2019 Goodall Grand Concert - Torrefied Redwood & Macassar Ebony

There are luthiers, and then there are visionaries—James Goodall belongs to the latter. A master of tone, a sculptor of sound, his name is whispered among those who seek not just an instrument, but an experience. His guitars, imbued with his unmistakable touch, are portals to sonic bliss, each note blooming with warmth, depth, and purity. In the 2019 Goodall Grand Concert, his artistry reaches a crescendo, an instrument of rare beauty and unrivaled craftsmanship.

At its heart beats a master grade torrefied redwood top, a wood so seldom kissed by fire that its presence here is almost mythical. Unlike its spruce counterparts, redwood is rarely subjected to torrefaction, making this guitar a true rarity. This carefully aged top, now light as air and rich in harmonic complexity, channels an ancient voice—one tempered by time, shaped by heat, and set free by the hands of a master. Beneath, the depths of Special Reserve Macassar ebony back and sides lend a haunting sustain, their inky veins swirling like a storm-laden sky, each strum releasing a sonorous, cathedral-like resonance.

Elegance finds its home in every detail—the paua rosette encircling the soundhole like a ring of fire, the mother-of-pearl slotted diamond inlays adorning the ebony fretboard like stars scattered across an obsidian sky. The touch of gold gleams from the Gotoh 510 mini tuners, their mini ebony buttons a perfect marriage of beauty and function, holding fast with an 18:1 gear ratio. From the bone nut and saddle to the mahogany satin-finished neck, every element is chosen for both performance and aesthetics.

Bound in ebony from body to peghead, its dark luster draws the eye, a frame to the masterpiece within. The clear pickguard allows its torrefied beauty to remain unhidden, unmasked, pure. And when the music must rest, it finds sanctuary in its Ameritage case with humidity control, a guardian ensuring that the magic within remains undisturbed.

With a 25.5” scale length, a 1.75” nut width, and weighing 4 lbs 8 oz, this Grand Concert is as effortless in the hands as it is powerful in voice. It is more than wood and string—it is a vessel of inspiration, a whisper of the forest, a testament to the artistry of James Goodall. It is a rare gem in a sea of ordinary, waiting only for the right soul to set it singing.

Other specifications include:

25.5 Scale
1.75" Nut Width
Special Reserve Macassar Ebony Back and Sides
Master Grade Torrefied Redwood Top
Paua Rosette with Slotted Mother of Pearl Diamond Fretboard Inlays
Gotoh 510 Gold Mini Tuners With Mini Ebony Buttons 18:1 gear ratio
Ebony Body, Fretboard, and Headstock Binding
Ebony Peghead Veneer, Fretboard, Bridge Pins, and End Pin
Bone Nut & Saddle
Mahogany Satin Finish Neck
Clear Pickguard
Guitar Photos USB Flash Drive
Ameritage Case w/Humidity Control Guitar Case
4 lb 8 oz
6738

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