SIGMA D-10In 1980, to celebrate their tenth year, Sigma guitars introduced the limited edition D-10 Anniversary model. The D-10 anniversary model combines features such as:
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SIGMA DM-1Manufacture of the Sigma DM-1 dreadnought acoustic began in 1996. The headstock has a "Sigma Guitars by Martin & Co." decal. The Sigma DM-1B is identical to the DM-1 except that it features a Solid Black Gloss Finish on the Body and Top, an Ebonized Rosewood Bridge, and White Bridge Pins | |
No image yet | SIGMA DM-1 STSIGMA manufactured the DM-1 ST between 1994 and 1996. The Sigma DM-1 ST features: |
SIGMA DM-18The Sigma DM-18 was introduced around 1978 when Sigma was the Japanese budget line of Martin guitars. The Sigma model names were chosen to match with Martin model numbers: the solid spruce topped Sigma DM-18 was closely modelled on the Martin D-18 dreadnought. Also available as a 12 string (DM12-1), the Sigma DM-18 was discontinued around 1996. In 2011 the German AMI Musical Instruments Company bought the Sigma brand name and relaunched Sigma guitars again, including the DM-18 model, this time being produced in China. | |
No image yet | SIGMA DM-2Manufacture of the DM-2 ended in 1994. |
No image yet | SIGMA DM-2E/WHThe DM-2E/WH was introduced in 1994 |
SIGMA DM-4Manufacture of the DM-4 ended in 1996. Some versions may have laminated tops: according to the Martin 1992 catalog the DM-4H was designed for intermediate player, has a lamintated spruce top and belongs to the "Marquis Series ". | |
No image yet | SIGMA DM-4CProduction of the DM-4C ended in 1996 |
No image yet | SIGMA DM-4C/3BThe DM-4C/3B was introduced in 1994 |
No image yet | SIGMA DM-4CVRead more |
No image yet | SIGMA DM-5The SIGMA DM-5 was a Japanese made dreadnought shaped acoustic with the following features. |
No image yet | SIGMA DM12-1 STSIGMA produced the DM12-1 ST between 1994 and 1996 |
No image yet | SIGMA DM12-4SIGMA manufactured the DM12-4 between 1994 and 1996 |
No image yet | SIGMA DR-1 STSIGMA produced the DR-1 ST between 1994 and 1996. The Sigma DR-1 ST is similar to the DM-1 ST model, except it has laminated rosewood back and sides. THe DR-ST has the following features: |
Specifications:
Model | Image | Finish colors | Made in | Binding | Number of strings | Dimensions | Scale length |
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SIGMA D-10 1980 | natural finish | Japan | tortoiseshell binding | 6 strings | - | - | |
SIGMA DM-1 19962007 | black finish, natural finish | Korea | - | 6 strings | 40.75 × 15.75 × 4.75 in | - | |
SIGMA DM-1 ST 1994 to 1996 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-18 1978 to 19962011 | black finish, natural finish | China, Japan | - | 6 strings | - | 25.4 inches scale-length | |
SIGMA DM-2 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-2E/WH 1994 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4 1992 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
SIGMA DM-4C 1980 to 1996 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4C/3B 1994 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4CV 1980 to 1996 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-5 1970 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM12-1 ST 1994 to 1996 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM12-4 1994 to 1996 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DR-1 ST 1994 to 1996 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Model | Body back material | Body sides material | Body style | Body top material | Pickguard material | Soundhole rosette | Soundhole |
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SIGMA D-10 1980 | mahogany body back | mahogany body sides | dreadnought-size body | spruce body top | tortoiseshell pickguard | - | - |
SIGMA DM-1 19962007 | mahogany body back | mahogany body sides | dreadnought-size body | spruce body top | black pickguard | 3-stripe rosette | round soundhole |
SIGMA DM-1 ST 1994 to 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-18 1978 to 19962011 | mahogany body back | mahogany body sides | dreadnought-size body | sitka spruce body top, spruce body top | black pickguard, tortoiseshell pickguard | 3-stripe rosette, black and white ring rosette | round soundhole |
SIGMA DM-2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-2E/WH 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4 1992 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4C 1980 to 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4C/3B 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4CV 1980 to 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-5 1970 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM12-1 ST 1994 to 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM12-4 1994 to 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DR-1 ST 1994 to 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Model | Fingerboard material | Fingerboard position markers | Fingerboard inlay material |
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SIGMA D-10 1980 | rosewood fingerboard | diamond and square fingerboard position markers | - |
SIGMA DM-1 19962007 | - | dot fingerboard position markers | - |
SIGMA DM-1 ST 1994 to 1996 | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-18 1978 to 19962011 | ebonized fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | dot fingerboard position markers | pearl fingerboard inlay material |
SIGMA DM-2 | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-2E/WH 1994 | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4 1992 | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4C 1980 to 1996 | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4C/3B 1994 | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4CV 1980 to 1996 | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-5 1970 | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM12-1 ST 1994 to 1996 | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM12-4 1994 to 1996 | - | - | - |
SIGMA DR-1 ST 1994 to 1996 | - | - | - |
Model | Hardware color | Bridge pins | Bridge | Tuners |
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SIGMA D-10 1980 | chrome hardware | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-1 19962007 | chrome hardware | black pins | rosewood bridge | enclosed tuners |
SIGMA DM-1 ST 1994 to 1996 | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-18 1978 to 19962011 | - | black pins | ebonized bridge, rosewood bridge | Vintage tuners |
SIGMA DM-2 | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-2E/WH 1994 | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4 1992 | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4C 1980 to 1996 | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4C/3B 1994 | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4CV 1980 to 1996 | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-5 1970 | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM12-1 ST 1994 to 1996 | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM12-4 1994 to 1996 | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DR-1 ST 1994 to 1996 | - | - | - | - |
Model | Number of frets | Body fret | Neck width | Tuner layout | Neck joint | Neck material | Truss rod |
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SIGMA D-10 1980 | 20 fret | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-1 19962007 | 20 fret | Neck joins body at 14th fret | 1.75 inches wide at nut | three-each-side | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-1 ST 1994 to 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-18 1978 to 19962011 | 20 fret | Neck joins body at 14th fret | 1.69 inches wide at nut | three-each-side | set neck | mahogany neck | adjustable truss rod |
SIGMA DM-2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-2E/WH 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4 1992 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4C 1980 to 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4C/3B 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-4CV 1980 to 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM-5 1970 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM12-1 ST 1994 to 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DM12-4 1994 to 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SIGMA DR-1 ST 1994 to 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |