Godin have revamped their A-series semi-acoustic basses to include 13-pin capabilities for MIDI connection.
Godin tell us that their A-series is a favorite among players looking for plugged-in acoustic sound with an electric feel and that the new A4 and A5 Synth Access basses add a new dimension to that concept, with Custom Godin electronics and a 13-pin output jack to access a multitude of 13-pin devices and computers via MIDI.
The synth ready feature of these basses is a definite bonus, but Godin are keen to remind players that there are incredible acoustic bass sounds available by simply plugging into the 1/4� output jack. They say that ones ranging from jazz, country, rock and stand-up bass inspired sounds are possible. Also, say Godin, controlling your tone is made easy with the Custom Godin pre-amp section voiced specifically for the A4 and A5 SA, with on-board sliders for treble, mid, bass, acoustic and synth volume as well as program up/down buttons to choose between your synth patches.
The A4 and A5 SA are available in either a fretted or fretless model with 4 or 5 strings. Features include a rosewood fingerboard on the fretted model and an ebony fingerboard on the fretless model, both of which rest atop a rock maple neck. Other features are a newly designed angled bridge that house the custom Godin saddle transducers, a solid spruce top and a silver leaf maple body with a two-chambered body design found in all Godin A-series models. Godin say that this chambered design makes the instrument virtually feedback free in live and loud settings.
SPECS:
- Neck: Rock Maple
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood (fretted) & Ebony (fretless)
- Radius: 12’’ (30 cm)
- Scale: 34� (86,4 cm)
- Nut Width: 4-string: 1 1/2� (3,8 cm), 5-string: 1 13/16’’ (4,6 cm)
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Body: Two-chambered silver leaf maple
- Controls: Custom Godin Pre-amp & saddle transducers
- Finish: Natural SG
Pricing and Availability:
TBC
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