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A Dreadnought that Rises Above the Rest





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In today's saturated market, some guitars struggle to stand out from the crowd. That's definitely not the case with the Godin Imperial GT EQ. This acoustic-electric has the visual and tonal mojo to hold its own on any stage or in any campfire jam session. The body consists of solid mahogany back and sides with a solid Sitka spruce top. The two tonewoods combine to create a sweet, articulate tone. It also features a shallow body depth that dramatically improves comfort for smaller players and cuts down on any annoying boom. For total plugged-in domination, the Imperial GT EQ has a soundhole-mounted LR Baggs Anthem electronics. From its polarizing looks, impressive acoustic tone, comfortable playability, and unbeatable plugged-in performance, the Godin Imperial breaks the mold and redefines what an acoustic-electric guitar can really be.





Spruce-topped mahogany body delivers a sweet tone





Acoustic players know that a robust tonal foundation is necessary for any acoustic guitar to stand out from the crowd. The Godin Imperial GT EQ doesn't disappoint. The body features solid mahogany back and sides complimented by a solid Sitka spruce top. Mahogany was chosen for its balanced response and warm feel. The punchy, articulate response of Sitka spruce is a perfect compliment to mahogany's sweetness.





LR Baggs Anthem electronics for impressive plugged-in tone





To make sure this acoustic sounds natural and responsive when plugged-in, Godin loaded the Imperial GT EQ with LR Baggs Anthem electronics. This hybrid pickup system uses a proprietary microphone design and noise-canceling technology to amplify your guitar without a boxy feeling or annoying feedback. The controls are discreetly mounted inside the soundhole for quick adjustments. The Mix control allows you to blend between the augmented mic and under-saddle pickup to dial in your sound further.





Shallower body depth for comfort and clarity





At first glance, the Godin Imperial GT EQ appears to be a standard dreadnought. But when you play it for the first time, you'll notice that this guitar's body feels different in the best way possible. Instead of the traditional dreadnought body depth, the Imperial GT EQ's body has the shallower depth of a concert hall guitar. By forgoing the traditional depth of a dreadnought, Godin makes this guitar super comfortable to play and makes two changes to the guitar's tonal properties. First, the thinner body reduces unwanted boom for clearer recordings. Second, the reduced bass response enables a more substantial midrange presence that players at Sweetwater can't get enough of.





Godin Imperial GT EQ Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


A dreadnought with serious tonal and visual appeal


Solid Sitka spruce top enhances articulation


Solid mahogany back and sides add a warm, sweet character


LR Baggs Anthem electronics produce an ultra-accurate plugged-in sound


Concert Hall body depth reigns in unwanted boom and enables a mid-forward sound


Glassy Richlite fingerboard and satin-finished mahogany neck play extremely well