for tax purposes, we called the exchange even at $100 US, but the Peavy amp was obviously worth more, $300-$500 seemed to be range I had found on the net; my friend thought he’d value the Etude at $150US or so … but he just don’t know much about these kind of “majic” guitars … I’d value this one at maybe $250, but really, I think it’s going to end up being priceless to me … new strings and a little oiling on the wood, and it feels and sounds wonderful ….

I’ve owned a bunch of guitars over the years, currently have two Martin six-strings, a Martin 12-string, an Ovation Balladeer, a Fender acoustic bass, and (now) 4 nylon classics; the fancy guitars sit sad and neglected now on their stands … my favorite and most played is a 1972 Alvarez 5011 I’ve had for over twenty years now … cheap (at the time) mid-level student guitar that over the years developed a feel, a sound, a “spirit”, that is obvious to anyone who touches it …. I’m thinking that in 2o years or so, this Etude may replace it …

I own a couple of their guitars, including an Etude, and encourage anyone to support the company.

My first guitar was a Seagull Mini Jumbo and I will never get rid of it. It sounds good and is built like a tank.

I do not work for Godin and have no financial interest in the company.

Tony

I have only read great reviews about these guitars and seem to be the perfect solution for me. I saw my first laPatrie guitar online today and 1hour later had bought one on the spur of the moment! I have never bought a guitar before. Have always just inherited random ones! I got it for £429 from an ebay store. I have be playing an old nylon string in a band setting and have really struggled with getting the required volume through the mic before it begins to feed back. The built in electronics will save me a lot of trouble!

Thanks for all your comments, although I only just see now that they are from some time ago!

JohnMc

That you for adding such good content to this blog site post based on your personal experience

If it’s a a guitar that you like it’s really worth taking it to a “qualified” repairer/ luthier to check the status of the neck and see what the underlying problem is.

Regards Tony

Now for the things I don’t like. The tuners are not the greatest. But that is minor really and can be changed if I really want. However my chief beef, is that the pitch of the neck seems a tiny bit off. The action close to the nut is very good. But up around 10, 11, 12 it gets a bit high. Now I don’t know maybe someone here can educate me. Because the guitar does have a truss rod could that be adjusted and fix things up for me?

I have actually considered replacing the guitar because of this, but whenever I go to the the music store and try some different guitars I am so disappointed with the sound that I just can’t part with it. The adjustment that would make me happy is very small. I know, maybe I am being too fussy.

I do feel compelled to say that if you are considering one of these guitars. Please go ahead, don’t hesitate. It is a wonderful guitar and after seeing how popular they are even in Australia my love affair with mine has been renewed. As for the economy price. I thought it was cheaper because it was locally made. But that line of reasoning doesn’t follow all the way to Australia.

Well playing it is believing if the person lives nearby. On condition it’s structurally good, and the person is the genuine owner, what’s the prob?

Bargains emerge every now and then, especially unwanted presents

t

I love ‘em and so do a number of very good guitar players I have met. I’m still bewildered how they can make a well crafted instrument for so little.

Yes they also come with electronics, as a rule where possible I would always use a mike, but as you know it’s sometimes a mad idea

Tony

By the way, they do come with optional electronics.

Larry