Sigma Acoustic DM2

by Richard Pincus
(Cumming, GA)

Can you please tell me the history and current values of this guitar, also is this guitar considered a full size guitar?
Thanks

ANSWER

Hi, Richard--
In 1970, the Martin Guitar Company expanded its product line by introducing the Sigma line. The instruments begin their assembly in Japan, and then are shipped in to Pennsylvania where the Martin company can oversee the final finishing and setup. Sigma guitars are great introductory models to the classic Martin design. However, they have not appeared on a consistent basis from Martin (even though they advertise Sigma guitars have been produced since 1970).
Here is the Blue Book info:

DM-2
- dreadnought style, spruce top, round soundhole, tortoiseshell pickguard, 3-stripe bound body/rosette, mahogany back/sides/neck, 14/20-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, rosewood bridge with black white dot pins, 3-per-side chrome tuners, available in Natural finish, disc. 1994.

Excellent $140 - 170
Average $90 - 110

Lynne