Forthcoming Godin Lerxst (Alex Lifeson) Hentor Sportscaster model

[aerial7]

Wait -- is this it?! Can't find any press releases or anything, but this seems to be the same model as the one in the OP -- except it's cream-colored rather than red. The Godin solidbody page does indicate both of these are "NEW".

There are two models; both with trems, one of which is a Floyd...

LERXST Limelight Cream w/Floyd Rose | Godin Guitars

The Lerxst Limelight, a signature guitar created in partnership with iconic rock guitarist Alex Lifeson, thoroughly reimagines Lifeson’s iconic S-type guitar from the 1980s, which became synonymous with Alex’s sounds and guitar style. The Lerxst Limelight was created through the synergy of...

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LERXST Limelight Cream w/Vega Trem | Godin Guitars

The Lerxst Limelight, a signature guitar created in partnership with iconic rock guitarist Alex Lifeson, thoroughly reimagines Lifeson’s iconic S-type guitar from the 1980s, which became synonymous with Alex’s sounds and guitar style. The Lerxst Limelight was created through the synergy of...

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[Baba]

Oh
My
Fucking
God

 

[Whizzinby]

Wait -- is this it?! Can't find any press releases or anything, but this seems to be the same model as the one in the OP -- except it's cream-colored rather than red. The Godin solidbody page does indicate both of these are "NEW".

There are two models; both with trems, one of which is a Floyd...

LERXST Limelight Cream w/Floyd Rose | Godin Guitars

The Lerxst Limelight, a signature guitar created in partnership with iconic rock guitarist Alex Lifeson, thoroughly reimagines Lifeson’s iconic S-type guitar from the 1980s, which became synonymous with Alex’s sounds and guitar style. The Lerxst Limelight was created through the synergy of...

godinguitars.com

LERXST Limelight Cream w/Vega Trem | Godin Guitars

The Lerxst Limelight, a signature guitar created in partnership with iconic rock guitarist Alex Lifeson, thoroughly reimagines Lifeson’s iconic S-type guitar from the 1980s, which became synonymous with Alex’s sounds and guitar style. The Lerxst Limelight was created through the synergy of...

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[la szum]

 

[norminal]

Didn’t even make it to February without getting GAS.

 

[aerial7]

ooof.... $3,999

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At that price, I'm gonna be critical: I was hoping for something unique, like maybe have a piezo bridge or something. And I wish they'd improved on the Strat body -- something more carved and rounded (although perhaps not as much as an Ibanez SV or whatever it is.) I'm sure it's well made, but wouldn't most people just choose a Silver Sky?

Would love to have one and it does look great! But I hate expensive guitars in general, so I'm out. I'll stick with my Godin Redline for now...it's unique and dirt cheap!

 

[Baba]

Ooof is right. That's gonna be a no for me dawg. I'll have to go back to plan A, which was, build a Warmoth/parts replica myself, for MUCH cheaper.

 

[la szum]

 

[gonzoknife]

$4K????? I'm out. Too rich for my blood. I play guitar because of Alex but $4k is just too much.

 

[greatmutah]

Ooof is right. That's gonna be a no for me dawg. I'll have to go back to plan A, which was, build a Warmoth/parts replica myself, for MUCH cheaper.

Pretty much my thoughts after seeing the price.

 

[Whizzinby]

ooof.... $3,999

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[TubeStack]

So that'll be like $6k Canadian…

 

[TubeStack]

I keep an eye on Godin- it's an interesting company and Canadian - but this is the first guitar of theirs where I actually like the looks. They tend to make weird design choices.

 

[aerial7]

(Love my Godin Redline HB; one of the cheapest guitars I own at like $400 new (many years ago). I put Fluence classics in it and wired it with push-pull tone and volume to access the pickup voices.

24-3/4" scale, 24 frets, 16" radius neck....

Wish Godin would do something new in the MIDI guitar space....)

 

[Rushfan4eva]

Very cool interview on the new model if you all haven't checked it out -

 

[JiveTurkey]

Very cool interview on the new model if you all haven't checked it out -

That amp looks so d@mn good!

 

[Baba]

Very cool interview on the new model if you all haven't checked it out -

Thanks for that! The upside down jack and toggle selections have been bugging me for decades, now I finally have the answers!

God, do I love that man, so much.

 

[Devin]

lerxstzstv and sometimes y

 

[norminal]

Very cool interview on the new model if you all haven't checked it out -

Just got the chance to watch this. How could anyone not love that guy?

 

[TubeStack]

So that'll be like $6k Canadian…

L&M has it on their website now at $5k CAD. That's actually slightly less than the current exchange rate. Maybe less transport costs, being a domestic product.

Add 13% sales tax in Ontario and you're at $5650, though...