1,243 thoughts on “Vintage Goya Guitars”

  1. Goya guitar G340
    Tim White

    Hello, looking for information on my G340 SN#G81988 Goya Guitar. Would like to know year made, value, and any
    other details. I purchased this guitar back in 1982 at a shop near Ft. Lewis in WA.

  2. Goya F-12
    Glenden

    I have recently acquired a Goya acoustic guitar with a serial number 2013. The model # is F-12 and it is written in pencil on the label. It also states that it was made in Sweden, distributed by "Goya Music NY, NY 10010". It also says that it was "Inspected by G.H.". I am looking to date my guitar. Can you help?

  3. medalist
    Howard Savage

    Hi: I have an acoustic Goya medalist series with an original built in pick up.The id paper inside is gone so i have no more information.Can you tell me anything about this guitar.It plays incredible.Thank you.

  4. medalist
    Howard Savage

    Hi: I have an acoustic Goya medalist series with an original built in pick up.The id paper inside is gone so i have no more information.Can you tell me anything about this guitar.It plays incredible.Thank you.

    1. Re: medalist
      Hartley

      Hi

      I have a medalist series with out the pickup….it looks like it was there at one time though.
      did you ever find anything out about yours and if so, where?
      thanks in advance

      : Hi: I have an acoustic Goya medalist series with an original built in pick up.The id paper inside is gone so i have no more information.Can you tell me anything about this guitar.It plays incredible.Thank you.

      1. Re: medalist
        Justin

        The medalist was made in 1974 by martin guitar company
        in Korea. In 1970’s Goya was sold to martin and moved all production to korea and china. I think thats about all I can remeber

  5. G oya classical 1924 (?)
    Jackie

    I have what I think is an older Goya classical guitar. The model number is G.G.7 and the serial number is 53970. Any idea what it is worth? Where was it made?

  6. Another G-17 question
    Bruce Huss

    I’ve got a G-17 Ser. #147819 and after reading the other posts all I have learned is that it’s late 50’s-early 60’s. Is there any other info available? I still love this old friend. Bought in late 70’s from a friend of a friend. Still had original receipt for $200 in the case. I’ve appreciate any info.

  7. My Goya G-17 Classcal
    Greg Stanley

    Anyone know what my old Goya G-17 Serial # 4040010 is worth? Also, on the bottom of the label it says, Goya Music, New York, NY 10010, Made in Sweden. Gotta be worth something!

  8. goya M-26
    dave

    I,ve recently come upon a goya m-26, I found the m-24 in old catalogues but no m-26. It seems to be 1958 with a metal, enameled trussrod cover that says Levin. Anybody? Dave.

    1. Re: goya M-26
      Phlendo

      : I,ve recently come upon a goya m-26, I found the m-24 in old catalogues but no m-26. It seems to be 1958 with a metal, enameled trussrod cover that says Levin. Anybody? Dave.

      I’d be interested in buying your M26 if you still have it.

  9. G-10 goya serial 133929 Any Info or Worth?
    Michael Walter

    I have a G-10 goya serial# 133929 I know nothing about it but I was curious it anyone knew anything about it.
    It would be appriciated. Thanks, Michael

    1. Re: G-10 goya serial 133929 Any Info or Worth?
      rusty

      Your guitar was made in 1943 based on the serial number.

      : I have a G-10 goya serial# 133929 I know nothing about it but I was curious it anyone knew anything about it.
      : It would be appriciated. Thanks, Michael

    2. Re: G-10 goya serial 133929 Any Info or Worth?
      Karsten Fabick

      I also have a Goya G-10 serial-#: 233807 and was wondering about it…

      : I have a G-10 goya serial# 133929 I know nothing about it but I was curious it anyone knew anything about it.
      : It would be appriciated. Thanks, Michael

    1. Re: Goya g17
      Bruce Huss

      Sorry I can’t help but I’ve got a Goya G-17 also Ser. 147819 and it’s supposed to be late 50’s early 60’s. It’s not great but I still play it. Any other info you’ve discovered would be appreciated.

      1. Re: Goya g17
        Jim Freeman

        : Sorry I can’t help but I’ve got a Goya G-17 also Ser. 147819 and it’s supposed to be late 50’s early 60’s. It’s not great but I still play it. Any other info you’ve discovered would be appreciated.

        I have one I bought in 1963 (model G17) for about 350.00 with a hardshell case. The guitar is probably worth less as a collectible but it plays well and sounds good to me.

