This guitar represents everything that’s right about Canadian-built acoustics: simple design, solid craftsmanship, and tone that speaks louder than its brand name. Handcrafted in LaPatrie, Quebec, this early-2000s Seagull S6 Classic combines a solid cedar top with Canadian wild cherry back and sides, giving it a balanced tone that’s both rich and articulate.
Unlike many modern imports, this guitar was built to work — not just to look pretty. The silver leaf maple neck and rosewood fretboard feel broken-in and comfortable, while the cedar top opens up beautifully with age, producing the kind of warmth that only well-seasoned wood can deliver.
It’s in great shape for its age, showing only minor signs of honest play wear — nothing that affects its sound or structural integrity. For players who judge guitars by how they perform rather than the name on the headstock, this one is an absolute gem.
🔑 Key Features
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Solid Western Red Cedar top – responsive and warm
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Canadian Wild Cherry back and sides – balanced projection and clarity
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Silver Leaf Maple neck – strong, stable, and smooth to play
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Rosewood fretboard and bridge – rich tone and comfortable feel
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Made in Canada – handcrafted in Seagull’s LaPatrie workshop
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Dreadnought body shape for full acoustic volume
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Excellent structural condition; light cosmetic wear only
🎛 Tone Tips & Uses
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Fingerstyle: The cedar top gives a quick, rounded response — perfect for expressive, dynamic playing.
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Singer-Songwriter Tool: Balanced mids that sit beautifully behind vocals.
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Recording: Mic it 6–8" off the soundhole at an angle for a clean, natural track — cherry back/sides help avoid boominess.
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Rhythm Work: Strum with medium pick strength for woody, percussive clarity that blends well in a mix.
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Everyday Player: Durable, stable neck and construction make it a reliable go-to acoustic.