FS: Seagull Artist Series Mosaic Folk QII - 27 days old - $899

[tkoehler1]

***** FULL DISCLOSURE *****

After I took the pics for this sale (Dec 16th) I put the Seagull in it's case and left it there. Today I went to measure the string spacing at the bridge, played a few strums, and noticed a weird smear on the top of the fret board at the 3rd fret. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW IT GOT THERE. I swear it wasn't there before. I had to look twice because I thought my eyes were fooling me. Here's a pic:



Is it something to do with the finish? Assuming the finish on the neck is different than the finish on the fretboard, perhaps this is the line between the two? I really have no idea.

Then I looked over the entire guitar, and noticed one more smear, again on the top of the neck, here's a pic:



The rest of the neck/guitar is fine. But what the heck!!

BTW the string spacing is 2 1/4" at the saddle.

[Transylvania]

I can understand why you might be upset, but it doesn't look like a big deal from here.

[tkoehler1]

If anyone can tell me what's going on with the neck, I'd appreciate it! I'm going to post this question in the general forum, maybe someone will know.

[darylcrisp]

the rosewood used in the fretboard of seagulls is pourous(which isn't something wrong, just the nature of the wood), its possible if you used some sort of wax/polish that it filled some of those areas and became apparent after drying-i've seen this sort of thing before on other brands as well.

d

[tkoehler1]

Actually the string spacing at the saddle is 2 1/8". I re-measured it more carefully this time. Sorry about that!

[newbiejohn]

hi

i'm new to guitar playing and am looking for something for fingerstyle. is this guitar suitable?

thanks.

[tkoehler1]

Hi!

This would be the kind of guitar that would be good for fingerstyle because:
* The cedar top reponds quickly and is more sensative to a lighter touch
* The short scale length means it's easier to fret
* The folk body style gives you a more balanced sound - all the strings are quite close to each other in the amount of volume they produce - one string is not louder than the others

I have to say though, that the very wide fretboard (1.8") will make this guitar more difficult to play for someone with small(er) hands.

Nope this helps!

TK

[Alathea]

This guitar would be wonderful for fingerstyle, and also forgiving because of the somewhat wider spacing. I had an S6 as my first guitar and ive missed it ever since. If this is still around in a week or so when my bonus comes in.........

[Transylvania]

Originally Posted by tkoehler1

Actually the string spacing at the saddle is 2 1/8". I re-measured it more carefully this time. Sorry about that!

Are you positive? That seems very narrow for a guitar with a wide nut width. Very nice looking guitar, BTW.

[tkoehler1]

Yeah it does seem unusual, doesn't it? The nut width is quite wide but the saddle with is not. That's why I made the mistake in the first place, I was expecting 2 1/4.

[Transylvania]

Definately looks like 2 1/8 to me. Thanks.

[tkoehler1]

The guitar has been sold!! Thanks everyone for your interest!

[amckenzie]

I bought this lovely guitar but unfortunately I have to sell it. I'm still working on a price but I am considering any reasonable offers.