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Godin Guitars Session HT Matte Black RN
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Your Price: $1,149.00 CDN
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
3 models to choose from:
Versatility and great tone are qualities that any guitarist looks for in a solid-body guitar, not to mention show-stopping looks. Throw in quality components, and then have it built right here in North America at an incredible price, and you get that dream guitar we all seek: the Godin Session HT. Complete with a hardtail bridge for increased sustain and tuning stability, an optimized finish for enhanced tonal deflection, and a H-S-S pickup configuration, the Session HT is made to take your playing to new levels of creativity and expression! Available finish options: Matte Black, Trans Cream, and Bourbon Burst.
Specs
Body: Canadian Laurentian Basswood
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
Scale Length: 25.5" (647.7 mm)
Nut Width: 1.65" (41.91 mm)
Nut Type: Graphtech
Frets: 22
Machine Head Ratio: 18:1
Neck Pickup: Godin GS-1 Single Coil Pickup
Middle Pickup: Godin GS-1 Single Coil Pickup
Bridge Pickup: Godin Custom Humbucker
Bridge and Tailpiece: Hardtail
Controls: 1x Push-Pull Tone, 1x Volume, 5-way Switch
Finish: Semi Gloss
Specs
Body: Canadian Laurentian Basswood
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
Scale Length: 25.5" (647.7 mm)
Nut Width: 1.65" (41.91 mm)
Nut Type: Graphtech
Frets: 22
Machine Head Ratio: 18:1
Neck Pickup: Godin GS-1 Single Coil Pickup
Middle Pickup: Godin GS-1 Single Coil Pickup
Bridge Pickup: Godin Custom Humbucker
Bridge and Tailpiece: Hardtail
Controls: 1x Push-Pull Tone, 1x Volume, 5-way Switch
Finish: Semi Gloss
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Canadian Classic Regular Please 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Sudbury, Ontario
Okay, now I do have first guitar bias, but this was the first electric guitar I have purchased (not gifted to me).
I went with this Godin Session HT after consulting some articles and videos. I wanted a guitar that was A: slim, smallish body and B: Canadian, because pride in my home :')
This was listed as being comparable to a Fender tele, which did pique my interest.
Anyways, I was not disappointed, and still am not disappointed. In fact, what's the complete opposite of disappointed? Impressed? Amazed?
I purchased this a year and a half ago and play daily. It is addictive to play, it sounds like butter on the ears, I have friends who own "better" and more guitars than me, who pick this up and are impressed with the quality.
Not to mention the price, I had a budget and walked out with some extra accessories that I needed (amp, bag, picks, cords... you name it) and it came out to well under the price of a Gibson SG.
Pumped this one's tires up enough, I highly recommend giving it a try on your next visit in the shop. We all have hidden gems across Canada and its culture - why don't you add another one to the list?
Posted by Erika on Oct 9, 2024
This guitar is perfect, but i’d buy it elsewhere… 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Chicoutimi, Quebec
The feeling of this guitar is mindblowing, Godin never disappoints when it comes to quality of built and playability. Unfortunately mine got here in a Jackson box with marks already on the pick-guard despite buying it « new » at full price, I explained the situation to long and mcquade and asked if I could get a new pick-guard to replace the damaged one but they turned me down… They told me to bring the guitar back for a full refund but I live 350km from the closest store. So yeah, you won’t regret buying this guitar but I would recommend buying it from another company if you like receiving your instruments in perfect condition.
Posted by Alex Verreault on Jun 4, 2024
Godin Got Me Again... 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Summerside, Prince Edward Island
So, the wife says it's OK I get another guitar this year. I have a Gibson LP Classic Custom, and since I've moved to Canada, I've picked up a Godin Stadium HT and Summit Classic HT. So, naturally I need a Strat type guitar. So I go to my local L&M. They have a Fender Pro II and a Godin Session HT. I play the Fender, I play the Godin. I play the Fender again, once more the Godin. I say, do I pay another $1500 just for the Fender name? I play the Godin just as well as I play the Fender, and that humbucker at the neck just kind of grabbed me. Anyway, I bought the Godin and am loving it. Plays great, sounds great, very versatile and fun.
