I just got this guitar in mint/new condition and I can confidently say that it is the nicest playing and sounding acoustic I have ever played. Thank you Seagull Guitars!!!!
Allow me to share a short story on my purchase of the S6 Original yesterday. I went to a local guitar shop carrying the Seagull brand in Malaysia to check out the S6 for the 2nd time. Coincidentally, the son of founder, Patrick Godin was visiting the shop and even took his time to explain about the S6 to me. It seems to me that i'm really FATED to get the S6. Like the S6 so much. The notes just pop out.
Mark Juchimenko yes I sure did just beautiful.I bought S6 the other day in a used music store has afew nicks on the front but man does it play and sound beautiful. And most important it stays in tune real well after taking a stumming beating. I Love mine.
I just bought one of these yesterday. It's a very beautiful sounding guitar. I've played about 40 guitars this past two weeks. By far, the clarity and tone of this guitar is phenomenal for the $399 I paid. It instantly stood out even against the other Seagulls I played. Some thing about the body shape and cedar top. The clarity of the guitar is just beautiful. The notes come out with a full, crisp rounded fInish. I bought it as a back up guitar in live performance. The Godin m450 is very nice and very versatile. Truly a nice instrument. Highly recommended.
I bought a S6 the other day and I’m in love with it. It was discounted to $325. My friend has a Seagull and the moment I played his I knew that’s what I needed.
I got a S 6 naturel and a 12 string Seagull and several others acoustic western guitars but im very happy for the seagulls and its always then i end up using
I've been spending a lot of time trying to find a intermediate guitar. I have a Yamaha FG730S but I've always had my eye on one of these Seagulls. The lineup can be confusing as of all the variations and a lot of the variables are NOT listed on the spec sheet. The guitar being discussed, The S6 Original, of all I played below the solid wood series is the nicest. I am not interested in the electronics at this point, so this one works for me. 1 3/4 in nut and decent spacing is nice. Very woody sounding and feeling with no heavy finish like my Yamaha (the Yamaha is a nice guitar but the seagull just feels more organic due to the very thin finish). The Cedar top gives a nice earthy feel and great organic tone. I played the entourage style but it has a shorter scale length (not a bad thing) and the more narrow nut. I went back forth for about an hour and determined the wider nut helped with fret hand fatigue. I also feel like in the long run that it will help me develop my fingerstyle technique. I even tried the Entourage cutaway but it did not have the tone unplugged that the non cutaway Entourage had. Usually this doesn't seem to make an effect on tone on other guitars but I thought it did on the Entourage. In short I think the S6 Original is the nicest I played. I think in their laminate side and back models are the best bang for the buck for sure. Going into their solid woods price range opens a lot of other options and brands. But Seagull and the Yamaha FG are the best in their price range and I like the feel of the Seagull better. Cant wait to get one with phosphorous bronze strings.
rsaathoff Do you like the S6 Original better than S6 mahogany Deluxe? I’m looking to buy a Seagull S6 and just trying to learn more about the different models they have.
I have one and cannot put it down. Thought about selling it to get a higher end guitar (to add to my already too many collection) but I like it too much and for what I paid for it, it's like a free play! Excellent guitar to pick up, pick or strum!
Any acoustic guitars under $1k are all made in china, I like that these are made by my friends up north with their wood. I'm definitely going to go test one. Great video.
I have one. I've got a Taylor and a Martin....for the price...this guitar is incredible. I love the action and the tone is fantastic! Check one out....and as you play it...ohhh it smells so nice!!
I just got a new Seagull Original S6. I've been playing on it constantly for the last two weeks. However, recently I started noticing a very very high pitched frequency when playing basic chords like C and Am. The sound is like a dog whistle and is kind of ear piercing. Is this normal? It seems to be coming from the B and high E string. I know they're suppose to be high pitched but the sounds seems extreme.
Today I tried two seagull him Excursion and S6 and the truth is that I have been amazed with the sound quality both as connected disconnected. I returned home for my credit card lol. My new S6 is underway.
Fuck D15 ! It's way overpriced like the Taylors...this is the shit right here ! It's like a steal, you probably had regrets for buying your overrated and expensive Martin...:D
+Kenneth Tan Quantum I Electronics vs the Fishman Sonitone on the Mahogany Deluxe. Depends if you prefer the deeper tones of mahogany or the brighter Ceder and Wild Cherry :)
+Phoil2003 In general Spruce is a bit lighter, more clear and a bit more projection, whereas cedar is generally a bit warmer, darker and fuller sounding.
Yes, I would also like to know why Tom capos it to the second fret myself. He plays beautifully, and displays the guitars that he plays very well-I appreciate him and what he has taught me about tone on the various Seagull guitars he's demoed. Great job Tom, and Jim! Though I would like to hear more playing and less talk. The demos don't last long enough for me.
