It’s About Time

This morning, the much anticipated Goodall arrived. Frankly, I was bracing myself up for major disappointment because of the problem encountered with the klutz who messed up the shipping besides being non-communicative throughout. I was dreading the need to call credit card company and Paypal to get my money back.

So as I was opening up the box, then the hard-case, I was almost going to say, “I knew it!”  Well, I am glad to say that the Goodall was beautiful and much cheaper than Guitar Gallery would sell it!  Emailed James Goodall to ascertain the year built but I’m glad that it was in excellent condition as promised.  I think it’s an elixir new strings, so will wait a week or so before bringing to Malcolm to do setup.  I know what he’ll say to me.  Don’t think he’ll complain about me giving him business!

Interesting that the inside of the body states not only the serial number but also the material: rosewood; sitka (spruce). My guess is that this particular piece was made in 2004.  It did have 3 flea sized dings on the arm rest section of the lower bout but nothing damaging to the overall aesthetics from I can see.  Tone-wise it is loud when lightly picked or strummed.  Sparkly tone I might add.

I suppose my GAS would stop now, and now time to up my finger-picking skill up another notch. Found a wonderful site that provides nice ditty tune pieces and tab to learn and play.  Need to learn new stuff to keep the brain cells alive and kickin’