Sigma Guitars

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Jeanette
Date: 20 Nov 05 - 06:34 AM

Forgot to mention on the Sigma model 52S CS-4 I'm looking at tomorrow: the serial number is 12,225. I'm hoping someone can tell me just exactly what this thing is made of as the current owner has no clue. Mr Webb?
Anyone?

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Jeanette
Date: 20 Nov 05 - 06:10 AM

Sterling Webb - I just discovered you after hours of searching on the web for info on old Sigmas. I am going to be looking at a 52SCS-4 Sigma tomorrow. From what you've already posted, it sounds like this is part of the 52S series made 1979-81 in Japan, "entirely from some very strange laminates". Can you clarify? Should I assume the "CS" stands for a classical guitar made of sapele wood? From what you've written it sounds like it should be a good deal - the seller is asking $125. Any help you or anyone out there can offer would be greatly appreciated!

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Mark-Glasgow-
Date: 15 Nov 05 - 10:21 PM

Hello all
What a great find! I was searching for info on Sigma guitars and stumbled across this.I have just bought a Sigma DR7 on Ebay tonight.I had read some info previously,but never knew much about them,untill now...Some great posts! Here is a link to my win:

Sigma DR7

I will let you know how it sounds.
Keep on Rocking!
Mark ;)

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,guest , rusty
Date: 13 Nov 05 - 09:29 PM

To start this entire forum is a GOD send, I've had my Sigma GCS,6 for about 15 years(was my moms) she bought it new in '75' or '76'. I've found nothing about them till now. Awsome guitar. I'm with don at the ebay..... Speak oooSterling Speak!

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Dr Alexander Peach
Date: 31 Oct 05 - 05:22 PM

What an enjoyable evening I have had reading the erudite and knowledgeable posts on this thread. I have been playing guitar for some 27 years the past 22 on my faithful old Fender F3 acoustic bought for £79 in the early 80s. Always a bit of a dog to play, but got much better with age; it did make it onto a couple of major label albums in the late 80s as well! This year I decided I needed something decent for home recording so I budgeted £300 and started looking for a replacement. I had no idea what to get but being more of an "ears" rather than "eyes" buyer – if you get my drift – I blind tested a number of new guitars but never found anything I liked; and that included £1000 Martins. Then a friend of mine brought a 1980s Sigma around and I fell in love with its tone and playability. I decided that I might as well see if I could get a second hand Sigma to try out and a quick net search found an advert for a "1980s DM5" in a nearby city. I sacrificed a day and took the train to Nottingham (yes where the sheriff lives) on a speculation. What I was confronted with was a completely different guitar from the one I expected. At first it seemed "uglier" and older than my friend's but from the moment I picked it up I knew it was the guitar for me. A tone as sweet as a virgin's kiss, and a feel like sugared almonds…..I'm getting carried away here! Well, £220 exchanged hands and she's mine. I now know that she is probably a 1979 dreadnought made from pine and mahogany of the 5th best quality! She has a gold Sigma logo on the headstock with the sigma "M" sign in mother of pearl above and has hardly a scratch anywhere. I have no interest in what she is worth as value is a slippery concept and beneath a true gentleman; however, I would be interested in any information on her making and age. Her back is in one piece and - as with her face - one solid piece of wood. A label inside reads: (M) SIGMA CF Martin and Company, Model DM-5, Serial No. 73103540, Made in Japan. Many years of pleasure await, I have not been able to keep my hands off her since we became one! Indeed she brings the poet out in me as every artiste needs a muse!
Yours prosaically
Alex Peach.

Subject: sigma guitar
From: steve2
Date: 29 Oct 05 - 04:28 PM

in 1978 i traded a bag for a model 52sgcs-4 sigma guitar the sound has gotten beter through the years just wondering if anyone knows anythig about this model.thanks

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,DAVIDD
Date: 25 Oct 05 - 10:37 PM

Great site for all Sigma nuts! Hope we hear from Sterling Webb sometime soon. I have a Sigma with a combination of wood, coloring and markings unlike any guitar I have seen before or after. I still think that it is the best looking acoustic (any brand!) I have ever seen. It has quilted maple sides, back and headstock bound in tortoise shell with a thin white stripe. The neck is 20 frets with tortoise shell binding. It has snowflake pearl fret markings and a pearl rectangle with the name SIGMA in the 20th fret. The front binding also has herringbone as does the soundhole and down the back. The tuning keys are gold and enclosed with the Sigma stamp.

