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I fancy a low cost all mahogany small body guitar

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RandallFlaggRandallFlagg Frets: 13679
edited November 2016 in Acoustics
I have a Martin D28 and fancy a small body mahogany guitar to compliment it and help me focus on fingerstyles, looking at the Sigma 000M-15. 

Any views on this Sigma model?


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  • AliGorieAliGorie Frets: 308
    Eastman E10-OOM All Solid Mahogany Acoustic
    going reduced price

    http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/acoustic_guitars_detail.asp?stock=14082712142958-433289&gclid=CO6Rys3Ql9ACFYccGwodxNcLVw

    or

    http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/acoustic_guitars_detail.asp?stock=160222295009007&gclid=CNvEj_3Ql9ACFdXNGwodhlsObA

    or

    http://www.ivormairants.co.uk/lowden-s35m-honduran-fiddleback-mahogany.html

    just kidding on last 2
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  • guitarfishbayguitarfishbay Frets: 7928
    Not familiar with the sigma. Guild do some in the GAD series. I've played 2, one was ok the other was excellent.
    Music
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  • olafgartenolafgarten Frets: 1648
    I have a Sigma 000M 1ST, and it's really nice. It's everything I could ask for in an acoustic but for a really good price. The tuners are a bit naff but they work well enough. 

    That reminds me, I need to get some new strings. 
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  • proggyproggy Frets: 5721
    I tried one of those mahogany Sigma parlour guitars when I was on the hunt for a small bodied acoustic and I must say it was quite impressive. Had the sound and feel of a more expensive guitar. Although I did end up getting the more expensive Eastman E20P, but the Sigma was a nice guitar, well worth considering.
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  • Winny_PoohWinny_Pooh Frets: 7202
    Try a Guild or alternatively a Taylor GS mini.
    If you have the cash the Martin 000 is excellent. I've not as yet played a sigma better than these 
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  • stimpsonslostsonstimpsonslostson Frets: 5282
    What's your budget? 
    Faith do this for £400:
    https://www.faithguitars.com/guitars/by-shape/neptune/product/193-fdnmg-nomad-mini-neptune-electro

    If you're not fussed by a laminate back & sides, the Vintage v300mh is rather good despite being ridiculously cheap. £169
    https://www.gak.co.uk/en/vintage-v300mh-mahogany-folk/31255
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  • JalapenoJalapeno Frets: 6284
    Love my Breedlove OM/MMe


    I've put a tortie scratchplate on mine.
    Imagine something sharp and witty here ......

    Feedback
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  • RandallFlaggRandallFlagg Frets: 13679
    No real budget but not ready to pay Martin prices so a few hundred up to 700-800


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  • xSkarloeyxSkarloey Frets: 2959
    I've had a very quick try of  the Sigma. I found it pleasant enough but it didn't bowl me over at first pick. Had I spent more than five mins with it it may have grown on me.  However, I'd definitely try it, as you may well connect with it. 
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  • wrinkleygitwrinkleygit Frets: 226
    if your lucky with that budget you might find a 60's guild or epiphone,, as well as something with martin on the headstock, if you are prepared to wait it's suprising what can turn up, I was looking for something similar & eventualy found a 1966 epi cabalerro, good luck in your quest, mike b.
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  • richardhomerrichardhomer Frets: 24339
    The recent Guilds I've played (including an all mahogany one) seem to be voiced rather more brightly that the American originals.

    The mahogany Sigma I tried sounded stunning for the money....
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  • BidleyBidley Frets: 2890
    Vintage V300.
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  • davewwdaveww Frets: 165
    edited November 2016
    I've got a nice used Vintage VEC501MH I'll sell for £100 plus shipping.  A bit lower than normal as it's a factory second with some fading on the front.  It plays and sounds fine though with no issues.
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  • earwighoneyearwighoney Frets: 3380
    AliGorie said:
    Eastman E10-OOM All Solid Mahogany Acoustic
    I have the Spruce soundboard counterpart.  It's majestic.  
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  • JJW1JJW1 Frets: 6
    edited November 2016
    The Sigma is a very nice guitar. If you can find one try the Alvarez AF66SHB. I tried a few of their guitars at the London acoustic show and loved em.
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