Seagull Burst Coastline GT

I've been playing a lot more acoustic guitar, and enjoying it. The Downingtown Acoustic meetup jam was great fun, as was Tuesday's open mic. I've also been doing some finger-picking (following a series of YouTube lessons that I'll post about separately.)

I got the idea in my head (yes, always dangerous, and this is the point at which Darling Wife rolls her eyes) that maybe I could upgrade my acoustic guitar without breaking the bank. I have a Yamaha, probably considered a little above entry-level, which is a nice-playing and nice-sounding instrument - but I started reading some discussions and reviews, and looking through the Craigslist "musical instruments for sale" classifieds.

I found an interesting ad for a Seagull Burst Coastline GT acoustic guitar. Seagull is a brand I'd heard specifically recommended a number of times as a good instrument and a great value, so I responded that I'd be interested in taking a look. The ad stated that the guitar was in mint condition, and the seller confirmed that in e-mail ("virtually unplayed.") We arranged to meet yesterday at noon.

Assuming the guitar was actually in the condition he stated, I wanted to see if it felt like an upgrade from my Yamaha - because if it didn't, then there would be no reason to spend money on it, as I'm not unhappy with the Yamaha. But if it did feel like an upgrade, then I would be interested.

It really does look to be in mint condition and does feel like an upgrade, so we agreed on a price, and it's now sitting next to me. It's beautiful and sounds great and plays like a dream.

Darling Wife was happy to find out it's Canadian made - slightly less happy that it's from LaPatrie, Quebec. She's afraid I'll start playing with an accent. Accent or no, I'm already coaxing some sweet sounds out of this French-Canadian beauty.