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Like any true artist, James Goodall approaches each of his models with curiosity and innovation. The traditional dreadnought is no exception. The braces are partially scalloped for maximum vibration and "boom" without compromising the articulation of the instrument. You'll notice there's a bit more meat around the mid-section, too. It's well-defined and extremely loud up and down the board. It plays very easy for a cannon. Easy to bounce around, and with a tone like this, it'd be hard to avoid. You'll be dancing in your chair before you know it.

The aesthetic is traditional, with a hint of modern class. The Maple binding pops. the Abalone winks. Authentic as it comes, while being very much of its time. Very much a modern classic. 

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Goodall vs. Boucher - Addy/Rosewood Dreadnought Comparison

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Both the Goodall TRD and the Boucher Studio Goose are traditional style square shouldered dreadnought acoustic guitars. Both have adirondack tops and rosewood back and sides, but each builder brings their own style and f... Read more

Both the Goodall TRD and the Boucher Studio Goose are traditional style square shouldered dreadnought acoustic guitars. Both have adirondack tops and rosewood back and sides, but each builder brings their own style and flair to the traditional dread. Both of these guitars are available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy program, so shoot us an email at Acoustics@SoundPure.com to see how these guitars sound in your studio with your gear. If you like what you hear check out the gear used in this video at SoundPure.com or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Goodall TRD 6231 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar 366

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Two time National Flatpicking Champion Allen Shadd demonstrates the Goodall TRD 6231 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar 366.  The powerful bass and midrange tones on this guitar combine with a custom, partial scalloped bracing... Read more

Two time National Flatpicking Champion Allen Shadd demonstrates the Goodall TRD 6231 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar 366.  The powerful bass and midrange tones on this guitar combine with a custom, partial scalloped bracing pattern giving it a nice 'boominess'.   Gear: Peluso P84 Solid State SDC Mic A Designs Pacifica Preamp Apogee Symphony 16 Converter   For more information about Allen Shadd, visit AllenShadd.wordpress.com   Have any questions?  Want to try this model for yourself?  Call us at (919) 682-5552 or send us an email at acoustics@soundpure.com.

From Goodall Guitars

The Traditional Dreadnought, a flatpicker's delight!

The Traditional model features the popular dreadnought body shape. Its tone is extremely powerful in the bass and midrange with an emphasis on a broad warmth without lacking treble. The Traditional model features a custom, partial scalloped bracing pattern which produces a bit more 'boominess' in the bass and midrange. The peghead and bridge have been redesigned for a more conservative look and Waverly tuning machines are a standard feature. It is nicely trimmed with a herringbone rosette and herringbone top purfling with a chevron marquetry backstrip. It is especially built for the flatpicker and bluegrass style players.

Traditional AAA East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought

25.5" scale1.75" width 

TRD6231 (10-14-13) PCF#366

AAA Adirondack Spruce Top

MOP Notched Square Fretboard Inlay

Herringbone Rosette & Purflings/ Chevron Marquetry Backstrip/ Blacklip MOP Logo

Eliixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb Light strings

Waverly Nickel Tuners w/ ebony knowbs

White Maple body and headstock binding

ebony: peghead veneer, bridge, fretboard, fretboard binding/boxwood bridge pins and end pin

bone nut and saddel/ mahogany satin finish neck/ tor-tis pickguard

ameritage w/ humidity control case

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