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 O. 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.