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Author:  Brad Goodman [ Sat Oct 16, 2021 11:47 am ]
Post subject:  Goodman Stella style Parlor guitar

So I decided to add a new model to my lineup…
So this is basically similar copy to 1930s small Stella guitar.
I love the way these guitars sound, look and play!
They are really loud, and have a dry boxy tone that is just great for the blues -
and other styles of music
I try to copy it pretty exactly as far as the size of the body ,brace size ,scale fretboard etc. etc. The only couple things I changed where I use more modern bigger frets I put a carbon fiber reinforcement the neck (no truss rod) nitro satin lacquer
I also use the compensated saddle we’re back in the day they didn’t do that
I made the depth about quarter inch deeper as well
Top is Adirondack ridge spruce
Back and sides or flamed red birch
Honduras Mahogany neck
Brazilian Rosewood had veneer, bridge and heel cap
Stew Mac golden age retro tuners with real mother of pearl buttons
Gabon Ebony fretboard
Nut width is 1-7/8”
Scale length 24-3/4”
Width at lower bout 13-1/4”
Depth at heel 3-1/2”
Depth at tail 3-3/4”

The first picture is 1930s still a guitar that I own that I use as a model.

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Author:  Pat Foster [ Sat Oct 16, 2021 11:51 am ]
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Very very!

Author:  jfmckenna [ Sat Oct 16, 2021 12:00 pm ]
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Beautiful as per usual Brad.

Author:  Terence Kennedy [ Sat Oct 16, 2021 12:02 pm ]
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Much mojo.

Author:  bcombs510 [ Sat Oct 16, 2021 12:20 pm ]
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Beautiful. Is this the one that almost met it’s other maker? :)


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Author:  Brad Goodman [ Sat Oct 16, 2021 2:08 pm ]
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bcombs510 wrote:
Beautiful. Is this the one that almost met it’s other maker? :)


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No that was a 12 string and it did meet its maker it’s just a memory at this point…


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Author:  Chris Pile [ Sat Oct 16, 2021 2:45 pm ]
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Two thumbs up from me, Brad.

Author:  charliewood [ Sat Oct 16, 2021 3:25 pm ]
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Wow beauts!!

Author:  joshnothing [ Sat Oct 16, 2021 3:30 pm ]
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Looks great. Love the purfling.

Author:  Michaelbp [ Sat Oct 16, 2021 5:06 pm ]
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Very nice!

Author:  ballbanjos [ Sat Oct 16, 2021 5:08 pm ]
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The wide purfing is great--the flamed birch is perfect for that guitar too. Great job!

Dave

Author:  Darrel Friesen [ Sat Oct 16, 2021 7:34 pm ]
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Beautiful Brad and inspiring. I love the small guitars. I've only built one similar, an 1-18 but plan on a few more.

Author:  Bryan Bear [ Sat Oct 16, 2021 7:55 pm ]
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Wow, beautiful!

Author:  SteveSmith [ Sat Oct 16, 2021 8:08 pm ]
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Sweet indeed. Love the vintage vibe!


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Author:  banjopicks [ Sun Oct 17, 2021 6:09 am ]
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Work like this is what makes me keep on trying. I would be thrilled to build one this nice.

Author:  Brad Goodman [ Mon Oct 18, 2021 3:35 pm ]
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Thanks for all the kind words


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Author:  Robbie_McD [ Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:44 am ]
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Flamed Red Birch?
Wow, Beautiful!!!

Author:  Brad Goodman [ Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:06 pm ]
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Robbie_McD wrote:
Flamed Red Birch?
Wow, Beautiful!!!

Yes. I love the stuff!


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