The Godin Kingpin line has been around for many years, and has been a consistenly popular seller. The Godin 5th Avenue TL (thinline) Kingpin is certain to expand the Kingpin the audience by offering a true hollow body guitar with a 1.75" thick body. 

With it's all-Cherry construction the Kingpin TL retains the lively character of the full thickness kingpin, but with its thinner body and smaller air chamber the TL is more responsive to touch and playing styles. The thinner body gives up none of the full range response that we've come to expect from the Kingpin, and if anything we sense a greater low end presence. 

The P90 pickups are the perfect choice for this guitar and have always been our favorite on the full thickness Kingpin too. They've got the right amount of bite and clarity for pop and rock players, but can easily adapt to jazzier styles with a twist of the tone knob (or a set of flats). The TOM-style bridge provides for better intonation adjustment, and is a good idea on a thinner hollow body where intonation is more critical than on a fatter jazz box. 

We've always loved the Kingpin, and the comfort and responsiveness of the TL makes us love it even more. The Kingpin TL is a great addition to the line, and sure to bring more players into the Kingpin fold.

This is a Godin "SF" Factory Second guitar, which means a small cosmetic defect was found during inspection (see photo). Usually these blemishes are difficult to find except under close inspection. SF guitars carry a full factory warranty and you save some money. Photos are of the actual guitar.

Hand crafted in Princeville, Quebec, the Kingpin TL is solidly built with an emphasis on both functionality and understated elegance and features:

• Canadian Cherry top, back and sides
• 1.75" thick bound body
• 24.8" scale maple neck, 21 frets
• 16" radius Rosewood Fretboard
• 1.72" width nut, Graphtech
• Two Godin P90 pickups
• Transparent Cream finish with black binding
• TOM style floating bridge
• TUSQ nut
• Floating pickguard
• 2-way adjustable truss rod
• Schaller-type strap lock buttons
• Weighs approx. 5.2 pounds
• .011 - .049 strings
• Made in Canada
• Limited lifetime warranty
• Godin padded gig bag

In the words of Godin:

The Godin 5th Avenue Thin Line represents a clever synthesis between our two renowned series: the Montreal series and the 5th Ave series. Its medium-sized fully hollow body provides a unique sonic character. This feature offers exceptional expressiveness while providing complete control over the sustain of each note.

Its strength becomes evident when paired with a low to moderate gain tube amplifier. In this setup, the guitar reveals a harmonious character, where tones blend subtly to create a warm and balanced sound. The instrument responds sensitively to playing nuances, allowing the musician to explore a rich and diverse sonic palette. Another remarkable aspect of this guitar is its propensity to produce a controlled and pleasant feedback. When pushed to higher volumes, it reacts with mastery, adding an extra dimension to the musician’s creativity.