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HomeInstrument AccessoriesGeneral AccessoriesMetronomesSeagull S6 "The Original" Acoustic Guitar |
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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Best value at this price point or even three times as much Apr 18, 2010
I bought this guitar in 2005. It sounds and looks wonderful and manages to stay that way. I think this is a good guitar and when you think that something that might sound better would cost three to four times as much it is a great guitar for the value.
This model has the cedar top. I love that sound vs the more typical spruce top on flattop guitars. It is a bit more mellow and has a hint of a classical guitar tone because of that. If you prefer the bright concert sound of a Martin then you'll not want this cedar top.
Yes this guitar has an oiled finish. This allows the soundboard to really sing unimpeded. It also allows you to knock the heck out of it. Funny thing is that after five years there isn't much damage just a little arm wear. I think you'll like this guitar enough to not knock it around.
The neck feels silky smooth. The frets are well placed and don't stab you by hanging over the neck a little which is what you'll get in other guitars in this price range. Paying to get the frets filed down is an additional expense on those competitors so beware when comparing.
This doesn't come with a case so I bought a hard shell by the brand name "Canadian". Great case.
When I bought it it really didn't need an adjustment but I took it to a local shop to make it perfect for me. I've also taken it in every other year for setting the action - checking and tweaking the neck - and getting the frets polished. I also use a humidifier in its case during the winter months in Chicago. Performing these tasks will prolong the life of your Seagull and your enjoyment of it.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Excellent guitar for the money -- excellent delivery Apr 17, 2010
I ordered this as a gift -- placed the order late Thursday and it arrived on Saturday morning via FedEx (this was the free shipping by Amazon). Excellent service. The guitar arrived in perfect shape and the recipient just called us and said it sounds perfect.
Compare this to a Blue Ridge guitar I bought a few years ago. The Blue Ridge came from China, it cost 50% more, it had much poorer sound and developed a buzz after the first year.
The Seagull came from Quebec, Canada, it is superior in every way, and cost less.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
S6 gets 10 Jan 14, 2010
For those of you searching for a great guitar... period, you can do no better than a Seagull S6. i did my research for what seemed like an eternity and spent alot of time at local guitar shops and have found a gem in the S6. Stunning craftsmanship, great action, warm sound, all bundled into an outstanding package that looks, sounds, and plays like a $1000+ guitar for a third of that price! You cant go wrong, except to pass it by.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Excellent guitar! Oct 01, 2009
Beautiful guitar. This guitar beats all of them in sound & looks. It was priced at Amazon full price in our local music store. We had to bring it to a local music store to have the shoulder strap installed since this guitar only has one peg for the shoulder strap. Also bought the tric case from the local store since I was not sure if the same case they have here at amazon fits the S6. Don't hesitate, buy S6 here in Amazon. They packaged it well & it arrived in 2 days with my prime membership.
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Great Guitar, Excellent Value! Sep 29, 2009
After 42 years of playing unsatisfying guitars, I did some research and spent a lot of time at all the local Guitar Centers, Sam Ash stores and a number of indie stores like McCabes in Santa Monica. I played everything I could get my hands on that had at least a solid top.
So when my husband wanted to get me a guitar for my birthday, I chose the Seagull Original S6 because it sounds great, feels good and plays so very well. The sound actually stands up pretty well even when played right after all-solid more expensive guitars. After a setup and putting on some extra light strings, it's hard to believe it has laminate back and sides - my S6 sings! And it sounds great finger picking or strummed.
Details - the nut is 1.8 inches, which is very nice for finger picking. This is a short scale guitar but not a 3/4 size, and the body hits at the 14th fret. The top is solid cedar, sides and back are laminated wild cherry. Build quality of every one I've seen (and I've seen a lot of them) is very good, and the semi-gloss finish looks and feels smooth. It's got well-finished frets and fretboard and a bright sound with lots of sustain - if you're like me and didn't need that much brightness, try phosphor bronze strings.
If you're a beginning to intermediate player or are looking for a second guitar, I cannot recommend the Seagull Original S6 enough!
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