Concert Model 17 Special Classical Guitar

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• Author: Mike Lucas
  Hi Richard,
  
  When I first decided to teach myself how to play classical guitar I never realized the venture I was headed for. I searched out classical guitarsand read up on them and Read reviews by people who purchased and owned classical guitars. I settled on a Spanish made Jose Ramirez 125 Anos with a spruce top and Rose Wood back and sides. In the learning process I developed to the point that I was playing more difficult music, and needed to use the upper frets of the guitar. On the guitar I had, I found this to be an almost impossible feat to accomplish. So I decided to look for a guitar I could play without having so much difficulty. I searched and searched and came across this web page.
  
  I emailed Richard Goyette numerous times as well as his partner Warren Haskell, and both were very helpful in answering all of my questions. I finally asked Richard to send me the concert model 17 Special to try. The guitar was beautiful in appearance, well constructed, and easy to play. The sound was I must say astonishing to say the least, and easily blew away the Spanish guitar I had which was almost twice the price that Richard was asking for the concert model 17 Special. I was in utter shock. There was something that just stopped me from buying it right there and then, I wanted to try the concert model 99 Special before deciding. I asked Richard if he would possibly send me one to compare with the model 17 Special. He sent me a spruce top, solid Rosewood back and sides, to try and to compare to the model 17 Special, .. It arrived within a week of being ordered. I sat and played it and compared itto the model 17 Special. I found the guitar " I wanted", and returned the concert model 17 Special to Richard. The 99 Special is a total delight to play. Very easy to play, has great projection of sound, is well constructed and just a beautiful instrument in appearance. The sound is breath taking, considering the price of the guitar, and I compared it to guitars double and more in price and it sounded way better than they did.
  
  If you are in the market for a classical guitar, Goyette Guitar is the best place I have ever dealt with for any purchase period. Both Richard and Warren will help you as much as you can ask for. They are honest, knowledgeable, and are the best place I have ever found on line to deal with. For the price of these guitars, you just can’t go wrong. If you have any doubts into their integrity, feel free to ask Richard for my contact information and contact me. They are aperfect 10 to do business with.
  
  Mike Lucas, Canada.
• Author: Robert Davis
  I have have shopped for a spruce topped guitar for 3 years. What I found in the big box stores was disappointing. Occasionaly I tried instruments in the $2 to 4K range and was left with a flat feeling, not knowing what to say. The Model 17 is the real deal. Everything I hoped for in a soild wood classical. comfortable, easy to play, excellent action, complex harmonics, sustain, clarity and volume brand new! What you get is even better than what is promised by Goyette Guitars.
• Author: Dale Beckner
  I've been interested in getting this model for about 5 months now. I liked the sound of it in the demos and the price/looks/construction. I wanted a concert level instrument (sold my Kohno back in 1996 for other pursuits). I don't have the budget to afford the ungodly prices of the big name guitars. I was lucky enough to get a new one discounted due to some minor cosmetic flaws. The guitar is beautiful despite them. The tone, sustain, and clarity are unbelievable for a new spuce top instrument. The guitar has plenty of volume and is very comfortable to play. I could not be happier. The Model 17 is a beautiful concert level guitar with an amazing, lovely tone. Highly recommended!
• Author: Janus Venter
  Look...If you need clarity, quality and volume this is your guitar. If you hate being confused with other artists and want to stand out then you have finally found the instrument you know you deserve. I am a college level guitarist and the performance this guitar has shown has blown away my mentors and friends. The tone of this guitar is to die for, and that is when its brand new right out of the luthiers shop...It only gets better! Spend your hard earned dollars with the Goyette guitar center, they will take care of you. Thank You Mr. Goyette I love your guitars and I owe you a debt of gratitude your guitar has inspired me to be the best I can Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!!
• Author: Robert Davis
  This is a follow up to my original review. My Model 17 continues to improve with playing and is still the most touch sensitive, expressive guitar I own. I replaced the tuners with Gotohs, just a personal preference and use Oasis GPX Normal Tension strings....just lovely. With all due respect to a previous negative comment posted here, I am an hobbiest luthier working on a 37 Hauser copy. The woods I'm using are the same as the Model 17's. Materials alone cost more than 500.00 US dollars. I'm still thrilled by the Goyette and my playing is greatly improved because of the guitar's excellence.

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