I have pretty much liked most of the Goodall guitars that I have had the pleasure of playing. Some better than others. I think that it is true that James Goodall has a signature sound that makes good use of overtones and sustain. I find this to be true of other makers as well, such as Wingert, Olson, Sheppard, and Ryan (to name a few that I am familiar with). That said, any of these fine luthiers can make a guitar that does not have as much sustain and brings out more of the fundamental, if that is what the customer wants.
One of the things that I love about guitar making is that there are so many variations out there and an experienced luthier may have a signature tone but can coax so many different nuances and still stay true to their ear and what they are after sonically.
Best,
Jayne
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