How good are Seagull Guitars???

[@williamwisemusic8864]

Still playing my 1991 Seagull S6. It has held up great for over thirty years!

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Fantastic!

[@mikestackhousemusic]

A couple things. The "Slim" is because it has a narrower nut than the standard ones. As for consistency, if you look up how Seagull guitars are made, there's a great video on how things are tested and put together to make them all sound the same. I have a spruce top Entourage and a cedar top Performer. LOVE them. I'm constantly having people come up at gigs asking what kind of a guitar I play because they sound so great.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Cool - thanks for the info!

[@mademepickaname]

I have an S6 and Maritime SWS cutaway and they’re both excellent. One thing that’s noteworthy about them is that they stay in tune really, really well. They use that narrow headstock and the strings are more inline with the tuners.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Yes, I like the headstock design too.

[@Therapyxx]

did you try also artist mosaic? ^^

[@Revansstuntdouble]

I hadn't played my S12 in a long time. Probably six months or so. Went to strum a chord and it was mostly still in tune. Abolutely love these guitars.

[@sxj016]

Just bought my first Seagull...the S6 Original...I've never been more impressed with a guitar. I've purchased some expensive USA made guitars, but they really didn't impress me save for a single Taylor. Even if you don't consider price...the Taylor isn't better than the Seagull sitting in my guitar rack. The Seagull is definitely throwing shade on my Takamine. Everything related to guitars is subjective of course...just my 2 cents.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

They are fine guitars!

[@robertguy927]

To answer your question, yes, the wood used for the table also comes from Canada. Whether it's a solid cedar table or a solid spruce of Canadian wood. And the selection of wood is done very carefully.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

I suspected that was the case. Thanks for the confirmation.

[@stanh24]

It’s called “slim” because it has the narrower nut, 43.7 mm, whereas the non-slim is 45 mm at the nut. I prefer the 45.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Cheers.

[@ryanmurphy3897]

Correct . 1.725 inch vs 1.8 inch nut width. 👍

[@sculptureshard377]

I have three Seagulls which I bought used: an S6 which I had a Luthier upgrade by adding a KK pick-up, a 000 Folk and an Dreadnought Excursion. Their sound and playbility is excellent, way above other brand instruments above their price range.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Agreed - they are exceptional in this price range.

[@lovewalruss]

Great review. They are great guitars, some of the best value in the market.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Definitely.

[@ryevick]

I bought a Seagull 12 string around 87-88, all acoustic. It was such a fantastic guitar. I ran into a rough spot and needed some cash and pawned it temporarily with full intentions of getting it back quickly. I went to pick it back up and someone had dropped an amp on it and broke the neck 😢 I never have found a 12 string that plays as good. I own a Breedlove Atlas 12 now that's very nice but still not as good. I also own a Seagull Entourage Black CW GT QI now and love it. They do make great guitars.

[@Purple_Pixel]

I just went to my local guitar store intent on buying a Taylor 114. Instead I bought a Seagull Coastline. It sounded better, the neck was better and playability was the same but I liked the wider nut on the Seagull. It was quicker and easier to tune than the taylor. It was also cheaper.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

They are great guitars (cheaper too!). Glad you got a good one.

[@Liquormans]

Smart move. Enjoy

[@bench7434]

Received an s6 cedar folk as a gift from my child , they knew me well.😊

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Nice

[@hervegeorges]

Godin, innovates a lot. Robert Godin explained all the R&D involved in the seagul. Nothing in a seagul is conventional. The shape is unique. The head stock and the tuners are made to keep in tune. The reason that they are cheaper and better than other brands is because they have woods in their backyard. Over the years, they have made great instruments like the multiact. Robert Godin is a great guy. His story is a story of old rags to riches. When he started to sell his guitars in the US, he often did not have enough gas to go home: sell or die. lol . Also he truly enjoys people playing and bringing joy to others with his instruments. Also even if those guitars are factory made, they are using some boutique methods to build them.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Great info - thanks.