  12. GOYA P BASS
    ed miller

    I HAVE A GOYA P BASS NECK THRU THE BODY 24 FRET NATURAL FIHISH WITH
    BRASS BRIDGE TURNER AND VOL AND TONE KNOB THE BASS HAS A 5 DIGIT
    SERIAL NUMBER APPOX DATE OF MANUFACTURE 1968???

    COULD ANYONE GIVE ME MORE INFO ON THIS BASS

    1. Re: GOYA P BASS
      ED

      : I HAVE A GOYA P BASS NECK THRU THE BODY 24 FRET NATURAL FIHISH WITH
      : BRASS BRIDGE TURNER AND VOL AND TONE KNOB THE BASS HAS A 5 DIGIT
      : SERIAL NUMBER APPOX DATE OF MANUFACTURE 1968???

      : COULD ANYONE GIVE ME MORE INFO ON THIS BASS

      2/4/02 IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE READING THE E-MAILS

  13. G-110 Goya..value?year?
    B. Banister

    Just wondering if anyone has info on Goya G-110 guitar made in Korea. I believe it was manufactured under the Martin name, but no serial number or anything else. Any info is appreciated! Thanks!

  14. Goya G-10, worth anything?
    Colin Barrett

    Serial no. 204629

    in superb condition! 😀
    the label on the inside says "Made in Sweeden".

    is it worth anything?
    thanks.
    -Colin

    1. Re: Goya G-10, worth anything?
      Gary

      Colin, I would be interested in buying it if it is for sale. Please let me know. Thanks, Gary

      : Serial no. 204629

      : in superb condition! 😀
      : the label on the inside says "Made in Sweeden".

      : is it worth anything?
      : thanks.
      : -Colin

      1. Re: Goya G380
        sandy bishop

        If you get any info on this model please let me know.My son just received one for his b-day.All we could find was a catalog with a picture.It said it was a Goya Super Jumbo made in Japan for Martin.It did say it was made in 1977 which may or may not be correct. His guitar is black.

    1. Re: Goya G318C - year?
      Leo Padilla

      I’m a starting out guitarist and my grandfather gave me his Goya G318C to learn on. The paper on the inside has the model number: G318C serial number: 9212000012 C.F. Martin & Co. and Made in Korea and it has the address: Nazareth, PA 18064. does anyone have any idea what year it is and how much it is worth?

    2. Re: Goya G318C - year?
      Tim

      I purchased one New at a Guitar shop in 1992. I think that I payed $315.00 and the MSRP was to have been $575.00. I had to decide between it or Keith Whitleys old Kingston that his uncle from Pike County Kentucky had brought in. I do not know why but I chose the Goya. One week later the Kingston was purchased by Lori Morgan for $500.00.

      1. Re: Goya G318C - year?
        JoAnn

        : How much did you buy the G318C for?

        In 1987 I bought a Goya G318C for which I paid $500 new. My instructor recommended it because it was made by C. F. Martin Co. It’s still beautiful and has a wonderful sound.

    4. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Cameron
      Cameron

      I just purchased a Goya G318C. Unfortunately the person I bought it from didn’t know it’s history if it has much of one. It is in incredible condition so I don’t imagine it’s too old. I am looking for any information on that model and it’s year that is out there.
      thanks

      1. Goya 318c
        Fred

        I just purchased a Goya 318c from a friend. I love! Its got a full sound and a great action.
        Check it out…
        See YOUTUBE: Honeymoon Bay Market My Island Home

        I’m running it through a Fender amp with an EMG soundhole pickup
        CHEERS!

  18. goya g-17 classical
    Trey Hendon

    My grandfather recently passed away and I was just wanting to find out more about one of his guitars. It is a 1951 Goya (I checked the serial # for the year) and I was just curious about anything you could tell me about it.

  19. G-10 value?
    mark scott

    we obtained a G-10, serial #3699015 from my wife’s dad….anyone know
    when it was made (1970s right?) and how much it is worth?

    appreciate any info…..

    1. Re: G-10 value?
      Marion

      : we obtained a G-10, serial #3699015 from my wife’s dad….anyone know
      : when it was made (1970s right?) and how much it is worth?

      : appreciate any info…..

      Model #’s 366296 thru 384905 were made in 1958. I do not know the value and also have a G-10.

      1. Re: G-10 value?
        Gene

        : : we obtained a G-10, serial #3699015 from my wife’s dad….anyone know
        : : when it was made (1970s right?) and how much it is worth?

