Seagull 12 string

markman New Member Posts: 49	Seagull 12 string Oct 23, 2019 8:33:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by markman on Oct 23, 2019 8:33:13 GMT -5 I'm looking into purchasing this seagull 12 string. It is from 1997 and looks in great condition. The owner wants $260.00. What do you think? Best way to check the neck? Thanks

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Seagull 12 string Oct 23, 2019 8:57:06 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by FloridaGull on Oct 23, 2019 8:57:06 GMT -5

Nice looking instrument! That's an older one - before Godin came out with the compound curve top, I believe...

So, check where the fretboard meets the soundhole for any concavity or "dipping" into the soundhole. Check bridge for any signs of lifting, check straightness of neck, check action, break angle, and intonation.

If not abused, that might be a good one! 😁

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Seagull 12 string Oct 23, 2019 10:59:27 GMT -5

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Post by CTGull on Oct 23, 2019 10:59:27 GMT -5

The neck relief, action, neck angle and amount of saddle exposed are the most important. If the action is high, is the neck relief or neck angle the cause. 2 different fixes. Is there enough saddle left exposed if the neck angle is off a bit? This has a bolt on neck so a neck reset is inexpensive.

Take a look here for more info. acousticguitarcabin.boards.net/thread/166/acoustic-guitar-setup

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ladyssolo Supreme Member Posts: 1,267	Seagull 12 string Oct 24, 2019 9:44:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ladyssolo on Oct 24, 2019 9:44:05 GMT -5 I have an older Seagull 12-string (Don't know what year,) I paid $200 a few years ago at a pawn shop. I really like mine, sounds really good.

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Seagull 12 string Oct 24, 2019 10:43:25 GMT -5

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Post by CTGull on Oct 24, 2019 10:43:25 GMT -5

I have a 2000 S12+ that I paid $25 for. It was left on a stand next to a heater. The worst case of lack of humidity I've ever seen!! It was coming apart!! It took a lot of work, I had to take many things off (bridge, neck, FRETBOARD), straighten stuff, and put it back together. I don't remember what it sounded like. I was just relieved when it was finally done.

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