Art & Lutherie Legacy Guitar

Handcrafted Canadian Excellence for Aspiring Musicians

The Art & Lutherie Legacy series is a collection of affordable, hand-built acoustic guitars from the Godin family, dedicated to rekindling the legacy of soulful instruments for singer-songwriters and performers. Made in Quebec, Canada, these guitars feature solid pressure-tested tops and premium tonewoods for warm, resonant tones at an entry-level price. Ideal for folk, blues, country, and Americana players across Australia, the series includes models like the Legacy Natural EQ, Legacy Tennessee Red, Legacy Concert Hall Denim Limited, and Legacy Bourbon Burst, offering versatile body shapes and optional electronics.

High-Quality Performance

Legacy guitars are known for their balanced, inspiring sound:

• Tonewoods: Solid Adirondack spruce tops (quarter-sawn for stiffness) paired with laminated wild cherry back and sides deliver a warm, projecting tone with excellent clarity and midrange focus. Adirondack spruce provides “turbo-charged” projection and responsiveness.
• Body Shapes: Concert Hall (Legacy) for intimate, bluesy tones; Roadhouse parlor for bluesy, vintage vibe; Americana dreadnought for full projection.
• Neck: Silver leaf maple necks with rosewood fingerboards, 1.72″ nut width, and 25.5″ scale length for comfortable playability.
• Bracing: Scalloped Adirondack spruce bracing enhances volume and sustain.
• Electronics (EQ models): Presys VT or Q-Discrete systems with tuner, 3-band EQ, and phase control for natural amplified sound.
• Tuners: Open-gear for precise tuning.

Users love their value and tone, with a Reddit review stating, “The Legacy Natural EQ is a stunner—solid build and amazing sound for $195” []. Another notes, “The Legacy Tennessee Red has a full, projecting warm tone that rivals pricier guitars” [].

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finishes: Natural EQ, Tennessee Red, Bourbon Burst, Denim Limited, with open-pore satin finishes to highlight wood grain.
• Aesthetics: Urban chic with vintage city vibe; Concert Hall body reflects blues/folk heritage.
• Build Quality: Hand-crafted in Canada with pressure-tested tops, dovetail necks, and Tusq saddles for resonance and durability. Weight ~4.5–5 lbs.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, Legacy guitars are built to last. Prices range from $399–$499 USD (AUD 600–750), available at Australian retailers like Mannys Music and Store DJ.

Key Performance Features

• Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce (pressure-tested)
• Back & Sides: Laminated Wild Cherry
• Neck: Silver Leaf Maple
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 16″ radius, 21 frets
• Bracing: Scalloped Adirondack Spruce
• Electronics (optional): Presys VT/Q-Discrete (3-band EQ, tuner)
• Bridge: Rosewood with Tusq Saddle
• Tuners: Open-Gear
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Notes

• Electronics Optional: Legacy Natural EQ includes Presys VT; standard Legacy is acoustic-only.
• Setup Recommendation: Professional setup advised to optimize action and intonation.
• Care Instructions: Store in a gig bag (~$50–$100 AUD) to protect the satin finish; clean with a soft cloth.
• Warranty: Verify with retailer; register with Godin for support.

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