Seagull S6+ Folk

About 2002, Canadian made, six string red cedar top, very nice rosewood neck, folk sized guitar.

I play electric without a pick. I don't really care for folk style finger playing, but I do play simple classical stuff and blues. Very loud upper bass, not very loud on the lower bass, strong mid-range, normal treble. The cedar top, size and shape influence the sound. I really like the sound. I like the sound of many acoustics. If you love the Taylor sound or Martin D28 sound, this will not be your main guitar.
This guitar nails one sound, a $2000 guitar will not deliver that sound any better. A $500 guitar can give you other sounds better.

The guitar's construction is very good. I had the guitar for a few years before getting it set-up professionally by Dan at Northern Kingdom in Bangor, ME. The playability is night and day different. I like to play 12 bar blues on electrics. Surprisingly, I play note for note on this guitar with the string bends and slides. The strong mid-range of the guitar allows one to pull-it-off. Solo-classical works too. The neck is wide enough for that nylon fingering feel but with low string height. This guitar will not deliver under heavy or moderate strumming. This gets a 9 after the set-up.

This guitar will outlast me.

No contact with the company other than to ask about a factory tour, which is possible. I was going to be in the area once but my trip was cancelled. The people were friendly way beyond the norm. Have you called Dimarzio? Here's a hint Dimarzio, there's no point in advertising if you are going to be rude to people calling about the products you advertise.

I own several electrics, a hollowbody electric, a bunch of tube amps, a bad acoustic-electric, a Seagull 12 string, and a Strat equipped with a piezo. I'm very happy with this guitar. There are some good acoustics being sold for $500-$700, which is double what I traded this for. However, those guitars are more versatile and are better strummers. For me I like electric blues with lots of string bending and easy classical with multiple strings ringing without a great deal of chords. This acoustic works better than I could have imagined, very full with strong sustain. It is a 10 for me, but because it is limited in some ways, an 8.

This is a '99 model I'm guess by the serial number. It has the factory installed LR Baggs electronics and came w/OHSC. I got it used via ebay in '04. It has a solid cedar top w/the cherry laminate sides, maple neck, rosewood fretboard and bridge. The scale is 25" and the nut width is 1 13/16". Satin finish which has worn through in a few places on the cedar top.

This guitar has a wonder tone and nice projection. I've never owned a cedar top guitar before and while I find the best combination to be a spruce top w/solid Koa sides, this is a very pleasing tone. I'm playing the first set of strings I've put on it, Polywebs.

The action is killer. Fit and finish seem fine. Again, the satin finish is THIN and has worn, by other owners, in various places. The soft finish and soft cedar top scar easily. I have cleaned and touched up some of these places w/clear fingernail polish and I have put a clear, mylar pickguard on the guitar to halt any further finish and wood damage. To make cedar sing you have to go light on the finish. That's the trade off for the tone.

I think the construction of the guitar is very durable but the finish is not. You have to baby it. If you get one, get a mylar pickguard on it asap.

never dealt w/them.

This is a great guitar for a beginner or even seasoned player. I've been playing over 25 years and find dreadnaughts too big to get comfortable playing. This is the first 'folk' sized guitar I've purchased and I find the tonal balance outstanding. I also have a Washburn EA17 thin body acoustic/electric all laminate and a Taylor Baby Taylor as acoustic guitars. This guitar sounds good unplugged or amped w/my Carvin AG100D amp. I'd recommend this guitar for anyone.

Seagulls are produced in Canada. Purchased new but it could be up to a year old. The fretboard was pretty dry but cleaned up perfectly after applying lemon oil as the manufacturer suggested. The top is solid cedar and probably prone to scratches. It has a truss rod but not much else for features. Sealed tuners, Tusq saddle and nut. Finish is a satin laquer. Small frets, concert size body. Short scale. Neck is very comfortable to move on.

I traded a Yamaha FG412S and some cash for it. I am going for fingerstyle and this is the perfect size. It has a 3/4" nut so string spacing is more suited for fingerstyle. To me it has a bright sound and rings forever. I tried many similar size guitars and several makes. This was the best in class under $600.00 and even gave some Taylors (312CE and 314) and Martins a run. But I was displeased with the condition of these at the local Guitar Center so that may have contributed to the poor sound of the Taylors and Martins I tried. No electronics since I just play for me.

I can not find any flaws at all. A couple very small scratches where a pick guard would be, I think someone tried it out with a pick. Not a good idea for this cedar top with no pick guard. But even they are not noticeable after cleaning it with Martin guitar polish. The action may be a touch high but I'll wait a couple weeks to see how I feel about it. The great folks at Alta Loma Music in Corona, CA give you 90 days to come back and get a free set-up if you decide to do that. All the frets were well finished and the interior is clean.

