Very Rare Levin Goya M-50 Goliath | First Year Production Run | Blonde w/ Hard Shell Case

Vintage 1958 Goya Levin M-50 Goliath Dreadnought | First-Year Production Masterpiece | Rare Figured Flame Maple MojoOverview

Only at Guitars West is an extraordinarily rare piece of European luthiery history: an inaugural, first-year 1958 Goya M-50 Goliath Dreadnought, masterfully hand-built by the legendary A.B. Herman Carlson Levin company in Gothenburg, Sweden. While Levin had been building world-class instruments since 1900, 1958 marked the historic debut of the M-series Goliath line, specifically engineered to compete directly with American powerhouse dreadnoughts of the golden era. Featuring a spectacular, deeply figured flame maple back and sides paired with a premium solid spruce soundboard, this top-tier model represents the absolute pinnacle of Goya’s vintage catalog. Adorned with multi-ply wood binding and the iconic mother-of-pearl cloud fingerboard inlays, this first-year survivor is a striking statement piece of mid-century functional art.

Tone and Playability

Sonically, this instrument is a powerhouse that completely justifies its elite pedigree. Having spent nearly 70 years naturally drying out and opening up, the premium Swedish tone woods yield a rich, booming, room-filling resonance that modern acoustics simply cannot replicate. The seasoned spruce and aged maple deliver a beautifully balanced profile: deep, punchy lows that rattle your chest, a woody midrange with exceptional cut, and pristine, chime-like highs. The original mahogany neck remains structurally sound, offering a fast, smooth feel across the rosewood board that makes it a true dream to play.

Condition Report

This 1958 M-50 is offered in honest Good Condition, wearing its authentic vintage history proudly on its sleeve as a true badge of honor. The spruce top exhibits heavy, incredibly gorgeous factory lacquer finish checking that radiates pure vintage mojo. For complete transparency, there is a very small, isolated chip in the plastic binding line along the bottom edge of the lower bout. This minor defect is strictly cosmetic, entirely stable, and has zero impact on the structural integrity or the world-class acoustic performance of the guitar. Beyond standard light handling marks expected on a 68-year-old instrument, it is a rock-solid, incredibly inspiring player. Includes a vintage, period-correct hardshell case featuring a classic plush purple interior.

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