Richmond Belmont, black wash finish, made in Canada 2009. The Richmond brand falls under the Godin banner; as per all their stuff this is beautifully put together. The styling kinda falls halfway between an SG and something like a Danelectro; it's a cool look. The hefty mahogany body adds a whole bunch of natural warmth and body to the tone. The lipstick pickups are chiming and bright, the body balances the natural snap nicely. The bridge humbucker adds a whole bunch of heft to the party; you can go from pretty jangly leads to howling and growling with the flick of a switch. The neck is a comfy modern C, made from great quality mahogany with a slick satin finish; it's an easy player. If you want a 'do it all' electric with a quirky vibe about it, this one is surely a good contender.

Model: Richmond Belmont
Made: 2009, Canada (serial 09033103)
Finish: black wash
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahogany, rosewood board, 24.75" scale, 12" radius
Weight: 4.465kg
Mods: none
Pickup: Seymour Duncan lipstick single coil x2, Duncan '59 HB (bridge)
Case: Belmont deluxe hard case

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has some minor marks on the end and a slight 'bubbling' on the . The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples only. Back has a couple of light scuffs, no major marks. Sides have no major marks, just a couple of dimples near the jack. The front has no major marks, just some minor play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: excellent condition (9/10).

Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good. Frets have minor wear only, 9/10 for fret life left. All electronics tested and working properly. Setup with fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.