Everything about the guitar looks well built and long lasting. Again I wouldn't strum too much with a pick though, unless you like that Willie Nelson look.

Haven't dealt with Seagull. The local support is great.

I've only played seriously for about 2 years. The Yamaha I traded was nice but the dreadnought body was just too big for fingerstyle. I also have a PEavey Encore 65 amp, an Epiphone Dot that has been transformed to all Gibson electronics with 57 Classic pickups( what an amazing difference) and a Takamine classical. Like I said I compared it with every smaller body guitar I could find and still preferred it over some Taylors and Martins out of the $600.00 or less price range. I feel for the quality and sound it can't be beat.

Solid Cedar top, small bodied folk-style acoustic. Satin finish on the top, lovely deep red sides, cherrywood I think. Compensated bridge saddle, nice looking nut (shaped with angled slots, looks moulded). Might replace with a bone nut though, as per my other guitars). Included accessory? A bag of silica gel inside to absorb moisture!

My style on this baby is as an accompanist to a jazz singer. Have used it miked and solo acoustic, and performs well. Sound is a lot louder than you'd expect, projects across a small venue effortlessly. I'd describe the sound as being colourful for want of a better description. It's well balanced across the strings though, and when you put a new set on it really rings out. Really like the neck, wide but quite flat, can really get a good hold of it.

Action is average, but I prefer something to play against rather than some ovation style shredmeister. The fretboard has a kind of "dry" feel, but glides quite nicely. Tiny chip up beside the body join was noticed, but this may have happened in the shop and as i got a really good deal on the guitar I can't really complain...

Have gigged with this guitar, no problems. I'm not the type of person who ever uses a backup, so that's irrelevant to me. As discussed elsewhere, the top has a very thin satin finish and the cedar is very soft, fingernails will mark this thing! I was initially very precious about using this guitar when I got it, but I've come to realise it's there to be played, so I just lay into it now. The dings will become part of it's character! Thought about adding an adhesive scratchplate, but not got round to it yet... Just the one strap button, but I gig sitting down so not relevant to me.

Always responded to my emails.

Been playing for 15 years or so, various bands, currently in a blues 4 piece and a jazz quintet. Own too many guitars to mention, my PRS is my favourite though. I love this guitar's sound, size, price, playability and understated coolness as well. No dislikes to mention.

This is an update of my 2000 review. Canadian folk acoustic (cross between a Martin 000 and a Larrivee L-body, really), satin-finished solid cedar top, high quality laminated wild cherry back and sides, silverleaf maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard (short 24.84" scale) and a rosewood bridge. Mine came with a nice hardshell case.

I added a Dean Markley "Sweet Spot" under-saddle pickup in it to gig out.

Everything you need and nothing you don't. It hasn't gotten all the cosmetic features of some guitars, but its focus is tone over flash.

Very even sound across the board. Tight bass, articulate mids, robust highs that aren't harsh. When I first went to play this guitar, the store owner pulled it out of a back storage room for me. On the way over, he played an A chord from across the room and the sound turned my head. I knew right then this guitar was special.

These guitars are absolutely amazing for fingerstyle. But you can use a flatpick on them, too. Just don't expect a dreadnought's flatpicked tone and you'll be fine. You get a more treble-oriented sound, but I think it sounds great. I like playing gypsy jazz on it. They also project very well.

If you experiment with your own touch, this guitar can make just about any sound you want it to.

Mine was a factory second -- a small scratch by the nut, and on the upper bout of the back the wood had a small flat spot (maybe too much sanding) and a hairline area that was un-stained...a marker fixed that. It was never an issue, really.

Everything else is perfect on this guitar. No gaps, tight neck joint, properly book-matched wood, great fretwork. I'm going to go up a point on this since the build quality is excellent and has stood up to a lot of playing.

This guitar has never let me down. It's been my beater and gigging guitar, and it's never had an off night.

However, a satin-finished solid-cedar top is going to scar. As long as you're careful and don't just beat your instrument like it has done you wrong, it's not an issue. I've scarred up my top a bit, but it's still structurally sound. Another point up for standing up to the abuse I've put it through.

LaSiDo are hit and miss with their e-mails. At first they always answered me, but I've sent a few e-mails now with some questions and haven't gotten a thing back. Gotta take some points off here.

I've been playing for 10 years now, and this guitar continues to impress me. I would definitely buy another one of these if mine was stolen. For the price, they're unbeatable. A Martin with comparable features (solid top, laminated back and sides, hardshell case) costs nearly twice as much. I actually chose this guitar over a Martin 000M because it sounded better and looked classier.