He plays heavy strings(3:50), so he is tuned down to DGCFAD. The capo on 2nd gives him standard tuning. I use same setup / tuning with EJ18 strings .59-14.
Bought this then bought the Gibson j15. Gibson rocks, I only use my seagull for playing on the beach or parks in summer. Sound diffrence is night and day
Климат в России как в Канаде, кедра и елок хоть жопой ешь. Почему у нас не делают гитары для Канады, ведь у них такой же климат и гитары будут дольше жить?
I just got this recently. Mainly because of the wider neck. Nice guitar but honestly tone and quality wise it is really inferior to my Cort made in China dreadnought at less than half the price. Yes, it is made in Canada and there is a good reason why iphones and almost every gadget are made in China and not Canada. The production cost is so much lower there that even my half seagull price Cort has better material and build quality than my Seagull. Seagull has a more unique headstock, nice cedar smell and interesting cherry wood back and sides. Quality finish and tone, I think my Cort is better.
Ehh most of the China guitars I've played/ owned were thick lackerd and sounded like a cardboard box. But then again a lot of people never get the chance to play 1000-2000$ guitars. American made and in this case Canadian made is the way to go. I've herd nothing but awesome reviews from the s6 i may have to pick one up.
Sometimes you get lucky. I’ve never played a bad Seagull. Yes I’ve played Seagulls that had their setups messed up by idiots, but the guitar was not bad. If you can find an aged one you will see just how great it will become. The original S6 to me is the signature Seagull tone. To me as great as any other iconic acoustic tones. My only complaint is that the slim is 1.72 instead of 1.75. That tiny bit is the difference between scrunched and comfortable. That’s ok though cause I like the 1.8. I’ve played plenty of Cort guitars and they’re about as consistent as the weather
Don't buy a Seagull. I bought an S6, which I rarely played. The first time I went to change strings, the little white plastic washers under the tuning keys were broken. Clearly, the keys had been torqued much too tightly during assembly, but Seagull refused to send me a new set of those washers. Multiple emails to the company about the issue have been ignored. They would rather lose a customer than send out a set of plastic washers that cost them pennies. This is the very definition of arrogant, apathetic customer service. They do not deserve your business. Buy another brand.
I've got a Seagull Coastline Momentum Cedar top and it sounds and plays better then any other guitar you can buy in a $600 price range. Nothing comes close.
I just got this guitar in mint/new condition and I can confidently say that it is the nicest playing and sounding acoustic I have ever played. Thank you Seagull Guitars!!!!
Awesome man, they're great acoustics!
Allow me to share a short story on my purchase of the S6 Original yesterday. I went to a local guitar shop carrying the Seagull brand in Malaysia to check out the S6 for the 2nd time. Coincidentally, the son of founder, Patrick Godin was visiting the shop and even took his time to explain about the S6 to me. It seems to me that i'm really FATED to get the S6.
Like the S6 so much. The notes just pop out.
+T.K Phua That's so cool man! It was meant to be :)
seagulls are excellent guitars, they literally smash anything else in and a great deal above their price range.
Oh fuck it, I'll just get one now.
Got an S6 Original three years ago, has become my favorite guitar! Warm sounding cedar top and great quality throughout. Can't beat Seagull for value.
Best acoustic guitar i ever bought or played
Matt Atkinson i,m nearly deciding to buy one, do you still love it?
Agreed. I’ve played just about every brand and a Seagull just feels right
I have tried many acoustics.. And bought a s6. Amazing guitar and a superb sound
So in love with this sound
Did anyone else just take a minute to appreciate the grain on the back of that guitar?
Mark Juchimenko yes I sure did just beautiful.I bought S6 the other day in a used music store has afew nicks on the front but man does it play and sound beautiful. And most important it stays in tune real well after taking a stumming beating. I Love mine.
Yep. Thing of beuty.
I really enjoy my S6 so far , really clear , bright sound and stays in tune well
so mine too. never got a better acoustic then my Coastline. Always in tune, and so easy to play with. GREAT !!!!!
I just bought one of these yesterday. It's a very beautiful sounding guitar. I've played about 40 guitars this past two weeks. By far, the clarity and tone of this guitar is phenomenal for the $399 I paid. It instantly stood out even against the other Seagulls I played. Some thing about the body shape and cedar top. The clarity of the guitar is just beautiful. The notes come out with a full, crisp rounded fInish. I bought it as a back up guitar in live performance. The Godin m450 is very nice and very versatile. Truly a nice instrument. Highly recommended.
how would you compare the s6 original to the s6 entourage specifically?
Bought the M6 model in 2002. Still plays great. Buy one.