The logo on the headstock is "Sigma Guitars, Est. 1970". I bought this guitar around 1980 and the inside bracing has the Sigma Guitars Made in Japan for C.F. Martin stamp. The mystery is the model number. The stamp in the bracing is only partially readable. It looks like D-11 or D-21. I have never heard of a D-21 so I'm guessing D-11 but the first number is hard to make out. I have read Sterlings postings about DR and DM for Rosewood and Mahogany, but what about maple? Anyone heard of or seen a Sigma model fitting this description? I would love to know more about it. Is there any way to tell how many of this type were made and/or its value? Hope to hear more from Mr. Webb on this site. I wish Martin had as much history for us as he does.
Thanks,
DD

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,JJ
Date: 24 Oct 05 - 04:18 PM

Got my GCR-7 Serial # 73010988 "a rosewood 000-21 clone" for $75 from a friend back in 1988. The paper lable is still very readable, and the "M" above SIGMA on the headstock is pearl. There's a black plastic white edged truss rod access cover above the nut. Although not real loud, it's a wonderful sounding guitar with a very comfortable shape. It's been my beater for all these years, but differs from some 000 Martin attributes. Some exceptions are the adjustable saddle, and a 14 frets clear, modified-V neck profile with a 1 11/16" nut (like an OM-21V?).

Based on the GCS-6 post above, I wonder if the first two digits of the serial number could be the year it was made? Thanks for the information, it's cool to finally find some good Sigma info, especially to learn it's one of the "most desirable vintage Sigmas".

Thanks,
JJ

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Ashley Reed
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 02:37 PM

Great info here! My father-in-law has a 52SDR-9 which he bought used about fifteen years ago. It's generally in good shape, but needs a new nut, saddle (changing to bone for him) and a setup. I too, would like to find out any info on this guitar, but it seems to be elusive. The serial number is 11209. If anyone can tell the specific date of manufacture or has any information on new MSRP or anything else they can share, I would certainly appreciate it!

Regards,
Ashley

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,MarcS WOW
Date: 20 Oct 05 - 11:10 AM

Wow i've been looking for a place like this for ever!
I bought a Sigma DM3 from a buddy in high school in 1988. Paid 10$ for it The guitar was in good shape but the case is made out of some kind of cardboard ( propably not original ...) I've been trying to find info on SIGMA's for a couple years now but even MARTIN's web site is not very usefull. Anybody know where I can get info on my guitar? Date of manufacture and stuff like that?

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Seth G
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 12:12 AM

First I'd Like to thank Sterling Webb for all the info. I have had such a difficult time getting any info on my SIGMA 52SDR-7. Mine has the serial #30499 with the sideways M logo inside. Do you have any more info on this guitar? This was my first guitar and it was givin to me as a gift from a friend. Very solid guitar with a great sound. I will never part with it.

Subject: Sigma DJ-7 guitar
From: GUEST,rrouse4761
Date: 14 Sep 05 - 12:18 AM

I have one of the DJ-7 guitars that seem to be so rare and mysterious according to the quote on this page. Does anyone have any information on this model or perhaps it's value? THanks everyone.

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,rrouse4761
Date: 13 Sep 05 - 11:41 PM

I have one of the DJ-7 guitars that seem to be so rare and mysterious according to the quote on this page. Does anyone have any information on this model or perhaps it's value? THanks everyone.

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Billy Bob
Date: 13 Sep 05 - 09:40 PM

I have the chance to buy a
Sigma - Martin DR-35N s# 900994
Made in USA
Nazareth, PA.

Any idea what this guitar is worth? Does it have solid rosewood sides/back and solid spruce top?

Would greatly appreciate any information.

Keep on pickin.    Billy

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Byron
Date: 05 Sep 05 - 09:40 PM

Wow! At last some answers! Mine is a SIGMA DR-35 with a C not too carefully branded behind that in a larger script. S44569 on the brace and 600728 at the neck. Below that is a mark I can't make out. A,K,8 ? Maybe just a blotch. I bought it new in '85 and have never regretted it. I have picked up flattops in the stores lately priced between $1,500 and $ 2,200 that I would not consider trading for my SIGMA. Incredible when you consider I paid about $300 for my "cheap Jap Martin copy." The only question left for me is the 'C' branded behind the DR35 on the brace. This site is now in my favorites list, so I'll check back later. THANKS for all the great info on this site!