Posted by PJ on Jan 2, 2024
Go Godin 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Mayfield, Alberta
Just picked up a new Session HT matt black. I also have an older Session Custom tobacco burst which is Great, will never part with that. I had just sold my Red Session Tremolo model and regretted that immediately, With 3000$ Fender strats at my disposal, the Godin Session is what I reach for first.
Posted by Paul Skinner on Aug 30, 2023
A league far above any at this price point 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Brantford, Ontario
This guitar is in its own league and should never be compared to a strat players series or a silver sky se as they are worlds apart in quality/fit/finish and hardware choice..The two fore mentioned guitars are Toys R Us toys compared to the Godin not to mention the feel of the neck and body which I agree is subjective. I bought and returned three players series strats and three silver sky SE guitars dues to no two of the same model even close to being built the same as the previous and all having playability issues and ill fitting components. The Godin is absolutely perfect in every way and the build quality truly makes the others feel and look like toys, plus you get stunning good looks. One just needs to look to the pickup switch and tone/volume knobs as well as the fit of the pick guard to see the quality difference so please folks, don`t ever compare Silver Sky SE and/or Strat Players series to this guitar because they truly do not not belong in the ring with this guitar...p.s, being a hard tail, the sustain is insane and my G string is still ringing clear from when I put the guitar down last night, not that g string....go buy that Session HT before everyone realizes that these guitars are worth twice their asking price..
Posted by Roger on Jun 6, 2023
It's not a Stratocaster. It's much better. 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
Okay so before I start, I just want to point out that I've owned 4 USA Fender Stratocasters and 2 MIM strats in the past. So I have plenty to compare this to. And let me just say, this guitar is better than any of those. At least the ones that I owned.
And secondly, let me say...I don't really think of it as a strat copy. I know a lot of people naturally compare it to one because of the HSS configuration, the double cutaway, and the scale length. It seems like an obvious comparison. However, the ceramic pickups, the fretboard radius, the neck carve, the weight, the hard tail bridge, the matt finish, to me they all make this guitar feel very much like its own thing. Kind of like how PRS guitars were certainly inspired by Gibson but are now very much their own thing. To me this guitar is beautiful, extremely light weight (but not cheap feeling AT ALL), sounds great and plays better than any Fender I've owned. I'm in love with the neck. IN LOVE with the neck.
A third thing I'll say is that I've read some people say that the pickups are "really good but not great", and to me I think that depends on if you're expecting to get Fender Strat tones or not. These ceramic pickups are built almost more like a small P90 than a classic single coil strat pickup. So to me, they're not going to sound exactly like one, because they're not supposed to. Think about G&L with their own pickup design. G&L isn't trying to sound like Fender, and neither is Godin.
This guitar needs to be judged completely on its own merits and not against a strat. If you want a Stratocaster, get a Stratocaster. But if you want an amazingly solid, super light, great sounding guitar that plays beautifully and has a fast neck? This is the one you want. It isn't just good, it's really really great. I can't say enough about it. I honestly prefer this guitar over any USA made Fender or Gibson I've ever owned...and I've owned a bunch.
Posted by Mike on Apr 26, 2023
If you can have only one 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Mississauga, Ontario
If you can only have one electric guitar, this is the one! You cannot find anything better for that price, made in North America. It can be used for pretty much any style of music with its versatile pickup configuration. Fast and comfortable neck. Go get one now!
Posted by François on Apr 1, 2023
Excellent guitar. 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Very playable and excellent tones for any genre.
Posted by Wade on Mar 10, 2023
By for less elsewhere 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
Great Guitar. Normally, a North American Guitar will cost u about 2 grand for a Strat.
Posted by anonymous on Aug 23, 2022
Amazing quality 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Fredericton, New Brunswick
This guitar plays great sounds great and looks great doing it..the quality and fit and finish is second to none. Go try one and then pick up something double the price the value here is amazing...
Posted by anonymous on Mar 6, 2022
better than a fender 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Saint John, New Brunswick
the title says it all, better than a Fender.
