Goodall Grand Concert Cutaway - Bearclaw Sitka Spruce & Cocobolo

Description The Goodall Grand Concert Cutaway stands as a radiant expression of artistry and devotion, a guitar that bears both the legacy of James Goodall and the fresh energy of his son Luke, now shaping instruments together in their Tennessee workshop. For decades, James has been regarded as one of the great voices in modern lutherie, a builder who has elevated the steel string guitar into a realm where craftsmanship meets poetry. With Luke now guiding the next chapter, the Goodall name carries its traditions forward while embracing a vibrant sense of renewal. This Grand Concert Cutaway captures the balance of refinement and resonance that has defined the Goodall voice. The top is carved from Master Grade Bearclaw Sitka Spruce, its rippling figure not only a feast for the eye but also a tonewood of rare strength and dynamic flexibility. Against it rests the deep glow of AAA Cocobolo back and sides, a tonewood prized for its density, shimmering color, and its remarkable ability to combine warmth with crystalline clarity. The marriage of these woods creates a sound both powerful and nuanced, with the responsiveness that smaller-bodied players treasure and the fullness that larger-bodied instruments often reserve for themselves. Every detail of this guitar reveals the hand of a master builder. The body, fingerboard, and headstock are framed in Purple Heart binding, its rich hue a striking counterpoint to the dark depth of Cocobolo. The abalone rosette shimmers like a circle of light around the soundhole, drawing the eye to the heart of the instrument. The fingerboard is adorned with slotted mother of pearl diamond inlays, each one placed with precision, while the headstock bears the Black Lip Mother of Pearl Goodall logo, a quiet signature of distinction. The appointments extend with understated elegance. Gotoh 510 gold mini tuners with ebony buttons offer both precision and beauty, their 18:1 ratio ensuring absolute control. The ebony peghead veneer, bridge, and fretboard present a classic foundation of jet black tonewood, while bone bridge pins, nut, and saddle ensure resonance flows unimpeded. The mahogany neck, dressed in a satin finish, feels both effortless and grounded in the hand. A Florentine cutaway allows the player to reach the upper register with grace, while a clear pickguard protects without disrupting the clean lines of the design. Beyond its visual splendor, this instrument is designed to be played and cherished. It carries a scale length of 25.5 inches with a 1 3/4 inch nut and 2 1/4 inch bridge spacing, dimensions that balance precision with comfort. Strung with Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb light strings, the guitar sings with both sparkle and warmth, ready to respond to the lightest touch or the boldest strum. Weighing in at 5 pounds 13 ounces, it feels solid yet inviting, a perfect companion for both the stage and the studio. This Goodall is accompanied by an Ameritage case with humidity control, ensuring the instrument’s health in every season, along with a polishing cloth and photographs on USB that capture its beauty. Yet more than its materials and appointments, what defines this Grand Concert Cutaway is the living spirit of its makers. It is the sound of decades of mastery carried forward by a new generation, a guitar that does not simply reflect the Goodall tradition but renews it with each note it sings. Other specifications include: Master Grade Bearclaw Sitka Spruce Top AAA Cocobolo Back & Sides Purple Heart Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Binding Abalone Rosette Slotted MOP Diamond Fingerboard Inlay Black Lip Mother of Pearl Logo Gotoh 510 Chrome Mini Tuners w/mini Ebony Buttons 18:1 Gear Ratio Ebony Peghead Veneer, Bridge, & Fretboard Bone Bridge Pins and End Pins, Nut & Saddle Mahogany Satin Finish Neck Clear Pickguard Florentine Cutaway Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb Light Strings 12-53 Ameritage w/Humidity Control Guitar Case, Polishing Cloth, Guitar Photos on USB 25.5" Scale Length 1 3/4" Nut Width 2 1/4" Bridge Spacing 5 lb 13 oz 7254 For more information about the Goodall Grand Concert Cutaway, please contact us. Manufacturer Goodall Body Style Cutaway, Grand Concert Model Grand Concert Actual Weight 5.13 Condition Brand New