Post by raulecreuset on Apr 29, 2017 19:10:17 GMT -5
Hey salty seagulls.
I got my seagull in September, I was looking for a parlour and thanked my stars when I found a lovely Seagull Excursion Grand with the old logo stamped on the headstock (lucky). Anyways, I've been wanting to do a few things to it and have already started by changing the tuners, and adding ebony bridge pins. For no good reason other than they look better and because I need practice.
The thing I want to do next is install a straplock, I tried to follow the instructions on the websit assuming I have the short heel, but every time I eyeballed it, it seemed like the pin would sit on the heel very awkwardly. And perhaps with the lock attached even bug my hand while playing. Has anybody done this on the short heel? Has anyone just opted to attach it to the body?
I would also really like to add an electronic system. Godin said they could easily ship me the Q1T system with all of its components for $150 CAD. A fairly steep price, but I hear mostly good things about the system. I'm sure some of you have had experience with it, what do you think?
And finally (apologies for my long windedness) I'm thinking of a bone saddle. I've listened to the tonal differences and decided i prefer bone, I just don't know if it will still translate enough of the difference while having a pickup underneath it. Any ideas?
ugh.. forgot to add this (edit), is it safe to put medium guage strings on this guitar?or atleast light/medium guage? Lights are too thin for me. I just worry because it is so small. I want it to last me forever.
Thanks for your time,
Rau
I got my seagull in September, I was looking for a parlour and thanked my stars when I found a lovely Seagull Excursion Grand with the old logo stamped on the headstock (lucky). Anyways, I've been wanting to do a few things to it and have already started by changing the tuners, and adding ebony bridge pins. For no good reason other than they look better and because I need practice.
The thing I want to do next is install a straplock, I tried to follow the instructions on the websit assuming I have the short heel, but every time I eyeballed it, it seemed like the pin would sit on the heel very awkwardly. And perhaps with the lock attached even bug my hand while playing. Has anybody done this on the short heel? Has anyone just opted to attach it to the body?
I would also really like to add an electronic system. Godin said they could easily ship me the Q1T system with all of its components for $150 CAD. A fairly steep price, but I hear mostly good things about the system. I'm sure some of you have had experience with it, what do you think?
And finally (apologies for my long windedness) I'm thinking of a bone saddle. I've listened to the tonal differences and decided i prefer bone, I just don't know if it will still translate enough of the difference while having a pickup underneath it. Any ideas?
ugh.. forgot to add this (edit), is it safe to put medium guage strings on this guitar?or atleast light/medium guage? Lights are too thin for me. I just worry because it is so small. I want it to last me forever.
Thanks for your time,
Rau
