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(More customer reviews)The Godin A5 Ultra is not an acoustic instrument (though it projects enough sound unplugged for satisfying practice purposes), and it definitely does not replace or approximate the sound of an upright bass. It does, however, produce a very full, dimensional amplified bass sound that emphasizes the character and presence of strings and wood, and blends well with acoustic instruments. It's not well suited for very loud situations, since the strings and top tend to feed back easily at high volume. But the sensitivity that causes that feedback also gives the bass a level of responsiveness and dynamic range more typical of acoustic instruments than solid-body electrics. The piezo/magnetic pickup combination is flexible and well-suited to the instrument (I can't comment on the synth interface since I haven't tried it). I also haven't yet used the Godin in the studio, but I have no doubt it will record beautifully. My only complaint, aside from the feedback, is the need for a string retainer at the headstock for the low B string, which rattled a bit when played open until I added a retainer. Aside from that, especially at the price, this is a superior, lovingly-crafted instrument.
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