From Godin Guitars of Canada

[Dennisthe Menace]

Not once does Richmond give credit where they got the 'idea' in design

Godin Guitars Introduces Richmond Guitars Canada

Press release
Source: Godin Guitars
Richmond Dorchester

Richmond Dorechester in Cherry Burst HG
Sometimes a guitar comes along that is so cool in every sense of the word, that the mere sight of it fires up your anticipation and yearning desire to grab hold of it and just rock out! That time is now…Introducing Richmond Guitars Canada.

Unveiled by parent company Godin Guitars at the recent Musikmesse 2008 in Frankfurt, the Richmond line consists of its first two models: the Belmont and the Dorchester. Made in Richmond Quebec Canada by a dedicated team of guitar craftsmen, the Richmond Belmont and Dorchester models exemplify serious tone for players looking for a vintage vibe backed by meticulous craftsmanship, innovation and modern playability. These “Titans of Tone” conjure up seminal classic rock images from the '50’s, '60’s and '70’s, while giving players all the sonic bliss they could ask for.

The sizzling Belmont with its 24 ¾” scale and solid mahogany body features two single coil Lipstick pickups along with the vintage bite of a Seymour Duncan ’59 humbucker in the bridge, a mahogany neck with rosewood Ergocut fingerboard, 5-way switch as well as separate volume and tone controls. The full bodied, 25 ½” scale Dorchester model features two Lace Alumitone humbuckers, housed in a chambered silver leaf maple body with poplar wings and a rock maple neck with rosewood or maple Ergocut fingerboard. The controls consist of separate volume and tone knobs along with a 4-way switch with a “beefy” 1st position with the neck/bridge in-series, producing more output and a fatter tone. Both models feature a chrome roller bridge with a fixed tailpiece, chrome Kluson tuning machines, Nordic white pickguard and truss rod cover with matching binding on the back.

The Richmond brand brings a new dimension to Godin’s renowned line-up. Robert Godin joined together with his top electric guitar designer and worked tirelessly to create these astoundingly beautiful instruments that truly speak for themselves.

Richmond…Where Tone Lives!

[dubtrub]

Not once does Richmond give credit where they got the 'idea' in design

Looks like a direct Looks like a direct descendant from a Rickenbacker to me.

[Dennisthe Menace]

Good! I was thinking of that too Danny, then the word "Hybrid" popped up ......

[dubtrub]

Well, it does have a slanted neck pickup, German carve, Mosrite tail stop and a Mosrite style bridge, plus the full bodied version has an 25.5 inch scale as a Fender, Fender four way switch and what looks to be Gibson control knobs. Yep, it's a hybrid with features from all the popular guitars.

[MWaldorf]

It sort of reminds me of Kustom guitars, too.

[raygun85]

I played one of these at the NAMM Show in 2008. When I first saw it at the AGI-Lace booth I was stunned. Being a big fan of Rickenbacker, Mosrite, and Lace pickups I felt it had all the right ingredients for an awesome guitar! It was even my favorite color - FireGlo.

Wrong!

I love most of Lace's pickup lines but had never had the opportunity to try the Alumnitones, which I thought were a little gimmicky in the first place. Well, I was hoping to be suprised but wasn't. The Alumnitones sounded very flat and DID NOT have any of the high-end sparkle that Lace claims that they have. In fact, they didn't have much of anything. To me, they sounded like a stacked 'bucker, with even less highs. And the thing played like a nightmare. The German-carve looked like it was machined on a CNC machine, tuning stability was aweful (especially for a non-trem guitar), and the neck felt a little thick to me. Cheap plastic nut, cheap tuners...etc... After playing it and looking it over for awhile I was unimpressed to say the least. I went back to the Rickenbacker booth and drooled for awhile...Godin makes great guitars and I believe they make some of the best in the industry. Their new Richmond line is just plain sad, IMHO. The whole guitar just felt "cheap", I mean it felt like a low-end Chinese instrument...that bad.

[GTSP]

Looks like a "Mosenbaker" to me

[KRamone27]

I think I posted that same guitar on here a long time ago but can't find the thread.

[oipunkguy]

my first thought was RitenBacker but if what Matt says is true maybe the reserved name should be Blah-rite.

[raygun85]

LOL! I've never been so excited and disappointed at the same time in my all my life! Playing that thing was a serious let-down. I have felt more satisfaction by doing chores like fixing the sink and taking out the trash than playing that guitar.