About Seagull Guitars

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Seagull Guitars History

In 1982 Robert Godin and a few friends produced the first Seagull guitars in the Village of LaPatrie, Quebec. The concept for the Seagull guitar was to take the essential components of the best hand-crafted guitars (such as solid tops and beautiful finishes) and build these features into guitars that could be priced within the reach of working musicians.

Of course there is much more to a great guitar than a solid top with a special finish, Seagull knows how to produce a quality acoustic guitar at a very reasonable price.

Seagull Acoustic Guitar starts with Select Pressure Tested Solid Tops. A guitar produces sound as a result of the vibration of its strings. What's not so obvious is the role that the guitar top plays in amplifying these vibrations. In fact, the vibration of the top is the most important factor in a guitar's sound. Solid top guitars offer richer sound and wider dynamic range (they play better at both soft and loud volume levels). The most interesting thing about a solid top guitar is that it will actually sound better over time as the guitar ages.  All Seagull guitars are made with select pressure tested solid tops. Each solid top is made from a single layer of Spruce or Cedar and is pressure tested to ensure its highest level of rigidity and stiffness along with maximum harmonic vibration. The extraordinary wood used in Seagull guitars comes from trees that are hundreds of years old. The tight, straight grain in this wood produces a unique combination of strength and flexibility. The top is strong enough—in the direction of the grain—to withstand the pull of the strings, while at the same time it's flexible enough—across the grain—to vibrate freely.

                                     Seagull Cedar Top or Spruce Top?

Seagull is often asked to recommend one of these tops over the other. Both Cedar and Spruce share the same virtues in terms of better sound and the ability to age. In the end, this is a totally subjective question that can only be answered by actually playing the guitars. We suggest stopping into our Chicago showroom to find the right Seagull.

Aging

How about this? You buy a new TV and it's great but it keeps getting better the more you watch it! Okay, that's not likely to happen with your TV but it will happen with your solid top guitar. A solid top vibrates much more freely than a laminated (plywood) top. This results in richer tone, better dynamic range and better balance of tone. Not only does a solid top sound better initially, over time the vibrations from playing the guitar result in the top vibrating more and more freely. This phenomenon is called 'aging' which means that the more the guitar is played, the better the guitar will sound. It is important to remember in order for a guitar to age it must be played. A guitar left in its case for 5 years will get older, but it will not 'age'.

Bookmatched

A top starts as a single piece of wood, which is sliced open—like a book—and then glued together. This technique is called 'bookmatching' and results in an even grain pattern across the top of the guitar.

Custom Polished Finish

The new Custom Polished finish is used on both high gloss and semi gloss guitars and not only provides extra protection against scratches and pick marks but is aesthetically the most beautiful acoustic finish the company has ever produced. The resistance to the common wear and tear of guitar playing that is provided by this new finish is applied without sacrificing the incredible sound of these instruments. Unlike “thick” polyester finishes which deaden the natural sound of a solid top, the Custom Polished finish allows the top to breathe and vibrate freely bringing out the true tone of the wood. This in turn promotes the ever important process, known as “aging”, in which the guitar will actually sound better the more it is played over time. Buffed and sanded between each coat, the unparalleled beauty of the Custom Polished finish is reminiscent of the traditional French polish of the 19th century. This new finish gives the semi gloss a gorgeous satin sheen and the high gloss a lustrous shine as well as accentuating the natural wood grain of the instrument. The labor intensive combination of applying the finish, the wood filler and the intricate process of buffing gives these guitars the benefit of added protection and a stunning new look all their own.

                                      Seagull Reverse Headstock

Each Seagull neck starts out as a single piece of Mahogany or Silver Leaf Maple. The wood is cut at a 45 degree angle after which the top piece - the Headstock - is glued back on with the grain reversed. This is an essential step in the Seagull process for creating incredibly stable necks.  Take our word for it, Seagull does a great job offering quality throughout.

Here are a few of our favorite Seagull Guitars

		The Seagull Performer The Performer CW GT QI is a new model inspired by the idea of combining three new things that we are particularly excited about. Our gloss-top finish, and Quantum electronics.The gloss-top finish is made with a Custom Polished Finish and it’s about the same thickness as our semi-gloss finish but buffed to a high luster. This is truly a great breakthrough in that the guitar has the added responsiveness provided by an extra light finish along with the great looks of a high–gloss acoustic.       - See Prices and Buy Seagull Guitars Online -
		Seagull Maritime GT Acoustic In addition to the new compound-curve bracing system, the Maritime Cedar Gloss features a Custom Polished finish and it’s about the same thickness as our semi-gloss treatment but buffed to a high luster. This is truly a great breakthrough in that the guitar has the added responsiveness provided by an extra light finish along with the great looks of high–gloss.       - See Prices and Buy Seagull Guitars Online -
		Seagull Maritime Mini Jumbo This is a beautiful Spruce Gloss Guitar.  Beyond its curvaceous looks, the Maritime Mini Jumbo offers a sound distinguished by a strong midrange response, making it suitable for performing and recording situations that call for a guitar that will cut through the mix. The lively midrange in this guitar will also appeal to Fingerstyle players.
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