All user reviews for the Seagull S6 Original

The grinch2139 talks about his Seagull S6 cedar ... "It is made to" La Patrie "in Quebec (French Canada) is a 14 frets ... the simple manufacturing micro piezo (under the bones of the bridge) is a type LR Baggs Micro EQ (on mine in anyway) ... with three pushbuttons: treble, bass, volume ... it is powered by a 9 volt battery that is changed by the sound hole ... it's true that a less practical case of splint on the outside, but obviously much more aesthetic. The battery lasts one year. The handle is height adjustable, very convenient to enrich the "low" which is his weak point ... is a rounded handle that measuring 45 mm Nut. "

UTILIZATION

The handle requires a rather precise adjustment to balance between bass and treble, and high ropes course ... I did not find immediately the right compromise, but with a little patience you get there. The height adjustment of the handle is easy with one key by the rosette (do not niker strings, if we rule without removing) ... The truss rod is accessible through the soundhole, is double acting, meaning that it rises or descends in the direction in which it is running (it is explained on the Seagull website) ... not handle too thin (I prefer) ... to get a good projection of the guitar, I get the strings Ernie Ball "type _Regular 2146 Slinky Acoustic" with a pull strong enough 12_16_24_32_44_54 ... that's what I found better (sustain, brightness, balance, projection) have banned EXP and ELIXIR, which are worse, at least for this case and too expensive. For more presence and projection, I refined the soundboard (from 5 / 10 of mm) ... the result is amazing ... It is an operation that I recommend if you're not sure you (if you want advice, go to the website of amateur luthiers "www.luthier-amateur.org").

SOUNDS

After a year of care and control ... I can say that it is a guitar that is deserved, but it's worth it because it has nothing to envy today (at least in sound) to a guitar over 1500 euros ... I add that the cedar was enhanced after six months, as I bought used and the previous owner no longer played for at least a year, it had become "dull" .. . I take this opportunity to give you advice me a luthier to enhance the table leave "trainer" guitar near a source of vibration as a chamber music HIFI (you can put it bluntly) to that it is enriched by good vibrations and waves, I personally made the inside of the box mini speaker.

OVERALL OPINION

According to experts the full Seagull is a very good quality / price ratio ... Not knowing at the beginning I chose just because I found it simple (I do not like the frills, especially if they are not to my taste) ... I love the shape of the headstock (that said, it holds the tuning to perfection) ... Beginner's Luck made me make the right choice ... I am particularly happy today ... I plan to buy even one with a spruce top ... Never change a winning team ... The grinch2139 (August 20, 2005).

This is a Canadian guitar Dreadnought type. 14 frets non-cash. Channel 24.8 inches exactly (630 mm) lol
It is well made trs. Trs sober. The table is however quite sensitive to blows. This is for the use of cedar wood which is a fairly soft.

UTILIZATION

The handle is big enough and broad. 47mm at nut of head. The pitch is quite short (24.8 inches). The frets are pretty flat. The action of t Sets the strings down a luthier that provides more comfort empty. The handle is perfect for my large hands. Access in acute is quite difficult, which is normal for a case with no cutaway. The interface is perfect for me.
I ride Elixir Custom Light strings for many years. These strings have transfigured and gives me the sound I wanted.

SOUNDS

It should be perfectly my style of music. The sound is modern and trs typ. Trs hot. The bass and mdiums gnreux take precedence over almost treble that are felt and can trs aggressive. It resembles neither the sound nor the sound Martin Taylor. Which is a plus for me! The sound of these guitars is high quality but lack of originality PCHE. And in the field, I know what I say, I possde a Taylor 814 ... I also had the opportunity to test several Martin D28 and other jewels of the brand.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for exactly 12 years! She improves with age so much so that when I try a new S6 I feel not to have the same instrument! Over the years, the race was "made" my hand. The report quality is simply outstanding price! If c'tait again, I would say yes, yes and YES!

