1994 La Patrie (Godin) Etude Classical Guitar

My local friend Jim has owned this guitar since new. I thought it was a little older than it actually is because when I saw it (before work) it had fretboard grunge on it that made it look at least '80s. Now that it's cleaned-up it looks like the '90s guitar it is. He's clearly put some hours into it and a lot of that is because it's his "work-lounge" guitar and ready to go at his fingertips when the itch arises.

Even though it's a "classical" guitar, I think in sound it plays more like a folk or flamenco nylon-stringer. It's definitely on the brighter, more-chipper side of the spectrum and I like the way those "brushy" chord-snaps sound on it. "La Patrie" is yet another Godin, made-in-Canada, products imprint.

Repairs included: a fret level/dress, cleaning, and setup.

Top wood: solid cedar

Back & sides wood: mahogany

Bracing type: fan

Bridge: rosewood

Fretboard: rosewood

Neck wood: mahogany

Action height at 12th fret: 3/32" overall (quick)
String gauges: medium-tension D'Addario Pro Artes

Neck shape: medium C/D

Board radius: flat

Truss rod: adjustable

Neck relief: straight

Fret style: medium-wider

Scale length: 25 5/8"

Nut width: 2"

Body width: 14 3/4"

Body depth: 4 3/4"

Weight: 3 lbs 10 oz

Condition notes: there's pickwear around the soundhole, minor scratching here and there, and the fretboard is a little worn, but it's otherwise in great shape.