Members schecter player Posted November 11, 2009 Members Share Posted November 11, 2009 Im in the process of searching for my next acoustic and am having trouble deciding between all of these. I played a Seagull Maritime yesterday, and I thought it was fantastic. It was definitely one of the about one of the 25 guitars I played that stood out to me. I also really liked the Taylor 200 series (214e, 214ce). However, with the GC coupon code, I found out that I could order a Seagull Artist (portrait, cameo, studio) for just above $800. I think thats an awesome deal considering they usually cost over $1000. I've been contemplating spending the extra cash and getting a Seagull artist with electronics, but I'm not sure if its worth it considering I hardly play plugged in. I think I just like the electronics for them being readily available. If there is a tonal preference for the one without electronics compared to that with the electronics in terms of playing unplugged, then I would opt for the one without electronics. I guess my main question is: would you choose a 200 series taylor or a seagull? If the seagull, would you get an artist or maritime? And if you would choose to get a seagull artist, would you choose to spend the extra money for the version with electronics even if you primarily play unplugged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seagullplayer77 Posted November 11, 2009 Members Share Posted November 11, 2009 If they're installed well (and with Seagulls and Taylors, they will be), electronics won't have a huge affect on the tone of the guitar. Most pickup systems are pretty unobtrusive anyway, and I don't think you need to be worried about any tonal differences one way or the other. Some acoustic-electric guitars have slightly thicker tops to make them more feedback resistant (and slightly less responsive), but with higher-end guitars, I'm not sure that's the case. If you don't play plugged in that often, you might be better off buying an after market pickup, like a JJB Prestige 330. You can get one for $50 and you can install it yourself, so you don't need to shell out extra money up front for something that you probably won't use that often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted November 11, 2009 Members Share Posted November 11, 2009 I dunno. What else does your local GC carry? I know they don't carry Larriv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C70man Posted November 11, 2009 Members Share Posted November 11, 2009 My local GC always has used Taylors for near half price...you might want to call a few in your area and see what they have. The only place around me with Larrivee is Sam Ash...very few used...and new ones just jumped in price...again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C70man Posted November 11, 2009 Members Share Posted November 11, 2009 Oh, just remembered!!!Check this one out...probably the best Seagull made...made in good ole USA...If you are into Seagulls....this is it....a sweet guitar.Artist Studio for only $598! That my friend is a find!http://www.trinityguitars.com/steelstr/frame.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seagullplayer77 Posted November 11, 2009 Members Share Posted November 11, 2009 Oh, just remembered!!! Check this one out...probably the best Seagull made... made in good ole USA... If you are into Seagulls....this is it....a sweet guitar. Artist Studio for only $598! That my friend is a find! http://www.trinityguitars.com/steelstr/frame.htm AFAIK, all Seagulls are made at the Godin factory in Quebec. I wasn't aware that they ever produced any guitars in the US. Then again, I could be WAAL . I'd like to take a look at the guitar (out of curiosity), but the page that comes up when I click on the link doesn't seem to have any Seagull merchandise on it. Am I missing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kimona Posted November 11, 2009 Members Share Posted November 11, 2009 Oh, just remembered!!!Check this one out...probably the best Seagull made...made in good ole USA...If you are into Seagulls....this is it....a sweet guitar.Artist Studio for only $598! That my friend is a find!http://www.trinityguitars.com/steelstr/frame.htm Could be wrong, but don't think any Seagulls are made in the States. Aren't all Godin family guitars made in La Belle Province? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sabres4712 Posted January 7, 2010 Members Share Posted January 7, 2010 Could be wrong, but don't think any Seagulls are made in the States. Aren't all Godin family guitars made in La Belle Province? You are correct. they have never been made in USA. They are made in La Patrie Canada by Robert Godin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ESL94 Posted January 7, 2010 Members Share Posted January 7, 2010 Oh, just remembered!!! Check this one out...probably the best Seagull made...made in good ole USA... If you are into Seagulls....this is it....a sweet guitar. Artist Studio for only $598! That my friend is a find! http://www.trinityguitars.com/steelstr/frame.htm Jim has a great selections of guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tbry Posted January 7, 2010 Members Share Posted January 7, 2010 My daughter had a Seagull S-6 and it was warm and recorded really well. Never played the Artists. I have a Taylor 214 no electronics so I can't compare to the 214ce. It is really nice as well. If I did play out I would put on an after market pickup. They, Seagull and Taylor are both fine guitars and you can't go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitar_goob Posted January 7, 2010 Members Share Posted January 7, 2010 Those are both good choices - whatever you decide, if I were you, I would put an aftermarket pup on it. It'll save you money upfront and when you wanna go electric you can do it right. Good luck:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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