        : : appreciate any info…..

        : Model #’s 366296 thru 384905 were made in 1958. I do not know the value and also have a G-10.

        No- they weren’t. You’re quoting the Levin companies guitars that were started way back in 1900 and never went above 900,000. Many people make this mistake,but there are NO serial number files for Goya imported to the USA post WWII. As you can see, the G-10 was only announced in 1958, and yet the requestor has one with a 3 million serial number. I have one from 1968 that is 403XXXX, so I would guess that this one is early 60s. The value in very good condition is somewhere around $200 to $400 these days.

  20. goya N-21 #328741
    Kelly

    I just bought a guitar today, a goya N-21 serial #328741 and i was wondering about it’s worth and how old it is. If you can help, thank you very much!

      1. Re: goya N-21 #328741
        Rick

        HI THERE! I have goya n-21 247757…… any info about the year of production or value would be greatly appreciated! Five digit zipcode on this puppie, too…… Ricker 🙂

        2. Re: goya N-21 #328741
          Craig

          : HI THERE! I have goya n-21 247757…… any info about the year of production or value would be greatly appreciated! Five digit zipcode on this puppie, too…… Ricker 🙂

      2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... William
        William

        :I have goya n21 247757. It says on inside that it is made in Swenden. Distributed in NY. There also is a 5 didgit zip code. So they can’t be any older then when the 5 didget was started.

  21. Goya S-14, Serial No. 145006
    Kendal

    Just purchased this guitar from a second-hand shop in NYC. It’s a smaller, arch-top acoustice in good-very good condition. Dates very from mid-40s to late 50s. Sounds wonderful. Just wondering what it’s real value is. Anyone know?

  23. Crappy Goya or decent?
    Kat

    my mom bout a Goya guitar about 15 years ago it says C. F. Martin on it but says its made in Taiwan. The series is G3 anyone heard of this? and no serial number
    Also have a Martin Tiple T-28 or D-28 (Cant remember which)Bought in the 60’s excellent condition
    thanks for any info!

    1. Re: Crappy Goya or decent?
      stephen brannan

      A guy Just gave me a Goya G3. It’s fairly old and worn. some of the frets had gotten warped but the body is in pretty good shape. The tuners aren’t the best but can be fiddled with to hold tune. some parts are mising from mine so I’m going to replace them with some cheap ones from the music store. I also removed all the frets past the double dots for some frettless string bending action. as for your question crappy or decent go to a store, see what a nice one feels and sounds like and compare.

  24. Goya T-18
    Gordon Greig

    I bought this guitar new in ’67-68. It has a serial number of 3720023. According to the serial number it was made in 1958-no way! Comments ?

  25. How old?
    Robert Reeves

    I have a Goya accoustic serial #361116. I can’t remember when I bought it. I was a child. Any idea as to its’ age and value? It still looks and sounds great. thanks.

  26. 7 digit serial numbers
    Allan

    I have a T-18 with serial number 3686028. The dating lists I’ve seen have only 6 digits. Can anyone explain this discrepancy?

  27. Re messsage just before this one
    renwal

    When describing (see above) the Goya Model G-318 CE acoustic/electric guitar by CF Martin….I may have used the wrong terminology…when I said "pick-up". I meant there are 2 control knobs marked: ‘tone’ and ‘volumne’…on the side of the guitar…on the upper bout. It also includes a tool which adjust the neck.
    This guitar was rarely played.

  28. several Goya guitars
    renwal

    Have inherited several guitars from a relative who taught music.
    Would like to know best method to sell….perhaps E-bay?
    These 3 instruments are all in new condition…and were meant to be sold to students.
    There are 2 Goya CF Martin Model G 145S (serial #’s 93050025 and 93050027 Solid spruce tops, rosewood sides and back, bridge has nice bone design (or could be ivory) Also come with new plush lined hardshell case for each, 6 catches (one has lock/key).
    There is one acoustic/electric1 Model G-318 CE serial # 93080016 Cut- away withpickups, fret markers on fingerboard, word: GOYA" on head, black tap plate. Has a new soft gig bag to fit this instument.
    Advice…best method to sell these guitars and possible values…with the cases.

