Godin Icon Type2 Flat Black Review

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Overall Rating 5/5

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Features 5/5

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Quality 3.75/5

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Reliability / Value 5/5

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Godin Icon Type2 Flat Black Specs

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  • Body Shape: LP  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Construction: Single cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Body Top Wood: Maple  
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  • Finish: Gloss  
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  • Binding: None  
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  • Carved Top: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: Standard  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: White Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (1-11/16")  
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  • String Nut: Syntetic Bone  
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  • Tuners: Godin  
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  • Bridge: Stoptail  
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  • Hardware: Chrome  
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  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-Position Blade  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Neck: Godin GHN1 Bridge: Seymour Duncan ‘59

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Comparing to other guitars in its range this is an absolute must have! Icon Type2 Flat Black is a perfect choice for musicians seeking a guitar in this price range. If you give it a shot, you won't be sorry and surely you'll fall in love with this Godin's beauty in no time.

Feature-wise this guitar is perfect! There is no need to add or remove anything, and that is quite an achievement by Godin, considering that it's quite hard to please every musician's desire, in order to grade an instrument such as Icon Type2 Flat Black with such a high score when it comes to guitar features. That means that Godin has constructed more or less a guitar with perfect features, so if you decide to buy Icon Type2 Flat Black you will be more than happy with it.

This beauty has virtually no flaws. Godin surpassed their traditional level of quality and produced an instrument that is built great, and built to last. The finish is amazing and the hardware easily adjustable to fit any kind of action. The neck is superb and smooth while playing. Icon Type2 Flat Black stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

Icon Type2 Flat Black is a reliable guitar that will go to hell and back with you, and would want to do it again. It's a magnificent instrument that is reliable on stage as it is in studio. It will stand the beating and still would not lose its charm and ability to perform. Godin did make the instrument that should be considered the most reliable in its class!