Vintage 1960 Goya G-20

by fred quann
(Tampa FL. USA)

SOLD!

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Note: This Guitar Has Been SOLD!

Congrats to the seller. Thanks for using the Classical Guitar World Free Classifieds

Bill
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Vintage 1960 Goya G-20 Concert model classical Guitar.
Serial number is 240004. Goya guitars were made in Sweden and are excellent inexpensive guitars. Construction is Alpine Spruce top, rosewood fbd. flamed birch back and sides (I think).
This guitar is in excellent condition showing normal play wear mostly on the back, no cracks or repairs. Frets are good, and neck is straight. Goya made many models, G-10 to G-40. There were even subtle changes between models. I love the maple stripe thru the center of the peg head, and this stripe goes all the way down the back of the neck to the heel cap. This adds strength to the neck, and also a touch of class.
Rosette is very tasteful. A series of herringbone with a small rope design on each side. I am only able to download 2 photo, so this can not be seen, but I can send more photos thru my email address.
The top has mellowed to a nice pumpkin color, and has some patina crazing, but the finish is in tact.
The sound is full and rich and fingering is easy.
I love the original butter bean tuning knobs. Neck is
made of solid mohagany.
Go to Goya guitars.tripod.com for the full story of this wonderful guitar.
I am offering this guitar for a lot less than I paid for it. Only asking 400.00 with a SS case, and shipping inside the US should not be more than 35.00
Email me at f_quann@yahoo.com for more information.
Thank you

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Aug 06, 2015
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Goya G13 guitar serial # 323439
by: Roxi

I just purchased a Goya G 13 for my husband . Just want to find out more about it. How old is it and what it might be worth.

Sep 07, 2012
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Goya G20
by: Jim

I'm still looking for a Goya G20 to replace the one I've had since the 60's/ It was stolen. My e-mail is jgferris@yahoo.com Let me know. Thanks. :)

Jim

Sep 07, 2012
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If anyone has a G-20 for Sale I Might Be Interested
by: Wade

Please email me at marsx@ca.rr.com and let me know how much you want for the instrument and what kind of condition it is in and if it has a case.

Thanks. I used to have a beautiful one but it got damaged and haven't found one yet to replace it.

Sincerely,
Wade Marsten

Feb 24, 2012
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Goya G-20
by: Jim

Yes. Please tell me how much, where you're located, and how to get in touch. Thanks. :)

Jim

Feb 23, 2012
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Goya G-20
by: RW

If anyone is interested, I also have a G-20 for sale. Purchased new in 1960, and used for about 5 years. Excellant condition, no cracks. Includes hard case.

Jan 06, 2012
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Goya g20
by: Jim

May, from Nov.30the 2011 this is Jim on 3 Kings Day 2012. I would like to talk about your g20. Thanks. :)

Jan 05, 2012
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g20
by: Jim

May,
If you are still looking to sell your g20 please write back with a possible asking price. Thanks. :)

Jim

Nov 30, 2011
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have one for sale
by: May

I am interested in selling mine can yu give me an idea on how much I could get I do not have the case

Feb 13, 2011
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Goya G-20
by: Jon

I also own G-20 and a G-10. The G-10 is a hell of an instrument selling prices, but I personally believe that the G-20 is as good as it gets in terms of playability and sound and that any upgrades would be for slightly better mechanical construction and cosmetic appeal. The G-20 is a high quality workhorse that responds to the touch like a butterfly and can sound like a cathedral bell when it needs too. Go back and look at the late 50's, early 60's tapes of Segovia in concert; guess what (?), in the earlier tapes, it,s clearly a G-20, although he may have upgraded to a G-30 when they came out. As he became more well known and certainly more prosperous, he most certainly would have played instruments that were custom-built for him, but at one time, Goya was his guitar of choice as it was for many other professionals. An old friend of mine, Bill Munday, who was the accompanist for the early 60's folk duo "Joe and Eddy" (contemporaries of the "Smothers Brothers") owned a early 60's Goya and told me it was as good as it gets. It will take a lot of money to get anything that plays easier or sounds better than a G-20 Goya, and I'm not sure it's that possible unless something's mechanically wrong with the G-20.

Jun 03, 2010
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just curious
by: Anonymous

Hello, I have a Goya g-20. I love it, but I would like to upgrade. I was wondering how much you sold yours for.
Thanks,
Rene

Nov 03, 2009
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sold this guitar sorry
by: fred quann

This Goya was sold. Not sure how to remove it from the site. Thanks Fred Quann

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