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Questions about Seagull S6 Spruce Sunburst
Is anyone familiar with this particular seagull? I have only seen one YouTube demo. I’m curious about it and how it compares to the classic S6 in sound and feel. From the description I know it has a gloss spruce top instead of the standard cedar. Any owners here or anyone try one before?
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ask the manufacturer
The manufacturer would know whether there is any difference besides the finish. I've had good results by sending them an e-mail.
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I have one of these. I like it a lot. That said, I did a lot of personalizing of it. OK, body shape? The same. Neck, Slim version, Short Scale( the Classic is the same). Older versions had the wider 1.8 nut width. The top is spruce. It is brighter but spruce is more durable than Cedar. It's cherry sides and back. Spruce top. High gloss top. 1.72 nut width. Short scale. Here is what I did to suit me. Colosi bone saddle. (I find Tusk to be harsh.) African Blackwood bridge pins. Heavy and dense. I think they smooth out the tone, adds a bit of bottom. I replaced the stock tuners with Gotoh SG 301 18:1. Nothing wrong with the stock tuners. I just like the 18:1 tuners better and I had them. Finally, GHS Vintage Bronze strings. OR Martin Retros OR Ernie Ball Aluminum Bronze. I like to make up my own True Mediums with the GHS. Martin has their own version. Then play it a lot. Play it in. I think Seagulls of all flavors are great guitars. I hope this helps. |
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I don't see that model on their website, but their website isn't always accurate, anyway. The spruce top is going to be brighter than their traditional cedar. The other thing to check on would be the nut width. The classic S6 has a 1.80" nut width (string spacing is same as most 1.75" guitars), but they also make models with a more narrow 1.72" nut width. Also, depending on the year, they've changed up their fretboard material, so you could get Rosewood, Richlite, or some other material.
I'd contact the dealer, if they have it in stock. Otherwise, drop an email to Michel at Seagull. He's super responsive to inquiries.
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I've only heard one and it was a friends. I had a cedar S6 at the time, and liked mine a lot better. It was night and day.
But, that was the only one I've ever heard. Maybe my friend had a dud.
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The spruce topped versions take quite a bit longer to play in. You have to be more patient with them than cedar.
FYI... This model has been discontinued. That said, there are still many around, used and new. |
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I suppose that would be true with most spruce tops. Cedar is a softer wood and needs less breaking in versus spruce.
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I can understand that. Especially when you had a cedar S6. Apples and oranges I suppose when trying to compare the same guitar with different wood tops.
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My only dreadnaught is a 23 year old s6 Spruce.
They're a great sounding guitar, and yeah, it does get better the more you play it. These sunburst models looked great, I'd say take a chance on it. And as for the Gibson comparison, yeah, I do think the s6 Spruce gets quite into the territory of a Gibson slope shouldered dread, especially with well played in strings. |
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But, like I said, it's one data point.
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True. I will see once they get it in for me to try. I have tried a few high end Martins before and some of them sounded dead to me also. I guess it just depends on the guitar. I’m hoping this one doesn’t sound dead as paying $500 for well built guitar is appealing.
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