Features
While Seagull acoustics perhaps aren't as well known as, say, Martin or Taylor, they are nevertheless wonderfully crafted instruments. Made in Canada under the auspices of Robert Godin (of Godin guitars), Seagull guitars are a well-kept secret that deserves to be kept secret no more.
We reviewed a Seagull S6, which is one of the company's most popular acoustic guitars. After playing it for a few hours, it's easy to see why this is the case. We just have to be honest, here. This is one of the best playing acoustic guitars we've ever had the joy of playing. Period. But more about that soon enough. Let's look at the construction details.
Features
The S6 has a solid cedar top with wild cherry sides and back, finished in a semi-gloss lacquer. The saddle and bridge are both made of rosewood. A Tusq nut and compensated saddle complete the package.
Performance
If you're like us, you'll probably notice how amazingly smooth the action is. This guitar will likely play better than most electrics you've seen. It doesn't matter if you're talking about single-note work or complex jazz chords, the S6 plays extremely well.
But how does it sound? Because of the cedar and cherry wood, the sound is warm, dark, and full. It's an ideal fingerstyle guitar. If you want an acoustic for rock and blues, this probably isn't your best choice to cut through a busy mix, although Seagull offers those kinds of models as well.
This is definitely a guitar that is primarily suited for fingerstyle and solo guitarists. The sound is rich, full, and simply beautiful. Again, it plays like silk. The guitar has both a warm sound and appearance, thanks to its wood choices.
We tested the S6 with a variety of microphones, including a Shure SM57 and a Blue Bottle. All of them sounded very well. The S6 is definitely a "mic-friendly" guitar.
The Bottom Line
If you're in the market for a beautiful acoustic guitar that sounds great and plays wonderfully but don't want to spend a lot of money, the Seagull S6 might be your number one choice. This guitar has a street price of only around $400 (hard to be believe, but it's true).
Name of Gear: Seagull 6
List Price: $497.00
Manufacturer Info: The Godin Guitar Company; seagullguitars.com
Pros: Incredible value; gorgeous tone; amazing action
Cons: None
used Seagull S6
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