Advice on Ryan, Applegate and Goodall

[emboro]

Hello all,

I’m considering a custom build with luthiers including Ryan, Applegate and Goodall. Would really appreciate any feedback from players that have tried all three. I realize that this is somewhat subjective, but still think that having more information is better, even if it’s partially biased

Some the questions I have include:

How would you characterize each in terms of sound, playability etc? What differentiates them? Do you have a preference and why? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each?

I have played a few Goodalls over the years (TROM) and was very impressed. Am also a huge fan of James Taylor and love the Olson sound...ie sort of bright and rich, with overtones, sustain etc...I play both finger style and with a pick, including folk music and some light bluegrass. I enjoy both traditional and modern sounds.

Thanks!

emboro

[M Sarad]

I hear a warmth and roundness tonally in the Goodall guitars. I find them more affordable.

[BigOrangeBox]

Goodall is my favorite brand of guitar among the many others I've played. I'm at 70% fingerstyle. Lush, sensitive, reverb, overtone, complex.