Seagull S6 Original Q1 Acoustic-Electric Guitar 

Comments about Seagull S6 Original Q1 Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

After extensive research I decided to buy a Seagull S6. A year has passed and I'm happier every day! I have played many live concerts with this instrument and recorded many tracks: the electronics are excellent, as well as the tone and ease of playing. The guitar I received is flawless, a real beauty of an instrument. It really does look, play and sound like a much more expensive guitar! The action, however, was quite high upon arrival, but all I did was turn give the truss rod a few turns and it immediately suited my playing style and has stayed that way perfectly. It holds its tuning wonderfully! The on-board tuner is a very handy plus! The sound is even across the fretboard, with crispy highs, mids and elegant bass. Godin Guitars does a wonderful job on each of its instruments: every one of their Seagulls is truly a remarkable instrument! You cannot go wrong! Buy it!

Comments about Seagull S6 Original Q1 Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

Natural finish lets the guitar breath. Wide fret board gives you more room to play clean chords. Bass and treble have a very consistent tone through the neck.

this guitar produces a very natural sounding "folk" tone...very "woody" with lots of mid range bite, just the way I like it. For example, my martin has a very "scooped" sound, very warm, but boring compared to the crispiness of this seagull.

electronics produce a great sound as well. onboard tuner is a huge plus!!

I purchased this guitar many years ago in college after playing it at a guitar shop (blind purchase, I had never heard of "seagull" before)

I sold it, foolishly, for another guitar because the seagull did not have electronics in it.

Years later, after selling my Ovation (i hated the rounded back) I started researching for my "be all end all" acoustic. One that I would use for leading worship and recording and everything in between.

I started with Taylors, but the price tag was too high. After weeks of playing and searching, I found the Seagull, again.

It continues to grow on me. I love it.

Comments about Seagull S6 Original Q1 Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

You aren't going to find a better built, better sounding guitar for even twice the cost of this guitar. I've played Takamines, Taylors, and Martins in the $1K - $2K range that didn't impress me nearly as much as this guitar did.

No laminates, just solid Cedar and Cherry.

It's not the sexiest looking guitar, although the grain on the back and sides is stunning. The neck is a little wide, so smaller handed players may want to opt for the Slim, with a slightly smaller nut width. I like a roomy neck, so it's perfect for me. It was actually the first thing that I noticed about the guitar. Fantastic neck.

The Built in Godin Tuner and electronics are great, and worth the extra hundred and fifty or so. Especially if you plan on doing any recording or performing.

I can't say enough about this guitar!

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My rating is really based on delivery to Australia. It arrived on time and in perfect condition.

Comments about Seagull S6 Original Q1 Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

10
I'm a journeyman old timer, been a guitar player for 48 years, retired music teacher, Berklee College of Music grad(1982), still gig alot. This steel string has intonation as good or better than ANY guitar I've played. No kidding. Very nice, balanced tone unplugged and the preamp produces a good tone. The craftsmanship is topnotch. The 1.8" nut width is nice for fingerpicking.
Excellent bang for your buck..... this axe will cut a pro gig.

Comments about Seagull S6 Original Q1 Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

I love the sound, the body, the feel, and over all, minus the fretboard issue, the guitar gets a 9
I would have given it a 10, if the fretboard and frets came in in great shape. With all the inspection signatures on the guitar card, I'm surprised they let this through. I'm also concerned that I have not heard from them yet, all that aside, the guitar kicks but on sound and looks.
The guitar's sound system sounds great
The top and sides are Beutiful , although I'm having a fretboard issue, the frets came a little rough, I took it to my Luthier for further inspection and setup. I was top if it needed work on the fretboard that the manufacturer would pay. MF did offer to exchange it, but I had already taken it in for a set up.
I emailed the manufacturer twice, so far no answer, I hope I get good news from my Luthier because I love the sound and feel of this guitar.
You can't beat this guitar for value, you can put it up against guitar costing much mre, I think you will be surprised.

