Got mine yesterday. No more Grover tuners but a great guitar for the price. Well setup out of the box. Would love to see another video but with more playing that shows off the wonderful tone.
I love Sigma guitars. I've got a Japanese DM-18 from around 1980. Some clarification for Sigma fans... As you mentioned, Sigma was created, owned and operated by Martin as their budget line of guitars, like Squier is to Fender. But in the early 2000's Martin dropped the Sigma line (or at least the name anyway) and started manufacturing their budget models under the Martin name. To my knowledge, Alvarez was never associated with Sigma. Although it's possible that one of the Asian factories contracted to make Sigma guitars may have also been contracted to make Alvarez guitars. Anyway, the trademark for Sigma Guitars then lapsed, which resulted in two unaffiliated manufacturers producing guitars under the Sigma name. One, is the German company, AMI; the other is the American company, St. Louis Music. Both companies manufacture their guitars in Asia. Due to trademark reasons, AMI cannot legally sell their Sigma guitars in the US under the Sigma name. Instead, they're sold under the name of the parent company, AMI, with a logo design that thoroughly resembles former Sigma logos from the Martin days. The guitar you have is one from STL Music's line. I haven't gotten the opportunity to play an AMI version, but I recently played the Sig10MiniSBS from STL Music, and was thoroughly impressed with the quality given its price point. Currently, STL Music is only offering four models. AMI offers quite a few and seem to appear much more in line with their vintage ancestors - in name and appearance at least. I'd love to put two relatively equivalent models from the two Sigma companies in a head-to-head comparison.
Thanks for the great information. I thought another company (like Alvarez) owned Sigma after Martin and before St Louis Music. I've seen the AMI models listed in various places and thought that they were affiliated with Sigma - thanks for confirming it. The ones I had on these videos were made for Amazon originally -- and not available elsewhere until lately. In fact, they don't even appear on the Sigma website. I love Sigmas too.
I had an old Martin Sigma years ago that belonged to my grandfather. It was a very sturdy guitar to hold up in the brutal heat and cold Missouri weather. I had it autographed by Jerry Cantrell and Ian Moore once and accidentally cleaned their autographs off. Years later I had Marty Friedman sign it. I wound up selling it because I needed the cash. Damn I miss it.
I had a Martin Sigma back in college (about 40 years ago). It was excellent-wish I still had it. I believe there’s a factory in St Louis now...and another in Germany (AMI Sigma). Both make beautiful guitars.
I got one of these recently and love it. You are selling them on your reverb page for $100 more than they are being sold for on Amazon. I've noticed that about your guitars and the ones you sell are used
Amazon's price is an introductory sale price - the guitars are drop-shipped from the factory and don't include a detailed set up OR a gigbag. Mine come with a padded bag and they are set up properly. A solid top guitar with Grovers shipped free with a padded bag for $200 is a great deal. Also, you are incorrect about the prices of my other guitars. I try very hard to compete with the Amazon prices and I include gigbags and a detailed set up (often upgrading strings and parts) with everything. My guitars are also new - I just list them as 'used' because they don't come from the manufacturer - AND BECAUSE - I've done an extensive set up on them. I have put out dozens of videos to explain this!
@@mattwilliam4803 Yes, I've thought about that - but I get them from the factory/dealer/third party vendor and take all the tags off, set them up, often upgrade parts and strings, so they aren't technically new. They're better than new!
@@mattwilliam4803 What I do works... I sell lots of guitars and most of my customers become repeat customers. Occasionally I come across pedantic people like you... but most people genuinely understand that a guitar with a 1-2 hour luthier set up is better than getting one direct from the factory. They also understand when I list them as 'like new' being that I take the tags off, change parts and strings, and put them with new gigbags. In fact, you're the ONLY person to make an issue of it.
I bought a sima se28 used the other day. When I look it up the only se28 I can find is electric acoustic but the one I bought has no pickup. Anyone no more about them? Its definitely not my D28
I had.a Sigma by Martin about 40+ years ago. Great guitar and I wouldn’t hesitate to buy one of yours. A professional setup makes a huge difference in playability and satisfaction.
' Martin Sigma ' was the real brand name long ago. My sister got a very nice one and kept it.... they were as good ad a Martin. That was back in the 1970s or 1980s
Got mine yesterday. No more Grover tuners but a great guitar for the price. Well setup out of the box. Would love to see another video but with more playing that shows off the wonderful tone.
Glad you got a good one!
I love Sigma guitars. I've got a Japanese DM-18 from around 1980. Some clarification for Sigma fans... As you mentioned, Sigma was created, owned and operated by Martin as their budget line of guitars, like Squier is to Fender. But in the early 2000's Martin dropped the Sigma line (or at least the name anyway) and started manufacturing their budget models under the Martin name. To my knowledge, Alvarez was never associated with Sigma. Although it's possible that one of the Asian factories contracted to make Sigma guitars may have also been contracted to make Alvarez guitars. Anyway, the trademark for Sigma Guitars then lapsed, which resulted in two unaffiliated manufacturers producing guitars under the Sigma name. One, is the German company, AMI; the other is the American company, St. Louis Music. Both companies manufacture their guitars in Asia. Due to trademark reasons, AMI cannot legally sell their Sigma guitars in the US under the Sigma name. Instead, they're sold under the name of the parent company, AMI, with a logo design that thoroughly resembles former Sigma logos from the Martin days. The guitar you have is one from STL Music's line. I haven't gotten the opportunity to play an AMI version, but I recently played the Sig10MiniSBS from STL Music, and was thoroughly impressed with the quality given its price point. Currently, STL Music is only offering four models. AMI offers quite a few and seem to appear much more in line with their vintage ancestors - in name and appearance at least. I'd love to put two relatively equivalent models from the two Sigma companies in a head-to-head comparison.
