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Old 01-02-2007, 05:37 PM
Rodeo Rick Rodeo Rick is offline
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Default Old Sigma DR-7's...are they vaulable?

Hi all...

I have an old Sigma DR-7 Guitar....s/n 6860. Bought it new in 1970. Still have the tag that hung on it...$139.00

At the time Martin marketed it as 'their materials, but made abroad..." In fact, it has an "M" on its side above the headstock logo 'Sigma'

For many years it was my main working guitar...played it solo and in bands through high school, and in college, 'till I upgraded.

Just got it out, and took a second look...man, that looks like sitka on the top, and I'll be darned if it doesn't look like rosewood on the back and sides. Gorgeous pattern. Looks just like excellent rosewood.

Is it? And if so, would it be worth replacing the adjustable bridge (with two big screws on it, meant for consumer adjustments....yikes!) and getting it up and running? Would doing that mess up its value? Or...speaking of value, will it always be a $139 guitar?

Plays great, sounds great...

Thanks as always....
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