Set Sail for Spectacular Sound
Finding the perfect acoustic-electric guitar on the high seas isn’t easy, but if you’re searching for treasure just off well-trodden trade routes, the Seagull Maritime line is worth a look. This Maritime SWS Dreadnought Cutaway combines classic tonewoods with traditional high-performance Seagull features at an attractive price. The SWS Dreadnought’s strong modern voice is sculpted by choice woods like mahogany back and sides, a spruce top, and an ultra-stable mahogany/rosewood neck. Also onboard is a venetian cutaway for enhanced upper-fret access and a versatile Fishman Presys II amplification system for live gigs and recording. Whether you’re sticking close to the shoreline or setting sale for uncharted acoustic waters, the SWS Dreadnought is a reliable, well-rounded guitar that will keep the wind at your back every step of the way. Learn why Seagull Maritime models are cresting waves on Sweetwater customers' watchlists — order yours today!
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Portside projection
This dreadnought’s solid spruce top blends stiff makeup with a light overall weight. It’s a perfect choice for high velocity playing and clear articulate tone with plenty of headroom. Mahogany adorns the back and sides, known for its thick midrange, blooming overtones, and glistening harmonics. You’ll find Richlite in the fingerboard — a durable, sustainable material developed from resin-infused paper that is tonally similar to ebony, with full Forest Stewardship Council certification.
Fishman technology below deck
To faithfully capture your performance, Seagull paired this Maritime acoustic-electric with Fishman’s Presys II pickup system. This 2-band EQ includes dedicated bass and treble controls, alongside a phase option, onboard tuner, and convenient display. Fishman’s pre-wired Sonicore pickup is reliable, out of the way, and perfect for live performances.
Precision rigging for your strings
The mahogany/rosewood neck is finished to match the back and sides, sitting solidly in your hands with comfortable, accommodating shaping that does well with players who like to rest their thumbs to the side. You’ll find great access to all 21 frets, thanks to the generous cutaway shaping, and the 1.72-inch nut works in concert with Seagull’s tilted headstock design to optimize tone and timbre. Plus, with the SWS Dreadnought’s multiwood 3-piece neck, your guitar has more long-term stability and will hold up better to voyages between climates.
Seagull Guitars Maritime SWS Dreadnought CW Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:
- Dreadnought-style acoustic-electric guitar with signature Seagull performance and looks
- Pressure-tested solid spruce top offers superior tone, projection, and response
- Solid mahogany back and sides deliver warm, full acoustic guitar sounds
- Integrated 3-piece mahogany/rosewood neck offers tuning and playing stability and eliminates twisting and warping
- Sustainable Richlite fingerboard with 21 frets and a “D” profile for speedy fretting
- Fishman Presys II electronics deliver great plugged-in tone and 2-band EQ
- Tapered headstock gives you a straighter string pull, better tuning, and less stress, especially when using altered tunings
- Dual-function truss rods assure the perfect neck alignment and relief
