Product: Seagull S6
Price Paid: US $350 + tax
Submitted
03/10/1999
at
11:44pm
by
ERIC
Email: emhancock<at>hotmail dot com
Features
:
8
"Hand crafted in Canada." Sounds so much better than made in Korea, huh? Solid top cedar, wild cherry back and sides. Bought with used hardshell case. No electronics, pretty basic set-up.
Sound
:
10
I'm kind of a blues/blues-rock type of guy. Love playing acoustic Stones stuff, like "Sweet Virginia" "Love In Vain" etc. To me, this Gull is great for it. For the money, the sound is FAR better out of this box than guitars costing 1.5 x as much (you know the ones, lots of pretty inlays, drippy laquer finish, gold hardware, sound like plywood and fishing line).
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
8
Bought new, and set-up was not bad--action a little high. Took to pro shop and had them go through. Were a couple of minor buzzes (near the nut), had him put in a bone saddle for $25--great investment (for this or any other acoustic, for that matter). No flaws, looks like it's well constructed. Cedar top is kind of soft and easy to ding. Be careful.
Reliability/Durability
:
8
Holds it's tune well, sounds good. I only play around this house, but if anyone outside of my house would ever listen to me, I'd feel comfortable playing it. My wife would be glad to have someone else have to listen to me, too. Can't say how it will hold up over time--only time will tell!
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
Haven't had any need to deal with them (bought new 1 year ago). Not sure about the warranty. I'm kind of a cynic, figure I'm screwed if I ever have something go wrong, so I never look at warranties.
Overall Rating
:
10
Solid guitar. MUCH rather have this than comparably priced Washburns, Charvels, Ibanezes, etc that aren't even solid-tops, but "look real cool man!" I really love this guitar. I think it compares to the entry-level Martins (such as the DM mahogany). I've been playing off and on for nearly 20 years. If you heard me play, you wouldn't believe it. :) Just the same, I think I have a good ear for tone/good sense of value. This isn't a $1000 Larrivee and doesn't sound like one; but I have $600+ left over to spend on beer and office pools, and a nice guitar to boot. It's a great solid-top guitar for far less than five bills. Life is good.
