1980 Simon & Patrick Atlantic

by Lorraine Baldwin
(Boise, Idaho)

Serial # is: 0038. 6 string acoustical dreadnaught design. Very good condition.
Thank you so much,
Lorraine Baldwin

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ANSWER

Hi, Lorraine--

Are you sure it is not a "Simon & Patrick" instead of a "Simon & Paddick"?

The Blue Book gives this information about Simon and Patrick Guitars:

"Instruments currently built in La Patrie, Quebec, Canada since 1985. Distributed by Godin Guitars in Baie D'Urfe Quebec, Canada.
Robert Godin set up a custom guitar shop in Montreal called Harmonilab in 1968. Harmonilab quickly became known for its excellent work and musicians were coming from as far away as Quebec City to have their guitars adjusted.
Although Harmonilab´s business was flourishing, Robert was full of ideas for the design and construction of acoustic guitars. So in 1972 the Norman Guitar Company was born. From the beginning the Norman guitars showed signs of the innovations that Godin would eventually bring to the guitar market.
By 1978 Norman guitars had become quite successful in Canada and France. In 1980 Godin introduced the Seagull guitar. With many innovations like a bolt-on neck, pointed headstock and a handmade solid top, the Seagull was designed for an ease of play for the entry level to intermediate guitar player. Godin borrowed the finishing idea that was used on fine violins (a satin-finish lacquer), and applied it to the acoustic guitar.
Acceptance of this new guitar spread, and by 1985 La Si Do was incorporated and the factory in La Patrie expanded to meet the growing demand. In 1985 Godin introduced the Simon & Patrick line (named after his two sons) for people interested in a more traditional instrument. Simon & Patrick guitars still maintained a number of Seagull innovations."

The Blue Book makes no mention of an "Atlantic" series of these guitars, nor could I find any mention of them on the internet.

Normally if a guitar is not listed in the Blue Book, it indicates that there is no significant demand for the guitar by collectors. Of the S & P models listed, most were valued at around $165. and none higher than $550.

If you have more information, I will be happy to continue looking.

Best Wishes,
Lynne