Goya S-18 Acoustic

This is a 1958 Goya (Serial # 382933) with the Levin emblem plate on the headstock. See Review Below mine, as it is the same. I thought the bridge was supposed to be ebony, but its rosewood. Looks like it may have been changed. Other than that its original. Got it with original Goliath Case,too(sans the strap)
Apparently, Levin was a person that studied guitar making at the Martin factory, as did his son, before WW1.(wow). Tuners are nickel plated, and look like the collings style or Martin tuners.Solid Alp Spruce top with age cracks (what else is new for a 58). Its like a martin d-18 or something.

Love the guitar. Sound jumps right out at you. Not noisy, but have to take it to a guitar tech to adjust. Sound is Very bright, and Full Midrange , and nice bottom to it. I guess the wood has aged for 44 years so its got to be good.

Some scratches, and part of the "G" in Goya is missing, but you can still make out where it was embedded/embossed into the head stock. Original finish. Action is a bit high, but no problem ..i hope ..to deal with. Very well made guitar. Love it. Its history baby,,,yeaaaahh. If the Bridge was replaced, oh well, i give it a 9 then.

wahh?? :~{ hey,,,its stood up this long.

yeah..i called mr Goya, and Mr. Levin back from the dead, during a ouja board game. He said he'd give me a year extra on it. Whaaaaaaahhhhahahahahah

Been playing for 20 years or so. Just muck around with guitar, but do gigs. Have PRS Custom 24/10tp Gibson Historic ,59 Re-issue,Fender, yada yada yada.

Love the guitar, cause its stood up over time. This one made in Sweden, and the age alone of it looks way cool.

Goya S-18 Acoustic dreadnought Serial #382310 made in Sweden 1958
20 fret ebony fingerboard,blond spruce soundboard,maple sides,back
also appears to be maple,reddish color finish,black and white binding
tortoise pickguard,rosewood bridge was replaced with ebony,rest all
original.this guitar has eceptionally good sustain,absolute perfect
intoneation all the way up,easy to play, excellent sound.I really
like it

good bluegrass guitar
no noise that I can detect
rich projecting sound
sounds good light or heavy picking
no dislikes

this guitar was made by a martin luthier,set up the same as Martin
all hardware good

will withstand any type playing
hardware good after 42 years use
finish good but does have age line cracks
very dependable
would use it solo anywhere

no repairs except bridge replacement

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all rosewood Guitar Gibson,1920's Kay-archtop acoustic Guitar,1950's Orpheum mandolin.
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