1980s Godin Acousticaster L.R. Baggs Model Acoustic Electric Guitar w/ Case

Up for sale, a 1980's Godin Acousticaster in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. The Acousticaster is the original electro-acoustic hybrid guitar that put Godin on the map. This pioneering design features eighteen tuned metal tines mounted under the bridge to create the unique sound of the Acousticaster. The chambered mahogany body is capped with a solid spruce top and weighs in at only 6lbs 8oz, balancing well on a strap, and acoustically the guitar has surprising projection and bark. Professionally setup and strung with phosphor bronze 12-53 strings, the Acousticaster is a purposefully designed and innovative instrument that strikes the perfect balance between traditional acoustic and electric tonalities.

The one-piece maple neck has a slender C profile with a smooth satin finish and slab rosewood fretboard. The scale length measures a full 25 1/2" with a 22 fret neck and fretwire that is immaculate and practically unplayed. The nut width measures 1 5/8" and the headstock features dual string trees and stock Grover tuning machines that turn smoothly and work as intended.

The electronics consist of an undersaddle transducer pickup with a custom preamp that boasts controls for Volume as well as a three band EQ. The rosewood bridge sits flush with the lightly figured bookmatched solid spruce top, and the saddle has ample height too. Cosmetically, this guitar is extremely clean with only light buckle rash on the back which doesn't penetrate the finish and no other notable wear. This Acousticaster is a well-kept and early example of the guitar that put Godin on the map.

A Godin hardshell case is included. The body contour inside the case is slightly larger than the shape of the Acousticaster, but still fits the guitar well and is a notable upgrade over the gigbag that Godin currently offers with this model.