    2. Re: What is it? Grceo? Goya? 1970.
      David L. Correll

      :I have a greco given to me by a brother. On a paper label inside it says "geco model GR624;goya guitars, inc. Serial#20592: on the top brace on the neck side of the hole, are the numbers "45. 2. 18. could this be the date feb 18, 1945? It is very unusual. I guess it is Dreadnought? do you know what I have. Thanks, Lefty Correll at [email protected] May 26, 2003 My grandmother gave me an acoustic guitar in about 1970(ish). It is labelled a "Greco", "Model GR 122" which is "Designed, serviced and adjusted by Goya Guitars, Inc." Serial no. 14848, serviced by "H". The label (yellow) is placed on top of another (tan), which I cannot read. After 30 years, it plays and sounds great. Any info on the guitar? I have always told my grandmother that it sings where she left off. She just turned 90, and I would like to tell her more about the gift she gave me.

      : Darrell

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Darrell
      Darrell

      My grandmother gave me an acoustic guitar in about 1970(ish). It is labelled a "Greco", "Model GR 122" which is "Designed, serviced and adjusted by Goya Guitars, Inc." Serial no. 14848, serviced by "H". The label (yellow) is placed on top of another (tan), which I cannot read. After 30 years, it plays and sounds great. Any info on the guitar? I have always told my grandmother that it sings where she left off. She just turned 90, and I would like to tell her more about the gift she gave me.

      Darrell

  32. Goya Model 14
    Jim Ide

    I have a Goya Model 14, S/N 240807 in Nice condition. I am wondering what its age and worth is? Allso where I can find more info on Goya Guitars Inc.

    1. geco acoustic by goya guitars inc.
      Lefty Correll

      geco model GR624; goya guitars inc. ser.#20592. just inside soundhole on neckside the top brace has these numbers;"45. 2. 18." [could this mean the year Feb 18 1945?]
      would appreciate any info you could provide.
      Thanks, [email protected]

  33. Goya guitar S-14 serial# 178304
    Sinclair Albert

    I just acquired this guitar, I wish to know more about it. It is in good to very good condition the only fault seem to be age crackling on the spruce top, otherwise it is excellent. I would like to know an aproximate value of same. Thank You, Sinclair Albert

        1. Re: GOYA MODEL 310
          Gary Mattson

          : : I have a Goya, Model 310, made by Martin. I would appreciate any information you might provide. Thanks.

          I am looking for a value on a G 310

        2. Re: GOYA MODEL 310
          J G Molter

          I have a 1979 Goya G310 serial # 423008. I purchased it for my father in 1980. After everything was destroyed in a house fire in 2002 one of the workers clearing my house of debrey found that this guitar survived with minor damage. Originally it had an adjustable bridge which was lost some how, which I had a guitar shop carve a new bone to fit the wide opening. I lost two Martin D-28’s in the fire one a 1974 and the other a 1988. I purchased a Washburn WD32SW as a replacement guitar, when I got the Goya back from repairs this week after almost 4 1/2 yearson being silent the sound of this 27 year old guitar is fantastic.

          1. Re: GOYA MODEL 310
            Gary Cisco

            I have a G310 not sure of the serial number but say’s it is the product of the CF Martin Association. My cousin has a very old Martin classic and played my Goya and tells me it plays and sounds just as good as her Martin. I use light gauge Martin Marquis strings and it sounds really great. Glad you were able to salvage your Goya for many years of good playing.

    2. Re: martin goya?
      Richard

      I have a G310 I bought new in 1980 for $150.00..It has solid front and has held up well…I don’t know the value now but they don’t make them anymore…

    3. Re: martin goya?
      Richard

      : i have a goya G 312 it says C.F. martin inside do you by chance know the age or value of this piece?
      I have a G310 I bought new in 1980 for $150.00..It has solid front and has held up well…I don’t know the value now but they don’t make them anymore…

      1. Goya G210
        Nog Randy

        Serial number 019087 looking to find out any information about this guitar such as what year was it made what kind of woods were used also is it worth 150 miles round trip to purchase

        1. Goya G 310 Serial #313087
          GuitarSwedette

          The guitar is probably made in Japan or Korea under license by C F Martin, who bought the Levin company, which included Goya brand, and moved manufacturing to Asia. See details at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levin_%28guitar_company%29
          Post a picture of the guitar and the manufacture’s label.
          The value is around $150-300 depending on condition and if there is an original case, etc.
          Keep on strömmin’
          ATL

  35. Goya Guitar
    Gary Strawn

    I just bought a nice Goya Guitar S.N.#G 610 and would like information on the worth of it and maby some history on it.
    Thanks for your time
    Gary

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