User manual GODIN GUITARS XTSA

[. . . ] Acoustics Electric guitars are actually acoustic instruments. Perhaps not particularly loud, but the point here is that if a solid body guitar does not sound good un-plugged then it won't be saved by a great set of pickups and a good amp. There are many factors that contribute to the un-plugged sound of a solid body guitar but most of the response of the instrument comes as a result of the wood used along with fit and finish. Godin guitars are made using only solid wood. [. . . ] Ebony Fingerboard The ebony fingerboard on the xtSA not only contributes to a more focused sound, but also helps to optimize the guitar's synth tracking capabilities. The Electric Voices The xtSA delivers electric sounds via the Godin humbuckersingle-humbucker pick-up configuration and thanks to a special 5-way switch set-up, extra meaty humbucker tones coexist with glassy single coil sounds in the second and forth position. The Acoustic and Synth Voices Turn down the electric volume and raise the volume on the RMC transducer saddles and the xtSA becomes an incredibly authentic-sounding 'acoustic' guitar. The acoustic voice of the xtSA is enhanced by an onboard preamp with a three-way graphic EQ. The two outputs are set up so that the electric and acoustic voices can be blended in the guitar using a single patch cord or at the amp/mixer using both outputs. The third voice on the xtSA comes in the form of its synth tracking, which simply put, is the best in the business. As with all of Godin synth-ready instruments, a built-in 13-pin connector provides direct access to all Roland GR-Series synths as well as most other 13-pin devices. The xtSA features 3 output jacks: Output #1 is a regular 1/4" electric guitar output Output #2 is a 13-Pin output and is capable of carrying all three voices (electric, acoustic, synth). The 13-pin cable can be used in conjunction with GR Series guitar synths and most other 13pin devices. Used on its own it serves as a mix output carrying the signal from the acoustic bridge transducers as well as the magnetic pickups. Separate volume controls on the guitar make it easy to mix the two signals. When an additional cable is inserted into output # 1 (electric output) the magnetic pickup signal is removed from the mix output so that there is now a separate output for both the magnetic and bridge transducer pickup systems. Vo lu Tre me ble M Ba id ss Custom Godin Pickups Pos. 5 - D, E A B C 3 Outputs - 3 cords You can use all three outputs to carry out the dedicated signal into three different channels or amp sources. D E Pos. 5 Synth Volume Tone momentary S1/S2 three-way selector *tip: when all three outputs are used you can insert a dummy plug into the "guitar out" jack on the guitar synth to remove the guitar from the synths's stereo output. Mini toggle switches There are two mini toggle switches on the guitar. Switch #1 is a three-way pick-up selector that allows you to switch between the acoustic/electric and synth voices. This switch is designed to work with the 13-pin connection as follows: Position 1: Acoustic/Electric Position 2: Acoustic/Electric/synth sounds Position 3: Synth only *The mini 3-way switch is disabled as described above when using 1/4" jacks. Double function Truss Rod The xtSA's neck is reinforced by a sophisticated truss rod system, the truss rod provides for easy adjustment when the neck reacts to changes in relative humidity. Truss rod adjustments should only be made by a qualified guitar technician. Switch #2 is a momentary switch. A momentary switch always springs back to its starting position, which in this case, is the center position. The momentary switch duplicates the functions of the S1/S2 buttons from Roland's GK pickup. (See your Roland GR manual for details). This switch can be assigned to access the tuner, wah pedal, or to select sounds (patches) on the synth. Clicking the momentary switch downwards duplicates the S1 function and clicking it upwards duplicate the S2 function. Care and Maintenance To avoid drying out your fingerboard apply lemon oil on a soft cloth and then to your fingerboard. [. . . ] If you do not have a strap with the corresponding "female" lockers you can purchase them at any music store. Additional specifications Top nut: Tusq by Graphtech Nut width: 1 11/16" Scale: 25 1/2" Radius: 16" Tuners: High ratio front-loaded locking tuners. String Gauge: Godin Nickel electric strings 10-46 Frets: Medium Nickel Pickups: Godin GHN1 (Neck) GS1 (Middle) GHB1 (Bridge) Bridge: Transducers and pre-amp: RMC custom Poly-Drive system. Body: Silver leaf maple center with white poplar wings capped with a Flame Maple leaftop. [. . . ]