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Brad
Date: 08 Aug 05 - 12:16 PM

Has anyone seen a Sigma with a "CF Martin & Co est. 1833" neck? It is a DR-9 with a serial number S84759. Did Martin put Sigma on their seconds? I am wondering this because daylight comes through on a couple of seams.

Thanks for any info,

Brad

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,don at the bay
Date: 14 Jul 05 - 08:33 AM

Glad you're back and feeling better Sterling. Next round could you fill me in on the GCS-6, circa '75? Thanks!

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Kent
Date: 30 Jun 05 - 07:58 AM

Hi! Some further details on my Sigma DR41. It is made in Japan. As I wrote here earlier I beliece it was made in the seventies or eighties. The serial number is: 0 027 81 (could it mean that the guitar was manufactured July 2, 1981 or mabye number 27 in 1981???) On the headstock it is written: SigmaGuitars EST. 1970. Would be interesting if someone could help me with some more information about this lovely guitar.

And mister Webb: It is reallt enjoying to read all your knowledge about Sigma guitars inside here! (Maybe you could give me a hand as well?) :-) Have you ever consider to your own website about Sigma guitars? Would be interesting!

Best regards, Kent

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Sterling Webb
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 08:26 PM



    I've been sick for months, but I am now back in tune. I see there are a few "SIGMA NUT" questions for me that have been waiting for answers! I'm going to start answering them in chronological order, a bunch at a time. Soonner or later, I will get to yours!


    GUEST,41815nilsson asks "SIGMA SG-5 marked CF Martin inside and imported to Sweden by LEVIN." This would have been after Martin bought Levin (and then ruined them). All old logo style Sigma's were made in Japan, and almost all are good guitars. Is this a classical guitar?


    GUEST,1980 asks about a "sigma dreadnought in 1980 an anniversary model." These were made for the 10th Anniversary of Sigma, limited run (100-150), SOLID Mahaogany, SOLID spruce, very high quality -- they appear to me (at least mine does) to have been handmade. If it has no problems and is clean, it's worth $400 minimum. Give it a bone nut and saddle and ebony pins and it with go up against any D-18 around.


    GUEST, Bryant asks: "DT-4N 1995 and I was curious as to whether you knew what wood the "T" stands for. Although I'd like to think the "N" means it was assembled in Nazareth, both the stamp and the paper label read "Made in Korea." The T means a maple body, don't know if solid. If made in 1995, it was one of the last Korean Sigmas, as they switched to Taiwan starting in 93-94. "4" is the highest quality number for maple Sigma's I've seen. The "N" is probably designated a finish, like "S" stands for sunburst.


    GUEST,stevehankins asks about, "Sigma DR-7 stamped brace (made in Japan for C.F. Martin Co.), but sports an inner paper label where the serial number, 024680, appears, along with the inscription, "Inspected by K. Saigo." closed tuners that display the word "Sigma", no veloutte (sp), lots of binding everywhere, and the gold "Sigma Guitars Est 1970" headstock logo."

    This would have made 1980-84. To have both stamp and paper label suggests it was right at the 1980 switchover. I've only see n on one other Sigma. I've never seen a DR-7 (which were the top of the line at that point) with SEALED Sigma-marked tuners, so that's unsual, as is the signature. I suspect you got a real good one here. Most (but not all) post-1980 bodies were laminates, the same laminates Martin imported to build Shennandoahs out of, Not too shabby! I've have two post-1980 DR-7's myself and have sold off half a dozen others, 6 & 12's. To be sure about the body wood, look at the grain runs of the back INSIDE, with a flashlight, then compare it with the grain runs on the OUTSIDE back, several times, several places, sides too. If they match, it's solid; if not, not. I've seen only one Sigma from this period that had solid sides with a laminate back, so...


    GUEST,fredvstar650 asks, "sigma dr41 serial number 922055 model number s19752. made in japan. headstock logo SigmaGuitars / EST. 1970" This would be made 1980 to 1984. The S-number means one particular maker that worked for Martin, but I don't know who they were, only the "S" company! DR-41 is the model. ALL Japan made DR-41's were great guitars, solid woods as far as I know. Does it have solid woods? Another really nice one! If it has no problems and is clean, it's worth $500 minimum.


    I know you guys are probably not asking about values and prices, but I throw that in once in a while. The good Sigmas open go for a little more than the cheap Sigma's because they are so greatly undervalued. Hang on to them, enjoy them, and someday the market will figure it out and their values will rise!


