For sale is a very nice Canadian-made La Patrie Motif parlor sized classical guitar in excellent condition. Other than some imperfections/scuffs on the headstock (see picture), the overall condition of the guitar - including the top, back, and sides - is like new. The guitar has been gently used only occasionally since purchasing and kept in its La Patrie branded padded gig bag when not in use. It has a solid cedar top with Canadian wild cherry back and sides with beautiful color and wood grain. It features a nice butterfly rosette pattern around the sound hole. It was restrung not long ago with new D'Addario Pro-Arte Classical Guitar strings (EJ45). The gig bag is included.

La Patrie is/was a subsidiary of Godin guitars. It appears the Motif and other former La Patrie guitars are now marketed under the Godin name.

I would prefer to sell via local pickup, but can ship as well. The shipping cost listed is an estimate using Reverb's shipping estimator tool. Actual shipping to be determined upon sale.

Description (from Godin website):

The Motif takes its compact dimensions from turn-of-the-century parlor guitars. The compact body of the Motif suggests a ¾ size instrument but this is a full-scale guitar. There is more to the compact body style of the Motif than comfort, this is a serious guitar with many of the same features that professional guitarists look for in the best handcrafted instruments. The solid cedar top and Custom Polished finish ensure that this guitar will not only sound great when you first receive it but will actually become better sounding with playing over time.

Specs (from Godin website):

Motif

Orientation : Right

Back and Sides : Canadian Wild Cherry

Top : Solid Cedar Top

Neck : Mahogany

Fingerboard : Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius : 24" (609.6 mm)

Scale Length : 25.66" (651.764 mm)

Nut Width : 2" (50.8 mm)

Nut Type : Graphtech

Frets : 19

Machine Head Ratio : 14:1

Bridge and Tailpiece : Rosewood

Color Name : Natural

Finish : Semi Gloss

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Listed17 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Motif
Finish
  • Natural Satin Finish
Categories
Made In
  • Canada
Pickup
  • None
Finish Style
  • Satin
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Top Material
  • Cedar
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Back Material
  • Cherry
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Body Shape
  • Classical
Sides Material
  • Cherry

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