Seagull Merlin Guitar Test Drive (Improv + Explanation) 

Can't tell if the dog is tired or just really feeling the fuck outta that groove.

Play first, talk later. Instrument reviewers take note: this dude gets it.

It's fascinating to hear that with a little bending this transforms from an Appalachian sound to an Indian sound.

Easily one of the best demo's of this instrument. You illustrate the versatility fantastically. Thanks!

What a crazy looking thing. You got a great sound out of it though. It. It has so many different sounds just coming out of it. I hear Indian Mandolin, Scottish/Irish banjo as you say and some bluegrass/country. A truly mesmerising sound.

4:16 There's another dog to the left!

Just tried one of these out after playing mandolin for a few years. Very fun little instrument. I think im gonna pick one up when I get paid.

Perfect for road trips

And the dog keeps time...head goes side to side...can he sing?

Holy SHIT you can really play that thing man!

Dog looks so stoned.

It has a unique sound. I would like to hear it played accompanying a guitar. I wish I could just pick up an instrument and start jamming like you. Maybe if I pay more attention and work harder at learning I will! Thanks for sharing your love of stringed instruments with us!!

Took me until 5:30 to see the other dog to his right lol totally blends in with the pillows

would you do a tutorial on these songs? I bought my merlin because of this video and I just love these songs.

You do a great job showing the possibilities on a little diatonic instrument. I have an old "strum stick". The Seagull looks much easier to play with a wider finger board, and sounds nicer with a larger body than the strum stick.

I’m buying one based on this video alone. You shredded on that thing. Thanks!!

Part of me regrets parting with one of these (but in spruce), part of me remembers how I didn't actually make any songs on it, and probably never would have. And realize I have VERY limited space now. But it ALWAYS sounds amazing and is just the most fun instrument to pickup no matter your musical level I've ever come across! It's like a string version of the kazoo - anyone can play it!

I really like the Oud style ornamentation you use when you play

Dude that's amazing man... Never heard anything about an instumen like this!!!! Nice upload man!!!

7:32 epic dog on the right hahahaha,scared to the sound of merlin

This is brilliant the dog is right in the grove, thanks for sharing buddy

The dog is great! I like the stylistic way you do the string stretching vibrato...

That looks like the instrumental version of a packraft. Totally portable and fun, gotta have one. That looks like So much fun! Thanks for posting this.

Love new instruments!! Thanks for posting this, have added it to my playlist!

Nice Demo! 1:42 "Chuck!"

Looks and sounds like a lot of fun! Have to get one of these Seagull Merlin's. Thanks for the demo!!! :0)

You're a talented man wonderful

i can't play a guitar or a banjo but for some reason i could playthis without even trying, it felt so natural i need 10 of em

Just bought one today, didn't have much time to play though, can't wait to play more

It looks like "John Butler - Ocean"

Can you do such a 'strumming and picking notes at the same time' lesson with a guitar?

-Is this in D A DD tuning? - what type of string does it take? Could I use acoustic guitar strings and if yes which ones? Thank you pls make more vids with this little thing its awesome!

I'm thinking I need one of these... nicely done

It would be pretty neat to see what you could come up with if you started playing it. Love your guitar lessons.

Hi Assaf , I don't normally ask for requests but please would you consider teaching baby's coming home by chet atkins/jerry reed. Been loving all your travis/ ragtime videos so far and this song would make a great addition. I have been trying to transcribe but my ear can't seem to pick everything out . Anyway thanks for all your hard work. Much appreciated.

Awesome! These only go for $130 brand new.

sounds really cool.

what you played reminded me a lot of Ocean by John Butler

That dog reminds me of "Dude wheres my car!"

Great stuff matey!!!

Excellent playing even the little dog lovers it great video.

Hahahaha that Chihuahua is funny. He looks like he might be mad cause his EARS are flat against his head! Then his ears slowly come out.

But can it play smoke on the water?

I own one of these. Sitar sound I am hearing on the pull off's very cool big ups

I'm transitioning to this instrument from the bagpipes....played the violin when I was younger. I love your "Sitar-esque" fingering! I'm opting for the Mahgony-top for that reason. Do you have any tutorials....I'm a neophyte.

*Sitar I meant sitar not mandolin

Doggie is just nodding along to teh riddims

Looks like you’re putting your dogs to sleep. I really want one of these

just ordered the mahogany one. so stoked!

Welp I’m sold

I luv the sound it sounds like a banjo and I luv the sound of a banjo thinking about getting it 🤔

The dog makes the video!!!

dude... cutest dog ever :-)

Sound like a cross between a sitar, banjo, and ukulele. Very interesting......drones very well.

i need one now

I have to say this banjo looks pretty, the dog is nice 2 xD

Love that dog!

Amazing sound! Btw, can you check on Michael lucareli's "Time in a bottle" arrangement?

Its not instrument man its you!

sounds more like a sitar than anything else

Is the space between the strings farther apart than on a guitar?

But does it Djent?

That is a amesome Giuitar! You are amazing!

I find your guitar tutorials very helpful. Can you do ukulele tutorials?

just want to thank you for showing me this one. after seeing you clip I bought it. please have a look at my channel to see what I do with it. thanks once more....

Will I need to make any adjustments if I swap the strings to play left handed - bridge etc? I have one on order.

LOL THE DOG XD

Your dog looks worried

I’ve played one of these for 2 years now and everyone always asks if it’s a banjo... :/

Your doggie is rock in out.

I just bought one. I'm a drummer but I 'play' guitar. Wanna join my band?

The dog looks mad as f.You can't tell but the dog to the left has his paws over his ears

Harambe cried.

Take my money!

That thing sounds so cool, what's your tuning?

What is the tuning? Sounds really interesting.

remind ocean by john butler

Nice plaing, dog gone good!

Fur elise - Beethoven

Does it sound good with a slide

Does someone know where I can find tutorials for this instrument? Thanks!

Please do With or Without You - U2

this one is not yours...Will you buy one?

How much does that thing cost?

I'm fairly new to your channel, but I love what you do. Any chance you can do some Nine Inch Nails finger style covers? I'd really like to see "Hurt" because I play an acoustic version. "Ruiner", "Last", or "Something I Can Never Have" would also be cool. Actually, any song would be amazing. Thanks for sharing your time, knowledge, and talent.

oh wow !!!!!!!

nice

Oh my God.I´m very sorry about the dog, he will be colapsed

ma come si accorda il dulcimer?

cooler dog

Cool. Now.. could you make an fingerstyle arrangement of Burt Bacherach's "What the world needs now is love"? I think that'd fit very well to you and your style, and is a nice song.

If you add drums to this instrument you will sound like led zeppelin

Please do a lesson on Stop This Train, John Mayer

cool dog..nice

Appalachian 'oud.

It looks like that guitar is for 1 song only :)

😍

hoho, nice

Am I the only one who thinks of a Bağlama?

You just couldn't get away from that Celtic tune could you 😂