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What years were Sigma Guitars made in Korea?
Construction moved from Japan (1970 – 83), to Korea (1984 – 93/94), to Taiwan (1993 – 2007).
Are Sigma acoustic guitars any good?
Sigma guitars are well-regarded as some of the best value-for-money acoustic guitars on the market and they have a range of acoustics that’ll cater for beginners through to pro players who need an acoustic to gig, write and record with.
Are Sigma Guitars made in China?
The Sigma guitars are probably built in China, and then assembled/checked at the AMI factory in Munich. They also sell Continental resonator guitars, which are made in China and assembled in Germany.
Did Martin make guitars in Japan?
Seeking to compete in the market for budget-grade instruments, in 1970, Martin began importing acoustic guitars made by subcontractors in Japan. The instruments employed economy-minded materials like laminated woods for their tops, sides, and back, but were generally well-constructed.
Do Sigma make good guitars?
Sigma is well-regarded as some of the best value-for-money acoustic guitars on the market and they cater for beginners through to pro players who need a guitar for gigging. Sigma guitars have outstanding quality in both construction and sound, for over 40 years Sigma has remained at the top of their field.
Are Sigma Guitars solid wood?
The answer to the question “Are Sigma guitars solid wood or laminate?” is best answered with: it is safest to assume that all Sigma’s have laminated sides and back woods. The top wood is another matter entirely.
When did the Sigma classical guitar come out?
As is traditional with classical instruments, Sigma classical guitars do not have the headstock logo, and one must rely on the inner label for identification. Sigma’s made in Japan from 1970 through 1979 used a paper label to identify the model and serial number of the instrument.
What did the Sigma guitar decal look like?
By the mid 1970’s (c1976) the headstock logo design changed to a gold ‘Martin style’ decal that said, ‘Sigma Guitars’ in script with ‘Est. 1970’ underneath in a smaller block font. The headstock shape was also modified to a deeper taper and shaped to resemble the Martin instruments.
What does the sideways m mean on a sigma guitar?
On right-handed models while playing a Sigma guitar the ‘sideways M’ becomes ‘right side up’ suggesting ‘M’ for Martin. By the mid 1970’s (c1976) the headstock logo design changed to a gold ‘Martin style’ decal that said, ‘Sigma Guitars’ in script with ‘Est. 1970’ underneath in a smaller block font.
What are the serial numbers on a sigma DR-7?
For example, serial numbers on the earliest DR-7’s began using 4 digit numbers on through 5 digit numbers, with some early 70’s models (c1972-c1975) along the way with the unusual 7*0XXXXX, 8-digit system. (See below for that explanation.) One Original Sigma DR-7 owner stated ‘I have an old Sigma DR-7 Guitar..s/n 6860.