Though this guitar doesn't have all the fancy inlays, it is second to none in looks. I bought this guitar in January 09 and it still holds its tune well. Like all Seagull guitars, moving up and down the fretboard is so much easier then most other guitars I've played. It really responds well when flatpicked. It has good highs and lows. The only thing I didn't like was it seemed a little quiet and muffled when played fingerstyle. It is still a good buy, no doubt.

I bought this baby used after the New Year for a very reasonable price. Unfortunately it hadn't been played for almost a year and the wood was nearly dried out from being stashed away. Luckily I have some Ernie Ball fret conditioning wipes and polish, so once I stripped the strings I gave this baby a total makeover and WOW - it is something to see in person. The beautiful Sunburst tone is a classical look that not only accents the rosewood frets and cherry wood sides well but hanging on the wall it can be a centerpiece in anyone's collection.

Holding this thing for the first time felt like I had something organic in my hand. That's a huge statement considering that most of the guitars in this price range feel really boxy and mass-produced, like something without a spirit or personality. Man does this guitar have PERSONA! You can tell from the satin cherry wood side/back to the rosewood wood frets that this thing comes from REAL wood. Something that was once alive and breathing before being manifested into a beautiful piece of art through years of tradition (Godin is known for its love of fine woods and craftsmanship). I have to wipe it down with polish after every nearly session!

With quality built tuners that help sustain tone throughout, I only had to re-tune once during the re-string after I let the strings stretch. Since then they have been set and hold in place nicely.

The bone colored nut and bridge pins, along with saddle offer a nice touch visually but are not the real thing. I see myself upgrading to real bone soon.

The only downside to this guitar is that it can be a bit difficult to play at first. The action is a bit high from what I'm used to (2 Yamahas and an Epiphone) and the frets are in fact larger than standard. Playing open chords can be easier, but barring and transitioning will take some time and practice due to its oversize. But what it lacks in playability it redeems itself in TONE.

The recommended string gauge is about an RPM 12, but I placed DR Rare 11s on and the bass response is still pretty good. Not too heavy, but strong mids and bright highs. The tone is very warm and surprisingly very uniform. I own a Yamaha FG720s and I thought that was a pretty darn good guitar, but right off the bat the Seagull made its presence known. It is something I will hold onto for many years and I wait anxiously for it to mature into my collection. I can't wait to hear what it will sound like in 10 years!

A stand out in this price category! I've owned this model for two years. It is essentially the same as the standard S6, with a warm brown to sienna burst top finish in high gloss with deep tone satin sides - about halfway between a mahogany stain and a cherry stain. Nice antique white full body binding. Ivory hued tusq nuts and pins. Single chrome bottom strap button - too narrow to really hold my bottom strap securely so replaced with a ivory plastic Hofner button (few bucks)that matches the string pins perfect and attaches with same screw. Perfect. There's a unique raised uretheane like rosette that looks nice. Hope it doesn't deteriorate over the years...it's supposed to add strength to the top opening (uh..ok?) I've played, purchased, and returned a few name brand dreadnaughts prior to the S6. All poly finished models. All nice enough, but light, a bit creaky and plasticky in feel. In comparison to 1000+ dollar Martins,Gibsons,Taylors...they don't really compete. The Seagulls do. Maybe the only affordable North American made acoustics with solid, high quality cedar top, 3 ply cherry back and sides, hand-finished maple neck, and real nitrocellulose lacquer finish (the key to allowing a guitar to age properly and sound better as it gets older). My guitar has a balanced sound, less sparkly than a typical Martin, but warm, distinct, and smooth. I love the heft of the neck. Just so solid, no creaks or groans, satiny smooth feel of wood in your hand. A wide, easily playable fretboard that's nice for fingerpicking. The phosphor bronze D'Addario's I'm using now sound decent. I'll try a slightly lighter, brighter sounding set the next change. Tuners work great, smooth, no catches. The guitar has traveled to the beach with me and shows little wear and tear. FYI the gloss top Seagulls have twice the lacquer finish as the satin tops and resist bangs and sweat damage better. For the price, its an outstanding value. Made in Quebec by the grandchildren of lumberjacks and boat builders who have a fine appreciation for tonewoods. Godin's Art&Lutherie brand is quite similar to the fine Seagull line for even less cost. You can't do much better than this guitar in this price range.

This guitar rocks! Get one especially if you are on a tight budget. Its worth more than what you pay, for Sure!

I bought this guitar about 10 months ago and it was my first upgrade from my first guitar that I had received for my birthday. Anyways the guy in the guitar shop new that this was guitar for me when I explained to him the kind of sound that I wanted. I fell in love with the thing from the first strum and it just gets better and better with every month that passes! I think anyone who wants a great guitar for a cheap price, should just buy this one! You probably wont regret it! The only draw back is that since the top is cedar, its super easy to dent and scratch. So treat it like a newborn baby!