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Condition: Used, Very Good

Fantastic! We always love the warm, rich, and harmonically endless tone of a Sitka/EIR, big body guitar from James Goodall. It really does bring together the characters of a D-28 and a Steinway Baby Grand.  It doesn't take up the lap-space a dread does, though, making the CJ an excellent choice for players looking for a big voice without sacrificing comfort.  These models are always as complex as they are commanding but this particular instrument has been well cared for and played in over the years, offering a very open, developed voice to its next owner.  

SP Luthier Notes: Buff and setup

From Goodall Guitars

In November 1998 after 26 years of building some of the finest steel string guitars ever constructed, James Goodall announced the addition of an exciting new box size. This is in response to increasing requests for a more comfortable, smaller body dimension than the Goodall Standard (near in size to the Dreadnought).

"the powerful, rich, and clear tone has exceeded my expectations"

The end result is a beautiful new shape called the Concert Jumbo. "The powerful, rich, and clear tone has exceeded my expectations," James Goodall said of his new Concert Jumbo.

The Concert Jumbo series guitar is slightly smaller than the Standard series and larger than the Grand Concert series guitar. It is available with all the same fine options and wood choices as in all Goodall guitars.

Model: RCJ

Shape: Concert Jumbo

Serial: 1631

Year: 1999

Top: Sitka Spruce

Back/Sides: East Indian Rosewood

Binding: Curly Koa

Edge Trim:

Peghead Overlay:

Fretboard Wood: Ebony

Fretboard Binding: Ebony

Bridge Pins:

Tuners: Chrome Schaller Mini

Tuner Buttons: Mini Ebony

Peghead Inlay:

Fretboard Inlay: Abalone Shell

Rosette Material:

Nut/Saddle: Bone

Backstrip Style:

Scale Length: 25.5"

Body Length: 20"

Body Width: 15 7/8"

Body Depth: 4 3/4"

Neck Width: 1 3/4"

Bracing: X-Brace

Number of Frets: 20

Neck Material: Honduran Mahogany

Neck Finish: Satin Urethane

Body Finish: Glossy Urethane

Pickguard: Clear

Case: Ameritage Hardshell

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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