Goya oval hole

[Bill Snyder]

I have come across an oval hole Goya mandolin with rope binding online that might go pretty cheap. About all I can find about them is Goya had a few different owners (including Martin) and were built in different countries during the 40 (+/-) years they were manufactured.
I do not know if this particular model has a solid or laminate top.
Any body know anything more about them?

[JGWoods]

The Swedish made Levin/Goyas included some nice instruments- well made, loud, nice tone. I have played a few that were quite nice, none that were bad instruments.
I haven't seen any of the Martin era Goyas.

[atetone]

I had my hands on one of the newer Goyas,,,, not good,,, very poorly made. Just your typical factory slapped together unit.
I would like to stumble across one of the Swedish ones though. They look very interesting.