- Canadian manufacturing. the "hand made in La Patrie, Quebec, Canada" written at the back throws a LOT!
- Solid Cedar, Back & Sides: Wild Cherry, Mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, Tusq Nut in Nut ® and compensated bridge, Finish: Semi-Gloss Preamp Godin Quantum (1 volume, 1 bass, 1 treble).
- The general appearance is very sober, very classy. The varnish is almost invisible and smell the wood grain, patting the table. As against this makes it somewhat vulnerable and we must be careful not to knock on a prominent corner because it is probably the driving insured. But it gives an incredible feeling to feel the wood and almost raw, which makes it alive. Nothing to say about all of the finish is very clean, very neat. The head is really good.

UTILIZATION

- The handle is confusing at first. Used to play a Takamine EG523SC end with a handle and sliding like an electric, I was surprised by the handle of the S6 a broad and thin, in the style of a classic. But you soon and it is ultimately rather easy to play.
- No easy access to acute on this model. We must rather take the CW model with soloing if you want.
- Well-balanced weight, the overall comfort is very good.
- The sound is really the highlight of this guitar: very balanced, no smoke and mirrors as some who plan to acoustic bass and treble super bright but prove tiring over time. The S6 is much more neutral, with a balanced low-mid-treble. Mediums are also very good. Before connecting the acoustic sound is already amazing. Once connected we find the same feeling, that sign of quality rather than the preamp and the sound that respects the sound spectrum returned in acoustics.

SOUNDS

- The sound of the Seagull make it more versatile enough. Its tonal balance allows him to play in all registers, even a little booster equalizer preamp to boost bass and treble in the example to play the country-rock rhythms and powerful folk. I play with more rhythm and arpeggios, rarely picking, pop-rock accompaniment. But I feel very versatile and very usable in a jazz record its accuracy and balance should be an asset.
- In rehearsal I play live on the sound system.

OVERALL OPINION

- I use it recently, but I'm already hooked. It's really a beautiful guitar, sober, just, no frills, but delivers a full, balanced sound.
- I love the finish and sober side "raw", the feel of wood. I love its sound. Meanwhile I like less "vulnerable" and it is necessarily for the appearance of "authentic" cited above. So to do with.
- I tried Cort (nice finish but a little too bluff next sound I think), the Takamine (I love the sleeves, but you have to pay for a quality Taka) for Ibanez (bof acoustics, pretty good hip).
- Excellent value for money and this apparently unanimous. This guitar could cost € 300 more expensive without this offends anyone. In its price range, I found no equivalent in terms of guitar sounds.
- I do it again this election easily, and I intend to keep this guitar to life is a joy.

Does any adjacent words, Canadian guitar village of the country (or factories are a lot of guitars in the house Godin), 22 frets, Solid cedar top and sides cherry. the whole is very good and quite unusual. no fault of the cot.

UTILIZATION

In terms of playability, the neck is fairly typical (and rather large end from a ibanez ca I really do not drang ), Very comfortable but then again it may not please everyone => a try then.
the neck (and body) has a very nice satin varnish, smooth and enjoyable to the touch => ca glides well, but in return it .. quite fragile so be careful not to let a trainer anywhere !
no cutaway => no access to great highs, but honestly it's not what you asked.
I put 9 for the fragility of the varnish

SOUNDS

At the sound is again very typ => full of bass "deep", a warm and round, which will not suit everyone (but many others are looking, which is my case ).
the sound also seems to me quite mtallique, I think it will diminish somewhat over time (new ropes ..).
this guitar seems to me to idalie accompaniment, acoustic rock, blues, or the folk.

Attention => the amount of bass over treble can disturb. playing fingers I found her really perfect and clear, but when I pass the mediator agreements (a 2.0) the E string and clearly dominates and is given a result in somewhat gal and "draft". Then I tried with a mediator much thinner (0.5) and a return to balance again the sound I was looking for in the end .. what a great mediator I damn scared: D.
I put the 9 dsquilibre bass / treble that will not please forcment.

edit: after a more prolonged period of use the sound is not at all metal, and is every day more playable and pleasant to the ear. for me it is THE guitar for accompaniment idalie folk, song .. typically playable by the fire

OVERALL OPINION

- I use it for one week at full capacity (roughly 10 hours a day).
- I like its sounds very full, round and warm, it washables dcu me nothing yet.
- I have tried many models before buying, and c'tait far the most kind and most recognizable.
- Very good report quality price (I pay 380 with a 20% discount .. what more? = D)
- For the moment nothing dcu me, I do it again this choice without hesitate .. I ca redirais within a month or two).

