One more NGD: Solid Canadian Mahogany Magic

[Birdbrain]

Yes, I've been on a bit of a tear lately, seeing that only one of my listed guitars was with me this time last year. After a half-century of dabbling with guitars, I'm finally settling on what works best for me- mainly, anything short-scaled and wide-nutted.

Finally it seemed time to grab one of the past Seagull SWS Maritime Mini Jumbos left new on the market. The deal from my-blue-guitar was good, at $500 or so, and he only had a handful remaining. Everywhere I look, there seems to be a hundred dreads for one Mini Jumbo. Except my house, where they're slowly taking over. There's not that much difference between that and a Dread. By S&P specs, the Mini Jumbo is only a half inch shallower with an inch less waist width, but that makes all the difference for me.

This plays plays beautifully, with a deep resonance to the sound that's delightful. As you'd expect, it's louder than my cedar/wild/cherry MJ, and much bassier. Since Seagull never made a MJ in its top Artist line, this is the best I'll get. Too bad, I really wanted that bird mosaic, but I don't hang my guitars on the wall and I can't see that when I'm playing.

[Nyghthawk]

Seagulls and Simon and Patrick are great guitars. I hope they are overlooked in the current situation.

I'd better leave it there.

[lowrider]

Beautiful, yes Seagulls are great guitars. I like my Entourage Rustic so much that I gave it to my grandson.

[Birdbrain]

Originally Posted by lowrider

Beautiful, yes Seagulls are great guitars. I like my Entourage Rustic so much that I gave it to my grandson.

My first Seagull MJ is now in my daughter's hands. She's finally growing out of symphony and marching band to try her hand at busking.

[johbren]

I got a 2005 mjm6 and it's been my favorite for many years

[Birdbrain]

I'd love to see a photo of your sound port. How did you size and design it, and how did it change things?

[BrunoBlack]

Very nice! Congratulations.