Art & Lutherie Roadhouse Denim Blue Q-Discrete

A rugged, travel-friendly parlor guitar built in Canada, with a road-worn attitude baked right in.

Art & Lutherie is Godin's Quebec-based brand, known for factory-made instruments that punch well above their price point. The Roadhouse series was built around a simple idea: a guitar for musicians who actually take their instrument places. The Denim Blue semi-gloss finish and antique brass hardware give it a weathered, vintage-inspired look right out of the case.

Sound
A solid spruce top paired with 3-ply laminate wild cherry back and sides lands tonally between mahogany's warmth and maple's brightness — clear, woody, and articulate. The silver leaf maple neck adds snap to the attack, making this guitar equally at home with fingerstyle, blues, and slide playing.

Electronics & Playability
The onboard EPM Q-Discrete pickup system offers intuitive, guitar-like control — volume and tone knobs you can reach and adjust mid-performance, whether you're plugged into a home recording setup or a stage rig. The parlor-sized body is genuinely portable: light enough to grab on your way out the door, and comfortable to play sitting on a couch or in a hotel room.

Why this guitar
This guitar's biggest strength is the combination of a compact, travel-ready body with real stage-ready electronics — most parlor guitars ask you to choose one or the other. It won't deliver dreadnought-level low end, but that's the trade-off for an instrument you'll actually want to bring with you.

If you want a genuine second guitar — one you can toss in the car, take on tour, or keep by the couch without babying it — the Roadhouse Denim Blue is built for exactly that.

Terms: This guitar is sold as-is. All sales are final — no returns or refunds under any circumstances. A cancellation fee covering PayPal and Reverb transaction fees will apply to any cancelled order. The buyer is responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees in their country. By completing this purchase, you confirm agreement to these terms. Additional photos or details are always available before you buy — please reach out anytime.

Shipping to the US: This item ships via EMS. As of July 24, 2026, shipments valued between $800–$2,500 to the US require DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) via Zonos. This is already included in the shipping cost — all applicable US import duties and taxes are covered, so there will be no additional customs charges or fees for you to pay upon delivery.