Seagull
S-6 Cedar
submitted 9/7/2008
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Submitter |
countrydirt |
Where Purchased |
Axe Haven Music, Pueblo, CO |
Year Purchased |
2001 |
Price Paid |
299 ($US) |
Sound
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I play bluegrass rhythm and old-timey rhythm. This guitar is a cannon - at least it seems to to me. I have experimented with a variety of strings and most seem to suit it. I play acoustic only, sometimes with a stand mike and I love the tone, sound, etc. Strings now are medium Elixer nanowebs and the guitar sounds fantastic! |
Sound Rating |
9 |
Setup
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After about 3 weeks, I had a setup done. Raised the action just a bit and kept playing. Now, 7 years into this guitar, no changes have been made. |
Setup Rating |
9 |
Appearance
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This is a plain, solid top guitar. The cedar has a warm reddish color. The matched pieces appear to be just right. The headstock has a plain painted logo and a flat brown paint. I would like to see a little more ornamentation, but I didn't pay for it, so I didn't get it. The paint on the headstock is scratched from my amateurish first attempts at changing strings. . |
Appearance Rating |
8 |
Reliability
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The finish on the neck is wearing off a little, but that is because I play it. I want my guitar to look like I play it. The tuners, while probably not the best, seem to hold the strings well. I am still on the original bridge pins (ivory plastic with black dots). The finish on the body is flat and has a bit of a shiney spot where my right forearm rests.
I keep a sound hole humidifier in the guitar at all times in the case and notice that it stays in tune very well. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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Customer Service |
not rated |
Components
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This guitar has a slim, low profile neck. It is smooth and the action is fantastic. The frets are well finished and the fretboard seems to be high quality. I will probably need a fret dressing or replacement soon down in the "cowboy chord" positions - first three frets - but the guitar is 7 years old. |
Components Rating |
10 |
Overall Comments
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I would definitely recommend this guitar. It can hold its own in any jam and has a wonderful tone. As I continue to play it, it just gets better and better - tone, playability, etc. When others play it, I am blown away by it. I love this guitar
If this guitar were stolen, I would go out and buy another just like it. Likely, it will go away to college next year, so I will be buying a new one just like it.
You can't beat the price for a solid top guitar! The Seagull S-6 is a fantastic value and is a wonderful instrument. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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