Goodall Guitars

10/20/2026

08/20/2026

The address is 4545 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 it is the building across from the main Old Town School of Folk Music building. We are on the third floor in room E324

08/18/2026

Going up to the Fretboard Journal Summit with some unique builds this Thursday. Come see us at location E324 if you are at the event! Get in touch with us at the link at the top of our profile for more info.

07/22/2026

🌲Can You Hear the Difference? 🎧

We put 3 Goodall Standards head-to-head in a blind sound comparison featuring Adirondack Spruce, Redwood, and Sitka Spruce tops!

The Setup:
✅ Identical Goodall Standard bodies (Two with East Indian Rosewood and the other with Honduran Mahogany back and sides)
✅ Fresh Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze Light Strings (.012-.053)
✅ Stick around for the full reveal at the end!

Recording Chain:
🎙️ Rode M5 (Matched Pair) in Stereo XY
🎚️ Scarlett 2i2 Interface
✨ Raw Audio / Flat EQ / Trace of Room Reverb

🎧 Headphones strongly recommended to accurately distinguish the unique hallmarks of each species!

Which top wood won your vote? Let us know in the comments! To get a build sheet with specs and prices on these available models, comment "7253" for the Adirondack Spruce with East Indian Rosewood Standard, comment "7247" for the Redwood with Honduran Mahogany, comment "7291" for the Sitka Spruce with East Indian Rosewood and you will receive a message with the sheet.

06/29/2026

Our Definitive Acoustic Voice. Rich Tonal Power, Refined. 🎶
This guitar is available! Comment 7253 below for the full specs and price sheet in your DMs.

There is a reason the Rosewood and Adirondack pairing is legendary, and this Goodall Standard takes it to the absolute peak. Featuring a Master Grade Adirondack Spruce top for explosive headroom and punch, balanced by the deep, rich overtones of AAA Grade East Indian Rosewood back and sides.

The aesthetic details perfectly mirror the premium voice:

Top: Master Grade Adirondack Spruce

Back & Sides: AAA Grade East Indian Rosewood

Bindings: Figured Curly Hawaiian Koa

Artistry: Colorful Paua Shell rosette & "G" inlay, with Mother of Pearl Wings

Hardware: Gotoh 510 Gold with Ebony buttons

Strings: Strung with Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light (.012-.053)

🎧 Audio: Recorded raw with a matched pair of Rode M5s in Stereo XY into a Scarlett 2i2. Flat EQ with just a trace of room reverb to put you right in the shop with us. Headphones recommended!

06/22/2026

Vintage voice, maximized. 🎶
This guitar is available! Comment 7266 below for the full specs and price sheet in your DMs.

This Goodall Traditional Long Dreadnought is an absolute powerhouse, combining the timeless punch of a vintage dread with refined, modern luthier craftsmanship. It features a Master Grade Torrefied Sitka Spruce top giving it that pre-aged sweetness, fat treble, and rich tonal definition, paired with a gorgeous set of AAA Grade Honduran Mahogany featuring a light ribbon stripe. By combining a 25" short scale with a 12-fret neck joint, the bridge is repositioned directly into the center of the lower bout - the soundboard's sweet spot. This relaxed string tension and optimized bridge placement give the guitar an incredibly sweet, warm, and intimate voice that blooms with the lightest touch.

Classic aesthetics meet elegant, understated appointments:

Model: Traditional Long Dreadnought 12-Fret with 25" Scale Length

Top: Master Grade Torrefied Sitka Spruce

Back & Sides: AAA Honduran Mahogany (Light Ribbon Stripe)

Bindings: Bright Maple

Purfling & Rosette: Traditional Herringbone with a Chevron Marquetry back-strip

Inlay: Black Lip Mother of Pearl shell

Hardware: Waverly Nickel Tuners with Ivoroid Buttons

Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze HD Lights (.013-.053)

🎧 Audio: Recorded raw with a matched pair of Rode M5s in Stereo XY into a Scarlett 2i2. Flat EQ with just a trace of room reverb to put you right in the shop with us. Headphones recommended!

06/13/2026

Pure Engelmann Harmonic Bloom. Striking Walnut Visuals.
This beauty is available! Want to see the specs and price on this guitar? Comment SPECS below and check your DMs.

This custom Goodall Concert Jumbo is an absolute dream in Walnut. We’ve paired a Special Reserve Grade Engelmann Spruce top with a breathtaking set of Special Reserve Grade Curly Claro Walnut for the back and sides. The result? A deeply resonant, complex, and mature tone that responds to the lightest touch, framed by the striking contrast of Curly Maple binding.

The details on this build are pure artistry:

Top: Special Reserve Grade Engelmann Spruce

Back & Sides: Special Reserve Curly Claro Walnut

Bindings: Figured Curly Maple

Artistry: Abalone rosette & G-inlay, and Mother of Pearl Wings & bridge inlays

Hardware: Gotoh 510 Gold with Ebony buttons

Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light (.012-.053)

🎧 Audio: Recorded raw with a matched pair of Rode M5s in Stereo XY into a Scarlett 2i2. Flat EQ with just a trace of room reverb to put you right in the shop with us. Headphones recommended!

04/22/2026

Unmatched Clarity. Rare Elegance. 🎶✨

Feast your eyes (and ears) on this masterwork: a Goodall Concert Jumbo that redefines the Mahogany vibe with a Master Grade Adirondack Spruce top. This combination delivers a powerful, high-headroom punch paired with the warm, woody soul of Special Reserve Grade Curly Honduran Mahogany. Thank you for making this one sing for us.

Every detail is a testament to the craft:

Top: Master Grade Adirondack Spruce

Back & Sides: Special Reserve Curly Honduran Mahogany

Bindings: Figured Curly Koa

Artistry: Abalone rosette, G-inlay, and Mother of Pearl "Wings" & bridge inlays

Hardware: Gotoh 510 Gold with Ebony buttons

Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light (.012-.053)

Whether you’re fingerstyling or flatpicking, the Venetian Cutaway offers effortless access to every note. This isn't just a guitar, it’s a legacy in wood and wire. Click the link at the top of our channel to find out how you can own this available guitar.

🎧 Audio: Recorded with a matched pair of Rode M5s in Stereo XY into a Scarlett 2i2. Flat EQ and minimal room-sim reverb for an honest, "in-the-room" feel. Use headphones for the full experience!

04/17/2026

Small Grand Concert, Huge Sustain!
Trying out a new recording setup with this Rosewood Grand Concert that has a lovely German spruce top. It's available if you're interested, just send us a message. Do you like what we've done with the German spruce tone-wood? 🎉

Thanks to our friend Andrew Buckner, the first arrangement is an original by him titled "Green".

Recording captured with no EQ changes and a tiny bit of reverb for that in-the-room feel without altering it. Dual Rode M5 mics in XY arrangement, Scarlett 2i2 interface.

04/16/2026

https://youtube.com/shorts/-jM0IhXTiqM?si=bayYS8ayJajnFj5Z

Available guitar: Rosewood Grand Concert 7267. East Indian Rosewood, German Spruce top, Curly Maple Binding, Paua rosette inlay. Contact us today if you are ...