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Well-balanced Acoustic-electric Parlor





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Acoustic-electric parlors are a common interest among our vintage guitar fans at Sweetwater. Case in point: when the Rialto RN GT EQ arrived on campus, it quickly became the talk of the town. With a smooth, ergonomic parlor shape and an easy-to-maneuver neck, the Rialto emits a classic acoustic tone with a classic body shape that every guitarist can recognize. The introduction of a Fishman Presys VT and under-saddle piezo pickup combo allows this guitar to lend its unique sound to the stage or studio. The Rialto not only looks like a musical work of art ? it sounds like one, too.





Ripe with sonic potential





Thanks to its marriage of Sitka spruce and mahogany tonewoods, the Rialto RN GT EQ delivers a uniquely projective tone for a parlor with a surprising amount of balance. Take into account its smooth “C” shape mahogany neck with a gloss finish, and this guitar boasts incredible playability with versatile sound. It also features a traditional X-bracing pattern, granting a classic acoustic sound while adding to the Forum’s structural integrity. Top everything off with a set of TUSQ ratio tuning machines and a Graph Tech nut, and the Rialto RN GT EQ becomes a parlor for discerning players, both traditional and modern.





Under-the-hood piezo pickup and Fishman electronics





Fishman's credibility is second to none when it comes to under-saddle pickup and electronics systems. In the case of the Rialto RN GT EQ, a Fishman Sonitone preamp and under-saddle piezo pickup are more than capable of faithfully boosting the voice of your instrument. The onboard volume and tone knobs allow you to fine-tune your output for whatever application you wish.





Godin Rialto RN GT EQ Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Sitka spruce and mahogany tonewoods in a parlor body create a projective, balanced output


Smooth mahogany neck with “C” shape profile creates a smooth surface with more than enough playing room


TUSQ ratio tuning machines and Graph Tech nut provide substantial intonation support


Attractive aged bronze hardware


Fishman Presys VT active preamp and under-saddle piezo pickup combo manufactures authentic acoustic output


Traditional X-bracing pattern