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CaliGull
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Seagull Swag Jul 18, 2016 19:02:37 GMT -5

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Post by CaliGull on Jul 18, 2016 19:02:37 GMT -5

Just got today. It's exactly what I was hoping for . . . very soft suede, not super wide, and with the old logo.

. It will go perfectly with my Coastline Folk. P.S. I found this one on Amazon as Godin didn't have it any longer. And it's made in Canada.

Seagull Strap

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Seagull Swag Jul 20, 2016 8:10:42 GMT -5

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Post by Derick on Jul 20, 2016 8:10:42 GMT -5

CaliGull, That guitar strap looks real cool.

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CaliGull Senior Member Posts: 285 Location: Los Angeles area Playing guitar since: middle school, but with big gaps in between!	Seagull Swag Jul 20, 2016 10:35:44 GMT -5 Derick likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CaliGull on Jul 20, 2016 10:35:44 GMT -5 Thanks. I tried it last night and it is very comfortable. I like all suede straps because there are no plastic or metal buckles to worry about banging or scratching my guitars.

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Seagull Swag Jul 21, 2016 1:24:45 GMT -5

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Post by TonyKgull on Jul 21, 2016 1:24:45 GMT -5

Jul 21, 2016 1:04:43 GMT -5 Stud Muffin said:

I didn't get any swag online, but I did order the Godin polish last week. I think I like it better than the Martin polish I normally use.

I'm glad you brought that up NC. I just bought a bottle of Godin polish awhile ago too. Believe it or not, it's my very first bottle of polish I've ever bought. I used to just clean my guitars and oil the fret boards. Used to actually use the rag that had the fret board oil on it to wipe down the guitar body actually.

So, I have a question. Are there really any differences in polishes? I have no experience with them really. I've used my polish once. It was on the last guitar I sold ( my Martin lol, is that irony? I'm not sure. ) so I don't even have some time on one of my guitars to see what effect, if any, that it has.

I'm told it's just to "clean and give a bit of protection" to the body of the guitar. Is that true? Sometimes I buy stuff and I don't even know why. LOL.

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"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

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Seagull Swag Jul 21, 2016 7:11:26 GMT -5

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Post by RobertW on Jul 21, 2016 7:11:26 GMT -5

Jul 21, 2016 1:24:45 GMT -5 TonyKgull said:

Jul 21, 2016 1:04:43 GMT -5 Stud Muffin said:

I didn't get any swag online, but I did order the Godin polish last week. I think I like it better than the Martin polish I normally use.

I'm glad you brought that up NC. I just bought a bottle of Godin polish awhile ago too. Believe it or not, it's my very first bottle of polish I've ever bought. I used to just clean my guitars and oil the fret boards. Used to actually use the rag that had the fret board oil on it to wipe down the guitar body actually.

So, I have a question. Are there really any differences in polishes? I have no experience with them really. I've used my polish once. It was on the last guitar I sold ( my Martin lol, is that irony? I'm not sure. ) so I don't even have some time on one of my guitars to see what effect, if any, that it has.

I'm told it's just to "clean and give a bit of protection" to the body of the guitar. Is that true? Sometimes I buy stuff and I don't even know why. LOL.

i don't use polish..learned my lesson when martin polish required a re-setup of my S6 Cedar.
Damp cloth.. that all

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Seagull Swag Jul 21, 2016 11:48:48 GMT -5

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Post by diamonddave on Jul 21, 2016 11:48:48 GMT -5

A damp cloth, and no need to oil a rosewood fretboard, either (are you oiling the rosewood bridge too?).

I did use some eco-friendly spray cleaner on the Seagull I just got to remove the last guy's DNA and dirt. But it's mild stuff--http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/ology-all-purpose-cleaner-lemon-%26-lavender/ID=prod6154056-product

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Seagull Swag Jul 21, 2016 12:38:24 GMT -5

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Post by TonyKgull on Jul 21, 2016 12:38:24 GMT -5

Jul 21, 2016 11:48:48 GMT -5 diamonddave said:

A damp cloth, and no need to oil a rosewood fretboard, either (are you oiling the rosewood bridge too?).

I did use some eco-friendly spray cleaner on the Seagull I just got to remove the last guy's DNA and dirt. But it's mild stuff--http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/ology-all-purpose-cleaner-lemon-%26-lavender/ID=prod6154056-product

Ya, with all my guitars, I would clean guitar first ( wipe down, clean fret board and frets etc ), then oil the fret board and bridge, you know, to give that nice new look. lol. Then I'd wipe down the whole guitar to get any access off and just, you know, wipe it down to clean it all up. Then I'd restring and I'm done.

This is what I've done with just about all of the guitars I've ever had with the exception of my first guitar, a Yamaha FG410. Didn't know anything about, or even thought enough to clean and "take care" of guitars way back then. Needless to say, that Yamaha eventually gave up the ghost. lol.

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"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

diamonddave Junior Member Posts: 62 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains, VA	Seagull Swag Jul 21, 2016 14:57:22 GMT -5 TonyKgull likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by diamonddave on Jul 21, 2016 14:57:22 GMT -5 Well, oiling the fretboard does give it a new look! Like that new car smell...I've used mineral oil before just for aesthetics.
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Seagull Swag Jul 21, 2016 18:58:05 GMT -5

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Post by CaliGull on Jul 21, 2016 18:58:05 GMT -5

I just got another bottle of Godin polish as well. It's actually more like a cleaner, as is Martin polish, and I have used both on my satin finish guitars without any problem. Non silicon, made in Canada. Most of the time I wipe down with damp flannel cloth and that's it, perhaps the occasionally hydrating of the fretboard here in droughty Cali.

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Seagull Swag Jul 22, 2016 13:29:20 GMT -5

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Post by TonyKgull on Jul 22, 2016 13:29:20 GMT -5

Stud Muffin, wow, and I thought I took good care of my guitars.

I mainly keep mine in their cases for the "main" type of care, more of an ounce of prevention type philosophy I guess. I don't clean them until I do a string change, well, aside from blowing off the wee bit of dust that "might" collect here and there. In the winter, humidifying packs get refreshed every weekend.

The whole in the case when not in use thing really seems to work for me, but my guitars only get the full "cleaning" love when string change time happens. And funny enough, they seem to get just a bit more consistent play after string change time. he he.

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"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

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Seagull Swag Jul 22, 2016 14:29:13 GMT -5

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Post by TonyKgull on Jul 22, 2016 14:29:13 GMT -5

Jul 22, 2016 14:20:11 GMT -5 Stud Muffin said:

Yeah, I keep mine out on the rack, so they get more / equal play. I keep the room (and house) as close to 50% humidity as possible. It's good for the guitars, and good for the humans (and cats) too.

I wish I could do that, but I live in an apt., a 45 year old one at that. Trying to keep temperature and humidity levels anywhere close to consistent in this place is only a wee bit more difficult than trying to develop warp drive technology.

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"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

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