    More questions answered next time. Stay tuned.


Sterling K. Webb

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 12:13 AM

I'm happy to report that the new Sigmas are every bit as good as the older versions. I just purchased a new DR41 (made in Indonesia). Martin ships the parts over, they are assembled, then the guitars are shipped back to Martin for inspection before selling them. I have several other guitars, including a Guild D46 that I love, but I have to honestly say the DR41 is comparable in a lot of ways. I have played many Martins and this Sigma stands up with any of them. I am glad to hear how solid the older guitars are - I expect this one to last a long time.
Jim

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Kent
Date: 27 Jun 05 - 04:25 PM

Hi! I just bought a second hand Sigma DR-41. It is a Japan model and the one who sold it to me, said that it was made in the seventies or eighties. The serial number is 2781. Can someone give me some information about this model? What kind of wood is used - age of guitar - and so on... I would be thankfull! I bought mine in Norway (where I live!).. If pictures can help, I can send by email. My email is: [e-mail]
Best regards, Kent

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,j. kaufman
Date: 16 Jun 05 - 12:53 PM

First, let me say I've learned more from about my Sigma from this thread than from any other internet source. Special thanks to S. Webb for sharing his knowlege.
Now, to add to his knowlege...
I have a Sigma DR-11 that I bought in August 1979 (I still have the receipt) for $388.00. It has the newer "est 1970" logo on the head, but inside it has stamped directly on one of the braces "made in Japan for CF Martin & co" and next to it..."DR-11". It has a solid top and apparently laminated back and sides. It also has the abalone inlay around the front binding and around the sound hole and abalone fret markers The curious thing (to me) is that the back appears to 3 pieces. Instead of 1 purfling stripe down the middle, there are 2...eminating from the neck and ending at the bottom about 10" apart. You can see the braces inside following the same lines. I don't know if this is common, but my guitar is the only one I've seen like this.
It's been my only guitar since Aug, 79 (I traded my Madeira A-12 in for it) and It still plays beautifully. I still get compliments on it's looks and sound. I had it professionally set up and re-fretted and a bone nut and saddle installed in 1987 and it's been perfect ever since. [e-mail]

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Matt
Date: 06 Jun 05 - 01:23 AM

I bought my Sigma in 1990. It's a DR-2 and made in Korea. I new nothing about guitars when I bought it, I got it because I could afford it (AU$299). Now all these years later I have been trying to find out info on it without success. I take it from Sterling Webbs great posts that it is a Dreadnaught Rosewood of lower quality (hence the '2') However, I was at my brothers house last night, and he wants to learn guitar. His in-laws are overseas at the moment, so he swiped his father in laws guitar to have a strum. Low and behold it is a Sigma DR-28N. It has Martin Sigma USA on the headstock, and says it was made in the USA. That was a suprise, I never knew that they were made in the US. It was purchased in 1985, and looks like it hasn't been touched since 1986! It desperatly needs a new set of strings, but aside from that, I'm as jelous as hell! Anyway, if anyone wants to fill me in on the my lowly DR-2, all info greatly accepted.

Matt

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From:
Date: 01 Jun 05 - 01:18 PM

Finally a thread on Sigmas! I recently aquired a beautiful near-mint SE-1N and I can't tell you how impressed I was with it. It really surprised me and it was quite a find. UNFORTUNATELY, someone screwed around with the pre-amp and now it will not function without the battery check button being pressed. Any idea on what I could do about this? I emailed Martin about trying to find another preamp but they haven't emailed me back. Anyone have any information on this instrument as well?

Thank you!

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Glen
Date: 29 May 05 - 10:01 PM

Hi, what great forum. I have found little information about Sigma's anywhere else. Sterling, you do have a great knowledge of these guitars with what seems very little information out there to help.

I'm now the proud own of a DM-19 with the "made in Japan" stamp. I'm gathering from what I have read that the top is solid spruce with lam. mahogany back and sides. I'm going to bone the nut and saddle and try ebony bridge pins.

I have a few questions. Can you date the guitar by the serial number? Which serial number do you use? I assume the body one. The number 9 in the model number is still the grading of wood used?

Thanks for the info. and knowledge

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,don at the bay, again
Date: 28 May 05 - 07:08 AM

For some reason, my entire post didn't make it yesterday. Anyway, regarding the GCS-6, folks at Martin did respond to my inquiry about my old Sigma, but they couldn't fill me in on any details. I'd always assumed solid spruce top...they thought differently. I'm looking now for an old Sigma catalogue, from when they were manufactored in Japan. Any info?

