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Seagull Guitars Merlin Natural Spruce SG
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Your Price: $189.00 CDN
or from $28 CDN/mo
Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
2 models to choose from:
The Merlin Natural SG was inspired by the dulcimer. The Seagull Merlin is a portable 4-string diatonic acoustic instrument that's just simply fun to play and hard to put down!
The Natural SG features a solid Spruce top with a 'mustache' style Tusq bridge, compensated saddle, 3-piece rock maple body with drive-through neck design and tune-up with vintage style open-geared tuners.
Specs:
• Nut Width: 1.280"
• Top: Solid Spruce
• Body: Rock maple, string-through body
• Neck: Rock maple, drive-through neck design
• Bridge: Tusq by GraphTech
• Saddle: Compensated Tusq by GraphTech
• Finish: Satin oil finish
The Natural SG features a solid Spruce top with a 'mustache' style Tusq bridge, compensated saddle, 3-piece rock maple body with drive-through neck design and tune-up with vintage style open-geared tuners.
Specs:
• Nut Width: 1.280"
• Top: Solid Spruce
• Body: Rock maple, string-through body
• Neck: Rock maple, drive-through neck design
• Bridge: Tusq by GraphTech
• Saddle: Compensated Tusq by GraphTech
• Finish: Satin oil finish
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I had no idea and iIbought a left handed version because it sounded great 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Scarborough, Ontario
Buy the left handed version to play right handed. The double strings are better on the bottom. I like upside-down (left vs. right) tuning of E - A - DD. I can barely play. I learned scales in my forties and like no. This thing is like the easiest twangy acoustic bass you'll ever buy.
Posted by Jim W on Aug 13, 2021
Fun, time killer slap stick! 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Hamilton, Ontario
I've had my Merlin m4 for about 3 years now and I simply love it. All my kids love the sound, that in between of a banjo and a dulcimer, just brings dancing to the living room. This is good for the non musicians, or people intimidated learning strings. It helps people learn basic techniques on a smaller neck and less frets. Worth every penny from top of the line Segull!
Posted by Cedric on Apr 23, 2021
Awesome instrument 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Merlin is great for a beginner or someone who doesn't have the time, patience, or "talent" to learn an instrument. But as a guitar and 5-string banjo player, I can say that it's also a ton of fun for a non-beginner. Like a harmonica, the Merlin limits you to playing in one key (G or D, depending on the model), but it makes it REALLY easy to play in that key. There are no outside-the-key notes available on the instrument, so you can't really play a "wrong" note.
I'm not a songwriter, but I find that when I play it, new melody ideas just flow out of it.
The build quality is amazing. Very well made, sturdy, with a beautiful, clean, understated finish. Excellent value for the price. Probably gonna buy a D (spruce top) model soon.
Posted by Rob Cashin on Feb 26, 2021
Great Instrument! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
I’ve had this for a while now and I really love it! It’s easy to just pick it up and play something. Has a unique dulcimer sound. It projects very well and is really fun to play. I totally recommend this. It’s worth the money
Posted by Joel on Jun 11, 2020
Amazing little Travel companion 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Abbotsford, British Columbia
As a Busker and traveler I find the compact length amazing, The Body is pretty slender too and fits easily into any back pack.
The action is in a great place whether you're using a pick or your fingers and hitting sour notes is almost non-existent with the diatonic fret board.
Chords are fun and easy often only needing to bar the fret and they're close enough together that getting use to playing this is fast.
It does have that Appalachian dulcimer sound in a smaller package but I can
honestly say that it does lack in the amount of frets but for this price who can complain. Its certainly better than that uke you we're probably just looking at xD
Posted by S. Longclaws on Jun 3, 2020
Love it! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Vancouver, British Columbia
I play a little bit of guitar and I wanted to try something different that's easier for me to learn. The Merlin is so much fun to use and I can't put it down. It sounds beautiful too.
Posted by yvrgal on Apr 13, 2020
Simple playing bliss 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec
This is an instrument that whether you are 6 or 66 will be the easiest to play and enjoy. You may not be able to play complex music, but it is by far the most fun instrument I've come across in a long time. The sound projection and quality are great for such a small instrument. It allows any player to come up with a basic tune in a very short period of time and if you just strum away at it - you will figure something out.
Posted by David on Feb 14, 2020
Must have, worth every penny 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Nanaimo, British Columbia
Best money I've spent spent on anything musical since I don't know when!
Everyone comments on the quality of sound that comes from it.