This guitar is officially a part of me. It's been a reliable instrument that has never done anything but make sounds I want to hear. It's everything I wanted it to be and then some.

Sounds incredible for the price, especially fingerpicking, note jump out and sustain. Strumming not so good but then I'm used to my Guild D50.

I would definately buy one again if lost or stolen. Since I've had mine about a month I have hardly put it down.
I highly recommend the Seagull Folk, it is fantastic value. One thing to note is that mine was brand new and the sound didn't fully blossom until about a week of playing, then it opens up and takes your breath away.

According to the serial number, this one was made in 2003. Made in Canada and came with a nice hardshell case lined in gray. The top is solid cedar, the back and sides are 3 layer laminated wild cherry. It has a semi-gloss lacquer finish, silver leaf maple neck, indian rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The scale length is 24.84" and has 21 frets. Seagull tuners. No electronics on this one. The neck is wide @ 1.8" and has a 16.0" radius.

This S6+Folk sounds really good. I mean, REALLY GOOD. It has a rich, warm, and clear sound. It is well balanced. Places great fingerstyle and easy picking.

The guitar was set up nice for me. The action is low and no buzzing anywhere along the board. The cedar top is beautiful. The finish is flawless. No flaws anywhere. It is light and somewhat fragile.
Nothing fancy, but it is built with impecable workmanship. Quality shows throughout. These folks know how to build a guitar.

This S+Folk feels fragile. I'm sure it will stand up to any playing, but it has to be handled carefully. Top is cedar, so it's soft. No pick guard, so it is easy to scar. Couldn't look any worse than Willie Nelson's after 20 years. The tuners operate great and are silky smooth. Holds tune great. This thing really is a class act. It's not about money, it's about workmanship. The Folks at Seagull really know what they are doing.

Haven't needed any repairs. However, they responded to my many emails and questions quickly and accurately. The only other customer service that came close to Seagull was Martin. Seagull's support was much better. They also seemed much more knowledgeable.

Next to the quality, here is where Seagull really shines. I do not know how they do it. I was ready to drop 3 times this price for a Martin. I love the Martin sound. But, I couldn't believe what I was hearing and playing with this Seagull. I am very practical and quality oriented. I could care less about names and hype. This Seagull is a class act. Very simple, very basic, quality workmanship with great attention to detail.

As far as I know this acoustic guitar was made in 2001. It was made in Canada by Seagull. The guitar has 22 frets, probably 16 or so are "playable". It has a solid cedar top and wild cherry back and sides. It has a silver leaf maple neck. The finish is nice. It is a semi-gloss. The color is dark and beautiful beautiful. There is no pick gaurd, so care must be taken if playing with a pick. Fortunatly it is something I rarely do. Excerpt taken from Seagull website: "This concert size model is based on the dimensions of a classical guitar. The smaller body size enhances the instrument's sound in the mid-range. The Folk is an excellent choice for fingerstyle playing." The neck on this guitar is different from any other brand I have seen. They make the neck narrower near the top. They claim that it keeps the guitar in better tune. So far I have not had much difficulty in keeping the guitar in tune. A hard case that is custom fit came with my guitar.

I love to play folk sounding music, thus I bought the Folk style guitar from Seagull. I like to play James Taylor and other more contemporary musicians. The sound of this guitar is amazing. I couldn't believe how full and rich it sounded. The sound just jumps out of the guitar. I also bought a Big Baby Taylor for around the same price. There is no comparison. The Seagull wins hands down. I couldn't believe this guitar outplayed a Taylor (I am a big fan of their full size guitars). For the money paid, I don't think there is a better sounding guitar. At least not one I have come across.

This guitar came to me in great shape. As someone pointed out to me, you can peek inside the sound hole of the guitar and even tell that care was taken when making this guitar. There is no glue or anything of that sort seen. Plays smooth and stays in tune well.

I don't play any gigs. I just mess around at the house. I would have to say the guitar is built to last. The finish, although it will not likely wear off, does scratch easily. I wouldn't buy this guitar if you like to play with a pick. As far as dependability, every time I pick it up it sounds great, and rarly needs adjustment in tuning.

Never had any dealings with Seagull. There is a two year warranty with regards to materials and workmanship.

I have been fiddling around for almost 8 years, but only more seriously over the last 6 months. My first guitar was a Bentley acoustic. Doesn't sound half bad, but nothing like this Seagull. I would certainly replace it if it was lost or stolen, that is if I had $300 bucks to spend. As I said, compared to the Big Baby Taylor I own, it blows it away, compared to the full size Taylors, now that is a different story. You get what you pay for. For the money, no other guitar comes close to this Seagull made Folk guitar.

