The Sigma SDM-STE+ is a high-quality all-solid electro-acoustic dreadnought guitar featuring a Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and a built-in Fishman Presys II preamp for versatile acoustic and amplified performance
Construction and Materials
The SDM-STE+ is built to offer both strong projection and balanced tonal response:
Top: Solid Sitka spruce, which provides excellent clarity, powerful bass, and strong midrange response
Back and sides: Solid mahogany, delivering warm, rich tones with prominent midrange punch
Neck: Mahogany with a low-profile design for comfortable playability
Fingerboard and bridge: Micarta, offering durability and stable tonal response. Nut and saddle are bone
Body shape: Dreadnought (D-14 fret), known for its large sound and full-bodied acoustic tone
Scale length: 25.4 inches (645 mm) with nut width of 1-11/16 inches (42.9 mm), suitable for a balanced combination of fingerstyle and strumming
Electronics
The guitar features a Fishman Soundhole Preamp (Presys II) with built-in tuner, EQ, and phase control, allowing natural-sounding amplified performance without cutting into the body’s resonance
Tuning machines are diecast chrome, offering reliability and smooth tuning stability
Sound and Playability
The combination of a solid spruce top and solid mahogany body delivers powerful bass tones, clear mids, and bright, silvery highs, making it versatile across genres such as flatpicking, strumming, fingerstyle, and bluegrass
Its all-solid construction and ultra-thin satin or high-gloss finish allow natural resonance and maximum sound projection
Additional Features
Designed as an all-solid electro-acoustic guitar, suitable for both studio recording and live performance
Manufactured with high-quality tonewoods and professional assembly standards
Price
The listed price from Sigma is around $920 USD
Summary
The Sigma SDM-STE+ is an excellent choice for musicians looking for a versatile, full-bodied electro-acoustic dreadnought, combining solid wood construction with reliable electronics and a wide dynamic tonal range. It is particularly suited for players who require clear acoustic projection as well as balanced amplified sound.
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