I find it fun/easy...
As far as Making melodies its like drawing with a black pen, and then being handed a bunch of coloured pens!
Posted by Bob on Sep 4, 2019
Finally, a guitar that likes me back. 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Peterborough, Ontario
This guitar/dulcimer has become my favourite instrument to play around with since I got it three months ago. The sound is so delightful. This instrument really appeals to my percussive/rhythmic side and I am still discovering little technique tricks that add more and more depth to the playing experience. I am not a trained musician. You really don't need to be to have fun with this.
Posted by Chris on Jan 1, 2019
A great purchase. 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Kanata, Ontario
A very nice instrument. Easy to play. Wasn't sure at first, but after 30 minutes of playing, I had 6 chords going. Strings are hard to find.
Overall, a great value and lots of fun.
Posted by War on Feb 6, 2018
Fun & Easy to Play! 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Windsor, Ontario
I got this for my 5-year-old son (AND for myself?), a few days ago. Within 5 minutes after putting it in his hands, he was playing "Old MacDonald" & "Twinkle Little Star"! It's amazing how fast and easily you'll work out your favourite melodies. I actually find it relaxing to play. If you're looking to introduce someone, of any age, to the joy of playing a stringed instrument, the Merlin is what you want.
P.S. I would recommend getting the strap & gig bag for this. Also available on this site, I believe.
Posted by Bruce on Aug 7, 2017
Merline 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Owen Sound, Ontario
I just love my Merlin! The sound, the size.. Its a beautiful instrument!
Posted by Lor on Jul 6, 2017
I own one! 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Owen Sound, Ontario
Posted by anonymous on Jul 6, 2017
Im inspired 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Halifax, Nova Scotia
I love my M4, great instrument, A1 quality. Small in stature but huge in musical potential. I can see it traveling with me everywhere I roam.
Posted by Dale on Jun 22, 2017
Great raw beginner instrument 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton North, Alberta
This is a nice, easy to learn instrument that sounds great in spite of myself. Google the Seagull Merlin Community to find support, music, and inspiration. Seagull website was useless.
Posted by Ted S on Dec 17, 2015
My first stringed instrument 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton North, Alberta
With 7 frets and four strings (really two and a pair) the Merlin is one of the least intimidating and most fun instruments a raw beginner could play. I'm having lots of challenges and success because of its design. Great!
Posted by Ted on Nov 18, 2015
2nd time's the charm! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Waterloo, Ontario
My first Merlin from a few months ago had intonation issues on the A string, so reluctantly returned it.
Bought another one recently and it looks like Seagull has fixed the issue in later production runs. I couldn't be happier with it...great little instrument that adds a nice flair of variation at the weekly jamming group!
Posted by Mark on Nov 10, 2015
N/A 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Cobourg, Ontario
This is my second merlin...I have the spruce top as well...I had a problem with first version ... but long and McQuade got me a new one and could not be happier. ..really quick delivery on my orders .... great friendly staff.
Posted by J on May 26, 2015
far from a toy 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Moncton, New Brunswick
It may not look like much but this little Merlin is a true musical workhorse the tone of the mahogany top and maple body has crisp richness that adds harmony as a backing instrument for any genre (I play finnish folk metal) the neck is great all-in-all this instrument is perfect.
Posted by Frederick B on May 25, 2015
awesomeness 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Moncton, New Brunswick
Just love the particular sound it have. Low cost instrument who have a big potential. One of my favorite !
Posted by anonymous on Apr 20, 2015
You won't be able to put it down! 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store London North, Ontario
That's what people were saying on the internet. And they were right! Great for beginners of stringed instruments, but also for seasoned musicians looking for a new toy. It's simple to use, yet the possibilities are endless. That being said; it will have some trouble staying in tune because of its size. But anything by the "Godin" family of instruments is hard to beat! Great celtic sound too.
Posted by Dave Fraser on Nov 25, 2014
Fun! 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Windsor, Ontario
This is a fun little instrument - quick to pick up and play, and very difficult to put back down. It's similar to a mountain dulcimer, but with only 7 frets you're somewhat limited. Nevertheless it's an amazingly fun instrument to play around with. I've played it every day since I picked it up earlier this summer...
Posted by Jason on Sep 3, 2014
great little music maker 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Abbotsford, British Columbia
Just about anyone can make musical sounds on this cool little instrument, Have finger...can play.
Posted by farmerbrad on Jul 31, 2014
Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Merlin Natural Spruce SG | 405526 |
