Full Building of a Custom Goodall Guitar
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- Goodall Guitars, committed to acoustic excellence since 1972.
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Welcome to the day-by-day video recording of a beautiful Goodall guitar being constructed over a five week build period. In this long version recording you will see and hear how these master luthiers handcraft world class instruments. You will gain an appreciation for the quality, craftsmanship and fine details revealed in this video.
Narration voice-over is by James Goodall and Luke Goodall. Background music is performed by fine musicians playing their Goodall guitar models.
All music used with permission, thanks to Doug, Axel, Steve, Jeff, and Alex. You can find out more about them on their official web sites:
Doug Smith - www.dougsmithguitar.com
Axel Schultheiss - www.axelschultheiss.de
Steve Davison - www.stevedavison.com
Jeff Peterson - jeffpetersonguitar.com/site/
Alex de Grassi - www.degrassi.com
Video shot, produced, and edited by Daniel Markoya - www.danielmarkoya.com - Hudba
I went to high school with James Goodall, Jim was a friend of mine. Even 52 years ago he was meticulous with all that he did. From making surfboards to painting seascapes, I never knew anyone with the work ethic nor eye for detail like Jim Goodall. Even now when I’m doing tedious jobs around the house or sanding something that taxes my failing vision, I consciously try to channel my “inner Goodall” and it always seems to come out a little better. I think his parents had a lot to do with what a great guy he became.
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Awesome! Music is great, the guitars are fabulous...wish I could afford one. Retired, small fixed income. Doesn't mean I don't appreciate the best when I see it. Hope you have many years of success!
When I first started playing acoustic guitar in the late 80's I'd go to McCabe's in Santa Monica and play all the fine guitars. I dreamt of someday owning a Goodall and had the model and woods picked out never thinking that someday I'd have the pleasure of owning one. Maybe 10 years later I was in a guitar shop in San Diego about to pull the trigger on a Larrivee that I wasn't quite sold on. Out of the blue a friend called me, while I was in the shop. He didn't know I was out shopping for guitars and I hadn't spoken to him in quite some time. He told me there was a beautiful Brazilian Rosewood Goodall Standard with a cutaway sitting in a small shop 30 minutes from my home near LA. It was priced at just under $2K! I immediately dropped everything and drove down to that shop and bought it on the spot. I asked the store owner how long the guitar was in the shop for. "A couple of weeks I guess", was his response. Guys would come in and play the guitar but no one bought it. I don't know how it sat in that shop, got played and still remained available for purchase but I absolutely KNEW it was meant for me. On the drive home I got a unmistakeable sense that this was a God given gift and I never will forget that moment. I still have and love this guitar today some 20+ years later. It's seen some rough times and repairs from James and his crew but it's more special to me now than ever and an instrument that I'll cherish for the rest of my life. I've played and owned many fine instruments since including Ryan, Olson, Doerr, Charis, etc. but THIS Goodall is the one that I always come back to. Thank you James for building the most beautiful looking and sounding guitars that I've heard and played. The world is better for having you in it.
That was the best story I read all year. Thank you for sharing that!
This guy looks very young to be making 25 yr old guitars.
@@trinkladd That's James' son in the preview photo. James Goodall built my guitar in the late 80's. It's over 30 years old.
Luke Goodall is a gift to us trained by his dad James. Luke is a skilled luthier passionate about handcrafting each guitar to inspire you
What a blessing it must be as to have a son follow in his fathers footsteps and carry forward the family legacy of "acoustic excellence". James, you are a fortunate man
I had the unique opportunity to meet the owner of the actual guitar that they made in this video and even play the guitar itself. I've been playing guitar for over 20 years, and I was immediately impressed by the action all the way up the fretboard and the ease of playability. The tone was great as well. These guys are good at what they do.
I'm both a luthier and a session musician...I absolutely loved this. Perfectionism made sound. I may actually buy one.
2 instruments a week?!?!?! Incredible dedication to quality and detail!!! Thanks for the video.
Precision. Everyone wants everything faster and faster. It’s so refreshing to see the patience and exacting skill it takes to make a quality guitar. Thanks guys
At a loss for words here, but the world will never be truly lost while small family-run enterprises such as yours are creating art such as this - would that I had the talent or skill worthy of such an instrument!!!
