Hi Oliver, yet again, another obscure and vastly underrated instrument. These guitars are so well made and have quality hardware and finish. Kind regards
Hi Hisham :-) They're really small and slim and very 'top-endy' in tone terms but they look ace and they're superb to play. Nothing like a Les Paul really except vaguely in shape but they're really good guitars in their own right. Cheers, Gary :-)
There are so many quality alternatives out there for people to find guitars that’ll do the same hisar a fraction of the price. Where Gibson score is the brand name and attached street cred but you’re absolutely correct Steve
Hi Hisham :-) Neither really. It's very bright and trebly. Probably more like a Rickenbacker than anything else I can just think of. If you've found one I could definitely recommend it as a nice guitar in its own right. Cheers, Gary :-)
Got a mint Gould Tele a few years back. It was secondhand and cost (I think) around £80. TBH, because it was so cheap, I wasn’t expecting much from it. Without really trying it out, I raised the action and used it for slide a couple of times. It’s been sitting around gathering dust for years. I decided to give it a once over after hearing good things about this make. Long story short, I only wish all guitars played as well as this. Nice low action, no string buzzing, no sharp frets, comfortable neck, lightweight and looks as cool as ….. My only criticism, the neck pickups a bit weak sounding to my ears. Having stated that, this fine instrument cost me less than the price of a good night out. Hardly a complaint. Anyway, I’m now looking for some replacement pickups to do this guitar justice. One completed, I reckon this sleeper is gonna be up there with the best of ‘em.
Hi Sid :-) There's another Gould LP for sale locally for £80 which I'm quite tempted by. I agree with you about the pickups being the weak link in the (very strong) chain. On a Tele, I'd be tempted to look for some Seymour Duncan Antiquities on the used market. They'd set it off nicely. Cheers, Gary :-)
Hi there Appetite :-) I thought I'd replied to this yesterday so if two comments come up, apologies. The only thing that has any similarity to a Gibson is the general shape. They're really well made guitars and the neck is more Ibanez than Gibson and they're physically very small - a Les Paul would dwarf one these. Terrific to play and I do like little guitars. Cheers :-)
I came across one these today and it was such a nice guitar. I'm a bass player but was tempted to buy it. The guy selling it also had an epiphone les paul but this one played and sounded better. It has Seymour Duncans in it. Very nice indeed.
Hi there Ray :-) These are astonishingly well made and well finished guitars. I'm slightly surprised that they aren't bigger on the guitar map! Seymour's are absolutely gold standard pickups and combined with Gould's ability to craft a well playing instrument it should be almost unbeatable. What I particularly like is their dimensions. I'm personally not fond of BIG guitars so these tick many boxes for me. Cheers :-)
Hahahahaha, hi Protect :-) I used to see these on eBay all the time and they don't seem to crop up as often these days. Brilliant little guitars that play really well. Well worth spending a few quid on decent pickups IMO. Cheers, Gary :-)
Hi just stumbled across your channel, you reviewed a Westfield Strat , I’ve managed to pick a Westfield Les Paul, I believe the model is either E4000 or E4500 I was wondering if you had come across them and your thoughts ? Regards John
Hi there John and thanks so much for subscribing :-) I haven't come across any of Westfield's LP guitars but if I see one I'll be on it. In my experience they're really well made and put most of the big brands to shame. There was a great deal of quality control going on there and I would expect nothing less from a Scottish outfit so I reckon you've bagged a winner. My prediction is that over time they'll gain a bit of traction (and value) as they'll become desirable because they're sadly no longer in production. Well made, keenly priced and great players :-)
All you need now is some wood in the shape of a guitar and you're all set :-) These guitars can be picked up for really reasonable prices and they're superb. Cute, too :-) Kind regards :-)
@@FoxysGuitarShow Thanks ! I thought no one was going to help ! But you came through.. I'm going to search skips from now on for some wood.. : ) Well luckily I have a little Spectrum guitar that now has that pickup in the neck position.. and I didn't even know when I bought the Spectrum that with it's humbuckers and floyd rose set up that it was going to be my favorite.. Hope all goimg well for you there..
@@FoxysGuitarShow Hi.. Beginner here.. I threw the Gould pickup into a Spectrum I have at the neck.. I didn't realise how much difference it would make.. At first it doesn't seem that different.. but as time goes by everything is so much better.. Of a choice of 4 little amps I'm connected to what some people deem one of the worst amps ever.. bought in Forest Gate in the 80s and really only started to use this year.. Ross RG 10 Tube blaster..
Hi Liam and Daisy :-) Yes, I regret letting this one go, too. Awesome little sports cars and truly well made with an astonishing finish. Cheers, Gary :-)
I have a Gould Les Paul "anniversary", finished in white and gold hardware. After spending more than 10 years in a storage room I recovered it and with slight adjustments it is one of my favorite guitars. I love the sound of their ceramic humbuckers. Great finishes.
