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Overall, the Seagull S6 QI sounds great plugged in. The EQ on the QIT (formerly known as QI) is responsive enough to milk some good tones from it. The chromatic tuner and LED display are on point. The Quantum electronic runs on a 9v battery and consists of an on-board tuner, an under-saddle pickup, and a preamp to control volume, bass, and treble. Since that is the only distinguishing factor, I’ll throw some shade on it to make this an all-encompassing review.
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I do advise to ‘future proof’ if your budget allows it, as the upgrade only costs an extra 60 bucks. It is essentially the same guitar fitted with Godin’s EPM Quantum preamp and pickup system. For that, you need a Seagull S6 QIT acoustic-electric version. Seagull S6 Electronics (for the Q1 version): The broad neck has sufficient room to maneuver while the crisp mids and highs sound great with fingerstyle playing. The responsive tone and focused bottom end of the S6 Original come to life as you fingerpick songs like The Beatles’ ‘Blackbird’ and John Mayer’s ‘Stop This Train’. If anything, the low-end may feel a little too focused, which detracts from the overall balance. The resonance has some twang too, and the modified dreadnought shape thwarts any boominess in the lows. It lends well to jangly strumming, which sounds thick and full-bodied with a fat low-end. The projection is loud with great sustain. The combination of tonewoods suits a variety of styles and genres. To put things into perspective, Wild Cherry is known to add note definition and warmer than maple but more crisp than mahogany.
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Wild Cherry and Silver Leaf Maple are relatively uncommon tonewoods. The sound is rich in overtones with a good deal of clarity and character. The S6 Original shares that virtue – made apparent by a darker and lush tonal palette. Other noteworthy features include the light X bracing, the integrated set neck, and an ultra-thin semi-gloss finish for rich overtones.Ĭedar is commonly used in classical (nylon string) guitars because of its dense grain and warm tone. Overall, the action and playability are as good as guitars twice the price. However, Seagull offers the S6 Slim (43mm nut width) to cater to that population. The 45mm (1.8-inch) nut-width might feel a tad too wide for people with small hands or stature. The scale length clocks 25.6-inches ( more on scale length here) and the rosewood fingerboard houses 21 frets with classic dot inlays. The double truss rod beneath the Silver Leaf Maple neck will ensure an easy setup and corrections when needed ( read this if you’re not familiar with truss rods). Similarly, the TUSQ nut and compensated saddle are designed to improve performance. It is, as Godin Guitars claims, designed to provide added tuning stability. The tapered headstock is more than a visual gimmick. Visually, the pressure-tested solid Cedar top prettily contrasts the darker three-layered laminate Canadian Wild Cherry body.
#Seagull s6 review reddit series#
The S6 Series features a modified body and headstock shape for enhanced resonance and improved performance. The craftsmanship does justice to ethically sourced tonewoods and high-quality components.
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The S6 Original scores full points for build quality and construction.
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I’ll review the S6 Original in this post alongside possible upgrades, accessories recommendations, and other models to consider. It’s a part of the award-winning S6 Series lineup that also features models like the S6 Classic Black A/E, S6 Burnt Umber QIT (Spruce top w/ QIT Electronics), and S12 Concert Hall CW. Seagull came knocking on a highly crowded market with the S6 Original with that same promise of reliable construction, excellent tonewoods, and a price that has disheveled the competition. They also pioneered the use of thin, lightly braced tops with a ‘compound-curve’ to improve stability without deviating from the typical dreadnought tone we’re accustomed to. The peculiar headstock shape, for instance, has tuning machines in line with the nut for better tuning stability. True that cause, beneath the mild-mannered aesthetic, they have concealed some stellar engineering accomplishments in the traditional guitar architecture. Seagull’s motto has been to create highly affordable instruments with better structural integrity and sound than its competitors. We put it through the wringer to see if this instrument from the hinterland of Canada lives up to the eulogy and awards it has received. Seagull’s S6 dreadnought bedazzled the acoustic guitar community with its rich, warm sound and melodious overtones.