Wonder if ime related Geoff Goodall carpenter UK also play a bit so I would not mind owning one of those beauties.
My dad has a Goodall 12 fret Dreadnaught that was built when you guys were in Hawaii. We both love playing that guitar and I know that it will be in our family for generations. Thanks!
Great work, but the guy is too cocky
Why do I always find these videos 5 minutes before I need to go to bed?
;-) same
Srsly. Story of my life.
OMG right?
Haha I did the same thing!
Me also)))
Incredible. This isn't a video of making a guitar. This is a video of making art.
Machines no Is Art .
@@psicodelico3434 Painter without a paintbrush? Potter without a wheel? Just because the assistant machines are more complex doesn't mean they negate the art.
@@psicodelico3434 what kind of artist are you? Painter? Sculptor? Potter? Anything? Art is in the person. Not the object. Grow up.
Yes!
@@zoesdada8923 Art is all about OBJECTS, and machines makes this objects CHEAP and numerous. Grow up.
I have a 1998 Goodall that I bought new in NC. It has K&K pickups, the first installed in our area. It is one of my most prized possessions. I want to thank Goodall Guitars for making what I consider a work of art that produces new art. I'm privileged to play such a fine instrument.
So THIS is how a $8000-$10000 guitar is built. WONDERFUL. Unlike anything else. Incredible craftsmanship. Work of art.
If it weren't for the exotic wood, the highly customized machines and jigs, the years of experience, I bet I could do that.
I bought a book by john bailey called making a folk guitar, studyed the book for a good while and evetually made seven over time in my kichen without the use of any machines just hand tools,its a bit by bit job, anyway the book is available on ebay ,have a go ,this vid makes it seem difficult but it isnt .
Gosh. This has to be one of the most soothing, satisfying, gratifying, videos I’ve ever watched. Your total dedication to perfection shines in every aspect…content, videography, narration, music, is all top notch!! Thank you!!
Clicked on this out of curiosity. Watched every second of it. Amazing!
I could not have said it better....
I have no idea how I got here. I was enjoying a “Andes Goat Herding” video and this came up. Glad it did too ! My dad was a songwriter who loved quality acoustic guitars. He had his first Martin from the 50’s, that he cherished dearly. He had many others over the years, but that one was part of him. He wrote 13 #1 songs and “Song of The Year” on one. I lost him recently, but have his beloved instruments. No, they are sure no replacement for my best friend, but they hold a piece of his soul and his music lives forever. Thanks for sharing your amazing love, passion and craftsmanship on here. Some may say “It’s just a guitar..”. Well, if you have to explain, they wouldn’t understand. I sure do and I don’t even play. God bless ! 🇺🇸
Sorry to hear about your dad. I know the feeling. I learned a lot from my dad too.
garyhope2 Thanks for the kind words !
Sorry for your loss. Peace
What a pleasure to see craftsmen who take such pride in their work. I have played Goodall guitars. They are among the best acoustic instruments in the world. Thank you for sharing.
After 15 minutes I knew I wanted one. After 20 minutes I knew I couldn't afford one.
Ha ha, me too!!!
Wow. Just found this after investing in one of these amazing instruments. I used to think they were expensive (although totally worth it as soon as you play them). Not anymore. When you see the skill and handwork that goes into a true luthier built guitar, it's deeply humbling. The honest truth is it's our very great privilege to own and play such beautifully made instruments. Thank you guys. Absolutely incredible work.
fuck me id have payed 20k for my rgc
For those who appreciate a beautiful sounding instrument and the craftmanship it takes to make such an instrument are greatly thankful for artist like Goodall.
I'm a musician and stumbled on your video. I normally won't watch something this long but it caught my attention and I've now watched it a few times. The skill and artistry you put into your guitars is amazing. It's nice to see craftsman and artists like you that care so much about their work. There are so many brands of guitars out there but yours look and sound so much better - well done.
