Seagull Guitars

[Woodcutter]

I keep thinking about buying a new acoustic guitar and I was looking at seagull guitars. I know they're part of the Godin family and all the Godins I've played are great guitars and they get great reviews on here. I was wondering what you all thiink of them.

 

[Woodcutter]

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Thanks for the review.

Are they more apt to have problems due to humidty then other guitars?

 

[subanots]

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good for the money. i like them. i dislike the headstock.

they sound good though.

 

[darnright]

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Hey Johnny, didn't they also make a line called "Simon and Patrick"? Kind of a lower price acoustic. Not bad guitars as I remember.

-dave

 

[Woodcutter]

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I think it's the cedar top and the thin finish , (a shellac blend I think)
The bridge tends to pull fairly easily if they get dry.
Also the top can really get dented easily , so throw a humidity gauge in the case.

Subs - +1 on the 'stock.However they don't break off as easily as Norman's.
I shop I worked in we would have at least 2 Norman's a week with snapped headstock's.

What should the humidity level be?

 

[Woodcutter]

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Thanks for the info.

 

[Woodcutter]

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Has anyone tried the cameo model that has a maple back and sides or any acoustic with a maple back and sides. It seams like it would be really brite.

 

[JumpMarine]

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Really nice sounding guitars. I had a S6 + Cedar top that I wish I had never traded. The cedars are very soft and the finish is super thin, but that does add to the tone.

 

[Aceman]

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I dig'em!

 

[disturb]

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I really like the Seagulls!

 

[WhoFan]

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these can be really nice acoustics.... i was talking with a godin sales rep and he was saying that most of their acoustic tops are coming from old growth trees from Canada's west coast... they have a deal with the government that when they find one that has fallin over by nature they can helicopter it out of the forrest... they sometimes pay a fortune to the government and costs of getting one of these old trees..

this old spruce wood finds it way on all their guitars not just the higher priced ones, but of course some pieces are better then others...

 

[gilles27]

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Norman and seagull have got to be my favorite acoustic manufacturers. i've never played a norman that didn't feel just right. might be something to do with the neck profile fitting my hand well or something. i rate seagull too but haven't played as many. all of the godin owned companies are pretty good if you ask me

 

[Florbastang]

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They play, feel, and look fantastic. The fit and finish of these guitars is incredible for the money. They also sound very good as well, if not a trifle tubby in the bass and a little lacking in treble, in my opinion. I believe that has to do with the narrow shoulders and even more so with the short scale.

It all depends on what type of music you play. They are the perfect finger picking guitars. But if you're into loud, hard strumming, things might get a tad muddy.

My experience with Seagulls is with the M6 Gloss (2 different ones).

But overall, the guitars in the Lasido family are great. I'm also a huge fan of Godins.

 

[Florbastang]

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What should the humidity level be?

About 40-50% relative humidity. I wouldn't go any lower, but a tad higher (say 55%) probably wouldn't hurt it. Keep in mind, that unless the conditions are severe (lower than 30% or higher than 70%), it's a gradual process. It's not like it'll fall apart over night.

I always used a soundhole humidifier and a case hygrometer (humidity sensor). I think Planet Waves sells them as a kit for $30.

Here it is:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Planet-Waves-Acoustic-Guitar-Humidifier-with-HTS-?sku=420981


The winters aren't bad as you just need to keep an eye on humidity levels and adjust accordingly. Summers can be more tricky if you live in a very humid area.

 

[B2D]

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I have an S6 Cherry that sounds sooooo **** good. Easily my most favorite acoustic guitar brand ever for overall quaility, tone, and feel.

 

[Hoss]

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i love the tone...but as with Godin's...they have a very different neck shape that i've never gotten used to playing on. that might change if i spent a significant amount of time with one instead of the occasional play at a store?

 

[ImmortalSix]

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My buddy got one a while back and thought it was awesome, but it played like a cheap POS guitar to me. Sound was muffled, seemed very...unfinished for lack of better language. It felt like they got about 80% done and put it on the sales rack.

All that aside, its action was high, string tension was high, and sounded very muffled.

Somebody had to do it,
Hunter

 

[infrared72]

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I had a 1994 S6+ Cutaway with the LR Baggs preamp in it for year. Very nice guitar for the money. I used it for some recordings, learning some acoustic things, and jamming with my brother on Chapman Stick. Ultimately, I didn't take care of mine like I wanted to - the pickguard was slipping off, and it had a few dings in it that I was just beside myself about. I ended up selling it a few months ago since I'm more into electric now.

I made a field trip to a local Godin dealer back in September, and I also discovered the Godin A6 Ultra. Fantastic guitar - basically a Telecaster shape with chambers, a piezo pickup and a real humbucking neck pickup. Sort of a hybrid acoustic/electric I guess. If I got another acoustic, that's probably what I'd get. I think for 2 years or so, Godin was manufacturing the A6's under the Seagull name.

-Peter

 

[Woodcutter]

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I made a field trip to a local Godin dealer back in September, and I also discovered the Godin A6 Ultra. Fantastic guitar - basically a Telecaster shape with chambers, a piezo pickup and a real humbucking neck pickup. Sort of a hybrid acoustic/electric I guess. If I got another acoustic, that's probably what I'd get. I think for 2 years or so, Godin was manufacturing the A6's under the Seagull name.

-Peter

Those look pretty cool. I wonder if one of the godin dealers around here has one in stock?