Seagull S6+ Acoustic

[vagabond]

I've had my Seagull acoustic for a few years now and I'm beginning to notice that its playability is going downhill. I've never had the neck reset or any work done on it at all, and I bought it used. Do you suppose it'd be worth it to get some work done on it? Would this help the playability? What's really bothering me is, while learning the lick from the new Arlen Roth video from Gibson, that hammer-on from the fourth to the fifth fret on the D string seems very dead and the action seems to be higher than I remember it. I take good care of this guitar, I keep it in its case when not in use, I use a case humidifier religiously, and I replace the strings about half as often as I replace my electric's (since I generally play my acoustic half as often). Any suggestions or do you suppose I should start looking to get a new acoustic (something I've been considering)?

[Cruznolfart]

I've had my Seagull acoustic for a few years now and I'm beginning to notice that its playability is going downhill. I've never had the neck reset or any work done on it at all' date=' and I bought it used. Do you suppose it'd be worth it to get some work done on it? Would this help the playability? What's really bothering me is, while learning the lick from the new Arlen Roth video from Gibson, that hammer-on from the fourth to the fifth fret on the D string seems very dead and the action seems to be higher than I remember it. I take good care of this guitar, I keep it in its case when not in use, I use a case humidifier religiously, and I replace the strings about half as often as I replace my electric's (since I generally play my acoustic half as often). Any suggestions or do you suppose I should start looking to get a new acoustic (something I've been considering)?[/quote']

 

I think, if you like the guitar, it would be worth your while to at least have a reputable luthier take a look/listen and give you an idea of what it would take to restore it to its former playability, if possible. OTOH, if you're gassin', get down with your bad, bad self!

[deepblue]

Id start looking for a new one. Once acoustics start to fade its time to let her go.

I had a Simon & Patrick acoustic ( made by the same people as Seagull ) I found after a few years

it wouldnt stay in tune as well, and even with new strings it sounded kind of lifeless.

 

In my opinion when you by acoustic you have to be prepared to spend some money. Electrics can be affected by

amps and pedals to try and make them sound better then they actually are. Acoustics are naked. they sound like they sound. Theres no hiding behind humbuckers! lol

 

I did some shopping around and now play an Alvarez Yairi. They are pricey. But ill never have to buy another and the

sound is so sweet. I have a few friends who have asked to gig with her....nope.

[vagabond]

hmmm... looks like I'll be taking a visit to the Martin section of the local shop this summer then :P

 

I mean, my Seagull stays in tune so well it's uncanny, it's just the tone and playability are starting to really slide, and I think it's time to retire the old girl before she gets any worse.