I was casually watching at the start, by the end I was on the edge of my seat, fabulous stuff, unbelievable craftsmanship
I have watched this video 3 or 4 times and never get tired of watching it. This level of craftsmanship is amazing. I will own a Goodall guitar someday!
This is that special craftmanship the world will always need. It cannot be taught from a book, but from only experience & exact precision handed down from generation to generation. Awesome presentation of such beautiful quality & excellence.
This may be my first 49 minute CZcams video I didn’t fast forward through. Absolutely high quality and master craftsmanship here.
Seeing how clean and efficient your shop appears to be is amazing to me. Every station has a custom jig specifically for a particular task. This makes me want to throw my build out with the trash. Truly amazing to see.
I found this video most satisfying. I love watching skill craftsmanship at work, especially when it's multiply generations of a family working together to achieve it.
I started my day stressed, then I started watching this video. The passion and love for the craft and the humble pride you hear in the voices are impressive. 49 minutes well spent and my day and mood have improved significantly. Thank you for making this video and I hope people will value your masterpieces over mass-produced guitars.
Nice to see Luke following his Dad's trade, he is incredibly passionate about his work & really knows his stuff.
out of curiosity i googled goodall guitars. which led me to their site. which led me to a dealer. which lead me to a price. out of my league, but the craftsmanship is incredible. it makes me feel good to know that this level of care still exists in the manufacturing world. truly an instrument for a master.
I'll admit, I know next to nothing about musical instruments. After watching the care and expertise that went into, not only the making of this video, but the end result of your masterpiece, I sat in my office, in the dark, just clicking through the timeline, to see a slideshow of what you have done. Watching this actually gives me inspiration to take more time and do things a little more intentional in my day to day life. You have certainly achieved perfection in my opinion. Thank you for being an inspiration to us.
Wow, thank you our instruments are handcrafted to inspire
Wow, what an amazing video.
How beautiful to see a son as passionate as his father in attention to detail and a fitting craftsman to ensure his fathers legacy. I'm proud of you Sir.
Thank you bless you
That was the quickest 49 minutes ever...it was mesmerizing to watch them build. Super cool video.
I watched the full video of the birth of a guitar. Raised with love to be an instrument .You guys have the best job ever.
This video is a work of art, documenting the construction of a work of art that is used to create works of art.
More than watching an amazing build, I would have liked to be in a position to learn from my dad to this depth.
Miss ya, my friend, mentor and teacher. I'm still working on being better.
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It’s always a pleasure to watch artists create. Thank you.
I tried a Goodall baritone guitar at Mandolin Brothers on Staten Island about ten years ago. I still remember to this day the feeling of playing that guitar. I can't say that about any other instrument. And I mostly play and teach electric. I don't even have the slightest interest in woodwork! But I sat through this entire video, not at any point looking to see how long the video was. I'm very grateful for people like these two guys doing what they're doing.
This comment section reads like a testimonial for a 100% sales pitch .
uh huh
Fantastic !
Not only are their guitars gorgeous but for a father and son being able to work together is priceless.
Watched the entire video without being bored even for a second.
Exquisite would be an understatement.
Perfectly done, perfect pacing, perfect shots, precious material and perfect craft.
Inspiring video. Wonderful work gentlemen.
I have built cabinets for over 20 years and never seen jigs as ingenious as those. I would love to work in your shop and learn from y'all.
My my, what a beautiful guitar. I really enjoyed watching this. Thank-you for filming it.❤️
This is as close as one will get to actually having a shop tour and staying for days to witness the completion of a Goodall guitar without being physically present. The voice overs from James and Luke are wonderful! I am fortunate enough to own several Goodall guitars, to have spent time in their Fort Bragg shop and home, and to call them my friends. This video truly shows what master luthiers, actually artists, they are!
how do they sound? do you have a preference over types of wood?
Are these guitars as good as say a Santa Cruz high end guitar? I once played a Santa Cruz OM model and it took my breath away for the feel and the strident piano like sound. I imagine Goodall guitars are as well built and the detail to care here is outstanding. My perfect guitar would be Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with an Engelmann spruce top or Sitka with black Ebony fretboard and minimal decoration like the SC OM type.
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You're a lucky man.