The guitar was made in 1999, clasical guitar size, with solid cedar top, cherry laminate back and sides and mahogany neck with 21 medium jumbo frets. Satin finish with no electronics. Tuners are pretty OK, looks solid enough but not very smooth. Nothing special here as the money has been spent to produce something worthwhile - TONE and PLAYABILITY.
Price includes a plywood guitar case.

I play mostly folk, country and sometime accompany my friends on sing along sessions. Fingerpicking solos like Chet Atkins or Willie Nelson ( He uses a nylon string ) songs really stands out here as the Seagull has loads of bright sounds and just enough bass for the job. Overall tone of the Guitar is mellow with emphasis on the highs and mids as well. However, sometimes the bass can be a bit soft. Overall this guitar sounds great, I can say it's 95 % better than any guitar you can find in the market, up to twice the price of this seagull.

The action was almost perfect the day I bought it from the dealer. The finish on this guitar was a hand rub laquer finish on the top only, the back and sides are your normal spray on finish. The bookmatched cedar top is the most beautiful I have seen on a guitar in this price range ( don't talk about highend Lowden or others )THis guitar will not turn heads ( like a beautiful babe ) but you'll surely love it once it's in your arms.

I think my Seagull will last a life time. But just after 2 months of purchasing it the bridge begin to separate on the treble sides. Mails was sent to Seagull but there was no reply. As a last resort I went back to the dealer and had the problem fixed ( not satisfactory anyway ) Now it sounds a little different from other Seagull, which I think is a bit unique. ! Due to the bridge, I would have to minus a few points here.

Not at all. Service from dealer is a so - so afair.

Been playing for 5 years now and I have one other which is a nylon string. From what I think the Seagull is a wonderfull guitar to play on - mellow tone and wonderfull action. Yes, I would buy it if it were stolen, but I'ii go for their Artist Series with rosewood back and sides. The only thing is the Lousy bridge which Seagull have to look into it. ( Nice tone from other Seagull though ! )

This is my first acoustic guitar (I started out on electric a little over a year ago, but I just don?t like the sound as much as acoustic... and I wanted to get into finger-picking)? Anyways, it?s very simple, no pickups, no fancy binding, not even any inlay (it?s painted on), and I had to add my own pick-guard.

But with the features that REALLY count, this one has them all. Solid cedar top, handcrafted here in Canada by the people in LaPatrie, Quebec who care about their work (not a bunch of 12 year olds working for .50 cents an hour in Taiwan), beautiful (abet thin) satin finish (not that thick, shiny, polyurethane crap), book matched back and sides, perfect top, perfect satin finish (some say ?sticky?, but I like it) fret-board with a nice low action (about the same as my electric!) and NO buzzy frets. Also has some very nice tuners (with cool seagull logos on the back) and a very interesting looking but practical headstock that stays in tune very well. I believe the neck is slightly thinner than the one of the full sized S6 (at least that?s what it felt like to me).

Looking inside everything is very well done - obviously put together by hand very carefully... and no visible glue or anything like that.

The smaller than usual size is very pleasant too.

All at a VERY nice price.

I gave it a 7 only because of the bells and whistles it doesn?t have (pickup, inlay, etc.)? But as far as value goes it?s a 10.

The sound is just amazing... and for the price absolutely unbelievable. Sounds absolutely indistinguishable from the handmade, high quality, solid top guitars you?d pay thousands for? because THIS IS a high quality, hand made, solid top guitar. The store where I bought it at is moving more and more towards selling just Seagulls (they make up probably half their acoustic inventory now) because for the price and the quality it?s hard to sell anything else.

Body size is great for strumming or fingerpicking, and it sounds great either way. And did I mention how loud it is? IT?S LOUD. I was playing with my brother with his Les Paul and big ol? tube amp and the S6 wasn?t drowned out at all at reasonable jamming? levels (of course I?d recommend an amp if you plan on gigging with it? but for small crowds and playing/practicing at home it has more than enough volume).

This guitar is perfect. It?s looks great (Spartan for sure, but very nice in a minimalist sense? and it screams quality and practicality) and feels great too. Like I said, everything is perfectly book-matched and there are no flaws that I can find. The finish is three coats of real lacquer (hand applied over 3 days according to the Seagull website).

Looks great, feels great, sounds great.

The thin finish combined with the cedar top gives it a very nice sound and will help it ?age? (in the good sense) quickly, but on the other hand makes for a very ?soft? top... so be careful. This is not a guitar to be rough with, treat it nicely and it should last a very long time in good condition.

If you want something to mess around with and take camping this isn?t the guitar your looking for. And if your trying to impress your snobby friends this probably isn?t it either. But if your looking for a great sounding, high quality instrument at a very reasonable price this is exactly what your looking for.

