The "Goya" name comes from Francisco Jose de Goya, the famous 18th century Spanish painter known as the father of modern art (Francisco drew a lot of Spanish guitar players too). The Goya brand name was initially used by the Hershman Musical Instrument Company of New York (Goya Guitars Inc.). NOTE: As best I can tell, "Goya" brand guitars were made starting in 1954 and ending in 1996. The Goya brand name was initially used by Hershman Musical Instrument Company of New York City, New York, in mid 1950's for acoustic guitars made in Sweden by Levin, particularly known for its classical guitars. Nylon and steel string acoustic and acoustic/electric guitars, hollow body electric guitars, solidbody electric guitars and basses, thinline electric archtops guitars, banjos, mandolins and amplifiers. The guitar brand name "Goya" existed from the mid 1950's to 1996.
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