Godin Guitars
manufacturerUnclaimedQuebec acoustic and electric guitar maker producing Godin, Seagull, Simon and Patrick, La Patrie, Art and Lutherie, and Norman guitars entirely in Canada and New England.
About
Godin Guitars is a Canadian musical instrument manufacturer headquartered in Princeville, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1972 by Robert Godin, the company is the largest guitar manufacturer in North America and operates eight factories across Quebec and New Hampshire, USA. Godin produces guitars under six distinct brands: Godin (professional acoustic-electric and electric guitars), Seagull (mid-range acoustic guitars with cherry neck and silver-leaf maple body), Norman (entry-level acoustic guitars for beginners and students), Simon and Patrick (mid-range acoustic guitars with premium tonewoods), La Patrie (classical nylon-string guitars), and Art and Lutherie (value acoustic guitars with wild cherry tops). All instruments are manufactured in Canada and New England using North American tonewoods including Sitka spruce, silver-leaf maple, wild cherry, and black walnut, with FSC-certified wood procurement. Godin is known for engineering innovations including the proprietary GRAPH TECH TUSQ synthetic nut and the Multiac series of acoustic-electric guitars with hexaphonic pickup systems for guitar-to-MIDI conversion. Distribution covers over 40 countries through authorised dealers and national distributors.
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- Primary markets
- 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France 🇦🇺 Australia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇭 Switzerland
- Certifications
- FSC Certified