I just picked up a Seagull S6, spruce top and I'm impressed. Nice sound, action and intonation for $400, with hardshell and they are made in Canada. I had never heard of the company before, but this thing really rocks. Can't wait to see how it records, it has a full sound, without being boomy, so I think it's going to record well. Anyway, I just wanted to give Seagull a big thumbs up.