Our guitars continue to evolve and shake up the industry through modern designs, thoughtful refinement and a commitment to handwork. Books and dvds amplifiers guitar effects strings microphones harmonicas stands gift. Dating simon and patrick guitars by serial number heres how you can decode our serial numbers. Founded by robert godin, named for his sons in 1986. Perfect fit for the seagull entourage rustic grand.
After discovering the different lines of guitars under the godin name, i had decided on a seagull maritime spruce mahogany back and sides, part of their solid wood series. Two great mini jumbos a body shape just a tad bigger thansay, a taylor grand auditorium size body from the godin family. Buy seagull s6 original acoustic guitar limited edition faded blue with bag. Acoustic guitar, taylor, martin or simon and patrick. Before buying this guitar, i had been to about 7 music stores with about 2 hours of playing different guitars in each one. Seagull or martin dcx1e page 2 telecaster guitar forum. It is a bit of homework, but if you get a good norman, seagu. So far, ive been playing my mothers old spanish guitar from the 80s. See more ideas about guitar, acoustic guitar, acoustic. Ive played guitar for 15 years, and i really am impressed with the quality that comes at this price point.
Guitars and basses guitar accessories drums violins, banjos software. Apr 18, 2010 ive played many seagulls, high end and low and a dozen or so of the simon patrick and found them not that impressive in sound quality, not bad but i think there are better alternatives, both american and asian. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional acoustic guitar in all price ranges and for all levels of players and these guitars are no exception. Sons simon and patrick are carrying on the guitar manufacturing business. Simon and patrick songsmith acoustic 12string guitar long.
Simon and patrick vs seagull the canadian guitar forum. Ive played many other 12strings at 36 times the price, but this is the one i prefer. With the head office based in montreal, quebec, godin g. Godin guitars is a canadian manufacturing company headquartered in montreal that. Simon and patrick vs seagull page 2 the canadian guitar forum. Owner robert godins innovative design and construction advancements create. Now, i want a to buy a larger and better quality guitar.
With its semigloss finish, herringbone rosette, vintageinspired pickguard and classic seagull headstock, the s6 acoustic guitar offers a beautiful appearance to match its sonic character. Parlor size model with a solid spruce top and lam cherry back and sides. This is the best 12string guitar that i have ever played. In this case, i made an exception because i already own a seagull maritime dreadnought and have played seagull parlor guitars. Martin wrote the book on dreadnaughts and in my humble opinion, they do. Seagull s6 original acoustic guitar, natural at gear4music. Its seagull division produces innovative acoustic models. Simon and patrick is a brand name for a range of guitarsmanufactured by the canadian company, godin guitars. The seagull s6 original comes in a natural semigloss finish with a red pickguard. However the simon and patrick line has a couple high end. However the simon and patrick line has a couple high end guitars the mahogony pro and rosewood pro that are more expensive than any seagull and have a glossy vs. Americana dreadnought cutaway acoustic guitar with godin q1t.
Showcase folk rosewood the incredible tonal qualities of solid rosewood and solid spruce are also available in a smaller folk size model. Yeah, whenever a friend is shopping for a new acoustic i have them try out the godin family of guitars. Each seagull neck starts out as a single piece of mahogany or silver leaf. Highend seagull vs lowend taylor telecaster guitar forum. After four decades, godin still seems like a new brand. The seagull grands are 14 frets to the neck and not 12, like a lot of other parlors so they might be a little longer. Seagull s6 original acoustic guitar limited edition. Seagull artist mosaic concert hall acoustic guitar bourbon burst. A top starts as a single piece of wood, which is sliced openlike a book and then glued together. We make two pin sizes which are available in numerous color and dot configurations. Most people are a bit more familiar with their line seagull. This case is a perfect snug fit, and perfect length. Simon and patrick woodland pro spruce acoustic guitar.
Id rather leave a laminate guitar like an es175 in the trunk of a car than a solid wood guitar like a l5. For more than a quarter century, crafting seagull guitars has been a true passion for the devoted guitar makers who call lapatrie home. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Seagull book has a large selection of books, dvds, music, art and more. Seagull quality the unofficial martin guitar forum. How montreals godin guitars strummed its way to the top the. Seagull makes solid wood entry to professionalrange acoustic.
The topic acoustic guitar, taylor, martin or simon and patrick. Every piece of wood is different and every acoustic guitar sounds different. Or to the indefatigable playertinkererinventor les paul and his. The build quality of the high end seagulls is very good but the low end have a low end look and feel, think student guitar. The company was founded by robert godin in 1972 in quebec, when he started making guitars for himself. Simon and patrick songsmith concert hall songsmith. A guitar produces sound as a result of the vibration of its strings. The playability is amazing and it has great volume and tonal balance. Print page tried a simon and patrick slot head yet. I kept coming back to the seagull momentum, mostly for its playability and price point. I bought this exact same guitar but with the sunburst finish, the simon and patrick woodland pro parlor sunburst hd. If you have guitar related questions, use the search field or ask the community. This is a forum where guitarists, from novice to experienced, can explore the world of guitar through a variety of media and discussion.
With the combination of a solid cedar top, wild cherry body, and dreadnought size, the s6 is able to accommodate many different genres and styles of play, from lighter. However, you can also get it in burnt umber, or get the. Its the are model and seems like a finely built instrument. Does seagull or other godin brands make a solid parlour. Was lucky enough to find a godin hard case left, dont like the tric, fits like a glove. If you love seagull guitars, you will love this even more i think. The simon and patrick brand make mid to highrange steelstring acoustics.
The body of the guitar is finished in a very nice red colour which the company call tennessee red and is of the semigloss variety. Great easy to handle and superb sounding guitar the seagull alternative is a bit. The seagull s6 also features a durable semigloss finish that has a thin layer over the guitars body for an enhanced tone and natural look. Robert godin began making guitars in rural quebec out of a passion for music. Copyright 2016 godin guitars guitares godin all rights reserved. Buy seagull 046492 entourage autumn burst acoustic guitar. Great little guitar, good tone, comfortable to play. Charles saufley describes it pretty well in my books. Welcome to r guitar, a community devoted to the exchange of guitar related information and entertainment. Simon and patrick guitars are their vintage inspired acoustic line. I so prefer this slimmer nut width over the seagull, and that is standard on the simon and patrick. Godin guitars was formed by robert godin when he started the company lasido in. Seagull makes solid wood entry to professionalrange acoustic guitars. The specs are the same as this one, the sunburst finish makes it different, but i would assume that they sound very much the same considering godins consistently excellent buildquality.
Seagull guitars are still made in canada, from start to finish, in the small village in the eastern townships of quebec. A friends daughter wanted a guitar to learn on and she found a seagull, solid top, for. Nov 10, 2011 godin makes guitars under 5 brand names. If you make just the same thing as people did 50 or. I think that laminated wood is stronger and will hold up better to heat. Compared to the fender cd60 that i purchased a couple of years ago, this guitar is on another level. Godin guitar manufacturer news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2019. All phenomenal guitars, actually built in canada and sometimes the us with good woods and great quality control. Optional aer electronics are available on all showcase models. Godin makes a similar guitar with a cedar top in their norman line that i viewed on line.
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