Seagull Portrait CW QII Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

The Portrait combines a select spruce top guitar with mahogany back and sides. The spruce top and the high gloss lacquer finish increase the power of this guitar considerably. This is a versatile instrument suitable for any number of musical situations.

Artist Series
The new compound curve top concept was originally developed for the Seagull Artist Series guitars and it is in these models that the new design really proves itself. The Artist Series luthiers choose from the very best of a stockpile that includes over a hundred thousand, luthier-grade, solid cedar and spruce boards. In fact, all of the tone woods for the Artist Series are hand-selected to ensure that the very highest standards are met. The scalloped bracing is designed to such precise tolerances that it requires a CNC milling machine to carve the individual pieces to the exact specifications. The finished instruments speak with incredible clarity and character -- and that's before they open up! These guitars develop an even deeper character when played-in and will no doubt become lifelong companions to those who choose them.

The new models will look familiar to Seagull enthusiasts, the straight-pull headstock remains -- now adorned with a new Artist logo -- and the standard Seagull body shape has been altered only slightly with a narrower waist. All models are made with solid backs and laminated sides. The impact of solid sides on the sound of a guitar is virtually immeasurable. The impact on structural integrity… read more is significant. The sides in the Artist Series guitars are made from three layers of matching hardwood. These sides provide excellent support for the top and back and are much more resistant to cracking which is especially important when considering the installation of on-board electronics.

Sound and feel are where the new Artist Series guitars really distinguish themselves. The clear bottom end response arrives with plenty of punch and provides a suitable foundation to the harmonically rich sound that sits on top.

All Artist Series Models are finished in genuine lacquer. The cedar top models feature a new hand-polished technique that produces a beautiful luster reminiscent of an antique violin finish. This hand-polish is Seagull's most responsive finish ever and is especially suitable for fingerstyle players. The spruce top models are also finished in lacquer but a slightly thicker coating is buffed to a high gloss. The less delicate nature of this finish makes these models more appropriate for more aggressive playing.

Performance Package
The Portrait CW QII comes equipped with the Godin Quantum II dual-source electronics system and a Fort EPP case -- a complete recording/performing package.

The Godin EPM Quantum II
The Godin EPM Quantum II acoustic guitar system provides outstanding sound reproduction and performance.

The Quantum II is a hybrid system combining an exceptionally responsive saddle transducer and high quality electret microphone in a simple, but very effective, configuration. The microphone capsule, specifically designed for use in this application, is mounted at the end of a 6 inch flexible boom integral to the side mount electronics. Four rotary controls adjust microphone presence, phase, overall volume, and the saddle transducer bass and treble. Electronics and controls are packaged in an easy to use and logical format complemented with a finely crafted pewter cover plate.

Microphone signal can be added and blended either in phase or out of phase with the saddle transducer signal. This allows the user to cancel (or notch) potentially undesirable frequencies while accentuating others. This flexibility in combining signals results in outstanding clarity and richness of tone.

Quantum II Features
Hybrid source: saddle transducer and electret microphone

Rotary controls for microphone presence/phase, overall volume, and saddle transducer bass & treble

Outstanding clarity and richness of tone

Finely crafted pewter cover plate

Shielded metal enclosure

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