![]() ![]() ![]() Martin & Co., Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA.” The model designation was usually hand-written in ink along the bottom border.īy late ’72, the zero fret was being phased out and the saddle made non-adjustable, but still perched on a fixed bridge… except on the 12-string DR-12-7 – a fact that plagued Martin sales reps, who were advised to “convert” dealers to the DM-12-5.īeginning in ’73, certain lower-end models were manufactured in Korea, setting a pattern of multi-country/multi-manufacturers that continued throughout the run.īy 1974, the initial Gen II instruments had arrived, and while they retained the spatula headstock and covered truss rod, they turned things up a notch by introducing solid tops. Those tops were part of the upgrades on three models – the DT-22, DR-11, and DR-9 – which also sported a tapered headstock closer to the modern Martin company documents referred to the design as the “type S” peghead. Other twists for Gen II included a line of five Tokai-made electric solidbody guitars, and the first non-guitar – the SB-5 banjo.ĭuring this and later periods, Sigma actually made several types and models of acoustic and electric guitars, but they were mostly exported to Europe and distributed through Levin & Sons, a Martin-owned company based in Sweden. ![]() In ’76, Gen II Sigmas made in Japan were introduced with the type S peghead, a new logo, different label, and other changes to synchronize with Martin’s domesitc models. Modifications: added black heavy duty strap buttons.In addition, several new solid-top guitars were rolled out, along with beginner and intermediate instruments. The frets are in great shape with no major grooves or divots from use and it plays beautifully up and down the fingerboard with no dead spots or choking out. The neck is straight, the truss rod is fully functioning and the action has been setup low and comfortable. Playability: Our in-house guitar tech has just inspected, setup and restrung this guitar with a new set of 12s. Pickups/Hardware: No electronics, original closed back tuning keys, ebonized bridge, pearl dot inlays, single ply black pickguard, adjustable truss-rod, black heavy duty strap buttons.Ĭosmetics: This Sigma is in great shape for its age – there are light pick scratches on the pickguard, no major dings, dents or scratches to mention, just a few light scuffs that you can only find by searching & holding the guitar up in the lights. Neck: Mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard, 14 frets to the body, pearl inlays, 25.5” scale length, 1 11/16” nut width, 20 frets. The top has multi-ply b/w/b binding and the back has black binding. This guitar will ship in a nice chipboard case.īody: Full Dreadnought with an X braced spruce top and mahogany back & sides. This instrument is in fine used condition with a nice full neck and we just set it up with a new set of 12’s – the action is low & it plays great up & down the fingerboard. ![]() Sigma guitars were made by Martin overseas and this one is probably from the late 1980’s. Summary: This full bodied dreadnought acoustic guitar has that classic D-18 X-braced tone at a great price. ![]()
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