"Thanks for the great info Ted! It may have been, but looking at the year, it was also a time when Martin wasn't keeping their own quality up, so the company may have just been in a bad way, which is really odd considering the number of acoustic…"
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Guitar Player's Injuries
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ted Hechtman May 22, 2009.
Yamaha Bamboo Guitar FG B1
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Ted Hechtman commented on Ted Hechtman's group Goya and Levin Guitar Owners"I have 6 Goyas. Three from Sweden and two from the Martin era. The latest - the G312 - is a sweet piece of work. "
Ted Hechtman commented on Ted Hechtman's group Goya and Levin Guitar Owners"Hi Steve. No if there was I probably would have found it. The model is knowable but the logo is a mystery. Martin bought Levin and then shipped the wood to Nazareth. There are a few made in Sweden Martins around but not many. There are…"
Ted Hechtman commented on Ted Hechtman's group Goya and Levin Guitar Owners"Hi Jim. It's the same model but the logo is different. Martin kept the original logo for quite some time and then it developed into some ugly lettering for reasons I can't really comprehend. This typeface is one I have never seen."
Steve Frank commented on Ted Hechtman's group Goya and Levin Guitar Owners"Very nice....is there a good way to find the year on this? I'm not the most informed Goya guy here, but have owned a couple of them.....they were both Classicals, and both made in Sweden...excellent guitars, and then I heard when Martin took…"
Jim Yates commented on Ted Hechtman's group Goya and Levin Guitar Owners"I don't know how much good this'll do you Ted, but just in case: http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/f-martin-goya-312-acoustic-sigma-248720450 ;"
Edward Sparks commented on Ted Hechtman's group Guitar Collectors"Wow, I searched images of the Goya logo online and came up with nothing like yours at all! my guess is that this was a Martin version when the brand was under them as I believe I have seen other Martin owned brands with that style from the 70's."
Edward Sparks commented on Ted Hechtman's group Guitar Collectors"I have 25 and I think the maximum in Maryland before commitment is 30!!!"
Ted Hechtman commented on Ted Hechtman's group Guitar Collectors"I mean that by the way and I have around 40+ guitars which is probably grounds for commitment in some states. "
Ted Hechtman commented on Ted Hechtman's group Guitar Collectors"Edward I have no idea. I have been searching for an hour on the internet. I can locate the model but not the logo, I'll contact Martin and see if they have any idea. It sound beautiful. Maybe better than anything else I have. "
Edward Sparks commented on Ted Hechtman's group Guitar Collectors"That look like a 70'a style logo, but I wouldn't know for sure!"
Edward Sparks commented on Ted Hechtman's group Guitar Collectors"Cool Goya Ted with th Martin name in the label!"
Ted Hechtman commented on Ted Hechtman's group Guitar Collectors"Anyone have any idea when Martin/Goya used this logo?
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- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Amateur or recreational musician
- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- More than 30 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Nylon-string guitar, Archtop guitar, Resonator guitar, Travel guitar
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- Guild D-212 12 String (1971)
Guild 2001 DCE-1(2001)
Goya N-21 (1965)
Home Made 4 String Ikeatar
Goya TS-4 12 String
Goya TS-14
Framus Gaucho
Silvertone (made in Italy by Eko)
Madiera A-9 (by Guild)
Greco (by Goya) GR-4
Squier SP-1
Squier Stratacoustic
Global 1964 cheapo
Egmond Dread
EKO P-2
EKO Fiesta
Airline (by Montgomery Ward)
Crafter (not sure of model..will update)
Landola (imported by Peavey in 1996?)
1965 (?) South African Bellini (Gallotone??)
Norwood with an adjustable neck
Carlo Robelli Resonator
Framus parlor
- What type of music do you like to play?
- My own. Mostly.
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Comment Wall (55 comments)
- At 1:37pm on June 6, 2012,
FloridaGull said… If you have too many anyway, what's one more? ;-)
- At 10:33pm on September 16, 2011,
Michael D Krampitz said… - Ted did you ever get anyone to help you write that song with you,If not or you want to see what someone else can do let me take a crack at it.send me the words.I have skype and a nice webcam but I need to remove some music and pictures and othe junk.The webcam has been runnig slowly lately.so I will clean that up and we can comunicate by that way or by phone
- At 10:03pm on September 16, 2011, Michael D Krampitz said…
- Hi Ted Iv'e been away for a while,doing some small gigs,along the northeast oceanside.It was very great for my mind and soul I was well recieved everyplace I played with many booked for next summer.now to get some fall and winter gigs, I would like to put together a small 3pcs acoustic band.
- At 8:58am on July 2, 2011,
Chris Langton said… Hi Ted
Well it only took me 7 months, but I have now posted photos of my guitars and I intend to be more active!
- At 4:24am on June 29, 2011,
Ken Brodie said… Hi Ted
How do I signup for your blog. I'm really enjoying the read.
Cheers
Ken
- At 6:33am on May 26, 2011, Michael D Krampitz said…
- Depending on the year,if it has a little age and sounds it's a keeper.They stopped making that neck and headstock for a while and just now are starting to bring them back.
- At 5:04pm on May 12, 2011, Edward Sparks said…
- Sure you can put the pictures in your Blog...I'd be honored! Edward
- At 12:52pm on May 12, 2011, Edward Sparks said…
Hey Ted,
Two of my own handmade guitars made it on the Premiere website! But also, the guitar after mine is a Givson!!! Edward
Mine is picture number 8 and the Givson is number 9...check it out!!!
- At 11:00am on May 5, 2011, Michael D Krampitz said…
- Hey Ted how are you,I had my surgery done and it tested possitive for cancer. So they removed it and hopefully it will not come back.I feel a lot better and I just wanted to thank you for your support.
- At 2:51pm on May 2, 2011, Michael D Krampitz said…
- Hi Ted I was reading you blog on guilds and how,you where relating the fact that the Maderia guitar comapany was just a koren guitar company put out by Guild.Well I remember there was a time that martin had the same kind of deal when they had guitars built by The Saga Guitar company,They where nice guitars, at least the ones I tried where.Now Saga are making guitars for the Blueridge guitars,they might be somethig to check outif you ever come across one cheap.
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