https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:10:19 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/3/#post-169410 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 21:56:38 +0000
Maybe a better approach on this site would be to list what local brands/models are available, and ask for opinions on those. As long as you don't go by somebody else's "opinion" instead of your own judgement after playing, there's notthing wrong with asking for opinions.

Those other guitars that are not available can wait for when you can visit Mandolin Brothers in Staten Island, NY :)

oktay]]> Guitar Players Discussion oktay https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/3/#post-169410 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/3/#post-169407 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 21:43:21 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion 70chevelle https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/3/#post-169407 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/3/#post-169254 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 05:06:25 +0000
If you take two guitars, of the same model, they will sound different. There is no real way to get two guitars to sound the same.

Reviews can only do so much also. I love the Seagull, but that doesn't mean anything really. Someone else could hate it, or so could you. Its all about how your hear it, and how you play it.

Also, to go back to the expensive guitars not being that great. I played a $2800 CDN Lavirree, with no intention on buying. The guy in the store just placed it in my hands. And you know what? It sucked. A total piece of junk. Finish problems, bad neck, dull sound, more intonation. Anybody who would buy that particular one, in my opinion, would have to be crazy. But you can come on here and people rave about those guitars, so obvisouly, I tried a bad one. That is something you have to look out for.

Paul]]> Guitar Players Discussion Off He Goes https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/3/#post-169254 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/2/#post-168977 Wed, 29 Mar 2006 07:15:39 +0000
I don't own a Martin, but will be happy to provide a soundclip of one should anyone leave such an instrument here at my home.

And Greg, that was way too funny! :wink:

Peace]]> Guitar Players Discussion David Hodge https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/2/#post-168977 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/2/#post-168949 Wed, 29 Mar 2006 04:54:18 +0000
Greg - that was hilarious

everyone all together - I think once you reach a certain point in your playing, whether or not "this guitar is good, and this one is bad" becomes irrelevant. Rahul, you will reach this point soon. I own 6 guitars now. When I bought my first one, my Martin, I made a post here asking "what is a good beginners acoustic???" I got a lot of good places to start, and I heeded the advice given to me. But in the end, I played alot of guitars and chose the MArtin hands down because it sounded all out the best. Now, if I want a gutiar, I don't have to go asking here what's good and what's not. I don't have to. I can play a guitar and know in 5 seconds if it's good for me or not. notice the key word: PLAY. until you play one of these guitars, you can't know for sure if you will like them as much as you want. they are good guitars and will serve you well, but how will you know if they are right for you? you won't! so you just have to make a decision. And after you have played guitars, and bought alot of guitars, suddenly, you will know EXACTLY what to do. it's a good thing.]]> Guitar Players Discussion U2Bono269 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/2/#post-168949 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/2/#post-168860 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 21:12:37 +0000
Okay, I'm wrong to do it. Point is it can be done, just don't tell anyone.

Thanks for the pick. 8)]]> Guitar Players Discussion Nick Torres https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/2/#post-168860 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/2/#post-168858 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 21:04:08 +0000
Unless you stop that immediately, you should consider your Gibson Limited Lifetime Warranty voided.

Best regards,

The friendly folks at Gibson Acoustic


P.S. We prefer to call the J200 a "Divinely-inspired instrument of the sublime artform that is American Country & Western." We encourage you to do the same. Also, to help you find your way back onto the road to redemption, we have thoughtfully enclosed one genuine faux tortoise shell Gibson medium gauge plectrum. Use it.]]> Guitar Players Discussion gnease https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/2/#post-168858 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/2/#post-168857 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 20:51:02 +0000 Other Larivees, that I've heard, weren't like that - they had other shortcomings.
My Seagull has far more life (S6 Folk cedar top), although I didn't have the opportunity to play the Larivee at home, maybe it would have sounded different to playing in the guitar shop.
At some point you have to bite the bullet and buy something - I'm in no hurry, I've got the Seagull.]]> Guitar Players Discussion greybeard https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/2/#post-168857 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/2/#post-168853 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 20:29:22 +0000
How David plays isn't like how you play.
The guitar David plays isn't like the one you will get.
The strings David uses won't be the same as yours.
The room he records in won't be the same.
The Microphone he uses to record won't capture the sound you will hear.
David's guitar is played in and yours won't be.