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,don at the bay
Date: 27 May 05 - 07:18 AM

Hey Mike, I posted a note earlier seeking info on the GCS-6 which I purchased in 1975. My continued search for information has not been too productive.

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Mike
Date: 25 May 05 - 12:28 PM

My second guitar was a Sigma, but like any kid I swappped and sold stuff trying to find the "perfect" axe. Thirty-five years later, I have gotten rid of all my "fancy" guitars and have managed to recreate what I had when I was younger: 1959 Epiphone Cabellero (my first guitar); 1971 Sigma GCS-6 (my second guitar); 1954 Kay Mahogany Archtop; 1968 Silvertone Archtop with pickup. I gig with these more often than with my Martins and Seagulls.

The one thing that I don't have and never had, but that I want, is an old Stella... but I told my partners at work that the next one to come into the shop is mine.

Oh yeah... my old Sigma sounds better than my 90's Martins. Age does have some advantages.

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,sweething2u
Date: 20 May 05 - 01:39 PM

I still haven't found any information on my Sigma by Martin solid body electric guitar that looks like the strat body but not the headstock. Says "Sigma" "Established since 1970" on the headstock with 6 on a side tuners. Need to know the year. I think is has been made in the last 5 years or so, just not sure.

Also my Epiphone by Gibson S800 solid body electric from 1986-1989. White pearl finish with all black hardware with a tremelo (I am sure I spelled that wrong). Any information would be helpfull. Not listed in the price guide I bought. Listing it on ebay this week. Someone wrote me once and said the blue book says it is worth $385 in perfect condition, and about $365 if it has any small flaws on it. Don't want to take just one persons word on it to be gospel.

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From:
Date: 19 May 05 - 11:09 PM

hello, does anybody have any info on the Sigma DR45, it has the gold logo on the head, [SIGMA GUITARS, EST 1970], any info laminate?, what type of wood, year, how many sold ?, i have never seen, or heard of a [DR45], hadf several DR-41 models!, please email, and thank you, Don

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Rob
Date: 29 Apr 05 - 11:51 PM

hello, could someone please tell me the difference between a sigma dm-4y and a sigma dm-4. my neighbor gave me the dm-4y but i can only find info on the dm-4
thanks

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Brad
Date: 18 Apr 05 - 10:30 PM

Just bought a DR-9 at a yard sale for $100. The headstock has CF Martin est 1833 (I didn't realize it was a Sigma until I got home). On the inside it has stamped (burned) made in Japan... Was pretty bummed about it not being a Martin, but it sounds and plays pretty darn good and I needed a guitar to bang around on while saving my Alvarez-Yairi (WY-1) for gigs. Seems to have solid body construction - serial number: S84759. A thanks to Sterling Webb for all his information! Any info on my headstock would be appreciated. Thanks.

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,aminetti
Date: 17 Apr 05 - 12:19 PM

Dear GUEST,don at the bay,

I could be interested in buying your GCS6, in cas you want to sell it. My email il [e-mail]
Best regards

Alberto

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Standog
Date: 26 Mar 05 - 04:27 AM

I got my Sigma DR12-7 ten years ago and all the bits- machine heads, pegs etc- keep falling off. I still love it though and I's a damn sight better than any of the rubbish that Martin are churning out today. Buy a Yamaha, much more for your money.

Henry

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: Silas
Date: 25 Mar 05 - 07:56 AM

Just came across a Dr28 in the music shop in Newport Shrops. It is Korean good condition, but the build quality is not a patch on mine, it also has laminated back/sides. Sounds bloody good though they are asking £250.00

Steve

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: Silas
Date: 24 Mar 05 - 01:02 PM

Serial Nos seem to mbe either stamped onto the back bracing, on the neck mount or on the paper label.

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: Silas
Date: 24 Mar 05 - 04:13 AM

Yes, learn on it by all means. It is a sad thing to see kids trying to learn on crap instruments, no wonder most of them give up!

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Mar 05 - 07:24 PM

Any hints on where to look for serial numbers?
thanks

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,CrimsonUA
Date: 23 Mar 05 - 05:54 PM

Thanks for all the Info on the Sigma Martins!

I got a Sigma with the sideways "M". 52SDR-7 Serial #15324 made in japan. It's in mint condition, sat in closet for 30 yrs. lol

I found it in my closet, think my got it during her Hippy years. lol Anyways im learning on it now. :)

About how much would you think it's worth? Should i be learning on it?

