1980's Goodall

[enigma]

Originally Posted by Deft Tungsman

All quiet on the Goodall front, Enigma? Let us know what you've decided to do in the end. The suspense is killing me!

I'm going to buy it at a price both the manager and I agreed to. We're just waiting for the green light from GC Hollywood. I think they're waiting for it to age more and spike the price higher

[Deft Tungsman]

Hallelujah! Welcome to the club, bro.

[enigma]

GC corporate is not dealing on vintage equipment until January 2012. I guess they want to sell the Goodall at its asking price. I'm not going to buy it at that price for all the reasons stated in this thread.

But, today I tried a mint, used Martin D-41! Wow! I'm really impressed. It didn't sound like a typical Martin that's warm at best, and dull at worst. The tone had all the clarity and boldness with beautiful overtones! The tone was Taylor-like, but with much more bottom end.

Instead of spending extra $500-800 on the Goodall for necessary repairs, I might have to save up a bit more and perhaps get this!

[jseth]

Enigma,

I would certainly contact James regarding that guitar; he may be quite interested to work on a guitar that he made, some 31 years ago!

My new Goodall GC has a bolt-on neck; I'm not sure when James went to those, however... the old one is most assuredly finished with nitro lacquer, as well. I do not believe that a neck re-set would change the tone of the guitar, however... if it's a "structural" issue with the truss rod, James just might do the work for less than normal, I don't know.

As far as a time-frame for the repair goes, at this point it is just James and his son, Luke, doing all the work on the guitar-end; Jean, James' wife, handles most of the front office stuff. They're pretty busy... again, I think a phone call or email is in order, if that guitar is still int he picture for you...

play on.................................>

John

[enigma]

Originally Posted by jseth

Enigma,

I would certainly contact James regarding that guitar; he may be quite interested to work on a guitar that he made, some 31 years ago!

My new Goodall GC has a bolt-on neck; I'm not sure when James went to those, however... the old one is most assuredly finished with nitro lacquer, as well. I do not believe that a neck re-set would change the tone of the guitar, however... if it's a "structural" issue with the truss rod, James just might do the work for less than normal, I don't know.

As far as a time-frame for the repair goes, at this point it is just James and his son, Luke, doing all the work on the guitar-end; Jean, James' wife, handles most of the front office stuff. They're pretty busy... again, I think a phone call or email is in order, if that guitar is still int he picture for you...

play on.................................>

John

John, that was my plan. I'd like to contact James with this, and I'm sure he would be more than happy to reconnect and even repair one of his very earlier ones. But, as you say (saw interview about this) he has got to be very, very busy person. And, I would assume the repair cost to be "costly."

[joe tone]

Originally Posted by jseth

Enigma,

I would certainly contact James regarding that guitar; he may be quite interested to work on a guitar that he made, some 31 years ago!

My new Goodall GC has a bolt-on neck; I'm not sure when James went to those, however... the old one is most assuredly finished with nitro lacquer, as well. I do not believe that a neck re-set would change the tone of the guitar, however... if it's a "structural" issue with the truss rod, James just might do the work for less than normal, I don't know.

As far as a time-frame for the repair goes, at this point it is just James and his son, Luke, doing all the work on the guitar-end; Jean, James' wife, handles most of the front office stuff. They're pretty busy... again, I think a phone call or email is in order, if that guitar is still int he picture for you...


play on.................................>

John

I didn't realize this thread was here until I posted this guitar on another thread. Just bought it. Doesn't need a neck set. Just a change of strings and adjust the neck which I just did. Had it checked out by my luthier, no cracks, no repair. Just some scratches, nicks and some bad drop fill which I will address later in the week. Quite a player.

[enigma]

Originally Posted by joe tone

I didn't realize this thread was here until I posted this guitar on another thread. Just bought it. Doesn't need a neck set. Just a change of strings and adjust the neck which I just did. Had it checked out by my luthier, no cracks, no repair. Just some scratches, nicks and some bad drop fill which I will address later in the week. Quite a player.

Congrats Joe!

Incidentally, I went to Brooklyn to buy a used, 1980's ESP 400 Series Strat. When I went to the guy's apartment, I saw an acoustic that looked like a Goodall. Indeed, it was! It was a 1986 model. I asked him if I could try it, and he obliged. Needless to say, the tone and feel were fantastic! And, the condition was in very good condition (8/10). I noticed that this one was relatively heavier than the one we've been discussing on this thread. Anyway, I'll be looking for a used one in the near future.

[clicktone]

So Joe Tone saved the day!!! (and the Goodall)

Blessings on the tone search Enigma

[joe tone]

Originally Posted by enigma

Congrats Joe!

Incidentally, I went to Brooklyn to buy a used, 1980's ESP 400 Series Strat. When I went to the guy's apartment, I saw an acoustic that looked like a Goodall. Indeed, it was! It was a 1986 model. I asked him if I could try it, and he obliged. Needless to say, the tone and feel were fantastic! And, the condition was in very good condition (8/10). I noticed that this one was relatively heavier than the one we've been discussing on this thread. Anyway, I'll be looking for a used one in the near future.

Blessings on your search. I just ran into this one and figured if it wasn't kosher I would just return it. It is a little worn but I think it adds character.

[NAFIGATOR]

Originally Posted by wcap

Did you happen to play the Goodall nylon string guitar that The Podium has on its web site when you were there recently? Just curious what it is like.

Sorry, I did not follow this tread... No, I did not play the Goodall you mentioned. As I stated in the other tread, this "take off / put on" rule irritated me too much. I played what I came for: a few Hoffman's plus a few more guitars and then I was on my way to Hoffman's.