In conclusion, it is a guitar very good price quality ratio, but the sound and playability very typs that may not appeal to everyone (as amazed the purchaser, according ).
a must try if it fits in your budget).

Handcrafted in Canada. Dreadnought Guitar format: Solid cedar top and sides cherry. No chi-chi!

UTILIZATION

Yes it has a handle for an impressive folk, but then even small hands for a guy, I have no problem to play on. On the contrary, once the habit, the handle is really nice and easy: the strings are well spaced and I find myself totally mix my brushes when I played on a folk to handle more "normal". Try it before of course, but frankly I do not what it could have off-putting. A real treat in the long run.

Dreadnought, it always has a well-constructed body: D ... but hey no surprise, that side is quite similar to many other guitars.

Purchased from OCCAZ my S6 is already ten years behind. There's no denying it takes the shock! Compared to new models seen in magazines, mine is darker, wood has aged to the delight of my ears. The varnish is indeed fragile and even by taking precautions and not play with a pick I made a few marks. I consider that it gives him the charm, it takes a few aging and wrinkles. Only downside: the small portion that lies between the rosette and pickguard, which is not protected, tends to become damaged in a lot of scratching (the wood seems to wear out, gradually unraveling ), I protect this place with a light adhesive tape.

For action, I tried a new store that had not scored, so I guess it was okay.

All in all crude oil without stripping chi-chi, no frills and that's what I like. The wood does not shine, there's no pictures or incrustatons everywhere, it's enough guitar "roots". There are marks on the edge of the handle for the frets 5 and 7: original, simple but not really annoying.

SOUNDS

I am a guitarist means without any pretension. I like to accompany me, atmosphere "fireside" and play some beautiful arpeggios. I play rock / pop rock / folk with. For this use it seems ideal. The projection is really good (and yet I was in Martin 10/47 strings ... I happening right now in 12/54). By trying it and comparing it to other guitars in the same range: Art and Lutherie, Takamine and Yamaha 300 to € 450) ... what had really strong and decided it was really low there. They resent in the stomach as soon as you scratch an agreement: the happiness in its purest form!

Nice to be accompanied is also quite easy to play with fingers the width of the handle helps, and again the low resortent well. I do not really sound too metallic clicks and the Seagull S6 is the opposite of that kind of sound.

OVERALL OPINION

I have for almost a year, it now has 10! 3 Owners, some marks on the varnish, but its a really warm (and probably in + +)!

I've never played a guitar on it. It takes me to the guts with its tendency to resonate in your stomach. Bought for € 200 from scratching OCCAZ I do not see how I could better invest. Even more expensive or new, it's worth looking for the sound round, and the feeling of playing an instrument that has a strong personality. The Canadians have to add a slice of maple syrup which would explain its softness and beautiful color. Me I'm in love!

I am also happy owner of a Seagull S6, but I have not since 1996 prs: Made in Canada by Godin workshops in the village of the country (it is written "factory hand in Canada, "I guess Mr. Godin has found the right balance between the spices and poses significant estimates made by hand and making lgrement" industrial "because these guitars to offer this award . o At the time I bought it, it was built in exactly the same materials, but with a pramp LRBaggs (volume, bass, mid, high just) and ten years APRS its purchase (and APRS moult concerts, RPS et al) I recout playing with a model: not really picture it is true that it gets better as the diff ence of his was empty.

UTILIZATION

The handle a little surprised because dpart a little wider than average, but this is more for the picking and it adapts quickly trs. Having the cutaway MODEL vnicien, Access in acute enough planks until the 21me fret (on the high strings). Compared with my Godin, is the gre and I do not slip from the hands when I play seated. The big plus is the sound, dj sound good balance between bass, midrange and treble but once we take a branch "slap!" No background music and as I said above, she improves a lot! It is true that I have many uses, and even with nylon strings for folk, what I needed because the era we were only brsillien jazz, bossa, samba, etc ... I am asking it because the sound Takamine I was always good, and since I handed ropes and metal every time I branch, "I do not leave it" .