Haven?t had to ask. Their website seems pretty good tho?: you can get most basic info (like string gauges, etc.) there.

What can I say I already haven?t? A thousand dollar sound at a hundred dollar price. If it were stolen I?d cry... and then I?d probably buy another :)

Like I said tho?, this is a guitar that your going to have to take care of (it?s a solid top so keep it inside please :) ?on that note, since it?s made with native Eastern Canadian/North-Eastern US wood, people here shouldn?t have to worry too much about it in our climate... cause it grew here!

I?d also recommend to anyone who?s going to use this for strumming (not just finger-picking) to get a pick-guard installed (the store I got it had had a perfect one on hand and took 5 minutes to install and was only a couple of bucks). Like I said it?s very soft and you?ll burn thru? it quickly otherwise.

I hope to some day buy a Godin (Seagull?s sister company) electric with a two-or-three-voice system? which lets you get electric sounds out of normal pickups and acoustic sounds out of a piezzo on the bridge? now that would be VERY VERY cool :)

My second acoustic guitar, I first saw a Seagull in a local shop. Didn't know anything about the company, so I went to their website. Liked all the reviews, so 7 months ago I took the plunge and bought this guitar, because it was for fingerstyle players and hey, that's my style. I am betting it is 2000-year , although I can't be sure. I purchased it from a dealer in the NE coast, and when I received it, the action was high- I mean, really high. I though I had tough fingers, but I couldn't go through 5 minutes of playing with it. The local luthier worked wonders with a simple setup job. Oh, how this guitar could PLAY! Smooth as silk! No pickups, though- which is good for what I do with a guitar. Frets all the way up- they felt a little close at first, but I got used to them. Everything else is simple, understated- and classy. Tuners are run-of-the mill. No pick guard, which is okay, like I said, I fingerpick. No included accessories. The shape and size of the guitar match a classical. I rate the features an 8, because it came as advertised, no suprises, but a bag or case would have been nice, as well as a truss key. Extra strings came with it, however.

Suits my style perfectly. Every now and then, I do a simple strum with the backs of my fingernails (not thumb) and it sounds great that way. I tried a pick, and really I almost think it is too much. If you do use a pick, use a very light one. Fingers are fine, and give you plenty of volume- this baby was built to give volume. The sustain on the high e and b strings isn't as long as I'd like, but it's good enough. When you get into the mid and lower range, though, lookout! The sound BOOMS. Don't use a thumbpick- you won't hear the higher notes. You just don't need to give this guitar any help in the sound area. It stands on it's own two feet. I had to file down my thumbnail so as not to drown out the higher notes, however. I think this is because the mid and lower range is so loud, and the high range is just average, or a little above. At first the low E-string had a slight buzz, but it must have settled in because it's not there anymore. The A sting is the loudest, and has a lot of sustain. The whole midrange is so balanced and loud, plenty of volume- my other acoustic was the same price as this one (different brand though) and just doesn't compare. I'd say this sounds like a low end Taylor. I really would. The longer you play, the better it sounds.

Poor setup at the factory- I don't know if they even bothered. But it spent some time with a luthier, and came back PERFECT. So, count on spending a little change for a decent setup once you purchase the guitar. As for the finish, it (to me) is very lovely- I like the shape, size, and color. GO EASY ON THE TOP. It's not waxy or laminated, and the solid cedar top scratches pretty easy. You will have to baby it a little. That is the tradeoff for thousand-dollar sound at 300-dollar prices, and it shows you that Seagull has it's priorities right (better sound quality, and solid wood). Construction is excellent, but I have a minor complaint- the bridge is starting to lift a bit. I'm not sure if I am going to repair it, though, because I hate to have it away!

Great for sitting on a stool and playing. BUT- if you are trying to cut this guitar in half with a pick, it WILL cut in half, and before your others do. Treat it with care, and it will last you a long, long time. The strap button is tight, very tight. Bottom line, I think you need to buy a hard case if you are gigging with it, but I'd trust the guitar with my life aside from that. As far as I'm concerned, if I did happen to break this baby, I'd buy the same .

Never had to worry about it, so I can't rate it in this area. The warranty is average.

Straight out, I'll tell you now that if your style is not at least 75% fingerstyle, this guitar is probably not for you. On the other hand, for the fingerstyle genre, I couldn't praise it more highly. For the price, what you are getting is a SOLID wood, great-sounding, easy playing (after setup), awesome-looking guitar. If you are looking at buying an 800 dollar guitar, think about this one first, because it's worth more than that. I have been telling everybody about my find- I just can't believe it. For sure, worth the money. If you have your heart set on a 2,000 Martin, then of course it won't compare. But for us (poor) fingerstyle players- man. What a gem of a guitar!

