Some things are still made here.
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Some things are still made here.
On the left, a James Goodall grand concert. Beautiful mahogany and Adirondack spruce. His shop in Hawaii makes about 500 instruments per year. The right, a Santa Cruz OM (Orchestra Model) rosewood and Sitka spruce, based on the 1929 Martin model only better.
Richard Hoover and crew of Santa Cruz builds about 600 instruments per year.
James Goodall Santa Cruz
Richard Hoover and crew of Santa Cruz builds about 600 instruments per year.
James Goodall Santa Cruz
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The Goodall was a custom order. I specified no fretboard inlay. I like to live on the edge. It has a clear pickguard, but it can be had without as well.
Thanks, 'Im gad you like em.
Thanks, 'Im gad you like em.
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Well now I'm compelled to ask what you play on each. Are there different genres you feel fit one best? Do they have different tones? What are you doing with them?
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They're quite different. The Goodall is a more modern sound. Open and airy with a lot of sustain and some overtones. The 'Cruz is darker, with a bit more emphasis on bass, more traditional and smokey, if that makes sense. My playing is a bastardized blend of blues, jazz, Celtic, folk and rock. What a mess. They're both well balanced and good for many different styles.
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I have no doubt these guitars are very well made in the USA. I have an Ovation Custom Balladeer with shallow bowl. But what you have are truly art pieces that you can still play and enjoy. They only get better with years. I imagine the wood they use are aged and very carefully selected. Thanks for sharing.