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Old 03-24-2009, 08:40 PM
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Default *Solid Body SEAGULL (SWS) cheap

Found this on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=230332255506

For all the people looking for an extraordinary guitar with only a modest budget, this is a STEAL. Especially for those who want to own a quality solid body with great tone and a strong reputations this is it. If I had some extra dough I would even hesitate. These aren't even out yet!
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Old 03-24-2009, 08:45 PM
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Somebody buy this before I lose my rent...lol
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What's it sound like, seriously?

Looks like it's well built of quality woods. The headstock is a deal breaker for me. u-g-l-y.
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What's it sound like, seriously?

Looks like it's well built of quality woods. The headstock is a deal breaker for me. u-g-l-y.
I can't say what this one in particular sounds like, but I've owned 5 Seagull this past year and each one is a solid guitar, great craftsmanship and balanced tone. Never heard one bad thing about a Seagull.....except the thing you already mentioned

As someone who's played a Simon & Patrick Mahogany Mini-Jumbo, I'd say the tone should be perfectly mellow, but not too bright. Meaty maybe? I love mahogany and Seagulls are just easy to play and a tone you can count on. The headstock does takes some getting used to, but after awhile you appreciate the originality for its character. I'm about 5 secs from just hitting BIY, lol - only thing stopping me if the angel on my right shoulder!
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Old 03-24-2009, 08:52 PM
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Default The one in the auction is B stock...

Don't know what that means.

FWIW, my local dealer got one in today. I didn't wait around to see if it was the dread, mini-jumbo or folk.

I've had the folk model for almost a month and it is fantastic. I have a hard time putting it down.
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Old 03-24-2009, 08:54 PM
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Don't know what that means.

FWIW, my local dealer got one in today. I didn't wait around to see if it was the dread, mini-jumbo or folk.

I've had the folk model for almost a month and it is fantastic. I have a hard time putting it down.
I emailed the dealer yesterday and he claims that Seagull labeled it "B" because there's supposed to be a scratch under the finish near the sound hole. Supposedly you can't even see it even when you look dead at it because it just doesn't seem visible. Bad thing is a B stock will have a lower re-sell value, but for less than 500 bones for an all solid Seagull I don't think you can complain
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Never heard one bad thing about a Seagull.....except the thing you already mentioned
The headstock shape is really the only negative thing I have heard about the Seagull brand. All other accounts have been positive, particularly the intonation and playability. Never having played one though, I do wonder if they have a certain unique sound.
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Looks like serial #2 on the label in the soundhole. $50 shipping seems a little steep.
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I LIKE the headstock design
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$50 shipping seems a little steep.
Have you shipped a guitar before? $50 IS CHEAP, ask anyone lol
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this should be moved to the classifieds...

You seem to be interested tho BHulkster..Why not go for it then?

They are solid guitars- great back up guitars too.
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this should be moved to the classifieds...

You seem to be interested tho BHulkster..Why not go for it then?

They are solid guitars- great back up guitars too.
I didn't know we couldn't talk about it? I thought the classifieds were for selling?

Looks like someone didn't read the rules BTDVOX.....tisk tisk
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thats one GREAT deal! and plus you cant even tell its a B stock
if only i had the money. *sigh
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this should be moved to the classifieds...
No, this one should not be in classifieds. Classifieds is a selling and buying section for AGF members only to sell their own music items. Not for selling anyone else's.

Just wanted to clear that up.
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I had a chance to play a SWS Mini Jumbo at C.B. Perkins last week when I was in the Bay Area. I certainly prefer the sound coming out of the Spruce top, as opposed to the Cedar-topped ones. The tone is crisp and clear, although I thought it could've used a bit more volume and projection. But then again, it is a sub-$1k all-solid guitar.

IMO, I'm not sure if Godin has "mastered" the manufacturing of all-solid guitars the way it has the laminate-b/s guitars, but it's not a bad start.
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