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Sigma 000R-28V - Any Good ? Any Alternatives ?
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Ok, so I went into Guitar Guitar today in Brum, mainly to try the Yamaha SLGs.
A guy was playing a 'Martin' and I said to him, "mate that sounds really nice..." Anyway, I had limited time and was just having a mooch around when I thought "I'll have a play on that Martin he was playing..."
Turns out, it was this Sigma 000R-28V, and NOT a Martin and... I really
really liked it...
Now, bear in mind, Ive just sold a £4k Collings OM1, which was beautiful but a bit 'stiff' for me if that makes sense ?
I just
really liked this Sigma, and it had a (cheapish I guess) pick up system built into it, which I missed having, and the action was bob on (unlike the Collings...)
So, my question is... any thoughts ?
I no longer wish to own a dear one. Something instead, I can leave lying around, dink and play when I need to.
By the way, bob on service from Guitar Guitar (Dave ?)
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I myself own a couple of very nice acoustics but I find I'm somewhat scared of keeping them in the stand, dinging the thin soundboard and so on and seem to play my cheapest guitar the most. I enjoy playing it with the worry of f*cking it up.
find a nice one they great value.
For £500, I might just buy that Sigma
I think they they are great, it records well, plays nice, the sound is a bit thin compared to my more expensive acoustics but then they cost a lot more.
I dont think you can do much better for the price of them.
Went on a few shopping trips with a mate who wanted a cheap J45-ish guitar. Played several Sigmas... some Good-ish... some a bit meh... and one that was better than all the rest (he bought that one). So... I guess like all acoustics... they vary. If you've found one of the great ones - probably best to go for it.
Does my mate's Sigma keep up with a good new Gibson Vintage spec J45? No... but the Sigma was about 1/6th the cost (and it's got a pickup... which the Gibson doesn't have)
That Sigma isn't far short of the price of a Martin OOOX1AE.
The Martin has an unfinished look (like the Sheeran guitars) and uses non-traditional materials, but is a very good sounding guitar. Might be worth trying one.
I had a DR28 which petty much played itself (useful, as I'm crap). Only sold it because I wanted a smaller body acoustic.
GuitarGuitar have some models on special offer... https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/tag/Martin-Promotion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7M3R-V_SK4
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