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The Summit of Single-cuts





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Godin’s Summit Classic HT is a decidedly modern, high-performance spin on a single-cut classic. We love set-neck single-cut style guitars here at Sweetwater, though they can run a bit on the heavy side ? however, Godin utilizes a chambered Canadian laurentian basswood body that keeps the Summit Classic HT’s weight slim and comfortable. The top is a stunning carved maple that imparts a bold and bright snap to the Summit Classic HT’s rich tone. A sturdy silver-leaf maple neck is topped with a classic rosewood fingerboard in a highly playable 12-inch radius. Looking for tonal versatility? The Summit Classic HT’s custom Godin neck humbucker and bridge Zebra humbucker will dish out tones ranging from pristine cleans to all-out rock ? and it’s all taken up a notch by engaging Godin’s HDR system that allows you to switch between active and passive pickup tones.





Switch from passive to active with the Godin HDR System





As if the sonic options afforded by Godin’s custom humbuckers aren't enough, the Godin Summit Classic HT also features Godin's own High-Definition Revoicer (HDR) system. Just push the button discreetly located near the guitar's tone knob, and the HDR system revoices and augments the frequency range of each pickup, allowing you to simply go from passive to active pickups. You'll instantly notice extra bite, dynamic response, and clarity. It effectively doubles the power of your guitar!





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Homegrown tonewoods





Godin is famed for crafting its guitars out of locally sourced woods from the great North American forests. Thus, it’s no surprise that the Summit Classic HT boasts a trio of beautiful native tonewoods. The body is a resonant piece of Canadian Laurentian Basswood that’s chambered for a lightweight feel. On top, a stunning piece of carved maple imparts a traditional single-cut flair to this guitar’s decidedly modern aesthetics ? plus it adds a pleasant snap to this Summit’s treble response. A rock-solid silver leaf maple neck is topped with a beautiful (and perhaps less local) rosewood fingerboard, making the Summit Classic HT a complete joy to play.





Combining vintage class with modern precision





Godin guitars are very popular for good reason. The company crafts well-designed, high-quality instruments from premium materials, using sound construction techniques, at a more than reasonable price. The Summit Classic HT is Godin's inspired take on a chambered solidbody with a carved top. From its choice tonewoods and innovative internal chambering scheme to its exceptional electronics, Godin exercised fresh, innovative thinking to marry vintage aesthetics with modern tone and playability. The result is a guitar that looks like it wandered straight out of the mid-20th century, but with the optimized sonics and playing ease you expect in a state-of-the-art 21st-century instrument.





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Godin Summit Classic HT Electric Guitar Features:


Incredibly lightweight chambered Canadian laurentian basswood body


Carved maple top imparts a treble snap to the top end


Silver-leaf maple neck with a gorgeous rosewood fingerboard


12-inch fingerboard radius enables smooth playing up and down the neck


Godin custom neck humbucker and bridge Zebra humbucker pump out full-range tones from pristine cleans to vintage grit and all-out crunch


Godin HDR switch doubles your guitar’s tonal potential by enabling both active and passive tones


Rock-solid TOM bridge and tailpiece