looking at Godin guitars for future purchases. Neck has a nice profile and feel, graphtec bridge and nut. No complaints other than why didn't I buy this guitar years ago (believe its been out since 2009, in various colors)! The burst finish has a satin/worn in feel and look. My particular choice was a little lighter in the center and a little more red in the cognac burst than what else was available to pick from, but i would have been happy with the more prevalent brown/darker finish too. Sweetwater is great, i purchase a-lot from them. When i purchased the Kingpin online, Paul LaFamina, my usual sales rep called to say what a fan of Godin guitars he was. So that extra something goes a long way with me, and speaks to the musicians that Sweetwater employs. If your looking for a hollowbody electric, with P90s (a little hot, which is perfect to me), and a more than fair price tag, please see the other 5 star reviews here, and buy with confidence. There are also several YouTube demos out there, also singing the praises of this model.
by Sweetwater Customer on

King Pin

I was a little nervous about getting a demo with a couple of small dents, after ordering this guitar and realizing the new ones were on sale.
Well, once again, Sweetwater and the guitar I was sold, passed all my expectations. This ax has found a new home and is beyond my description, but everything I wanted. The quality is undeniable. These King Pins are extraordinary guitars. I replaced a reissue Epiphone Casino (now china made), with this one, and there is no contest. At less than 6 pounds with one less fret, the guitar is in another league and comes from a different planet. Grab one of these while you can at this price.
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by Rodrigo Eskenasy from MONTEREY, CA on
Music background: Profesional weekend warrior

Great archtop. For the money, it’s superb.

Fit and finish are top notch. Tusq nut is perfectly cut, and the intonation out of the box was literally perfect. A pleasant surprise considering the bridge, while compensated, is not adjustable. Great playability. The acoustic tone is loud enough to be usable. Amplified tone is very versatile, and feedback was not an issue. Another nice surprise considering the top is not blocked like a semi-hollow. If you are looking for a true archtop for jazz, rockabilly, blues, etc., this is certainly one to consider. And Sweetwater's communication and service were excellent throughout the sale process.
by Bob S. from USA on
Music background: Play in a working band.

Incredible Value

This guitar really surprised me. The cherrywood top creates a tone that is clean and beautiful. It projects surprisingly well without being plugged in. However, plug it in and the humbucker pickups put out a punch but they're super clean and quiet when not playing. The neck feels great and it plays like a dream. Also, I started using the Sweetwater plek service ahead of shipping my guitars and it is totally worth it to start off with a new guitar in perfect shape, and playability. This thing plays like a dream! Really, I cannot get over the value of this guitar as I've paid big bucks for name brand guitars that really don't offer anything more than this. I highly recommend Godin guitars.
by Mark Boucot from Swanton, MD on
Music background: Worship Leader, musician, songwriter, and producer
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