Posted by anonymous on Feb 2, 2022
Beautiful Guitar 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Cobourg, Ontario
I was after a Strat style guitar and this came along with the HSS configuration with push pull tone. Great sounding guitar and one that feels amazing! And it's made in Canada! Love this guitar!
Posted by Al on Nov 21, 2021
Excellent Guitar 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Sydney, Nova Scotia
Great feeling and excellent sounding guitar. I love the look of it too. Will definitely buy from Godin again!
Posted by Corbin on Nov 19, 2021
The Pickups Are Really Nice 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Saint John, New Brunswick
I bought the bourbon burst. I am really surprised how good the pickups sound. The pickups are not wound really hot. Which is nice (in my opinion). You can get a very nice tone through an overdrive pedal going into a tube amp when you switch to the humbucker. Very nice strat like sounds when you split the coils in the humbucker or play through the middle or neck pickups. The guitar is a bargain at this price honestly. No need to upgrade anything.
Posted by Mike on Nov 15, 2021
Incredibly Versatile - super fun to play 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Scarborough, Ontario
I play a lot of different styles, so finding that guitar I can rock out on, as well as play smooth mellow tones, was a big order for one guitar to fill .. the HSS configuration does the trick nicely - the humbucker at the bridge knows how to scream - the single coils give the clarity - the ability to balance all three give a huge array of otions for almost any tone you seek ..
mostly though - I LOVE THE FEEL. -- i can get lost for HOURS playing this thing -- it is so easy to relax into, and let my ears and my finger tips just be at absolute play, with zero effort ..
well done Godin, well done.
Posted by Mo Field on Sep 3, 2021
great sounding guitar 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Henderson), Manitoba
Just picked up the Bourbon Burst Session guitar and wow does it play nice, feel nice, looks nice and sounds amazing. Well built, will definitely buy Godin again
Posted by Brian on Jun 25, 2021
Fantastic 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Ottawa, Ontario
This guitar feels amazing compared to my old Squire Strat that I have played on for years. Build quality is excellent. There is no fret sprout, blemishes or scratches. This thing holds tune really well and has great sustain thanks to the hardtail bridge, but that also means that there is no tremelo system so if you are into that you're not gonna like this guitar. The pickups sound really good and although 60hz buzz is audible it is not any worse than other single-coil guitars, The tuners are not locking which is a feature I wanted, but I can easily instal some aftermarket ones later on. The only issue I'm having is some fret buzz on the low E string, but this might be a one-off problem and nothing some sandpaper can't fix.
Posted by Guitar person on Jan 25, 2021
Great Intro Guitar 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
I bought this guitar on the recommendation of L&Q online sales staff. I wasn't sure I wanted to stick with guitar so I didn't want to make a huge upfront investment, but at the same time I didn't want to be discouraged from having to practise on a piece of trash and have to upgrade in less than a year. I'm really glad the salesperson recommended this guitar. It's gorgeous, reliable, and build quality is amazing. I'm very fortunate that I get to learn to play on this instrument!
Posted by anonymous on Nov 20, 2020
Great guitar 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Mississauga, Ontario
Tried every Squire strat up the line. All had pretty good feel, but the tuning stability was horrific on all of them. The Godin Session HT is simple and fantastic. Feels and sounds like a guitar worth double the price. Not an exaggeration; anyone looking for a sub $700 guitar should be trying this one.
Posted by Marc on Oct 20, 2020
Great Guitar and Fantastic Value 9 of 10 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. Catharines, Ontario
I spent 6 months looking for a Telecaster when i should have been trying this Godin Session which I find far superior in detail, quality and appearance. Super smooth neck, frets and action; and wide range of sound for any style of music. Everything is so well crafted and assembled. Great guitar and value. I'm totally satisfied!
Posted by Ken on Jul 19, 2020
Favourite 6 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store North York (Steeles), Ontario
Got it when it was on discount. About 500 bucks. It makes sounds worth double of it's price.
Posted by David on Nov 4, 2019
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Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
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If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Session HT Matte Black RN | 721548 |