This is a circa 2000 Canadian made 21 fret (frets all the way to the sound hole!) acoustic. Size is Martin 000 size, called Folk by Seagull. The body size and shape is nearly identical to both of my classicals. The neck has is a bolted glue-less wood-to-wood heel joint that meets the body at the 14th fret. Neck heel is dowel reinforced. Headstock is mitre cut from the neck, reversed and re-glued back on to create a reverse-grain joint between headstock and neck. The neck, sound-hole and bridge are proportionatly located the same as any normal steel-string acoustic. X-braced. Solid cedar top, 3-ply cherry sides and back (no junk wood, cherry all the way through in all 3 plys). One piece top/body binding only. Silver Leaf Maple neck. No binding on back, neck or peghead. Pure acoustic with no electronics. Indian rosewood fretboard and bridge. Angle compensated bridge slot and individual string compensated bridge saddle saddle. Nickle (chrome?) fully enclosed Seagull tuners, similar in appearance to Grover Rotomatics. 24.84" scale length and 1.8" nut width (comparitively shorter and wider than the ubiquitous 25-1/2" scale and 1-11/16" nut dimensions). All the basic right stuff without frills. I give this a high rating because of the quality of its basic components and the design attention to getting all the necessary features right. I knock off only two points from 10 because, even though it hasn't got the really fine inlay and binding features of some guitars, its designers created an appearance that has balance and elegance in simplicity.

This guitar is perfect for a smaller bodied plectrum (pick) style and finger picking style solo and light accompaniment music. It also works well with rhythm strum use, but its real forte is in pick style and finger style. I predominately play classical and am used to this body size and, obviously, finger style carried over from classical. This guitar has good balance, tone, voice and sustain. Strings and notes are clear, full, distinct with bright overtones and harmonics. It is not ringy. The voice holds up well going up the neck and has no sudden changes between strings. The G string (an acoustic's tonally weakest string) hasn't got any glaring voice, strength, sustain or intonation faults commonly found in inexpensive guitars. The low E string is as rich and bright as the other bass strings and not tonally dead as sometimes occurs in inexpensive smaller bodied guitars. There is sometimes a trace of muddiness, but noticable only to a critical ear and its overall character is far better and more pleasing than most guitars I hear.

The action was too deep (even for persons that prefer a deep action)as delivered from the factory and needed to be lowered. The store did most of the lowering of the saddle at the time of purchase. I did a small amount of lowering and polished and squared the saddle bottom at home. A bridge saddle is something that every guitar owner should know how to do and web resources abound for instructions on how to do them correctly. The nut is harder and most owners should leave it to a luthier with the right tools, glues and experience. The nut and compensation were well set. I've never had a new or used guitar, regardless of price, that did not need simple action adjustments to fit my preferences and playing style. You should always negotiate a simple action setup, including truss rod set for your preferred guage of strings, as part of the deal. The neck and heel are properly set into the body. The top is bookmatched. The bridge is correctly constructed and set. The bridge saddle could be a little more snug in the saddle slot. A properly fitted saddle shouldn't bind stiffly in its slot, but it should fit just snug enough to not fall out from gravity if you hold the body up, top down, with no strings. There are no obvious flaws. Close critical inspection revealed two places where minor natural wood blemishes less than 2mm in size were filled in a way that shows in the satin finish. All guitars have these somewhere. These were a little easier to find on close inspection than some of my expensive instruments where they exist, but are very difficult to find. The finish thin satin lacquer. The rosette is all wood. I don't know how deep it is, but it is not a decal or plastic like other inexpensive guitars and, sadly enough, some very expensive guitars. Colors are a natural cedar top, reddish ivory top binding and dark crimson body and neck. The pegface is opaque dark brown. Finish, colors and woods all go harmoniously together for a very pleasing appearance. The thin lacquer finish is part of how they get the sound so nice. However, you have to take care, especially with the cedar top, becuase the lacquer does not armor plate the surface the way some polyurethane or polyester finishes do. The cedar is softer than spruce and will show pick damage a lot easier than spruce or heavy finishes. Lacquer is more easily repaired by a good luthier than the other finishes and so is more desirable for that and the ultimate sound. Close inspection also revealed the finish had several tiny places that showed some "store rash". This is inevitable for any instrument that gets displayed and played, so I am not reducing the rating for them. They are not the maker's fault. I tried several guitars of this model in the store and got the store to let me replace some really old, dead strings on one (that I didn't eventually choose) before I picked this one for its superior sound. I have heard several of this model with voice problems in the low E string. These were of an earlier design and construction with the old label and truss rod adjustment at the peg head instead of in the heel block. I don't know if it is an earlier bracing design or just individual guitar differences that causes this. However, with this experience, I would definitely try out the one I was buying first and not just take one new in a box from the back, unheard and action unadjusted. As with the features, simplicity is this guitar's virtue in action, fit and finish.

