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diamonddave
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains, VA

Back in the Seagull fold Jul 21, 2016 9:26:01 GMT -5

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Post by diamonddave on Jul 21, 2016 9:26:01 GMT -5

Howdy y'all! I was a one-time visitor to the old "Seagull Spoken Here" forum and found my here thanks to Jud Hair. I won't bore you with the gory details of my last Seagull experience, which was bittersweet, but I'm happy to say I'm back in the Seagull fold with my recent trade for a 1999 Seagull S6 Mahogany Cedar. I love that tone!

Here are some lousy pictures:

Play nice and stay tuned.

"You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by yourself, sitting alone in a room."
--Dr. Seuss

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Back in the Seagull fold Jul 21, 2016 9:40:15 GMT -5 diamonddave likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2016 9:40:15 GMT -5 Welcome back to the flock, diamonddave, and hope you enjoy your time here! There are lots of great discussions for you to add your voice.

TonyKgull
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Back in the Seagull fold Jul 21, 2016 13:06:51 GMT -5 diamonddave likes this

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Post by TonyKgull on Jul 21, 2016 13:06:51 GMT -5

Very nice acquisition diamonddave, ! I'm sure you will love that guitar for many, many moons to come. That's a beauty!

Welcome to the Cabin! Looking forward to seeing you hanging around the fireplace with the rest of us! ( But, you know, just don't get that guitar too close the fireplace!

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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

CTGull Global Moderator MOD/ADMIN Posts: 4,633 Location: Connecticut Playing guitar since: Early 80's & 2011	Back in the Seagull fold Jul 21, 2016 13:33:53 GMT -5 Stud Muffin and diamonddave like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CTGull on Jul 21, 2016 13:33:53 GMT -5 Welcome back DD!! I remember your Maritime problem from the other forum. At least the neck on the 1999 S6 can be reset if needed.
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RockyMtnGull
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Back in the Seagull fold Jul 21, 2016 13:35:33 GMT -5 diamonddave likes this

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Post by RockyMtnGull on Jul 21, 2016 13:35:33 GMT -5

Welcome to the cabin diamonddave , pull up a chair and relax and enjoy yourself. I remember your frustration with Seagull/Godin from your posts in the old community forum but am glad you found another 'gull that sings sweetly for you with a bolt on neck.

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1975 Norman B20
2012 Seagull Maritime SWS Creme Brule GT CW QI
2014 Taylor 150e

diamonddave
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains, VA

Back in the Seagull fold Jul 21, 2016 15:01:27 GMT -5

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Post by diamonddave on Jul 21, 2016 15:01:27 GMT -5

LOL--guys, did I complain that much?

That guitar was wonderful but I could not take enough off the saddle to get decent action due to the neck. Like below 8/64 action on the low E...

I could have returned it to Godin, but I'd always wonder about the neck.

And yes, that's the reason I snagged the 1999--the neck can be reset! And it has plenty of saddle left.

"You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by yourself, sitting alone in a room."
--Dr. Seuss

diamonddave
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Back in the Seagull fold Jul 21, 2016 15:12:10 GMT -5

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Post by diamonddave on Jul 21, 2016 15:12:10 GMT -5

Speaking of necks, I changed the strings on the new (old) S6 last night and cleaned it up. I looked down the neck and saw that it now had a little back bow, so I went to adjust the truss rod. It was pretty snug so I gently applied pressure and...

CRACK!

I thought I had broken the neck.

Nope, just a truss rod that probably hadn't been turned in years. I sighted down the neck again, gave the truss rod another tweak (it turned much easier this time), and declared an end to hostilities.

Yes, I turned it to the left.

"You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by yourself, sitting alone in a room."
--Dr. Seuss

TonyKgull Global Moderator Posts: 6,425 Location: Ontario, Canada	Back in the Seagull fold Jul 21, 2016 16:07:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TonyKgull on Jul 21, 2016 16:07:08 GMT -5 diamonddave , So......um.........I gotta ask.............wait for it................. I *trusst* everything is ok now?
	===================================== "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	Back in the Seagull fold Jul 21, 2016 20:43:23 GMT -5 Stud Muffin likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by diamonddave on Jul 21, 2016 20:43:23 GMT -5 Jul 21, 2016 16:07:08 GMT -5 TonyKgull said: diamonddave , So......um.........I gotta ask.............wait for it................. I *trusst* everything is ok now? Stop CRACKing jokes!
	"You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by yourself, sitting alone in a room." --Dr. Seuss

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Back in the Seagull fold Jul 21, 2016 20:46:07 GMT -5 diamonddave likes this

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Jul 21, 2016 20:43:23 GMT -5 diamonddave said:

Jul 21, 2016 16:07:08 GMT -5 TonyKgull said:

diamonddave , So......um.........I gotta ask.............wait for it.................
I trusst everything is ok now?

Stop CRACKing jokes!

Doh!

It's a sickness! I can't help myself! And the worst part is............
I think it's catching!!

( possibly along with my smiley addiction! )

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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

Derick
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Back in the Seagull fold Jul 22, 2016 16:50:38 GMT -5 diamonddave likes this

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Post by Derick on Jul 22, 2016 16:50:38 GMT -5

Welcome back diamonddave, a cracking noise from your guitar is not fun, it makes your heart stop beating for at least 20 seconds, then go double time for at least 30 seconds, well that's what happened to me.

Faith Mercury, Parlour Guitar.
Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

WELCOME TO THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR CABIN!!!

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