Seagull Guitars

jjcucio · Post by **jjcucio** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 11:39 am

Im curious how Seagull guitars are in general. I played one at the store and think it was pretty nice. I have a washburn acoustic that was pretty cheap and thinking of upgrading. Suggestions or ideas on the seagull or any others, id appreciate it.

czech · Post by **czech** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 11:47 am

good guitars. I played Swede's and it was pretty nice, good sound.
My sister in law has one and it's pretty nice.

However, i dont see one as being a big upgrade from a washburn. different sound, but same price/quality level.

i'd look into an alvarez or takamine g series.

what price range are you looking at?

jjcucio · Post by **jjcucio** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 1:52 pm

Im not even sure right now. I have not been playing for too long, but do want something that is going to help me with sound, play-ability, and quality over all. Price range has not crossed my mind, im guessing $700.00 or so. Ill look into your suggestions, thanks in advance.

czech · Post by **czech** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:05 pm

jjcucio wrote:Im not even sure right now. I have not been playing for too long, but do want something that is going to help me with sound, play-ability, and quality over all. Price range has not crossed my mind, im guessing $700.00 or so. Ill look into your suggestions, thanks in advance.

i wouldnt buy a $700 seagul.

definately look into a nice alvarez (you can get last year models, still brand new on ebay for a steal of a price)
ask about a Martin DX1 dont know hwo they sound but they're definately in your price rabnge.

jjcucio · Post by **jjcucio** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:56 pm

thanks, ill look into it martin now. Im looking at all this stuff and am pretty lost. Ive been reading threads here that are helping so we shall see. Again i appreciate the help.

czech · Post by **czech** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 3:03 pm

no worries.

but remember, go out there and play as many different guitars as you can,

and one of the best pieces of advice i've ever heard given on this board:

Bring a friend who can play guitar to the guitar shop when you have narrowed it down to a few guitars. turn your back and have them, pick up and play the guitars in a random order. tell him which one you like d the sound of most, have him hand you your new guitar.

proudestmonkey41 · Post by **proudestmonkey41** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:18 pm

My buddy has a seagull. i like it.good sound.. playable, not too expensive. i believe they are made in canada also? are they not?

czech · Post by **czech** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:46 pm

proudestmonkey41 wrote:My buddy has a seagull. i like it.good sound.. playable, not too expensive. i believe they are made in canada also? are they not?

yup

bitties · Post by **bitties** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:00 pm

a seagull s6 was my first guitar and i still love it. it sounds much nicer than i would expect from a $350 guitar and have heard that from many other people as well. definitely a worthwhile purchase in the lower price ranges