Price Paid: $320 USD
Description: Acoustic. Made in Canada. This one was one of the REALLY early models. They have improved things such as rosette inlays since then.
Tone:
Comments: Personally, I like a thick and meaty tone; I use medium gauge strings. This guitar has a very solid deep tone and is well balanced across all strings.
Quality:
Comments: I have had this guitar for eight years with no repairs. The initial setup was good and has remained so. The finish is easily damaged...there are a quite a few marks from my overzealous strumming phase. Otherwise, the wood has darkened and aged beautifully.
Overall:
Pros: This has been a great guitar for me. I bought it after playing nine months. It was a little more expensive than flashier plywood models, but it is still my MAIN practice guitar. The solid wood has really paid off in the end.
Cons: Seagull who? The only time I have ever seen one of these guitars on eMpTyV was YEARS ago on a Breeders video (do they still show guitars on MTV?). This guitar sounds fantastic, but its plain looks let everyone know you bought a bargain. If this is too much for your ego, you're better off spending another $200 and getting the Yamaha all your friends are playing.

Submitted by:
Adrian Raiche (atraic00@pop.uky.edu)
Playing Experience:
six to ten years
Musical Tastes:
alternative blues classic rock folk

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