This guitar withstands live playing well. The finish is thin lacquer, so don't knock it around or strum it roughly. Keep it clean. I had another one of these that I bought used. I played it infrequently, but the prior owner played it regularly. The finish will hold up if maintained and kept clean from sweat and skin oils. It has no pickguard (desirable for tone and projection), the finish is thin and cedar is soft compared to other top woods, so go carefully with a pick. The end button is screwed in place, but you will need to add one at the heel if you want to use a strap. Follow their directions on how to attach one to the heel (i.e. in the heel end cap and not its side) to avoid doing serious damage to the neck heel or its joint strength. It is perfectly dependable and I would gig without a backup. If your playing style breaks strings, then you need a backup anyway, but not due to any guitar reliablity faults. While this is a no-frills guitar, they got all stuff necessary for reliability and durability right. I subtracted one point for the thin finish, but you've got to trade in something for that extra mile in sound.

Two-year original purchaser and authorized dealer sale limited warranty against defects in workmanship and materials. All warranty work to be performed by La-si-do in Canada. Never needed it for the last one and don't expect to need it for this one. I've never had any contact with them, so I have no opinion. As I've repeatedly said, they get all the basic stuff right on their guitars, so I don't expect to need this warranty.

I've been playing classical for 5 years and acoustic for less than 1 year. This is my second one of this exact model. I bought this one new and traded in my old one because I was dissatisfied with the voicing of the old one. I also like the newer truss rod design better than the old one. Truss rods that adjust in the peg face leave precious little wood at a critical place where the peg head joins the neck. A truss rod that adjusts from the heel block end results in a stronger area where the peg head meets the neck because it doesn't have wood removed for the access to the truss rod end. A heel block adjustment end design leaves the peg head and neck more likely to survive a bump in that area than one with a peg head adjustment end. I bought the old one used from a professional musician husband of a co-worker a couple of years ago. It came available at a good price and I knew I would eventually play acoustic and want a small body. Everything about it was every bit as good as this one except the low E string voice was never quite right. See my comments on sound. Still, I liked the construction and basic quality enough to replace it with an identical one whose voice is really nice and more to my liking. All guitars, especially ones with solid woods in the body, are individuals and no two sound identically or have identical voices even though they have general similarities. Some are, overall, better than others no matter how expensive they get. Don, the owner at Greenshift, found this deal amusing since I traded in a used one for an identical model new one. I'm the customer spending money, so I'm always right! Besides, he cut me a really good deal and I willingly paid the difference to get a voicing I really wanted. I would recommend all of La-si-do's acoustic guitars (e.g. Seagull, Simon & Patrick and one other label) as being best buys. You will find it difficult to equivalent woods and construction quality at even twice the price. They are a prime example of how one can save significant money by giving up frills without sacrificing quality materials, design and workmanship.

beautiful though spartan finish.Very nice tuners.No case included.

Tried many higher end brands,NONE sounded better...NONE.

Super comfortable action,very smooth.Absolutely no flaws.Nothing fancy , understated...classy. Would like to see a LITTLE inlay... somewhere.

Playing off and on for over 20 years.Seagull was highly rated by not only sales staff, but ALL info I could gather before purchase. Store recommended even over more expensive brands.I would highly recommend!

2000 model Seagull, handmade in Canada. 21 frets, 14 clear. Solid Cedar Top with a 3 ply wild cherry back and sides (not press board wood), and a "semi-gloss lacquer" finish (if feels like satin basically). No electronics, though you can get the Baggs stuff on it. The neck is silver leaf maple (bolt neck construction like a Taylor) satin finished and stained to match the back and sides (the wild cherry is stained a dark crimson red, it looks pretty damn cool). It has a 24.84" scale with an Indian rosewood fretboard. The neck isn't "oh my GOD" wide, or "look, I can touch my pinky to my thumb while holding the neck." It's a good all purpose sized neck, so you can fly if you want. The body style is a mix between a Larrivee L-Series and a Martin 000-series. It's a bit more compact like a 000, but the body resembles the nylon stringed classical-inspired Larrivee (no cutaway). The bridge is Indian rosewood with a compensated saddle for intonation. The tuners are sealed Seagull tuners, not totally cheapo or way high end, but they do their job to keep the guitar in tune. It didn't come with a case, but it *was* shipped with one. I think the dealer was just trying to act like they were giving me an even better deal. I talked them down from almost $400 to $350 with a case (since this is a factory second, and they put a strap button on the heel for me to boot). No pickguard, I'll have to put one on. I give an 8 because I think it looks cool being so plain, buuuut, most people prefer a bit more. And, I would prefer a bit more finish on a cedar top, they just don't hold up like spruce.