I bought a S6 the other day and I’m in love with it. It was discounted to $325. My friend has a Seagull and the moment I played his I knew that’s what I needed.
Bring back the Lys! My S6 sounds and feels very much like my Lys L-50, Nice one.
I got a S 6 naturel and a 12 string Seagull and several others acoustic western guitars but im very happy for the seagulls and its always then i end up using
Hi, where can i get a replacement pickguard( tortoiseshell) for my seagull s6+cedar cutaway please!
I've been spending a lot of time trying to find a intermediate guitar. I have a Yamaha FG730S but I've always had my eye on one of these Seagulls. The lineup can be confusing as of all the variations and a lot of the variables are NOT listed on the spec sheet. The guitar being discussed, The S6 Original, of all I played below the solid wood series is the nicest. I am not interested in the electronics at this point, so this one works for me. 1 3/4 in nut and decent spacing is nice. Very woody sounding and feeling with no heavy finish like my Yamaha (the Yamaha is a nice guitar but the seagull just feels more organic due to the very thin finish). The Cedar top gives a nice earthy feel and great organic tone. I played the entourage style but it has a shorter scale length (not a bad thing) and the more narrow nut. I went back forth for about an hour and determined the wider nut helped with fret hand fatigue. I also feel like in the long run that it will help me develop my fingerstyle technique. I even tried the Entourage cutaway but it did not have the tone unplugged that the non cutaway Entourage had. Usually this doesn't seem to make an effect on tone on other guitars but I thought it did on the Entourage.
In short I think the S6 Original is the nicest I played. I think in their laminate side and back models are the best bang for the buck for sure. Going into their solid woods price range opens a lot of other options and brands. But Seagull and the Yamaha FG are the best in their price range and I like the feel of the Seagull better. Cant wait to get one with phosphorous bronze strings.
rsaathoff Do you like the S6 Original better than S6 mahogany Deluxe? I’m looking to buy a Seagull S6 and just trying to learn more about the different models they have.
Same, I have a Yamaha FGX800c and a an early 90’s Seagull 6SM - best of both worlds
Unbelievable tone. I’m sold. I already order it online.
really appreciate that a $5-600 Seagull *usually plays as well as some if not many other brands $12-1400 guitars.
I just bought the entorouge rustic cut away.love it
I have one and cannot put it down. Thought about selling it to get a higher end guitar (to add to my already too many collection) but I like it too much and for what I paid for it, it's like a free play! Excellent guitar to pick up, pick or strum!
nice job Jim
Any acoustic guitars under $1k are all made in china, I like that these are made by my friends up north with their wood. I'm definitely going to go test one. Great video.
Which big two American brands? When it comes to acoustics, there are four big American brands: Fender, Gibson, Taylor and Martin.
NO, THERE ARE MARTINS AND TAYLORS MADE IN MEXICO
@@TheHobieBoy All taylors are made in America.
I have one. I've got a Taylor and a Martin....for the price...this guitar is incredible. I love the action and the tone is fantastic! Check one out....and as you play it...ohhh it smells so nice!!
love that crisp clean sound
I just got a new Seagull Original S6. I've been playing on it constantly for the last two weeks. However, recently I started noticing a very very high pitched frequency when playing basic chords like C and Am. The sound is like a dog whistle and is kind of ear piercing. Is this normal?
It seems to be coming from the B and high E string. I know they're suppose to be high pitched but the sounds seems extreme.
where can i find the capo he's using. just ordered that guitar. thank you.
Today I tried two seagull him Excursion and S6 and the truth is that I have been amazed with the sound quality both as connected disconnected. I returned home for my credit card lol. My new S6 is underway.
And did you get the Seagull yet? Any regrets? Don't you wish you saved up more for the D 15?
Fuck D15 ! It's way overpriced like the Taylors...this is the shit right here ! It's like a steal, you probably had regrets for buying your overrated and expensive Martin...:D
Someone who buys a Martin D15 buys a fantastic guitar but doesn't know enough that they don't need to spend so much.
Amen to that brother!
My favorite acoustic is a Seagull. It’s the only one I wanna play.
Im a Martin fan but these really sing to me.
I don’t know why they don’t have a more pronounced following and resale. They make some great quality guitars. Always have.
what is the music Jim is playing at 5:30 ? thank you and his full name is ? Jim Holmesbe ?
I finally got one.
I'm thinking about buying a seagull s6. However i'm not sure whether to get the s6 original or the s6 deluxe. Suggestions?
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+Kenneth Tan Quantum I Electronics vs the Fishman Sonitone on the Mahogany Deluxe. Depends if you prefer the deeper tones of mahogany or the brighter Ceder and Wild Cherry :)
Which s6 would you recommend ?