Beautiful, just beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
As a testament to the quality of this video, I watched it in one sitting at 1x speed and hung on every word.
Hard to overstate how rare that is these days.
So satisfying to watch. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
the jigs and super specific tools are amazing
finally getting to see all the tasks luke does besides what i catch him doing when i work on the shop... very impressive work guys!!!
Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for creating!
Amazing - proof that if you have perfected your art, you can share every aspect of what you do, without fear that anyone will steal your lunch. Glad I watched the whole thing - will make one of these beauties my next guitar
What a privilege to work with family making something so beautiful.
This is one of the best videos I've watched in a while. It's a pleasure to watch skilled and passionate individuals creating and inspiring.
Absolutely amazing to watch a piece of art in the making ! Incredible craftsmanship, dedication and attention to detail.
Absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful work!!
Wao! I just felt in love again! These guitars are truly a pice of beautiful and harmonic art. I will buy one one day.
watched from beginning to end. Insane amount of steps!!! Old World master craftsmanship.
WOW...BEAUTIFUL WOOD..WONDERFUL WORKMANSHIP!!!
Beautiful craftsmanship gentlemen.
That logo at the end with the 4 part gradient.. Cmon now. I can tell you both love the craft and it must feel great to know that you produce something of such quality and to your highest standards.
Fantastic craftsmanship top quality, very enjoyable video, absolutely beautiful guitars. 👍👍👍
Fascinating to behold the construction of these musical pieces of art.
Thanks so much for this post. I just loved viewing your process. I must have one.
Nothing more beautiful than watching craftsmen in work with love, passion and dedication.
I learned a new word: book matching. Don't know if it is one word or two. Lol
Beautiful video and product. So much skill here.
Chechitarraaaaaa
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do it yourself , go to Wood Prix page and learn how .
A tradesman works with his hands. A craftsman works with his hands and his head. An artist works with his hands, head, and heart.
Beautiful artwork here. You can hear it in their voices.
Simply amazing work!
Beautiful instruments, beautiful craftmanship
Thank you. A pleasure to watch you take such care as you build. Beautiful.
A thing of beauty...crafted beautifully. A joy to watch.
Absolute quality in every aspect. The craftsmanship, the music and the video, superb!
What wonderful dedication to sound and craftsmanship, well done!
In 200 years you guys will be like Stradivarius. Incredible. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Absolutely stunning! What craftsmanship! If we all would invest that kind of dedication into our professions, what world would we live in!
Loved every details. Wow!!!!
Wow! Beautiful instruments and workmanship with complementary video production and narration.
What an incredible video! Thank you for this!
So much love on building this beauty.❤️
This is an excellent video, beautiful guitar making, detailed workmanship, fantastic all around and of course great music. I truly admire luthiers and will watch this over and over again.
Gorgeous, simply gorgeous design, materials, craftsmanship and vid production. Wow!
What a wonderful masterclass!!! Beautiful work.
I have never before seen such commitment to manufacturing!! Wonderful stuff
Stunning craftsmanship!
True craftsmanship. I enjoyed this video so much. Thank you for taking the time to do this video.
that wood is gorgeous. great job, thanks for sharing your process with us 👍🏻
This is true craftsmanship. I’m a wood worker and feel like I just took a few steps backward in my skill level. Simply beautiful work.
That has to be one of the best looking guitars I've ever seen, I just love the shine. Excellent work!
The amount of painstaking, highly skilled wood craftsmanship is mind blowing. "Using a chisel to dimension these braces according to the species and model size." Amen brother. Thank you for this beautiful video.
Great Video and fantastic background music, I love the sound of the guitar when played by Doug Smith.
Beautiful guitars, artists and craftsmanship is perfection in your work. Rich tones... 🎸
Wow! Beautiful craftsmanship!
Just incredible. Thanks for taking the time to do this. An inside look is absolutely amazing. I love your work.
Wonderful craftsmanship, I hope I will make one someday!
Wonderful handcraft. Thanks for showing.
Super father and son team and such excellence in skills and workmanship. It really gives a refreshing appreciation of the craftmanship that goes into these guitars. Thanks to all who made this video available. It's really enjoyable to watch.