Always happy to provide feedback on Seagull guitars. When I last went shopping for a guitar I had a $500.00 budget. I did my research and played quite a few guitars both within the budget and way outside it. I ended up with a Seagull six string, a hard shell case, an instruction video, an extra set of strings, a few picks AND CHANGE from my $500.00. (Those are Canadian dollars!)

Is it the best guitar in the world? No. Does it match the competition for sound and playability? You bet. I am convinced that I would have to spend more than $1000.00 to get a better playing or better sounding guitar. Some people don't like the 'soft' finish. I really don't care. I bought it to play not to look at. The finish is one of the ways Seagull keeps the cost down. If you want a shiny finish there are other models from the same company (http://www.lasido.com/).

I know own two Seagulls (a 6 and a 12) and my son owns a Seagull 6 cutaway. We have no complaints.