Sigma DM3 and Martin D-15
My grandfather was very passionate about playing guitars. He left me numerous guitars when he passed on recently. I am keeping my favorites but wanted to sell the others.I have a Sigma Guitar from the Martin Co. Model number DM3 serial number is SK84671 This number was inside the neck of the guitar, 618087.
Also i have a GH MArtin and Co. D-15 Mahogany Top Dreadnought serial number 647697. I would like to know the value for both. They are both in excellent conditions, with the original cases.
ANSWER
Hi, Louise--
The Year on the Martin comes up as 1947. There was no D-15 model made by Martin. The only D series made in 1947 was the D-18.
Here is the general info:
D-18
- dreadnought body style, solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, round soundhole with three-stripe purfling/rosette, five-ply top binding, one-ply back binding with rosewood (1932-36), tortoise (1936-1966), or black (1966-present) outer layer, 12/19-fret (1932-34) or 14/20-fret (1934-present), ebony fingerboard (1932-1947) or rosewood fingerboard (1947-present) with pearl dot inlays, three-per-side chrome tuners, ebony bridge (1932-1947) or rosewood bridge (1947-present) with black white dot pins, tortoise (1936-1966) or black (1966-present) pickguard, available in Natural or Sunburst (optional) finish, 25.4 in. scale, mfg. 1932-present.
If this is your guitar, here is the Pricing info for 1947:
1947-1949
Excellent $8,000 - 10,000
Average $5,500 - 6,500
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The Sigma Guitar:
The Blue Book does not list the DM3 S. The DM2 and DM 4 are listed, but the DM3 is not. The other two models are priced between $135 AND $275. The unfortunate thing is that Sigma guitars are not really considered collectibles like the Martins.
Best Wishes,
Lynne
