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Post by colchar on Mar 20, 2011 19:18:41 GMT -5
Hey All, I've been busy and haven't been here in a while but I just picked up my first acoustic, a Seagull S6 Original Slim, so I figured I would drop back in and post a NGD thread. The guitar has a cedar top, wild cherry back and sides, and a hand-finished maple neck. The ‘slim’ in its name refers to the width at the nut as this model is slightly slimmer than usual (I find their normal ones to be a little uncomfortable to play). These normally sell for $355-$375+tax but I got this one for $299+tax and they also threw in a hard shell case, which normally sells for $68+tax, for just $40+tax. So, for $339+tax I got both the guitar and the case which is a decent little savings. Since I am familiar with the ‘pictures or it didn’t happen’ rule, here are some photos of my latest acquisition.      |
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Post by gasman on Mar 20, 2011 21:30:06 GMT -5
That's a beauty, Colchar! I love the grain on the back! Sounds like you got a good deal. I don't know that much about acoustics, as my only acoustic is my 36 year old Harmony, but I like the materials with which yours is made. Enjoy it in good health, my friend!
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Post by Mojo on Mar 20, 2011 22:04:21 GMT -5
Nice deal! I'll tell ya, those Seagulls are hard to beat in terms of price/quality ratio new, let alone used! Enjoy it in good health  |
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Post by colchar on Mar 20, 2011 23:10:03 GMT -5
That's a beauty, Colchar! I love the grain on the back! Sounds like you got a good deal. I don't know that much about acoustics, as my only acoustic is my 36 year old Harmony, but I like the materials with which yours is made. Enjoy it in good health, my friend! Thanks! I love the grain on the back too. Cherry is such a beautiful wood. Seagulls are made by Godin who also make Art & Lutherie, Simon & Patrick, and Norman guitars (amongst others). Godin is a Canadian company from Quebec and their guitars are all made in Canada from Canadian woods and, at least for the Seagulls, a good part of the process is done by hand. Their electrics are made in both Canada and New Hampshire so, regardless of which of their products one buys, they are made in North America. They have a great reputation for quality and craftsmanship at reasonable prices. |
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Post by colchar on Mar 20, 2011 23:14:32 GMT -5
Nice deal! I'll tell ya, those Seagulls are hard to beat in terms of price/quality ratio new, let alone used! Enjoy it in good health Thanks. I had been looking at used guitars but when I settled on the Seagull I decided to get a new one because of the deal I had worked out with the store. With that deal, I saved enough money that what I paid was just a little higher than what I could have gotten it for on the used market so it just made sense to buy it new. My sales guy even ordered one directly from the factory for me so that I didn't get one that had been sitting around in some warehouse for months. But like you said, whether new or used they are hard to beat in terms of price/quality ratio. |
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Post by lesblues on Mar 21, 2011 10:01:20 GMT -5
Good to see you back on the forum. I too think the back of your guitar looks amazing. I think you should keep it on a stand with the back facing out!!  ;D |
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Post by pwfirst on Mar 21, 2011 21:30:43 GMT -5
Nice buy, I really like the sound the cedar gives a guitar. For the money, Seagull makes a great guitar, welcome in the the acoustic world.
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Post by 469roadking on Mar 23, 2011 23:19:32 GMT -5
Nice man!! and a good deal to boot. I've played a few of the Seagulls and every one of them sounded and played like they cost a lot more. Enjoy Brother. PS. good to see ya back around! |
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Post by beserkur on Mar 25, 2011 21:25:59 GMT -5
That's a beauty, Colchar! I love the grain on the back! Sounds like you got a good deal. I don't know that much about acoustics, as my only acoustic is my 36 year old Harmony, but I like the materials with which yours is made. Enjoy it in good health, my friend! Thanks! I love the grain on the back too. Cherry is such a beautiful wood. Seagulls are made by Godin who also make Art & Lutherie, Simon & Patrick, and Norman guitars (amongst others). Godin is a Canadian company from Quebec and their guitars are all made in Canada from Canadian woods and, at least for the Seagulls, a good part of the process is done by hand. Their electrics are made in both Canada and New Hampshire so, regardless of which of their products one buys, they are made in North America. They have a great reputation for quality and craftsmanship at reasonable prices. I have the same guitar,well almost and to top it off my sister-in-law works at that factory in La Patrie,so I got mine for 200$ plus a Fort case which is very robust...I know,I know..here are the pics to prove it....    |
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Post by gasman on Mar 25, 2011 22:30:34 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, Beserkur! Very nice guitars you have there! I found a Seagull like these posted on my local Craigslist just after Colchar started this thread. If I hadn't bought a guitar last month, I would have jumped on it. They seem like very nice guitars.
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Post by colchar on Mar 26, 2011 15:03:55 GMT -5
Thanks! I love the grain on the back too. Cherry is such a beautiful wood. Seagulls are made by Godin who also make Art & Lutherie, Simon & Patrick, and Norman guitars (amongst others). Godin is a Canadian company from Quebec and their guitars are all made in Canada from Canadian woods and, at least for the Seagulls, a good part of the process is done by hand. Their electrics are made in both Canada and New Hampshire so, regardless of which of their products one buys, they are made in North America. They have a great reputation for quality and craftsmanship at reasonable prices. I have the same guitar,well almost and to top it off my sister-in-law works at that factory in La Patrie,so I got mine for 200$ plus a Fort case which is very robust... Welcome, and nice Seagull! If your sister-in-law works there I'm going to come bugging you for some help when I eventually buy a Seagull Coastline  |
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Post by colchar on Mar 26, 2011 15:05:27 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, Beserkur! Very nice guitars you have there! I found a Seagull like these posted on my local Craigslist just after Colchar started this thread. If I hadn't bought a guitar last month, I would have jumped on it. They seem like very nice guitars. If you are considering an acoustic I simply cannot recommend Seagulls highly enough! They are an unbelievable value for the money. |
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Post by melodeous on Mar 27, 2011 12:07:10 GMT -5
Seagull makes a good guitar. I had one a few years ago. Don't remember the model number but it was quite long. It had the Quantum II onboard system. I play classical guitar as well as the steel string variety so their standard nut width wasn't cumbersome for me. Nice snag.
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