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Re: SM-6S mandolin
Posted by Herman Cochran on Sat, 02/16/08 - 12:39:00.
Is the SM6 still for sale? If so, do you have pix?
: : : I have recently purchased a Sigma Mandolin model SM-6S and i was wondering if someone can tell me about this brand, I had not heard of it before.
: : The SM-6S is, I believe, an "F" style mandolin, probably a carved solid spruce top, maple back and sides. The Sigma line ( both the guitars and mandoloins) are made overseas. Since 1970, they have been produced in Japan, Taiwan, and Korea. Opinions vary, but the Korean built models are widely considered the best. They are produced under the watchful eye of C.F. Martin Co. and they tend to be very well made. I am looking to buy an SM-60 but am having a hard time finding one for sale. I would appreciate it if you would email me if you were to know where I might find one! Thanks!
: I purchased a Japanese made one back in the very early 80s. I played it on the road for awhile, and then put it away when I decided it was time to get a 'real' job. I pulled it out the other day after more than 20 years of non use. It was still pretty much in tune, the strings weren't even too bad. It is a great instrument. What a lovely sound and soooo easy to play! Not sure if it is the model you are looking for, but the price tag said $375, plus $75 for the case. The price tag is still in the case and it said it was an A-1 if that means anything?
Re: SM-6S mandolin
I am looking for someone who knows about mandolins. I recently acquired one and I am having trouble finding info in the net. The mandolin manufacturer is Scott and there is a fleur-de-lis by the name on the head of the mandolin. On the back is a sticker that says SM60 and another that says made in Korea. Thanks.
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