Thanks, CrimsonUA

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Jim Samuel
Date: 22 Mar 05 - 09:19 PM

My DR-28H still has the "Made in Korea" sticker on the back. The front side has the Sigma name in MOP inlay, written in the same style as the Martin logo. It does not say CF Martin on the headstock.

Jim

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: Silas
Date: 22 Mar 05 - 03:55 AM

Mine is Taiwan made DR28H. It certainly seems to have solid rosewood back and sides. Mine has the C F Martin & Co as Well as the Sigma logo on the headstock, both inlaid mop - does yours? I have not seen this before.

Steve

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Jim Samuel
Date: 21 Mar 05 - 11:34 PM

I have a Korean-made Sigma DR-28H. I'e always thought it was laminated rosewood but when I was looking at it the other day, the grain on the back seems to be the same on both the inside and the outside.

Does anyone know for sure if these were laminated rosewood or solid?

Thanks,

Jim

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,mikey
Date: 16 Mar 05 - 08:48 PM

anyone hear of a sigma model tbnyb

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Mar 05 - 08:12 PM

Hi there.
I have an old Sigma Model 52SDM-1, serial number 26416. I believe this guitar was made in the 70's. It plays excellent, looks and sounds great and is in wonderful condition. Any ideas as to who/ how I can identify the year built? I've played this guitar all through the Carribean, and many places on the West Coast of California. Great action, great sound with an under bridge pickup. I now have retired it as my backup guitar to a Taylor LK12.

You can email me at [e-mail]

Thanks,

Mike.

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,SWEETHING2U
Date: 16 Mar 05 - 03:38 AM

My Sigma solid body electric guitar looks like the American Stratocaster except for the headstock. It doesn't have the rounded shape on the end. It's brown with the wood grain showing through (stained) and fades out to black edges. White pickguard, 3 single coil pickups, slide selector switch and 1 volume, 2 tone knobs. Adjustable string bridge with a wha wha bar. 6 on one side tuners. A black stripe down the back of the neck. Made in Korea with serial #S99060222. The headstock says "Sigma Established 1970. I have a digital camera and could email you a picture. I don't know how to post a URL for public viewing. Near mint condition, I would say.

And not to change the subject, but another rare guitar I have is an S800 Epiphone with these words wrote across the front of the headstock in black letters. "Epiphone by Gibson" from 1986. Very nice condition too! Can't find much information on it either. I bought a price guide on ebay but neither of these two guitars are in it.

Sweething2u

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Steve.Gullick
Date: 15 Mar 05 - 09:29 AM

I have just bought a Sigma DR28H(Taiwaneese)off ebay. It is absoloutly beautiful, it seems to have solid rosewood sides and back but Ithink the top may be a two piece. It came with a set of medium strings and I think they are too heavy as it is incredibly loud, I am going to change them for lights just to see.

As of today, the D14 that was mentioned earlier in the thread is on ebay, it looks like a bargain to me!

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Sage
Date: 15 Mar 05 - 04:09 AM

sweething2u

What kind of solidbody?
Strat, LesPaul?
As far as i know, Sigma solids were only produced in the early -70s.
Do you have any pictures(check mine out, above)?

I would say a decent specimen would vary in price from 50£ up to 250£.
It all depends on if you can find the right buyer.

/p

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,sweething2u
Date: 15 Mar 05 - 03:18 AM

I have a Sigma/Martin solid body electric guitar purchased new from a little music store that went out of business 2 years ago. Can't find any information on it anywhere. Can anyone help me? I don't have a clue how long the old man had it in his store before I bought it. I am guessing from it was made in 2000 because I saw one sold on a website and his was a 2000 model. I haven't seen another one and the local music store owners have never seen a solid body electric from Sigma before. It is sunburst finish with a white pickguard. I am thinking of listing it on ebay, but don't know what the value of it might be.

Thanks

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Sage
Date: 14 Mar 05 - 08:20 AM

Some pictures.

http://members.chello.se/petter-hem/ada/sigma.htm

/p

Subject: RE: sigma guitars
From: GUEST,Sage
Date: 14 Mar 05 - 08:11 AM

Can anyone shed some light on the electric hardbodys made by Sigma?
I have 2 at the moment. A strat and a LesPaul. Very good instruments indeed....BUT exremely hard to find any info. about.
Does anybody have a clue where to look, sites, books, anything?


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