Seagull The Original S6 Acoustic Guitar
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Great-looking award winner with solid cedar top and genuine lacquer finish!
Gorgeous domestic wild cherry back and sides provide a unique tone blending the warmth of mahogany with the crisp definition of maple. Silverleaf maple neck on a shorter 24.84" scale with a rosewood fretboard is easy on the fingers while specially aligned machine heads make for quick, stable tuning.
Features
- Solid cedar top
- Wild cherry back and sides
- Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
- Tusq nut and compensated saddle
- Semi-gloss lacquer finish
The perfect combination of precision luthiery and low price. Make it yours today.
Review Snapshot®
by PowerReviews(based on 138 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good audio (8)
- Fun to play (7)
- Good feel (7)
- Stays in tune (7)
- Consistent (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Practicing (8)
- Jamming (7)
- Recording (4)
- Small venues (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Novice (5), Experienced (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent Quality - Great Sound
I've been learning to play guitar on an electric for a few months. I was eventually bitten by the acoustic bug and really wanted one to learn to play songs via fingerpicking. There are ...Read complete review
I've been learning to play guitar on an electric for a few months. I was eventually bitten by the acoustic bug and really wanted one to learn to play songs via fingerpicking. There are lots of options in this price range, but I couldn't find anything that matched the quality of construction or sound of the Seagull S6(I'm new so take my opinion of sound with a grain of salt).
I went to a few stores and tried Yamaha, Takamine, and even one of the Martin 000 models in this price range. The Martin looked and sounded very good, but the neck was made from some laminate called Stratabond and I wanted more solid woods in my guitar. The Seagull still sounded better and definitely had more volume when I compared them back to back. The dreadnought size really contributes to the volume as expected, but you can fingerpick without nails or picks and get a nice loud sound, but if you strum this thing really makes some noise.
The other reviews are accurate. The quality of craftsmanship is top notch. My S6 arrived quickly with no defects or blemishes. Once tuned it sounded great. The only problem I had was it felt like I needed to press down REALLY hard to make the notes ring clear. After a month of struggle I had a professional look at it. He adjusted the truss rod and now it plays so much better. Other people may not need any fine tuning but this was all it took to make my playing much more comfortable. I was prepared to pay for a full setup anyway, but the minor adjustment was a nice surprise.
As for finding the right case you may have to look around as this dreadnought size is a little deeper than others. I initially tried the Gator Delux ABS Dreadought case but it wouldn't shut completely without putting too much pressure on the bridge/saddle. Oddly enough the cheaper Gator GL-Dread Lightweight Dreadnought case is a snug but safe fit. I've also been using The Art of Contemporary Travis Picking by Mark Hanson to learn. It has been very helpful and after only a month I've learned quite a bit.
Side note: some pictures online show the Seagull S6 as having a black pickguard. As of Sept. 2012 the one I received had a tortoise shell pickguard. I included a picture to show the difference. Looks sharp.
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Most Liked Negative Review
It is an okay Guitar
Tis is an okay guitar. Very average with a nice solid top. The sound is mellow with a weakness in thi eventually sold it and bought used martin d-15 for the same price ...Read complete review
Tis is an okay guitar. Very average with a nice solid top. The sound is mellow with a weakness in thi eventually sold it and bought used martin d-15 for the same price and I am really much more satisfied I just was not happy with an average guitar
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Made In Canada
- Stays In Tune
- Wide Neck
Cons
- Not Flashy
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
Comments about Seagull The Original S6 Acoustic Guitar:
Excellent guitar for all musician levels. Made in Canada. Beginners make sure to pick up a clip on tuner so you can tune the guitar to any song. Also get a hardshell case to protect the soft cherry top. Not as flashy as other high end guitars. The S6 has a traditional Martin style dreadnought body style.
Pros
- Consistent
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Rich Sound
- Stays In Tune
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
Comments about Seagull The Original S6 Acoustic Guitar:
I'm a banjo player that was looking for an affordable acoustic guitar to practice my singing with. After reading many reviews, I decided on The Seagull S6 Orginal. Sound, comfort, playability all excellent. I could have gone for a smaller nut width but do not let that detour you.
