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and, what if the tone changes after a neck reset-not meaning it will be bad, but maybe not what you like. lots to consider in this situation. not trying to sour you on the guitar-i think it looks really neat and i love old guitars that are brought back to full glory-just check things out really well so you know up front the best you can as to what you will be spending and getting in return. keep us updated if you do work on it and how it turns out. d Last edited by darylcrisp; 10-28-2011 at 11:33 PM. |
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I'm 99% sure that Goodall uses a bolt on and worked together with Bob Taylor on the original Taylor design.
In any case, a neck reset on a dovetail should run between 350 and 500 and wouldn't be needed immediately... a reset on a bolt on would be less yet. |
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I am interested if you sell guitar Godall
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Bill Asher from TGP told me that Goodall guitars are made with a traditional dovetali joint.
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I have a Sitka/Rosewood Goodall Standard from 1981. The serial number is R91S, which translates into "Rosewood" "serial number 91" "Standard". The guy at GC is probably right about the date of manufacture, since your guitar would be "Mahogany" "serial number 59" "Standard". Plus, from the pictures, the label looks similar to mine. FWIW, I'd make the deal. The most important argument is that you like the sound. The neck can be fixed, even if that means an additional investment, and you will buying an interesting piece of history! BTW, my 1981 Standard has a neck that is straight as an arrow and tone for days. |
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on the neck joint...
from the goodall forum - http://www.thegoodallforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=24 |
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Given what you've described, I don't think I'd go for this guitar. I'd spend a bit more and get something built later on in the Goodall expertise curve, so to speak, or go with something else. No telling what can of worms you might open when someone starts fiddling with a neck reset. And "reputable luthier" - that better be someone who really knows what he/she is doing, and understands how Goodalls do their thing. Me? I'd walk from it. Too many other great guitars out there.
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I was thinking about the expertise curve as well, but it's the tone that's talking to me and I love old guitars. Still, I have some time to think about it as I wait for what GC Hollywood vintage guys have to say about the repairs that are needed eventually.
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There are always exceptions to the rule, but in my experience, older Goodalls can be hit or miss, at least compared to his guitars from the last decade. I've had a couple of 80's models. One was okay, one was downright "meh." If you've played this one and it pushes your buttons, then that's certainly a good price for a Goodall. Just know that for $2000 to $2500, you can buy a heck of a nice used Goodall with not as many issues.
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