SOUNDS

I am a Bossa, jazz brsillien as I said above and when I need a more crystalline (as say, the song is played on a lctrique, what happens) I loose my nylon strings and I take the Seagull, I can get the sound I gnral.Depuis DSIR in one month and a half, I plugged directly into a console 2x80 watts and the sound is even better with the equipment I have not, however, before that n'tait mauvais.L tonn o I t is by plugging in a small Marshall 2x3watts to work in my kitchen , where I saw it sounded great! Okay, it has a prampli 2x3W ... but on a more than enough for work, and I did not believe it but it has to recognize that it's true.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 10 years, and what I like most is its ability to bonifier.J 'had tried several other models but qualitprix report, I chose the one that I find beautiful as the sides and bottom have the same color as the table, which gives a tone "Fall" (it's like I feel it has). As against it is fragile, especially the table, but despite the "pains" that she took, she sounds better mieux.Avec experience I would do the same choice, although I thought I saw that pramps are now godin Quantum I do not know but Godin is "my brand of prdilection" and I have every confidence in Robert Godin so I guess it must do so, especially since prices have fallen s for 10 years and than I pay today in 1996 would give me a Seagull with Quantum 2 (pizo + capacitor) when I have "a pizo" LRBaggs.

Godin Guitars manufactured by "La Patrie" in canada.Ayant took MODEL EC aisment I can browse the 21 frets and thanks to the pan once or it possde 14 frets gold box, like almost all western guitars. The piezo and pramp are LRBaggs with the case of pramp only four sliders: volume, treble, mdiums, low from left to right. I have bought around 1993 or late 92 and I noticed that there have been several changes (Eq.3 pramp micro buttons, a battery, and especially maple neck) since my purchase: the handle MODELS of this era was sold in mahogany, there are two batteries available for the rose so that their changes have not always ts of sincures, the key is Rosewood and the handle is something like 46 mm at the nut, which makes it easy to play.

UTILIZATION

The acoustic sound and, more reason, the sound electro have enhanced so much that, having tried to play rcemment pieces in 1995, with the same guitar, I have to stop playing, saying that it seemed that With regard to two guitars diffrent, Obviously the benefit of her that she has now. Yet the era I played in a group o I was often asked "What is thy Takamine?". And even when I jou with another group doing only the Bossa Nova, I mount a set of nylon strings for Folks (the balls of D'Addario Nylons), it has t relatively easy in the studio recording (C'tait-ing the sound of the studio told me that the era that when the order was, he said s'tait "galre! "but has had no t the case, even with these sets of strings, we wondered what-it 's like silent guitar?, the heads of CHARACTERISTICS Seagull n'tant not as well known today!

SOUNDS

I handed metal strings because I now has an electro-acoustic nylon which is 2.5 times the price of the Seagull (still in Godin, which is my brand prdilection) and I don 't use it for leads to agreements Jazzy Bossa style (like Lee Ritenour, Babik reinhard ...): electro sound is really what I wanted! And I'm not quite agree with those who find the treble "not too crystalline" because , perhaps because of changes since effectus on my guitar they are, with a proper adjustment of the equalizer, and indeed you can get all sorts of sounds with this pramp and electro. I play on a console amplifies 2x80 watts RMS speakers and two Warriors 125 watts each level so that the amplifier I "I am pleased thoroughly reams."

OVERALL OPINION

The thing I like least is to have 2 change the batteries (and again, fortunately there are two, lasted longer!). I had bought 93 92/dbut end and I think right now we can have a guitar 2 voice (piezo + style condenser microphone) to the price at which I'd pay the bonus, but this This guitar makes me not regret my purchase, for example, I have a home reu "Jazzeux" with whom one has a tap in 3h beef, despite the choices I let him between the Seagull and Godin 1700 euros (2 votes), impossible to remove the hands Seagull c 'silent a Canadian, so silent trs proud of these two guitars, but I thought that the Seagull "had a pass that feeling playing it." Yet he acknowledged that the other was a great guitar sound (still happy considering the price!). If I buy a guitar now I would choose the same although I can not see the same (same wood, same pramp!) in the catalog.

handle wide (width Nut 46mn) painted satin, solid wood, cedar table, ribs and bottom cherry, maple neck argenté.diapason 631mn.

