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(@wmwise)
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Are they any good? I see where Martin either builds them out of cheaper material or has them imported in. Which is it? Are they built to Martin specs?

Any info will be very helpful

Thanks
Bill

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(@artlutherie)
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For reveiws go to Harmony Central or more specifically here: Sigma Reviews

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(@japike)
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Hi Bill,

I can't speak to the new Sigmas, but I've played a Sigma DM-5 for 28 years. I believe my Sigma was made for Martin by the Japanese. I know mine is a very good sounding instrument for the price I paid for it. It has taken a beating over the years and has held up well. It has a solid spruce top and laminated mahogony back and sides, plays well after a proper set-up, and they can be found for a good price. I would not hesitate to take a serious look at them.


   
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(@twistedlefty)
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last i read they were chinese.

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(@gnease)
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Sigma has been Martin's budget line for at least 30 years. Costs are kept down in the usual ways: laminated rims and backs, offshore manufacture. They've typically been pretty decent, durable guitars.

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(@noteboat)
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One of the places where I teach stocks a lot of Sigma guitars. They seem pretty decent, and in the higher end (about $600) they're rather nice looking, too.

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I have a Sigma DM-1 that I got about 20 years ago.
Very decent guitar and even though I have a "Real" Martin
now I still enjoy playing the Sigma.

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