Ok, I checked out Godin Australia & found a dealer roughly in the same locality that I'll be looking at the Gibson Classics so I'll definitely be checking the Godin's out. The online catalogue didn't show the Core CT, but did show this Summit Classic Gold as being in stock
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A fine looking instrument for sure. I'll list my findings from comparing the info given on the two. Starting with the Gibson Classic, it is
3 1/3 hundred buck dearer, has a solid, non weight relieved body, the "2 volume, 2 tone" controls that I prefer, nitrocellulose finish, rosewood fingerboard & comes with a hardcase.
The Godin Summit Classic is of course, 3 1/3 hundred bucks cheaper, has a chambered body, a "master volume & tone" controls (which is the only feature of my 2 humbucker Jackson Soloist that I would change), finish not mentioned so I imagine poly, richlite fingerboard & comes with a gig bag.
So, I do favour the Gibson as it has features I personally prefer (& the cost of a new hard case for the Godin would even the price difference up somewhat), but I will definitely be checking the Godin out. You never know, I might like it most after playing both. Thanks again for the heads up. Cheers
