Seagull Guitars & James Blunt

Press release
Source: Godin Guitars

James Blunt

Canadian guitar manufacturer Godin Guitars, parent company to the renowned Seagull acoustic guitars, built James his very own Seagull 6 and 12 string acoustic models, in two “beautiful” high-gloss burst finishes. Played by James on a nightly basis, these finely crafted, all solid wood acoustics were specifically built for the singer, which he received while rehearsing for the tour.

A longtime fan of the Seagull brand, James recounts the Seagull S6 as being the first acoustic guitar he actually went out and bought himself in his early days prior as a songwriter. Previously serving four years in the British Army, his Seagull guitar was in fact “the” personal item Capt. James Blunt chose to bring with him, while in the war torn region of Kosovo. It was during this time that many of the ideas for the hugely successful Back to Bedlam album were composed.

Seagull ads featuring James Blunt will be appearing in various guitar and music publications in the upcoming months. The Seagull Ad features a quote by James showing a hint of the singer’s British, dry wit: “Beautifully crafted & beautifully sounding guitars…may I have another one please?”

About Godin Guitars
With its early beginnings in 1972, the Godin Guitar family now includes 6 lines of guitars. These include the renowned Godin electric line, as well as the finely crafted acoustic lines such as Seagull, Simon & Patrick, Norman, Art & Lutherie and LaPatrie nylon stringed classical guitars. Godin Guitars is also the manufacturer of the revolutionary TRIC acoustic guitar case. Based in Montreal Quebec, this Canadian company has 6 factories, 5 of which are located in the Eastern Townships of Quebec and 1 located in Berlin New Hampshire.

For more information about the Seagull line of guitars, please visit www.seagullguitars.com.