I just bought a 1990s gould strat for only £100. Fantastic guitars for the money. Ps the guy in video old skool simply the best guitarists on the planet. 🎸🎸😎
Hi Trevor :-) Yes, agreed. Someone told me where they made them and although I've since forgotten I remember being impressed at the time. Had a look for Old Skool and found a Bollywood parody music video with rapping. To be fair, it pretty much blew me away - very tuneful, very clever. Couldn't find any other videos with the same spelling. Is it the movie with Will Ferrell?. Cheers :-)
Hi there Noodle :-) No two ways about it, Gould make some corking instruments. Really well put together and the fit and finish is astonishing. Cheers :-)
Hi there Mike and thanks mate :-) As you'll know full well, we've only had electricity installed recently here 'oop north' so it's a joy not having to use the loudhailer these days :-) BTW, Gould guitars are superb. They make other guitars for someone else but I'll be blistered if I can remember who. If you see one of these little dodgers it's well worth snapping one up and sticking a nice pair of Gibson humbuckers in. Cheers, Gary :-)
so you're the one who bought it! I don't know if you saw the listing but at the same time there was a mint green SG with a bigsby. I went for that one and it's also a terrific guitar for the price
Bugger, I missed that! I'll tell you what, though, those Gould's (and the Oldfields - which I think are the same) are brilliantly made guitars. I've got a really nasty Paragon coming up. I had one a few years ago and it was ace but I think these are the same as the Nevadas etc so it's pot luck whether they'll play ok or not :-)
I am glad I saw this video as I was coming to that conclusion myself but could not understand how a guitar much cheaper could play this well. I bought one 7 years ago and had not even plugged it in to an amp and gave it to my younger brother as a present for his 21st. Long story short he did not look after it and could not be bothered fixing the wiring issue with the jack socket and gave it back to me in the end. I have just fixed the jack socket myself and put new strings on it and it sounds really good. I have even been comparing it with a custom zakk wylde signature camo epiphone that is my brothers I borrowed and I prefer the action on the gould which is shocking for how much the custom one is.
Hi there and that’s a great observation. The facts of the matter are that firstly I don’t believe any guitar makers set out to do a bad job; everyone takes pride in their work. I am never prejudiced about the country of origin and the singular important about a guitar is if it talks to you. Not every pair of trousers will suit everyone. I always recommend local guitar techs. They’re not used enough and the value for money they offer is unbeatable and we all do it for the same reason- we love guitars, good, bad or indifferent. Kind regards
@@FoxysGuitarShow Absolutely agree, I have been very sceptical in the past so trying to be a bit more open minded. Is there any way of finding out how old the one I have is? No numbers anywhere on the outside to tell what year it is. I suspect 2000's but I would be interested to know. Thanks
Bought a Gould 155 with a hard case for £200. Normally wouldn't touch a Chinese guitar. Absolutely stunning guitar. Beautiful inlay and hardware. Lovely action and sounds great. If I didnt know better I would have thought it was a £500-750 guitar.
Hi there Tago :-) In my experience, Gould make brilliant guitars. The fit and finish is way better than one might reasonably expect. Don't know which factory they come from but there's certainly a great deal of care and attention paid to the set-ups and finish.Cheers :-)
@@FoxysGuitarShow My nephew popped round yesterday and my Gould was propped up in my living room. He'd never seen it before so he started playing it and absolutely lived it. He's been playing semi professionally for about 13 years so he knows his stuff. He has Gibsons, PRS, Fenders etc. He absolutely loved it and couldn't believe how cheap it was.
I know what you mean. There's a price to be paid for everything but if you want something to leave in your car or a rehearsal room always go with something good but inexpensive in my opinion.
In my city -Pamplona- they sell a guitar like yours in black, I think with the original pickups and their cassse for 90 euros! Long ago I left my LP BB in the car on the street and, one day, I brought the guitar home. That night they opened my car. I was 19 years old ... it would have been a P ..! Salut!
Hi there Al and thank you, that's much appreciated. I would pick a Gould or an Oldfield over the Nevada/Paragon instruments in a heartbeat. No contest as far as fit and finish is concerned. I'm basing this opinion on previous experience. Each of the three Paragons and Nevadas I've had in were terrible and needed so much work to get them playing ok I reckon you'd have to spend nearly as much again at your local guitar tech as the original purchase price whereas the Goulds and Oldfields have been pretty much spot on. Hope that helps :-)
@@FoxysGuitarShow thank you very much!! I’ll go with the Gould or Oldfield!! I love your guitar reviews, you’re very helpful! I subscribed to your channel 😄👍 Happy Easter, mate!!!!
Can't speak for every Nevada LP but the one I came across weighed an absolute tonne, not sure what that darn thing was made of. Vintage V100 are other excellent guitars that are built well and not heavy.
I have a Gould Les Paul Gold Top with P90s and its absolutely superb, and yes I would be very upset if it got nicked from the back of my van! You don't see many of these guitars kicking around these day's, if you do snap up a bargain.
Hi there Paul:-) Totally agree with you here. These guitars are unbelievably well made and I've had a few through the door now. The finish, construction and hardware are astonishing. It's only a matter of time before people figure out how brilliant they are and prices are sure to rise :-)
