If Seagull were like Martin..

If Seagull was like Martin I would not have one as I would not be able to afford one, so I am GLAD Seagull is not like Martin!

Well, for one customer at least, me, Seagull ( or Godin in general ) has shot themselves in the foot a wee bit.  Maybe not right IN the foot, but the pinky toe for sure.  Because of some of the models they discontinued, it made me look elsewhere and because of that, I've become a pretty big Taylor fan now. 

If Seagull were like Martin I probably wouldn't own one either. I dislike the squared-off paddle-like headstock of Martin (and Simon & Patrick, Art & Lutherie, many Eastman models), or any guitar that is a Martin look-a-like. It goes back to my dislike of my Norman when my parents first bought it for me 40 years ago. I mean I know better now and it's about the tone, but the displeasing aesthetic of that headstock shape makes it hard for me to begin with to pick one up to try.

At least I recognize my issue and can deal with it now, all without professional help. I'm sure my participation in and reading of guitar forums like this Cabin and the predecessor AGC have helped. ;-)