Much of it is like perhaps a 1964 F-27, but the bridge is wrong.Ħ. It's label has the pre-zip configuration stating Goya Guitars Inc., New York 10, New York implying 1964 or earlierĥ. It has a rosewood bridge with two bone/ivory strips through it much like the ones used on later models with steel stringsĤ. It has pick guards on the face, but a nylon-string type bridge. This serial number is also stamped on the inside of the side.Ģ. There is NO MODEL NUMBER printed on the label inside! The serial# is 190415. Looking inside, it does have 6 holes under the bridge in about the right position/size/shape to have been bridge pin holes.ġ. It appears to have a flame maple back and sides (by wood grain) and is a rich red-brown mahogany color. My dimensions MATCH a Goliath size guitar: Overall 39 1/4 high, body 20' high, upper bout 11 3/4', lower bout 15 7/8', depth 4 1/2'.

You can blow up any of the photos you need to. Access and select 'Goya Guitar' to get to my Picasa Album. I have acquired a Goya Guitar that does not seem to appear in any of the catalogs (on or on sites). I use light or medium light strings to put as least tension as possible on the bridge and neck. The F12 has no truss rod so a straight neck is important also (Straight under tension). The reason I said a classical guitar with a straight neck is because there is no truss rod to adjust the neck as on most steel string guitars. 3/16' ( on a good steel string guitar 3/16', 1/8' to 3/32' clearance is almost possible. I have an Alumbra classical guitar(made in Spain) and the factory rep in the USA told me that at the 11 th or 12 th fret the clearance from the top of the fret and bottom of the 6 th (Top) string is aprox. I've not tried the 'high tinsel' nylon strings yet but, they may give you a sharper sound with less chance of buzzing. Nylon strings as a rule vibrate a lot more so the string height is kind of critical or they may buzz. A nylon string guitar is 2' But, if you get one with a nice straight neck and find someone to set up the nut and saddle for easier playing, that may work for you. a Goya F 12 has a 1 3/4' neck ( next to the nut)which is about standard for a steel string guitar.

After 30 yrs of sitting under a bed I finally got it back. I'm 64 yo and I was around 20 yo when I bought this guitar and loaned to my brother. I'm going to fix it and put a Zipper inlay to cover the repair. Just a small fixable crack where the 2 halves of the back come together. I have a Goya F12 In very good finish and nice straight neck.

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