Used Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin P90
Used Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin P90 with Original TRIAC Case in Very Good Condition.
The Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin P90 is a North American-made archtop electric guitar that blends 1950s "jazz box" soul with modern playability. Crafted in Quebec, Canada, it is highly regarded for delivering authentic vintage tone, lightweight comfort, and exceptional craftsmanship at an accessible price point [_0.6.3, _0.6.4].
Key Specifications
- Body & Top: Molded arched top, back, and sides made of Canadian Wild Cherry.
- Neck: Silver Leaf Maple with a 16-inch radius Rosewood fingerboard (21 medium frets).
- Scale Length: 24.84" with a 1.72" Graphtech nut width.
- Electronics: A single, surface-mounted Godin Kingpin P90 single-coil pickup in the neck position, controlled by 1x Volume and 1x Tone knob].
- Hardware: Graphtech Adjustable Tusq Bridge with a vintage trapeze tailpiece.
- Aesthetics: Classic F-holes, cream body binding, top-hat knobs, and a semi-gloss Custom Polished finish.
Core Tonality & Performance
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The P90 Voice: The single neck pickup provides a warm, woody acoustic character mixed with the classic mid-range bite and clarity of a single-coil. It can deliver smooth, smoky jazz lines but handles overdrive beautifully with "a little attitude" for delta blues, slide, and rockabilly.
- Acoustic vs. Electric: Acoustically, the fully hollow wild cherry body projects more low-to-mid volume than traditional antique archtops, though it remains quiet enough for late-night unamplified practice. Plugged into a tube amplifier, it truly comes alive.
- Playability: It is remarkably lightweight—making it an excellent choice for players who find heavy solid-body guitars or deep ES-335 styles physically taxing. The neck profile offers a comfortable, familiar grip reminiscent of classic Canadian acoustic build.
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