2 Months Later… I Reach for This More Than My Yamaha Red Label

Two months ago, I bought the Godin Metropolis Composer with a fretboard delamination issue that made me question the whole purchase. After a DIY repair, I honestly expected the guitar to just settle into the background of my collection. Instead, something unexpected happened. Two months later, I’ve noticed a pattern—I keep reaching for this guitar more often than my Yamaha Red Label. The Red Label is still a fantastic instrument: articulate, detailed, and incredibly reliable. But the Metropolis has developed a different kind of role in my lineup. It’s warmer, easier on the ears, and it naturally encourages longer playing sessions. In this video, I revisit the guitar after real-world use, talk through the repaired issue, and share why it’s quietly become one of my most played instruments—even beside guitars like the Yamaha Red Label and Martin SPD-16K. I also look at where this model sits in today’s market, especially considering its current pricing as an all-solid instrument with LR Baggs electronics. 0:00 Why I'm Reaching for This More Than My Yamaha 1:00 Fretboard Delamination Issue 1:33 What Changed After 2 Months 2:00 Compared to the Yamaha Red Label 2:20 Compared to the Martin SPD-16 Koa 2:50 Future upgrades... Mondels perhaps 3:05 Guitar Walkthru 4:25 Why the Metropolis Composer Flies under the radar 4:50 Value Discussion vs FGX3 vs Martin D-16 5:50 Final Thoughts This isn’t about declaring a “winner” between brands. It’s about what you actually end up reaching for once the honeymoon phase is over—and why that surprised me.