I could go on and on, but the point is you can't compare apples and oranges. Heck you can't even compare apples and apples in this case to the degree you want.

The reviews are pretty pointless too.

Low end great high end too bright? I guess so to the guy who posted that. I guarantee you somebody believes there isn't enough low end and the high end is just right. It's perception that matters and only yours counts.

Neck problems? Well I guess if you happened to get one and you are all pissed off about it you will post something like that. I guarantee you there are thousands of other owners out there that don't have neck problems or buzz. Besides does that guy live in an extremely low humidity environment? Did he replace the strings with heavy rather than light? Who knows. You can't dismiss or worry about a guitar based on a single review.

Guitar meant for fingerstyle? Perhaps to the poster. I've seen David play his Seagull with a pick and even a bottleneck slide. Should I stop him next time I see him do it? I fingerpick my Gibson J200. Am I wrong to do it? I mean it is a bluegrass machine.

Don't go all obsessive compulsive or you will never be satisfied no matter which guitar you get.

Either of those guitars are good choices and will last you a long time.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Nick Torres https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/2/#post-168853 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/2/#post-168850 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 19:49:55 +0000
"Low end on this guitar is great, but, it is a little too bright on the high end. I do a lot of fingerpicking and this guitar is really too quiet for that style.

My biggest complaint, the neck. I think with the composites the neck doesn't like to stay in one bend. I have had to have it adjusted approximately every two months. Humidity in my house stays between 48-50 as I have a whole house humidifier and temperature is constant. The nut has been replaced, the bridge tweaked but I get fret buzz while playing an E on the A string and playing an E or F on the D string.

Because of the neck problems, I live with fret buzz until it become unbearable and it is back to the shop.Due to this, the sound is the lowest rating."

I hope you understand my situation. :oops:

This is the guitar i am having currently (and all the recordings that you might have heard , have come from this one )

http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Yamaha-C70~ID~3026.asp

As it mentions there , it has a spruce top.Now i really don't know the difference between the two and nither i know what sound characterises each one.

Some folks have said that seagull s6 is meant for fingerstyle.Well , its also not clear what exactly the mean by fingerstyle playing.(Is it classical guitar playing or simply fingerpicking or just strumming without a pick ?)As far as i guess , i am going to play both strumming (with or without a pick ) as well as fingerpicking (like you can hear in my 'summer of 69' or 'leaving on a jet plane' )

I wish there could be soundclips to compare the guitars.To get a guitar unseen in real , unheard in real and totally on trust is not an easy deal when you are going for around 500 $ something budget.I would like this guitar to last me a lot of years and i keep my guitar very well , so care on my side is assured always.

And i tell you how i got my yamaha.I basically wanted a steel string acoustic.But my uncle got the classical guitar from dubai and at that time i didn't even know what is a classical guitar and initially was mourning that i have been handled some kind of a strange or forged guitar which contains 3 nylon strings...From there , i have embraced the classical and have started liking it sound , feel , look etc.

More then an electric (which i will get local made ) , i am looking for a good steel string guitar that will last and play beautifully , when done with care.

I never want to trouble anyone with my questions , but , only you guys can answer them.Here no one is having a martin guitar and most people aren't interested in playing acoustic , most are submerged in nu-metal.Many people sometimes get tired by my relentless questions , however , you have been quite patient in answering them...and after all , isn't that the meaning of the forums here ? :wink:

David , if you could post sound clips of your seagull (and a martin , if you have that ; i have requested U2bono that too ) , that would be so helpful.That is only a humble request.

Yes , i am sure , i will take the plunge and go for it.Either a seagull or a martin , but believe me (with god's blessings !), i will get something for myself.

Thanks again ,

Rahul]]> Guitar Players Discussion Rahul https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/seagull-s6/paged/2/#post-168850