James Goodall East Indian Rosewood Jumbo Guitar

**GreekGuy** · 03-24-2011, 06:33 PM

It kills me to have to sell this guitar, but I need some extra money for a down payment...

This guitar is an absolute beauty. The photos really don't do it justice. I purchased it from Buffalo Brothers in San Diego some years ago. It's in like new condition. It bothers me some to admit this, but I spent more time checking the humidity than actually playing it. It's barely been used, and looks flawless. No dings, scratches, wear, etc.. When I purchased it they had 2 models of this guitar, I played both and picked this one because it sounded better. It has been carefully humidified its whole life and babied the little time it was played. Never had a strap put on it or played outside my home.

This is a Jumbo East Indian Rosewood guitar with a Sitka Spruce Top. It has extra curly Koa binding on the sides, headstock, and down the center of the back. The rosette and headstock have extra fancy grade Abalone inlays. The fretboard inlays were upgraded to extra fancy grade Abalone Diamonds. The fretboard is ebony and the headstock has an ebony inlay. The nut and saddle are both bone. The Tuners were upgraded to ebony wood.

This guitar is huge, but it sounds amazing. It has been likened to a Grand Piano, and I don't know any other way to describe it. The sound is incredibly rich and balanced. I looked at a number of other very high end models from other manufacturers before buying this one, and they didn't come close to the aesthetic beauty and quality of sound.

Those of you still reading probably know that these are made by hand in Hawaii with incredible craftsmanship and are now running on a 2 year wait list. The Jumbo is no longer made in Rosewood, and this rosewood has incredibly figuring and coloring. It makes me sad to have to sell this, because I know I will probably never again have the chance to own such a beautiful looking and sounding guitar.

The case was upgraded to a more durable and aesthetically pleasing hardshell case, the key is included as well. Shipping with insurance alone is going to be well over $100, so I'm keeping this CONUS only. I'm asking $5000, including shipping.

I know this is a lot of money for a guitar, but for anyone who has played one of the older Goodalls, the quality of sound and build is incredible.

If you would like more photos or have questions, please don't hesitate to send a PM

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**GreekGuy** · 03-24-2011, 06:34 PM

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**shanman** · 03-24-2011, 06:47 PM

Oof, gorgeous, especially the bindings.

**Gamma** · 03-24-2011, 06:49 PM

Nice - fwiw, 5k isn't a lot for a guitar, let alone that guitar.

**zamanakhan** · 03-24-2011, 07:00 PM

havent played one of those but it sure looks sexy

**Kilgore** · 03-24-2011, 08:03 PM

Nice. I just invested in a Ibanez so no more toys for a while.
She's a beauty, though.

**Iolas** · 03-24-2011, 08:19 PM

Very nice guitar. I wish I had the money for a Goodall. The ones I have heard on youtube sound amazing.

**GreekGuy** · 03-24-2011, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by Iolas

Very nice guitar. I wish I had the money for a Goodall. The ones I have heard on youtube sound amazing.

I know seller posts aren't allowed unless necessary to answer questions, but I think this post is warranted since it address a couple issues:

I wish I could have posted a recording of the guitar, but I don't have any professional quality recording equipment. I haven't seen the youtube videos, but this is the largest guitar Goodall makes, so the sound is much bigger and fuller than the more common parlor or traditional models. Also, I opted against the cutaway, as it reduces the sound quality to a certain extent.

**Blooze** · 03-25-2011, 08:58 AM

The older Goodall's are fabulous sounding instruments. Anyone who wants an acoustic that sounds about as good as it gets should seriously consider this as the price is not out of line. Alas, I won't be the one to bring her home.