UTILIZATION

Guitar is light, the access to the treble that of a dreadnought, the handle is easy for a bit beefy paws (there is space in the boxes), the guitar sounds perfectly with elixirs bronzes is a happy, round, warm but not too Brilland, really a great little Canadian

SOUNDS

I play blues, I start, it's easier than what I I had the opportunity to try. the sound is top round brilliant but not flashy

OVERALL OPINION

since I play a self, it is the foot, because of the width of the handle fits my big fingers clumsy quality (solid wood table Cedar, ribs and bottom cherry, maple neck silver), very suitable for a beginner that handles folk "conventional" flat rebutent.Seul possible the look of the head rather "lute"
I recommend this guitar, I do it again this election.

The Seagull S Series S6 is a dreadnought acoustic guitar that has about 21 frets and is not an electric/acoustic, so it has no pick ups or controls. It has a pretty standard look to it as far as dreadnoughts go, but does come in a darker finish than most that I've seen.

UTILIZATION

The neck of the Seagull S6 feels pretty good and the guitar is overall really easy play. While it doesn't have the fluidity of some higher end guitars that I've played, it is certainly more than playable and is fine for playing either rhythm or lead. The shape of the guitar is the standard body shape for dreadnought guitars and the weight of the guitar is probably a little bit lighter than most acoustic guitars that I've played. Getting a good sound is pretty easy if you know how to play, but it won't really blow you away.

SOUNDS

The sound from the Seagull S6 is pretty good, but wouldn't be my first choice by a long shot when it comes to recording. I like the sound of it but I have other options that I would much rather use. It isn't vibrant enough for my taste, but does cover the full spectrum pretty well, sometimes it just sounds a little dull. However, for practicing it is perfect and is even suitable for shows.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the Seagull S6 for about three or four years and have found it to be a nice guitar for the price. It is perfect for practicing and even for shows, but I really wouldn't recommend recording with it unless you don't have another option. This being said, it is a mid level guitar and is aimed at the intermediate player looking for a nice guitar that sounds pretty good and is easy to play. It won't blow you away with the sound of it, but for the price you can't really complain. Overall, a nice model from a company that for some reason seems to fly under the radar more than they should.

The Seagull S6 is the entry level dreadnought guitar by Canadian maker Godin (who also produces Simon & Patrick and Art & Lutherie lines).
At $300-400 it is an amazing value exceeding guitars two or even three times the price.

The top is one piece cedar, sides are laminated cherry, while the neck is silver maple and fretboard rosewood. Cosmetic appearance is somewhat economized but not sound quality. I call it simple elegance.

UTILIZATION

The neck is true with low action and perfect intonation. No problems with the tuners even after eight years. The nut and bridge give good sustain and volume. It feels alive, sounds warm yet bright and makes you want to keep playing, due to that certain quality usually just found in expensive guitars. It is very sweet at low volume finger style, but plenty of volume when played hard.

SOUNDS

My eight year old model’s tone has improved with age and is often
envied by other players. I’ve played high end $1500 guitars but I would have trouble exchanging my S6. This one is all I use for gigs and intensive practice. It has been around the world with me.

I think a lot is down to the one piece cedar top, giving good tone and volume. I personally like the un-lacquered finish and believe it increases the sound, though it does mark easily due to cedar’s soft nature.

OVERALL OPINION

Besides scratches and dings, pick wear has worn considerable marks. But I actually like its “well used” appearance as it give character and uniqueness.

My only gripe is the with the pickup. The fitted Baggs Ribbon transducer sounds excellent but lacks tone and volume controls which are quite essential for live performance. It also feeds back on the low end when left plugged in and un-played. The other upgrade I would like is a cutaway neck…

S6 certainly can’t be surpassed for its price and comes highly recommended.