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GODIN A5 Ultra AE

Godin’s sumptuous A4 and A5 acoustic-electric basses, the AE range, have been around for a few years: This new 2021 version has a redesigned electronics suite for bass players looking for an acoustic element to their sound. Beautifully designed and assembled, the A5 that we’ve been sent for review comes with a pricetag that will make most of us wince, especially in these impoverished early months of the year—but you do get a whole lot of bass innovation for your bucks.

Build Quality

This instrument oozes

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