Flagship Dreadnought with Solid-Top Excellence
The Seagull S6 Original is the award-winning flagship dreadnought from Seagull’s S Series, handcrafted in Quebec, Canada, for players seeking premium tone and playability at an accessible price. Ideal for singer-songwriters, folk artists, and performers across Australia, it features a pressure-tested solid cedar top and wild cherry back and sides for a warm, projecting sound. Available in finishes like Natural, Tennessee Red, Matte Black, and Black, it’s celebrated for its resonance, comfort, and value, making it a staple for stage and studio.
Exceptional Sound Quality
The S6 Original delivers a crisp, balanced tone with impressive projection:
- Body: Dreadnought shape with a pressure-tested solid cedar top for warm, detailed highs and rich mids, paired with layered wild cherry back and sides for added depth and balance. The quartersawn X bracing enhances volume and sustain, creating a versatile sonic character that excels in strumming, fingerpicking, and live performance.
- Tone: Warm and resonant with a crisp midrange and tight bottom end, offering a neutral response that suits vocals and complements electric guitars. The cedar top provides a soft, responsive feel that opens up with age, while the wild cherry adds a subtle sparkle.
- Neck: Silver leaf maple with a semi-gloss finish and slim profile for smooth, comfortable playability. The rosewood fingerboard has a 16″ radius, 21 frets, and a 1.8″ nut width for easy fretting and precise intonation.
- Bridge: Rosewood for stable intonation and sustain.
- Tuners: Chrome enclosed for reliable tuning stability.
- Strings: Typically light-gauge phosphor bronze for balanced tone and playability.
Users rave about its quality and value, with a Guitar Chalk review stating, “The S6 Original punches way above its weight, with a solid cedar top and wild cherry back/sides creating a unique, resonant tone.” Some note the wider 45mm nut may feel spacious for smaller hands, preferring the S6 Cedar Slim’s 43mm nut.
Durable and Stylish Design
- Finish: Semi-gloss on the body for a polished yet natural look, with a bolder appearance on the neck, back, and sides.
- Aesthetics: Features a classic dreadnought shape with chrome hardware and a simple rosette for timeless appeal.
- Build Quality: Pressure-tested solid cedar top with layered wild cherry back/sides, dovetail neck joint for vibration transfer, and bone nut/saddle for tonal clarity. The semi-gloss finish protects without dampening resonance.
Backed by a 2-year warranty, the S6 Original is built for longevity.
Key Performance Features
- Body: Dreadnought, solid cedar top, wild cherry back/sides
- Neck: Silver leaf maple, semi-gloss finish
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 16″ radius, 21 frets
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Tuners: Chrome enclosed
- Bracing: Quartersawn X
- Nut/Saddle: Bone
- Warranty: 2 years
Notes
- No Electronics – Pure acoustic; for amplified use, consider the S6 Original Presys II variant.
- Setup Recommendation – Professional setup advised to optimize action and intonation for smaller hands.
- Care Instructions – Store in a gig bag (~$50–$100 AUD) to protect the semi-gloss finish; clean with a soft cloth.
- Warranty – Verify with retailer; register with Seagull for support.
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