Seagull Coastline Series S12 Dreadnought 12-String Acoustic Guitar  

I would rate it an 11 if the scale went that high.

I can't say enough about this guitar!!!!

The quality that Seagull puts into their guitars is exceptional.  I will eventually get a new 6 string and the first guitar that I will look at will be a Seagull.  I haven't gotten the new 6 string yet because I'm afraid I'll spend allthat money and still end up going back to my 12 string.

I have played guitar for about 10 years and have had several guitars, but this one is, by far, my favorite!

It's showing some wear now, after 9 years, but it is a workhorse.  I play every week in church and several times a week for fun and I'm never disapointed.  I got it set up right after my purchase and after that I've never had one thing done to it.  I use D'Addario 80/20s or Phosphor Bronze lights on it and it stays in tune as good as any 6 string I've ever played, which is rare for a 12 string.

The cedar top is soft and is succeptable to dings and nicks, but with care it will last a very long time.

But, this cedar top is why the sound is so great out of this guitar.  Spruce couldn't top that cedar.

Having heard how fantastic John Butler sounds on a 12-String, I decided to take the plunge. Because I own a Seagull Maritime 6-String, I knew what to expect when I recently purchased the Coastline S12.  Excellence.  I was not disappointed.  After only 2 days of minor string tuning adjustments it has stayed in tune for 2 weeks now (My Seagull 6-String also rarely needs tuning).  The fine woods, the craftsmanship, and the overall look and feel of this instrument is astounding. I never use picks, just thumbnail and finger work and I can get amazing sounds out of this thing.  Very Happy.

I have owned many 12 strings over 40+ years including a few that cost way more than this one. There is only one other that I liked as well and it cost 6 times what this one costs. Everyone who has played it gives me the same review as my review within the first minute of playing it. It starts with "WOW" this plays very easily, the action is outstanding, the tone is so balanced, the highs don't overpower the mids and lows, it sounds great and everyone is able and willing to play songs that aren't "12 string songs".  I have read many reviews and they all seem to have the same statements. Unless you own one, you will not be aware or appreciate how well it stays in tune. Every once in a while top quality is available for far less than top price. I'm not selling my Seagull S 12.

Once it is set up, you're done.  It probably needs new strings but it sounds so good I can't bring myself to change them.

When I open the hardshell case and take it out, I always take a wiff at the sound hole, the wild cherry is always wonderful.

I have owned probably 100 guitars in my life. This one is one of the very best.