Goodall RCJ

[SurrealMcCoy]

Anyone share my GAS for this Alaskan Sitka/ Indian Rosewood concert jumbo............?

 

I spent a couple of hours yesterday with this very fine James Goodall creation......talk about a "grand piano tone".......me want...........

[Mike Crixell]

Hey Alan,

 

I used to own a Goodall RCJC in Sitka/Indian. It had a ton of lush (wet) tone and was pretty loud. I didn't keep it for long, though, because the neck was wide and flat; it didn't seem to have any radiusing on the fretboard, like a classical. I had a hard time getting used to it. Also, its tonal envelope didn't fit the styles of music I like to play, like blues and more percussive stuff. Its harplike sound produced a huge amount of overtones, which is great for certain styles, but it was way too much for me. I prefer a stronger fundamental and fewer overtones. I ended up selling it and using the money to zero in on the sound I was looking for.

 

I think James Goodall is a talented builder and Goodalls are good guitars, but they're just not my cup o' joe.

 

Mike

[SurrealMcCoy]

Originally posted by Mike Crixell Hey Alan, I used to own a Goodall RCJC in Sitka/Indian. It had a ton of lush (wet) tone and was pretty loud. I didn't keep it for long, though, because the neck was wide and flat; it didn't seem to have any radiusing on the fretboard, like a classical. I had a hard time getting used to it. Also, its tonal envelope didn't fit the styles of music I like to play, like blues and more percussive stuff. Its harplike sound produced a huge amount of overtones, which is great for certain styles, but it was way too much for me. I prefer a stronger fundamental and fewer overtones. I ended up selling it and using the money to zero in on the sound I was looking for. I think James Goodall is a talented builder and Goodalls are good guitars, but they're just not my cup o' joe. Mike

 

Hey Mike,

 

I tend to be attracted to various tone colors. harmonics, and sustain. While I normally tend to favor Mahogany, Maple, & Koa..........I very much was "floored" by this Rosewood ' sustain-for-days' instrument. As I played several others, I didn't develop a rapport with any of the other Goodalls I sampled......

[Mike Crixell]

Hey Alan,

 

I know what you mean. There are a lot of Goodalls produced a year, and by many different folks in the factory. I've heard them sound different from one another.

 

It's really cool when you find a guitar that "speaks" to you, though, ain't it?

 

Take care,

 

Mike

[TaylorFishin']

I had NO experience with Goodall until our trip to Nashville two weeks ago. Based on all the Hype I had read on these boards, mostly from our good buddy Orsino , I had very high expectations.

 

The first Goody I picked up was a Concert Jumbo Rosewood/Cedar model. It was almost too rich with too many overtones for my ear. I then picked up a Concert size Rosewood/Adirondack and quickly realized what all the hype was about. It was outstanding in tone, volume, and feel to me. ( This was also the first Adirondack top guitar that I've ever liked). This one was hard to leave behind!

 

Its a fact that different tones and feel appeal to different people.

I proved to myself once again that Collings is the well loved guitar that does NOT appeal to me in any way. I know they are well constructed, top of the line guitars. They just dont flip my switch!

 

I share that Goodall gas with ya Alan! Along with Lucas, Huss and Dalton, Froggy Bottom and a few others I played over that weekend! Many wonderful guitars available for everyone's taste.

 

Scott

[orsino]

Originally posted by SurrealMcCoy ...talk about a "grand piano tone

 

Yep.....Tommy Emmanuel called mine a "cannon", which I'll assuredly remind everyone every chance I get.

[SurrealMcCoy]

Originally posted by TaylorFishin' I had NO experience with Goodall until our trip to Nashville two weeks ago. Based on all the Hype I had read on these boards, mostly from our good buddy Orsino , I had very high expectations. The first Goody I picked up was a Concert Jumbo Rosewood/Cedar model. It was almost too rich with too many overtones for my ear. I then picked up a Concert size Rosewood/Adirondack and quickly realized what all the hype was about. It was outstanding in tone, volume, and feel to me. ( This was also the first Adirondack top guitar that I've ever liked). This one was hard to leave behind! Its a fact that different tones and feel appeal to different people. I proved to myself once again that Collings is the well loved guitar that does NOT appeal to me in any way. I know they are well constructed, top of the line guitars. They just dont flip my switch! I share that Goodall gas with ya Alan! Along with Lucas, Huss and Dalton, Froggy Bottom and a few others I played over that weekend! Many wonderful guitars available for everyone's taste. Scott

 

 

 

 

Hey Scott,

 

That's interesting what you say about Collings...........I have similar feelings..........they are very solid...........and BRIGHT!

 

I played about a 1/2 dozen Goodalls and couldn't see what the "fuss" was...........until I played that one RCJ.......

[SurrealMcCoy]

Originally posted by orsino Yep.....Tommy Emmanuel called mine a "cannon", which I'll assuredly remind everyone every chance I get.

 

 

 

 

Hey Tom,

 

I sure hope you bring that "cannon" to Conyers.............

[SurrealMcCoy]

Originally posted by Mike Crixell Hey Alan, I used to own a Goodall RCJC in Sitka/Indian. It had a ton of lush (wet) tone and was pretty loud. I didn't keep it for long, though, because the neck was wide and flat; it didn't seem to have any radiusing on the fretboard, like a classical. I had a hard time getting used to it. Also, its tonal envelope didn't fit the styles of music I like to play, like blues and more percussive stuff. Its harplike sound produced a huge amount of overtones, which is great for certain styles, but it was way too much for me. I prefer a stronger fundamental and fewer overtones. I ended up selling it and using the money to zero in on the sound I was looking for. I think James Goodall is a talented builder and Goodalls are good guitars, but they're just not my cup o' joe. Mike

 

 

Hey Mike,

 

I mean't to ask you earlier..............what prompted you to own the Goodall if it wasn't right for you?

[Mike Crixell]

Hey Alan,

 

I owned that RCJC pup a few years ago. Goodalls were much the rage at the time and several people I knew had them. I was trying out several guitars back then, looking for a good fit, tonally and physically. During that period, I went through an Olson Jumbo and a Ryan Mission Grand, too, after selling off the Goodall. Kept looking for what was real mojo for me. Ended up working with John Greven on my Prairie State Jumbo #3