Comments about Seagull S6 Original Q1 Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

My amazing wife surprised me with this fantastic guitar a few weeks ago and I've taken every opportunity to play it and thank her profusely. The S6's looks, feel, electronics, and rich sound are better than I would have ever expected from an acoustic-electric, especially in this price range. THANK YOU, honey, for grabbing this terrific guitar for me and thanks, Musician's Friend Customer Support, for helping her shop wisely. Great guitar!
The wild cherry sides and back are gorgeous. Seagull really uses choice wood grains. The wood and distinctive headstock immediately set this guitar apart from other acoustics. The neck/fret board is astoundingly comfortable. I usually favor my electric guitars for long sessions to save my fingertips, but the S6's slim neck, lowwww action, and smaller frets make it a dream to play. I routinely play hour-plus sessions with it and never get fatigued. The built-in tuner is a wish come true. I've hardly had to use it to actually keep the guitar in tune since the machine heads are so stable, but it allows me to change tunings during a session without having to waste time endlessly retuning by ear. Now I can tune down for Grunge/Blues and back up to standard in a flash.
The rich, acoustic sound is amazing! Bright, clean/clear, warm, and buzzless. Great resonance without being boxy. I use heavy picks and the guitar grabs every stroke with precision. I actually may switch to a lighter gage so I can strum harder/faster. The plugged-in transfer is so clean I actually had to crank the amp fairly high to be sure I wasn't just hearing the guitar itself. No hum, no buzz. Great acoustic resonance without being hollow, tinny, or weak. The strings are able to just sing out.
You won't find a better sounding acoustic/electric in this price range. Unlike many acstc/elctrcs that come up short of being great at either aspect, Seagull's S6 is an astounding acoustic with superb electronics that transfer its rich tone faithfully to your amp and audience. Everything I've found to compare this guitar to costs 2-3 times as much. Big bang for the bucks!

Comments about Seagull S6 Original Q1 Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

I used to own an Ibanez AE, and this Seagull blows it away in every aspect. Tone and sustain are so much better, whether fingerpicking or strumming with a pick. I also tried Martin, Takamine, and Breedlove, but some of them were laminate top, whereas Seagull uses solid tops. I used to think Seagull was a lame name for a guitar, but now I don't even care! Seriously, one of the best musical investments I have ever made.
Attractively simple design, natural finish on sides. Action is perfectly low, for smooth playing. Punctuation and sustain are... dreamy. Tone is rich and superbly balanced. It all just comes together so nicely.
Solidly made. The sound is fantastic. The electronics are simple, non-intrusive, and they function well. I paired mine up with a small Behringer acoustic amp, and together they were amazing. The tuning machines are also very good. Only tuned it once right out of the box and it has held indefinitely.
I cannot believe I paid less than $1000 on this guitar. It blows away other models at this pricepoint. If one is budgeting $300-400 on a guitar, it is worth saving up a little more for this one.

Comments about Seagull S6 Original Q1 Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

Combine amazing tone with beauty and quality and there's your S6 Original...Amazing guitar!
I wanted the cheaper S6 without electronics but I had very good deal on this one,so I couldn't resist.
Amazing guitar and sounds better than most more expensive guitars. I heard I lot about the Seagulls so I played few times at the local store and bought one.No regrets!Amazing guitar!
Outstanding quality,handmade in Canada. Out of the box it's playable but with right set up and good strings soon will be your favorite. So beautiful and worm sounding.Wow!
The electronics Godin will bump the price but it's always nice to have. If you don't need to plug-in buy the one it's the same guitar. Craftsmanship is outstanding and highly recommend this one.

Comments about Seagull S6 Original Q1 Acoustic-Electric Guitar:

I loved mine and wish I had not sold mine to a friend, please don't let this oppurtunity pass you by it is so worth it.
I love this thing.
I inherited this used and had to actually repair it some, and I completely fell in love with it. I would recommend it to anyone.
I think it is worth every cent, I have a martin and I think it is almost a martin at half the price. It is also really easy to play.