Pros
- Consistent
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Great Projection Of Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Small Venues
Comments about Seagull The Original S6 Acoustic Guitar:
I played my friends S6 many years ago and remember it to be a great guitar, I am glad I own one now.
Pros
- Amazing sound
- Consistent
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Rich Sound
- Stays In Tune
- Strong Durable
Cons
- Little Bit Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about Seagull The Original S6 Acoustic Guitar:
This guitar has an amazing sound that resonates through out. The softest strum of the strings results in a rich & consuming sound. Very well made and a wonderful work of art. Nicely down Sea Gull
Pros
- Good Feel
- Great For Fingerpicking
- Rich Sound
- Stays In Tune
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- School Bands
- Small Venues
Comments about Seagull The Original S6 Acoustic Guitar:
I've been learning to play guitar on an electric for a few months. I was eventually bitten by the acoustic bug and really wanted one to learn to play songs via fingerpicking. There are lots of options in this price range, but I couldn't find anything that matched the quality of construction or sound of the Seagull S6(I'm new so take my opinion of sound with a grain of salt).
I went to a few stores and tried Yamaha, Takamine, and even one of the Martin 000 models in this price range. The Martin looked and sounded very good, but the neck was made from some laminate called Stratabond and I wanted more solid woods in my guitar. The Seagull still sounded better and definitely had more volume when I compared them back to back. The dreadnought size really contributes to the volume as expected, but you can fingerpick without nails or picks and get a nice loud sound, but if you strum this thing really makes some noise.
The other reviews are accurate. The quality of craftsmanship is top notch. My S6 arrived quickly with no defects or blemishes. Once tuned it sounded great. The only problem I had was it felt like I needed to press down REALLY hard to make the notes ring clear. After a month of struggle I had a professional look at it. He adjusted the truss rod and now it plays so much better. Other people may not need any fine tuning but this was all it took to make my playing much more comfortable. I was prepared to pay for a full setup anyway, but the minor adjustment was a nice surprise.
As for finding the right case you may have to look around as this dreadnought size is a little deeper than others. I initially tried the Gator Delux ABS Dreadought case but it wouldn't shut completely without putting too much pressure on the bridge/saddle. Oddly enough the cheaper Gator GL-Dread Lightweight Dreadnought case is a snug but safe fit. I've also been using The Art of Contemporary Travis Picking by Mark Hanson to learn. It has been very helpful and after only a month I've learned quite a bit.
Side note: some pictures online show the Seagull S6 as having a black pickguard. As of Sept. 2012 the one I received had a tortoise shell pickguard. I included a picture to show the difference. Looks sharp.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Rich Sound
- Stays In Tune
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- Small Venues
Comments about Seagull The Original S6 Acoustic Guitar:
Played it for 3 hours at a [@], and I had to have it. This one got me through college.
Pros
- Consistent
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Rich Sound
- Stays In Tune
Cons
Best Uses
- Practicing
Comments about Seagull The Original S6 Acoustic Guitar:
I purchased this guitar because of all the great reviews. I have to say they were all correct. This guitar has great quality and pride in the construction. Sounds and feels great! It will be one of my prize possessions for years to come.
Pros
- Action
- Consistent
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Looks
- Rich Sound
- Sound
- Stays In Tune
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- School Bands
- Small Venues
Comments about Seagull The Original S6 Acoustic Guitar:
I bought this guitar based on the reviews on MF. I already had four guitars, but I wanted something in this price range as a "travel guitar". I was not disappointed! I can't think of any negatives for this guitar. The action is great, it sounds great, stays in tune, looks great and the price is fantastic. I can see why it is rated so well by others. You can't go wrong with this one.
Pros
- Rich Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
Comments about Seagull The Original S6 Acoustic Guitar:
I have an original seagull. It has a bolt on neck, bolted on from the inside. Where most companies use some sort of sticker to hide that bolt whoever made my guitar glued a leaf there instead. I thought that was a great touch for a guitar make in Canada, althought I cannot confirm it is a maple leaf. Does anyone else have this? I've never heard a comment on it before.
Comments about Seagull The Original S6 Acoustic Guitar:
I started playing again after many years and saw the good ratings this guitar had and decided to buy it. After playing a few weeks I really like it. It sounds good and the strings aren't that hard to get used too. I would recommend it for a good beginners guitar.
