SIGMA GUITARS GRCE-2-SB LTD Sunburst

Essential Information About the GRCE-2-SB Guitar

• Grand OM Body with Cutaway: balance of comfort and power, easy access to the high frets.


• Solid Sitka Spruce Top: quick response, great dynamics, sound that opens up over time.


• Rosewood Back and Sides: deep lows, crisp highs, generous projection.


• Fishman Presys II Electronics with Built-in Tuner: reliable sound capture for stage and rehearsals.

GRCE-2-SB: A Grand OM Electro-Acoustic Designed for Versatility

With the GRCE-2-SB, you clearly have a guitar designed to cover a wide range of musical situations: pick playing, arpeggios, vocal accompaniment, as well as more melodic lines thanks to the cutaway. The choice of materials aligns with this goal: a solid Sitka spruce top for precision and dynamic reserve, combined with rosewood back and sides for depth and projection. The glossy sunburst finish adds a strong visual presence, ideal for a guitar that is meant to be played, not just stored in its case.

Its positioning is straightforward: to offer the feel and musicality of a luthier-built acoustic (thanks to the solid top and bone nuts), while integrating a practical amplification solution via a Fishman Presys II preamp. The result: an electro-acoustic ready to play, both at home and on stage.

Who Is the GRCE-2-SB For? Comfort, Modern Playing, and Accompaniment

The Grand OM size is particularly appreciated for its balance: less bulky than a dreadnought, while retaining body and a true presence in the mix. It's a format well suited to guitarists who alternate between strumming and fingerstyle, seeking a responsive, precise guitar without excessive bass. The cutaway targets musicians who regularly play beyond the 12th fret (melodic intros, acoustic leads, more modern arrangements).

Thanks to its nut width of 44.5 mm / 1.75", the playability also favors a more open right/left hand technique, useful for arpeggios, extended chords, and clean picking placement. It's well suited for an intermediate level player looking for an expressive and refined guitar, while remaining accessible to a serious beginner who wants to start on a comfortable, reliable, and evolving instrument. In terms of styles, it excels in folk, pop, chanson, acoustic fingerstyle, and anything that requires note-by-note definition.

Sound Character: Precision of Solid Spruce, Depth of Rosewood

The solid Sitka spruce top is a classic for a simple reason: it delivers a clear attack, good note separation, and a wide dynamic range. Played softly, the GRCE-2-SB remains articulate and sensitive; played harder, it maintains its integrity without compressing, which is valuable for pick accompaniment. The "solid" aspect also brings a real long-term benefit: the top tends to open up with vibrations and playing, gaining richness and fullness over the months.

The rosewood back and sides color the sound with deeper lows, bright highs, and a sense of generous projection. It's a combination that highlights arpeggios, open chords, and arrangements where you want to clearly hear each string. The Grand OM format provides a natural balance: enough volume to support a voice, but control and precision that avoid the "boomy bass" effect. The mahogany neck contributes to a stable response and a consistent playing feel, while the micarta fingerboard and bridge offer a smooth and reliable surface, appreciated for tuning stability and attack.

For the stage, the Fishman Presys II EQ allows you to retain this acoustic character when amplified, with direct control from the guitar and a very practical built-in tuner between songs. The goal here is clear: minimize constraints, speed up setup, and maintain a usable sound in rehearsal, on an acoustic amp, or through a PA system.

Technical specifications

Format	Grand OM	Nut width	44.5 mm / 1.75"
Cutaway	yes	Bridge	micarta
Top	solid Sitka spruce	Tuners	chrome oil-bath
Back and sides	rosewood	Nuts	bone
Finish	glossy sunburst	Preamp / EQ	Fishman Presys II
Neck	mahogany	Tuner	built-in
Fingerboard	micarta	Model	GRCE-2-SB
Scale length	25.4" / 645 mm