There are six brands under the Godin family: Seagull, Simon & Patrick, Norman, LaPatrie and Art & Lutherie, and Godin. We are also the manufacturer of the revolutionary TRIC case which provides a new level of guitar protection, unparalleled in the industry today.

Is Seagull made by Godin?

In 1982 Robert Godin produced the first Seagull guitars in the Village of LaPatrie, Quebec. Its in the small village of LaPatrie in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, where for more than a quarter century the crafting of Seagull guitars has been a true passion for the many devoted guitar makers who call LaPatrie home.

Where are Seagull guitars manufactured?

Canada All of the guitars in the Seagull line are made in Canada from the S6 Original models to the Maritime models to the top-of-the-line Artist series guitars.

What brands does Godin own?

There are six brands under the Godin family: Seagull, Simon & Patrick, Norman, LaPatrie and Art & Lutherie, and Godin. We are also the manufacturer of the revolutionary TRIC case which provides a new level of guitar protection, unparalleled in the industry today.

Are Godin strings good?

4.0 out of 5 stars Good strings, but These strings seem very nice at first--warm and bright sound, dont corrode that easily. I have a set of Martin strings lying around, so Ill use those before buying another set of Godin strings. They tend not to corrode that easily either.

Do acoustic guitars really sound better with age?

Wood loses structure over time as water-soluble sugars that make up the woods cell walls (cellulose, lignin, and hemicellulose) break down. This causes the wood to become lighter and more resonant, affecting the woods ability to hold moisture relative to humidity.

Are old guitars better than new?

As many have said, there really is no evidence that age will improve a guitar. If an older guitar happens to sound/feel/play better than a new guitar, it is most likely because it was manufactured during a time where the builders were more skilled and used better materials.

Are Norman guitars still made?

In fact, it was the first line of guitars that Robert Godin established back in 1972. Speaking of heritage, the Norman brand has always been and continues to be entirely made right here in Canada from inception to finished product.

How do you date a Norman guitar?

If your guitars serial number has 7 digits, the guitar was built in the 90s and only the 1st digit indicates the production year. Norman models that have a serial number with a B prefix were built between 1980 and 1988. On post 1993 guitars, the serial number is engraved behind the headstock.

What strings does the Godin a6 Ultra have?

Godin recommends their own or Daddario XL nickel wound jazz (with wound g string vs. just wire).