[@joelgrabie2774]

I just bought a Godin pre-Seagull called a Minstrel. Even way back then, they manufactured a good quality guitar. Funny part is, the logo on the headstock IS what eventually the logo for the Seagull line. This is my third Godin guitar (Seagull Entourage and Art & Luthier Wild Cherry are the other two). All are quality built and sound great.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

I had a Minstrel a while back and did a video on it. Very cool guitar.

[@darioabadia515]

I love Seagull guitars, they are the best

[@brucechavez9535]

I agree with you on everything you said here, man. I'm a fan of Godin guitars as well. As a matter of fact I just bought a used Seagull Entourage Q1T CW, the black one. I bought it online at Guitar Center for $ 350 USD, as a Xmas present for myself. I already have another acoustic-electric, which is the Taylor 110E, I also bought it used online for $ 550 USD. Comparing this two guitars, each one has their own voice and nice characters. And I decided, I'll just keep them both and let them grow old with me...it just makes my day everytime I play my Seagull, it's my unique way of happiness, so to speak...😊

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Yeah, keep them both...!!! Great finds, both nice guitars with different voices. I probably set up a half dozen Seagulls last years, all really decent guitars. I don't come across Taylors as often because people hold onto them. Stay happy..

[@handgunner1911]

ive got one i think from the early nineties and its a great player

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Thanks for watching!

[@daveburchfield9105]

I believe the difference between the S6 and the S6 Slim is that the neck is 2mm slimmer on the S6 slim. Not sure if there is a difference in the body, which is how I interpreted the video.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Yeah - that makes sence - thanks.

[@DougHinVA]

Godin makes them in Canada and they are quality guitars. Update 8/27/2021 : I got a used Seagull 'Entourage' with electronics. I am selling off my unmarked Oscar Schmidt dread with cutaway and electronics. The Seagull is a used one with case for $300 delivered. Bone bridge pins for about $12-15 fitted well do beat the plastic ones for tone and are much sturdier. Use a pin lifter to remove the pins when changing strings to NOT damage the bridge holes.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Yes, all Canadian woods for the most part too.

[@toddwilliamson8557]

@@FlowforthInstruments I am curious about these guitars for more fusion based music ala Al Di Meola, do they like a low action? Can you play them above the 10th fret? I would like something like my old 1980s Ovation as far as playability.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

@@toddwilliamson8557 Every player is different - but as someone like Al Di Meola plays scales and arpeggios at 100 mp/h he would want a nice low action. The action of a guitar has more to do with the set up rather than the brand or model. You could certainly play jazz-fusion on one of these Seagulls - but you might need it set up for optimal performance.

[@dinkaboutit4228]

LOL. Yes, the depth of the body is my one complaint. I've had my SM6+spruce for over 20 years, and its still my go-to for finger picking, but... I don't know which one of us is getting fatter, but I know she's not as comfortable hold as she was when I was 22.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

They do age well!

[@pcorriveau1982]

This is the slim model because it has the 1.72” nut width instead of the 1.8” Seagull standard.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

True - great guitars too.

[@dekemoedee1360]

Got one and truly love it . I rather play it then my Martin D-12E . I have 6 guitars and this is the first one I want to pick up .

[@Liquormans]

Yes I agree. I have a Maritime cutaway Martin D10 or 12 Gibson G45.. Taylor 5s Do not sound as good as my Seagull I'm very happy with my choice good value for $$$$

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Cool - Thanks for watching!

[@13coyote13]

Sitka spruce only for Seagull guitars. It's all Canadian wood except for Rosewood fret boards, Art and Lutherie, Simon and Patrick, Seagull, Norman, and Godin are the main ones, they have a few other brands as well.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

All great guitars too!

[@13coyote13]

@@FlowforthInstruments Also Slim stands for the neck, a standard Seagull has a 1.8 inch nut, the Slim has a 1.72 inch nut closer to most conventional guitar nut sizes.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

@@13coyote13 Great info, thanks.

