ExcellentThis product is in 'like new' condition and shows little to no signs of use. Free from blemishes, scratches, and user wear. All controls are completely functional. GreatThis product shows little signs of use and all controls are completely functional. It may have minor surface scratches. GoodThis product is completely functional and shows some signs of use.
A guitar that gets positive reviews like the Seagull S6 Original acoustic gets my attention rather easily. Especially when combined with such a palatable price tag. For a budget-sensitive buyer, Robert Godin (pronounced Go-Dain) produced one of the best-selling acoustic guitars in Seagull's history.
It may have surface scratches and/or dings and dents. FairThis product is functional but shows signs of heavy use that could include, but not limited to; scratches, dings, dent, chips, and worn parts/controls. PoorThis product shows significant cosmetic and functional wear. It may need repair and/or part(s) replaced. About Seagull:In 1982, Robert Godin Guitars produced the first Seagull in the Village of LaPatrie, Quebec. The concept for the Seagull guitar was to take the essential components of the best handcrafted guitars, such as solid tops and beautiful finishes, and build these features into guitars that could be priced within the reach of working musicians.Seagull guitars are still made in Canada, from start to finish, in the small village in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. For more than a quarter century, crafting Seagull guitars has been a true passion for the devoted guitar makers who call LaPatrie home.
Today, LaPatrie has a population of about 475, with about half of them guitar builders. From the award-winning full-bodied S6 Original, to the Maritime SWS Mini-Jumbo, and the exquisite sound of the Artist Series, Seagull continues to make believers out of players the world over.
HiI just bought a Seagull M6 Cedar at a pawn shop today. I've always wanted one and I'm very happy. I went to the Seagull website to see if I could contact them about finding out what year model it is using the serial number, however the only contact method they have is via snail mail to a Canadian address, so I was wondering if anyone here has any resources on finding model years from the serial numbers. Any help would be appreciated.I'll start another thread on what is the best pickup to buy for it.Thanks. Hi,I found this info on the lasidotalk.com forum:'For those of you wondering how our serial numbers work, here's a brief explanation:Starting in '93 we introduced the following system:First two digits: year - fiscal year beginning August 1st of the year beforenext two digits: week of the fiscal yearfifth digit: day of the weeklast three digits: rank of instrument made that weekExample: 98113231 would translate as Wednesday, second week of October '97, 231st instrument made.02361055 would be Monday, first week of April 2002, 55th instrument made.' It's kindof lame to post a question and then the answer, but thanks for your help anyway.
This is a cool forum. Here's a on Godin/LaSiDo guitars. According to that, Seagulls were first produced in 1982, 26 years ago. So if you have a 25-year-old Seagull, it's one of the earliest made.I was recently considering a certain used Simon & Patrick and sent several emails to. Each time, Michel responded to my questions within a day or two, sometimes late at night. He's very responsive. I don't have a direct email address, but he seems to answer everything sent to 'info'.BTW, note that the name LaSiDo no longer appears anywhere on the web site.Bill, I recently read a suggestion that 'Norman' was somehow a spin on the name 'Martin'.
In fact, Norman is the first name of Robert Godin's original partner. They had a falling out and Norman Boucher passed away 11 years ago. Are still made by Norman's son and nephew. Except for the fact that Norman appears to be a popular brand in Europe, I'm also surprised that they still use that name. Oddly, the Norman web site is not as complete and thorough as the A&L, S&P and Seagull sites.
It appears that Godin doesn't give Norman as much respect as their other brands, so you may be onto something about eventually discontinuing that line.The Norman models seem to fit between the Art & Lutherie and Simon & Patrick (Robert Godin's sons' names) lines but there's not a lot that distinguishes them from either of the others.