M6 Gloss owner in Ireland

sharkey
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M6 Gloss owner in Ireland Apr 15, 2020 9:41:09 GMT -5

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Post by sharkey on Apr 15, 2020 9:41:09 GMT -5

Hi All, I joined this forum just yesterday as I recently bought a 2003 M6 Gloss in Dublin Ireland and Im looking for information on it. I got some info from Godin from the serial number as in I know it has a solid spruce top, laminated mahogany back and sides, a mahogany neck and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge.

Does anyone know if the electrics were factory fitted on these?
The action seems high, that common?
What would the Seagull equivalent of this be today of their present range?
What was the price of these new and second hand?
Were they a good seller and was there many produced?
Generally any info is most appreciated.

Thanks

Sharkey

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M6 Gloss owner in Ireland Apr 15, 2020 10:20:09 GMT -5

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Post by RobertW on Apr 15, 2020 10:20:09 GMT -5

M6 Gloss 6 String Dread.
Built for seven years from 2000-2006;
Solid Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany sides and back, Mahogany neck with Rosewood fingerboard
Finish was natural high gloss.
But you know all this

Scale: 24.84"
Nut: 1.80"
There is no mention of electronics, so I guess the Element preamp was added.
Your label pic is out of focus. Can you try it again, with flash on?
As for your other questions. I have never seen an M series Seagull so I have no opinion.
Have fun!

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sharkey New Member Posts: 6	M6 Gloss owner in Ireland Apr 15, 2020 15:38:43 GMT -5 seagullplayer likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sharkey on Apr 15, 2020 15:38:43 GMT -5 Thanks for the reply Robert, heres the label pic

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M6 Gloss owner in Ireland Apr 18, 2020 21:12:27 GMT -5 sharkey likes this

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Post by ladyssolo on Apr 18, 2020 21:12:27 GMT -5

I am not familiar with that model, but IMHO Seagulls in general are good value for the price, and "punch way above their weight," plus the guitar looks to be in good condition. Play it in good health!

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M6 Gloss owner in Ireland Apr 20, 2020 6:09:26 GMT -5 sharkey likes this

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Post by seagullplayer on Apr 20, 2020 6:09:26 GMT -5

Here are a couple of pictures of mine.

Can't answer many of your questions.

I think I looked it up a long time ago, I think its a 2003.

Never saw one with factory electronics.

Had mine 15 years or more. I traded and got mine, not that 15 year old used pricing would mean much today. I would check reverb to see current pricing.

Mine is a real boom box, very loud. Sounds great. Mine has good action, you may just need a setup, it should be rather easy to play. The gloss finish on mine has held up very well.

I don't know why they stopped making them.

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M6 Gloss owner in Ireland Apr 20, 2020 8:15:39 GMT -5 seagullplayer likes this

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Post by sharkey on Apr 20, 2020 8:15:39 GMT -5

seagullplayer Thanks for the reply. The action is quite high and its not that easy to play, I have $200 guitars that are easier to play. Im thinking the bridge and maybe a neck reset but I will have to wait until life returns to normal before I can get it to a Luthier. Its in similar condition to yours and is really loud!!

sharkey New Member Posts: 6	M6 Gloss owner in Ireland Apr 20, 2020 8:16:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sharkey on Apr 20, 2020 8:16:54 GMT -5 ladyssolo, Thanks for the reply. I aim to keep it but want it set up properly.

sharkey New Member Posts: 6	M6 Gloss owner in Ireland May 19, 2020 9:21:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sharkey on May 19, 2020 9:21:09 GMT -5 Hi just an update on the M6 Gloss. I dropped it into a luthier yesterday and the frets have to be relevelled and the saddle/bridge lowered. Total cost is €200. I will update with pics when i get it back in 10 days time.

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