I wish to thank all of you on this forum, particularly Mr. Webb. I just purchased a DR-35 Japan model for $285 on ebay. The sound on this guitar is amazing. It has the spruce top, SOLID Rosewood sides and 3 piece SOLID Rosewood back. I looked at and played new Taylors, Crafter, Fender, Blueridge, and Seagulls. I really do not believe that anything I tried matched this guitar for sound or feel. This guitar has its share of "character marks", but sound and playability are all that matter to me. I don't believe I have EVER heard a guitar sound this rich!!! Thanks again to all of you. Without your convincing testimonies, I probably would not have bought a Sigma.