This sound wasn't even what I was looking for, but damn, what a pleasant surprise! I play everything, I hate to limit myself. I'm more into acoustic Clapon and BNL right now. I thought a more bass-heavy bluesy sound would be cool to have, but man, this thing just sings! It doesn't have the booming bass of a dread, but that's no complaint. The lows are present, not overbearing. The highs cut, but they aren't overly harsh. The mids give the guitar a full, rich voice. Basically, it's very well balanced. I will admit, you can get pretty prickly sounding playing with a pick, but again, it's not a complaint, you can really cut with this little box. Overall, the guitar is brighter than expected, but man, the brightness just gives it that singing character. You can get great variety though, by changing your picking position closer to the sound hole from the bridge, or just going chop sticks and finger picking. This thing is a finger pickers dream come true, it sounds really robust. Soundwise, I just about love everything about this guitar. I have a Tacoma DM-18, and this thing is just as loud, if not louder than it! And it plays like butter to boot.

The set up from the factory was great. This guitar was waiting for me, no set up at the store. It plays like I said, like butter. The top is bookmatched well, with the binding done almost flawlessly. This is a factory second though. There's a scratch by the nut from some sloppy cutting. It's smoothed over though, not a problem, merely appearance. Also, on the upper bout of the back, the wood shows a small flat spot (maybe too much sanding) and a hairline area that is un-stained. But, that's very minor considering the price. The unstained part of the back can be touched up, and the scratch by the nut is nothing major. But, I gotta deduct some points for it.

Alright, people need to get it through their heads, this is an ACOUSTIC. This isn't a Strat. If you play Pete Townshend, you've destroyed your investment. But, if you're careful, this guitar will withstand live playing. Be very careful with the finish though. Both strap buttons are solid, so are the tuners. I would gig without another acoustic back-up. But, I know this will get dinged up with that thinner satin-like finish, so I have to deduct a bit.

I've e-mailed Seagull a couple times, and they always reply relatively fast, and are always coureous. There is a 2 year limited warranty with the guitar. No complaints.

I've been playing for going on 7 years, I own 2 strats (one that I cou-built), a Paul copy, a Samick Artists Series, a Peavey Wolfgang Special, a '72 Tele thinline (as well as a Dillion Tele thinline copy), a Tacoma DM-18 dreadnought, a Jasmine classical guitar, aaaaaand I'm boring you with my gear. I wish this guitar had a more substantial finish, but hey, it does help with sound with a lighter finish. I would definately buy this guitar again, it's a great value. I love the unique tone and how diverse it is. I love the unique shape as well, way cooler looking than a regular dread. I compared this against two Martins (OOOM and 000-15), some Ibanez Artwoods, and some Fender dreads. The 'Gull walks on the Ibanez and Fenders, and more than holds its own with the Martins, I thought it sounded better than both 000's (at half the price). I chose this because of the unique tone, look, and affordability. I think I'll end up putting a Dean Markely Sweet Spot pick-up in, or a Fishman Matrix. But, that can wait. I bought this guitar because I didn't want to take my expensive Tacoma to college. Instead, I have something that can run neck and neck with it! Plus, it's more comfortable to play, and sounds cooler (and just as loud). For those looking for a cool, hybrid guitar, that sounds great an is affordable to boot, this is your box. I give it a 9, only because of the minor finishing flaws.

Made in Canada, this guitar is a beauty. Very understated without a pickguard, which is cool, because I fingerpick. Solid Cedar top, thin Lacquer finish, Cherry back and sides. 14 fret neck, with a slightly wide neck 1.8" nut.

Perfect sound. Completely balanced from the open low E to the high 12th fret E. I love just picking this thing up. To my ears this guitar is better sounding than the lower end Martins.

Very well built. I dig the semi-gloss finish, where as I find super glossy acoustics too plastic looking. As I stated earlier, very simple apointments, but I rather the manufacturer spend my money on good tonewoods and clean workmanship than some cheesey inlay or fancy finish.

I've play it for nearly 2 years straight, dragging it to the park, friends houses, work, .... with no problems. I would use it on a gig, but I play bass when I play out.I think I have a lifetime partner here
one that will age nicely. I don't know how they do it, but I hope they continue

I have never had to deal with them.

I would definately get one again. I am planning on getting a La Petrie concert, which is a nylon string made by them.