Overview
Brand name:
Product:
- acoustic guitars
Series name:
Dates of manufacture:
1996
2007
Manufacture 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
Specifications (20)
General
Dimensions | 40.75 × 15.75 × 4.75 in |
Finish colors | black finish, natural finish |
Made in | Korea |
Number of strings | 6 strings |
Body
Body back material | mahogany body back |
Body sides material | mahogany body sides |
Body style | dreadnought-size body |
Body top material | spruce body top |
Pickguard material | black pickguard |
Soundhole rosette | 3-stripe rosette |
Soundhole | round soundhole |
Neck
Body fret | Neck joins body at 14th fret |
Neck width | 1.75 inches wide at nut |
Number of frets | 20 fret |
Tuner layout | three-each-side |
Hardware
Bridge pins | black pins |
Bridge | rosewood bridge |
Hardware color | chrome hardware |
Tuners | enclosed tuners |
Fretboard
Fingerboard position markers | dot fingerboard position markers |
Prices (14)
Date | Price | Condition | Name | Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | $95 | excellent | stclara1 | bought at guitar center 5/2/16; had just came in on trading up; took it to the high end acoustic room full of martins and gibsons; had 2 different gentleman try it out and they both in a blind test stated they loved the tone, the light action, and the great length of reverb- they were both overwhelmed when they saw it listed for $89.95! will be looking to add more of these to my growing collection in the coming years. what value, what sound!!! |
2011 | $269 | good | Guitar is in excellent condition GWp | |
2011 | $269 | good | Guitar is in excellent condition GWp | |
1992 | $150 | new | Carlos | |
1998 | $200 | good | ||
2001 | $299 | new | ||
2018 | $55 | good | Tabitha | bought it at the pawn shop for $55, missing the E-hi string, but will be getting new strings soon, i just love the richness and clarity of the sound it brings. Model DM-1 serial NO. 93050040 |
2018 | $150 | good | Chris | |
2018 | $225 | excellent | ||
2010 | $500000000 | new | ||
2010 | $200 | excellent | ||
2017 | $400 | good | ||
2017 | $200 | good | ||
1978 | $100 | good | Denni botts |
Reviews (2)
SIGMA DM-1 reviewed by Anonymous
Anonymous
Bought this lefty guitar second handed in the 90' in The Hague (Netherlands) in a shop called Feedback, I think for about 100 USD.
Sounds great, with good detail, en well balanced. Sounds even greater with Elixer strings!
Also good playability, stable neck, and well built.
I change the bridge plastic bone for real bone (brighter sound and better sustain), and lower the action of the strings.
Erwin E.
SIGMA DM-1 reviewed by Doctor ink
Doctor ink
Who ever the person putting this information about the DM-1 Korea acoustic was not started in 96. Sigma started in 1970, in Japan. Later in '73 they moved to Korea. They used the style in guitars in Korea, before changing to u.s style. Soon they would be shipped to America and looked over before sent to music stores from Martin & Co. The Dm-1 was introduced in '76 and has been on and off until mass produced in 1996.
3 Comments
The headstock doesnt say that...
Submitted by SarahM (not verified) on
I have a Sigma DM-1B with the headstock saying "Sigma Guitars EST. 1970" not what you have.
DM 1 N name on headstock
Submitted by Brad (not verified) on
I also have a DM 1 N that says "Sigma Guitars EST. 1970". Why is this different than others. Any idea what it is worth if in great condition?
Mine was made in Indonesia
Submitted by Rick (not verified) on
Mine says made in Indonesia. Purchased it somewhere around 2003. Got it from Zager Guitars online. He lowers the action and spaces the strings slightly. Pretty good sound for a cheap guitar. Mine also has the "Martin" sticker on the headstock.