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Posted by Dwight Listmayer (from: ) on October 05, 2004 at 07:30:01:

In Reply to: Re: Sigma guitars posted by Steinar Alstad on September 27, 2004 at 13:01:14:

: : I need information about a guitar named Simga guitars est.1970 model SG-7

Steinar ... what would you like to know? Any specific questions besides value? I currently own one.

These were made by martin of Nazareth,PA., of course, contracting out in the Orient, to make a guitar similar to their own short-lived E-18.

Like the Martin, the Sigma has I believe a 9 piece body made of Maple with Rosewood splices, and a maple set neck with rosewood fingerboard. They have excellent pickups designed by DiMarzio, but made elsewhere. Martins had the real thing. There are 2 humbuckers and a 3-way toggle; no split/phase like the Martin. Other electronics are absolutely first class, with full size 500K audio taper pots and an ingenious treble bleed on the volume controls. Gotoh tuners, stop tail and a tune-o-matic style bridge were standard appointments. Workmanship is excellent throughout.

These guitars sound very good, and should sustain virtually forever. All had natural finishes, and with the original Martin curly headstock they are not considered to be be the greatest in the looks department.

I believe that the Martin company would be happy to provide any more info that you may require, except for value, as always.

Strat Man Dwight (Canada)

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: : : I need information about a guitar named Simga guitars est.1970 model SG-7 : Steinar ... what would you like to know? Any specific questions besides value? I currently own one. : These were made by martin of Nazareth,PA., of course, contracting out in the Orient, to make a guitar similar to their own short-lived E-18. : Like the Martin, the Sigma has I believe a 9 piece body made of Maple with Rosewood splices, and a maple set neck with rosewood fingerboard. They have excellent pickups designed by DiMarzio, but made elsewhere. Martins had the real thing. There are 2 humbuckers and a 3-way toggle; no split/phase like the Martin. Other electronics are absolutely first class, with full size 500K audio taper pots and an ingenious treble bleed on the volume controls. Gotoh tuners, stop tail and a tune-o-matic style bridge were standard appointments. Workmanship is excellent throughout. : These guitars sound very good, and should sustain virtually forever. All had natural finishes, and with the original Martin curly headstock they are not considered to be be the greatest in the looks department. : I believe that the Martin company would be happy to provide any more info that you may require, except for value, as always. : Strat Man Dwight (Canada)

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