[@fuxmusik347]

I own a Seagull as well, does yours have a canadian maple leaf on the bottom of the stock as well? Its hidden inside the soundboard.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

I no longer have the guitar - but hope to have another soon.

[@sicconicolai1782]

It sounds so damn good ! Thanks . Still dilemma between this or Alvarez md 60 . I guess I have to test in the shop . I like to play pop, rock strumming and chords and flatpicking . Not so much fingerstyle and no blues . What do you think ?

[@DonnyF-mu6ff]

Md 60 bg is a way better sounding guitar. Have them both. The art and luthrie cedar model is excellent, i think more projecting

[@DonnyF-mu6ff]

Md 60 bg sounded better than the 2000$ martin and taylor 214

[@sicconicolai1782]

Thanks for your reply . Went to store . Eastman E1 d special sounded the best . Going to buy that one 🎉

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Both brands offer great guitars.

[@kenoakee]

Hey love my s6 cutaway as well although it needs a neck reset. You missed the “Simon and Patrick” line by Godin. I own their “showcase” model, a fine guitar as well.”

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Yes, I missed them - I've set up a couple and they are also very nice.

[@johnhowe4079]

I like the Cedar, the spruce are nice but I'd rather have something D28 copyish in size. I have Seagull S6 and Art & Luthier acoustic electric, I think the only difference is the tunners on Art and Luthier are generic as heck. For "boomyness" the Seagull S6 is my favorite of all time so far, no price limit.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Seagulls are great value guitars - but so are the other Godin brands. I love Cedar too!

[@dylanthomas7443]

Could you please do a review on Canada's guitars. Especially like how guitars by Godin are so underpriced and why Companies like Boucher are so overpriced. Like you have said I never found a bad Godin or a Seagull guitar.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

I can only review the guitars I get a hold of - and now living in the UK I don't see quite as many Godin brand guitars. I have reviewed quite a few in the past - including pre-Seagul Lyle guitars.

[@Just1Mic]

I have a seagull from about 8 years ago. I really dont like the sound through my Fishman amp at all. The neck is to big aswell. So just sitting collecting dust.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Move it on - plenty of people would pay good money for it!

[@Just1Mic]

@Flowforth Instruments Yea you really think

[@madmusicianmagician]

They sound like seagulls Art and lutherie are also beautiful sounding

[@FlowforthInstruments]

I've played some good ones. Not quite as consistent as Seagull.

[@indridcold4210]

I had a friend who managed a music store for 5 years or so, and his tore carried the Seagull line. I played a few on the rack from time to dime. I found them highly variable. Some would sound fine. Some would sound dullish. I believe all of them had cedar tops in those days, at least in his store.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

I think that's a fair comment. There are a couple that took a while to open up - or sounded better with different strings.

[@xpintomusic]

Can you do a video on Deviser guitars? Im looking into buying one

[@FlowforthInstruments]

When I get a hold of one. I've reviewed a few of their ukuleles.

[@xpintomusic]

@@FlowforthInstruments ok thanks yeah I saw your other video on them but would love more info 😂

[@rubbadubdub6543]

You forgot Simon & Patrick?

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Did I? Thanks for the reminder!

[@dminach]

Slim is the neck I think

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Yes - Thanks for watching!

[@jackoshaw]

I must apologize, They only let me leave "One Thumbs Up!" ..

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Ha - cheers mate!

[@jackoshaw]

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[@kentbernard9842]

"SLIM" = slimmer neck.

[@mattf5630]

Honestly, seagull quality has gotten a bit less consistent in recent years

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Might have to agree with that. I've set up over half a dozen this last year or two and haven't been that tempted to keep any of them. They are great guitars but I just find better at that price range.

[@tristan8922]

@@FlowforthInstruments was looking at the Seagull CW QIT recently. Something in the $500-1000 price range with a mellow timbre. Are there any brands or models you'd recommend over the CW QIT?

[@FlowforthInstruments]

@@tristan8922 I'm a massive fan of Blueridge guitars too.