Cedar or spruce top?
Thanks
+Phoil2003 In general Spruce is a bit lighter, more clear and a bit more projection, whereas cedar is generally a bit warmer, darker and fuller sounding.
I want one
Best Bang for the buck man!
it sounds like my ear was right next to the sound hole!
Take the capo off! I want to hear the full tonal range of the guitar.
Yes, I would also like to know why Tom capos it to the second fret myself. He plays beautifully, and displays the guitars that he plays very well-I appreciate him and what he has taught me about tone on the various Seagull guitars he's demoed. Great job Tom, and Jim! Though I would like to hear more playing and less talk. The demos don't last long enough for me.
Edit; Jim capos to the 2nd fret here on the S6, and to the 3rd fret on the Entourage Dread Seagull on the other video. Would be good to hear why.
Good question...When I do original songs at gigs these are the keys/capo positions I use.....no other reason!
He takes the capo off at 5:15
He plays heavy strings(3:50), so he is tuned down to DGCFAD. The capo on 2nd gives him standard tuning. I use same setup / tuning with EJ18 strings .59-14.
Bought this then bought the Gibson j15. Gibson rocks, I only use my seagull for playing on the beach or parks in summer. Sound diffrence is night and day
Price of the Gibson ? Ok bye
I like and have a Gibson but my 90's model S6 is the favorite in my stable.
Beautiful sound but not a patch on the seagull 12 string, heavenly sound❤️
I traded a $100 electric for one of these it sounds awesome i like it better than my epiphone ej200
Why do you use a capo on a demonstration video? Seems like that could misrepresent the natural sound.
This dude looks a lot like Yair Lapid! =]
Neck is 1.8 inches not 1.9
ITS A SEAGUL 6 what body ?
The S6 model has a dreadnought body.
Why do they say original, are there fakes?
S6 great guitar, but the sound board is real real soft. It will ding and scratch from the lightest touch.
Looks like he expected the ole dude to burn it up
I love the way Seagull's play and their aesthetic, but they always sound too bright for me.
🤔🤔
oh hell yeah....not made in china ? im getting one.
Климат в России как в Канаде, кедра и елок хоть жопой ешь. Почему у нас не делают гитары для Канады, ведь у них такой же климат и гитары будут дольше жить?
Дядя ты дурак?
@@saitoman1980 У тебя какие-то затруднения?
Bad microphone
Nothing wrong with the mic-it's probably on your end-either your speakers or ears-try headphones and see the difference it makes in hearing.
I just got this recently. Mainly because of the wider neck. Nice guitar but honestly tone and quality wise it is really inferior to my Cort made in China dreadnought at less than half the price. Yes, it is made in Canada and there is a good reason why iphones and almost every gadget are made in China and not Canada. The production cost is so much lower there that even my half seagull price Cort has better material and build quality than my Seagull. Seagull has a more unique headstock, nice cedar smell and interesting cherry wood back and sides. Quality finish and tone, I think my Cort is better.
Ehh most of the China guitars I've played/ owned were thick lackerd and sounded like a cardboard box. But then again a lot of people never get the chance to play 1000-2000$ guitars. American made and in this case Canadian made is the way to go. I've herd nothing but awesome reviews from the s6 i may have to pick one up.
it would be interesting if you could make a you tube video comparing your Cort to the Seagull
Sometimes you get lucky. I’ve never played a bad Seagull. Yes I’ve played Seagulls that had their setups messed up by idiots, but the guitar was not bad. If you can find an aged one you will see just how great it will become. The original S6 to me is the signature Seagull tone. To me as great as any other iconic acoustic tones. My only complaint is that the slim is 1.72 instead of 1.75. That tiny bit is the difference between scrunched and comfortable. That’s ok though cause I like the 1.8. I’ve played plenty of Cort guitars and they’re about as consistent as the weather
This old dude is so stiff.. plays like he’s been exposed to lots of lead paint?
Don't buy a Seagull. I bought an S6, which I rarely played. The first time I went to change strings, the little white plastic washers under the tuning keys were broken. Clearly, the keys had been torqued much too tightly during assembly, but Seagull refused to send me a new set of those washers. Multiple emails to the company about the issue have been ignored. They would rather lose a customer than send out a set of plastic washers that cost them pennies. This is the very definition of arrogant, apathetic customer service. They do not deserve your business. Buy another brand.
Those guitars sound as cheap as they cost
crummy guitar and even crummier playing Fingerstyle? really?? haha
+Ζήτω η Ελλάδα! Just stfu up and get out. terrible troll.
I've got a Seagull Coastline Momentum Cedar top and it sounds and plays better then any other guitar you can buy in a $600 price range. Nothing comes close.
@@5tw8se74 That's your opinion. And that's all is.