SIGMA GUITARS Custom Series Sdr-42 Case Ssc-D
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Essential Information About the SDR-42S Guitar
Essential Information About the SDR-42S Guitar
- Dreadnought Format: power, projection, and rich bass, ideal for accompaniment and playing in a group.
- Solid Adirondack Spruce Top: precise attack, wide dynamic range, and excellent pick response.
- Solid Indian Rosewood Back and Sides: deep lows, rich highs, and great harmonic breadth.
- 12th Fret Neck Joint: more "vintage" feel, smooth touch, and natural warmth, with a pronounced presence in the low-midrange.
Manufacturer Information
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A 12-Fret Dreadnought with a "Custom" Character
The SDR-42S belongs to the Custom series and embodies a highly sought-after spirit: the 12th fret dreadnought neck joint. This design, historically associated with traditional instruments, favors a generous tone and immediate response. Combined with premium tonewoods and a natural finish, it clearly targets guitarists seeking an expressive instrument that is both powerful and nuanced.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
Thanks to its dreadnought size and solid woods, this guitar is especially suited for intermediate to advanced players looking for dynamic response under the fingers. It excels in folk, bluegrass, country, acoustic pop, and vocal accompaniment. When fingerpicked, it maintains clear definition while providing a solid low-end foundation.
The Sound
The solid Adirondack spruce top delivers a crisp attack, great precision, and especially a wide dynamic range: the harder you play, the more the instrument "opens up" without distortion. The solid Indian rosewood back and sides enrich the spectrum with complex harmonics, deep lows, and a generous sustain, highly appreciated in open chords as well as melodic lines. The ebony fingerboard adds a sense of clarity and clean articulation, while the bone nuts enhance vibration transmission and note precision, particularly on pick attacks.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of this folk format, a set of steel acoustic strings (bronze or phosphor bronze) is perfectly suited. A capo and an acoustic guitar humidifier are also good daily companions, especially to preserve the solid woods. The guitar comes with a soft case SSC-D for transport.
Technical specifications
| Format | Dreadnought | Nut | bone |
| Top | solid Adirondack spruce | Saddle | bone |
| Back | solid Indian rosewood | Headstock | open design |
| Sides | solid Indian rosewood | Tuners | gold Grover open-back |
| Neck-body joint | 12th fret | Model | SDR-42S |
| Neck | mahogany | Series | Custom |
| Fingerboard | ebony | Finish | natural |
| Scale length | 25.4" / 645 mm | Case | soft case SSC-D included |
| Nut width | 44.5 mm / 1.75" | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Sigma SDR-42S suitable for fingerstyle playing?
The 44.5 mm nut width and ebony fingerboard promote precise articulation in fingerstyle playing. The dreadnought body shape retains a strong bass presence.
What woods are used in the Sigma Guitars SDR-42S?
The top is solid Adirondack spruce, while the back and sides are solid Indian rosewood. The neck is made of mahogany and the fingerboard is ebony.
What is the benefit of a 12-fret dreadnought?
The neck-body joint at the 12th fret contributes to an immediate response and a generous tone. Combined with the 645 mm scale length, this setup is suitable for folk, bluegrass, and vocal accompaniment. The open headstock completes this traditionally inspired design.
What case is provided with this guitar?
A soft case SSC-D is included for transporting the instrument.
Which strings should be used on the SDR-42S?
Steel acoustic strings in bronze or phosphor bronze are recommended. The bone nut and saddle help transmit vibrations and enhance pick attack clarity.
