Sigma SDM-18 Natural Gloss 2016 Acoustic Guitar

This is a Sigma SDM-18 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar in Natural Gloss finish. Made in China in 2016, this guitar consists of a Solid Sitka Spruce top, Solid Mahogany back and sides, a Mahogany neck, and a 20-fret Ebony fingerboard. Other appointments include Grover Nickel Open-Gear tuners, a Bone nut and saddle, and an Ebony bridge.

The Mahogany neck plays very well, with the ‘Low’ profile sitting very comfortably in the hand and providing easy fretting and ergonomic thumb positioning in all registers. The Ebony fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, offering a smooth and durable playing surface, and with its 12” radius is comfortable and practical across the register. The Dreadnought body shape is comfortable in the arms, with the all-solid construction ensuring a resonant and lively experience for the player.

The voice of the SDM-18 is rich and warm, the Solid Mahogany back and sides provide a silky smooth bass response that remains detailed and accurate across the dynamic range. The mids are punchy and clear, and add a warmth and clarity to the tone. The top end is sparkly and bright, adding a glistening quality to every note played on the instrument. The dynamic range of the SDM-18 is impressive. Gentle playing is rewarded with a very tender and soft tone, ramping smoothly up to the rich, loud chord strumming sound that the Dreadnought is renowned for.

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1040826229010

Weight: 4.4lbs

Serial: 160304016

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. The front face demonstrates very light scratching, only visible under direct light at certain angles. Any other markings to the headstock are difficult to discern.

Neck: Overall very good condition. Very light scratching is apparent to the rear of the neck and fingerboard, only visible under direct light at certain angles.

Body: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the body demonstrate light scratching, only visible under direct light at certain angles. The treble side lower bout side face demonstrates an indentation that has marked the finish, with notable light scuffing to the binding in the same area.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (4mm hex) not included.

Hardware: Overall very good condition. Light scratching is apparent to the pickguard. Very light tarnishing is apparent to the tuners. There is considerable material remaining in the saddle for future adjustments.

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-2.25mm - Bass 2.75mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 11-52

Electrics: N/A.

Case & Accessories

No case is provided with this guitar.