Thanks for the great information. I thought another company (like Alvarez) owned Sigma after Martin and before St Louis Music. I've seen the AMI models listed in various places and thought that they were affiliated with Sigma - thanks for confirming it. The ones I had on these videos were made for Amazon originally -- and not available elsewhere until lately. In fact, they don't even appear on the Sigma website. I love Sigmas too.
St Louis music owns Alvarez and have since its inception. They own a ton of brands. Check out their website and browse their brands.
I had an old Martin Sigma years ago that belonged to my grandfather. It was a very sturdy guitar to hold up in the brutal heat and cold Missouri weather. I had it autographed by Jerry Cantrell and Ian Moore once and accidentally cleaned their autographs off. Years later I had Marty Friedman sign it. I wound up selling it because I needed the cash. Damn I miss it.
Yes, the older Sigmas were very underrated and excellent guitar. The newer ones are very decent for the money.
How would you compare the Sigma to the Fender cc60 on sound and build?
SIgma all the way for me - not a fan of cheap Fenders.
@@FlowforthInstruments I just bought one 119.99 at Guitar Center free shipping
@@sheldonwindham5861 Good deal!
Great video man would you recommend the DM-1 for a beginner or go for a yamaha fg 800 what do you think chat?
Nothing between the specs - but the new Sigmas are a bit cheaper - currently $175 free shipping on Amazon.
I can't find it india as there are no sigma guitars not even online anywhere..can u help me with that sir?
They pop up periodically - I don't know about India.
I had a Martin Sigma back in college (about 40 years ago). It was excellent-wish I still had it. I believe there’s a factory in St Louis now...and another in Germany (AMI Sigma). Both make beautiful guitars.
Yes, the old Martin made ones were great - but these new ones also have good woods and specs.
Which strings and gauge do you recommend for these guitars? Thanks
For my guitar set ups I use D'addario phosphor bronze medium lights. For my personal guitars (for more bass) I use Elixir Polywebs Medium lights.
I got one of these recently and love it. You are selling them on your reverb page for $100 more than they are being sold for on Amazon. I've noticed that about your guitars and the ones you sell are used
Amazon's price is an introductory sale price - the guitars are drop-shipped from the factory and don't include a detailed set up OR a gigbag. Mine come with a padded bag and they are set up properly. A solid top guitar with Grovers shipped free with a padded bag for $200 is a great deal. Also, you are incorrect about the prices of my other guitars. I try very hard to compete with the Amazon prices and I include gigbags and a detailed set up (often upgrading strings and parts) with everything. My guitars are also new - I just list them as 'used' because they don't come from the manufacturer - AND BECAUSE - I've done an extensive set up on them. I have put out dozens of videos to explain this!
@@mattwilliam4803 Yes, I've thought about that - but I get them from the factory/dealer/third party vendor and take all the tags off, set them up, often upgrade parts and strings, so they aren't technically new. They're better than new!
@@mattwilliam4803 Reasonable idea but 'new' means direct from the manufacturer.
@@mattwilliam4803 New means direct from the manufacturer - I take mine apart and do full set ups on them. I prefer to sell them as 'like new.'
@@mattwilliam4803 What I do works... I sell lots of guitars and most of my customers become repeat customers. Occasionally I come across pedantic people like you... but most people genuinely understand that a guitar with a 1-2 hour luthier set up is better than getting one direct from the factory. They also understand when I list them as 'like new' being that I take the tags off, change parts and strings, and put them with new gigbags. In fact, you're the ONLY person to make an issue of it.
Are the necks on these small? If so I’m buying, size and shape is perfect, I just need to know, if the neck is really small I’ll take one
They are fairly normal dreadnought specs. Somewhat narrow but not overly thin.
I bought a sima se28 used the other day. When I look it up the only se28 I can find is electric acoustic but the one I bought has no pickup. Anyone no more about them? Its definitely not my D28
Does it say "Made by Martin" on the label. I think they made a few D28 copies - and they aren't bad.
I had.a Sigma by Martin about 40+ years ago. Great guitar and I wouldn’t hesitate to buy one of yours. A professional setup makes a huge difference in playability and satisfaction.
@@jonadams9410 Cool. I don't have any at the moment... I do keep an eye out for Sigmas though.
@@jonadams9410 I will keep an eye out for more Sigmas - always good reliable guitars for the money.
I purchased the Dreadnaught model. Great bang for the buck! Have a full review on my channel.
Cool - glad you got a good one!
' Martin Sigma ' was the real brand name long ago. My sister got a very nice one and kept it.... they were as good ad a Martin. That was back in the 1970s or 1980s
Indeed - all generations of Sigma guitars have been excellent value.
Worthless review, you know nothing about them, even what models they are or who sells them.
Actually, I do and have made follow up videos since then. So keep your hair on old chap!