In 1982 Robert Godin and a few friends built the first Seagull acoustic guitars in the Village of LaPatrie, Quebec. The concept for the Seagull guitar was to take the essential components of the best hand-crafted guitars, such as solid tops and beautiful finishes, and incorporate these features into instruments that could be priced within the reach of working musicians. This philosophy still holds true today as the company’s dedication to their craft is evident in every Seagull guitar produced.