![]() 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. 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. The S6 Original scores full points for build quality and construction. 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. ![]()
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