The Sigma SDP-10E at a glance

The Sigma SDP-10E from the Crossroad series impresses with its powerful and balanced sound, which unfolds quickly and comprehensively thanks to a solid body constructionBody:
The body is the body of a guitar. It is made of wood and influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. The sound of a guitar can vary depending on the shape and material of the body.. An extensive dreadnought body size ensures a powerful tone with pronounced bass and mid-range frequencies, making the SDP-10E acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk is ideally suited for both fine picking and expressive strumming. The scope of delivery includes a sturdy Sigma SSC-D gig bagGig bag:
guitar bag with a backpack strap.

Woods and construction

In order to elicit powerful frequencies from the construction, the topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body as well as the backFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. are made from solid tonewoodsTonewood:
Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple. A Sitka spruce top and a body made of pau ferro ensure a fast-responding tone that fades out long in the overtones. Mahogany neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck with a Micarta fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. ensures a very accommodating playing comfort. A compensated bridge inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. and a 44.5 mm wide bone nutNut:
The nut is a small piece of hard material that sits at the top of the guitar neck. It has notches into which the strings are inserted to ensure the correct spacing and height. also guarantee clean intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch. over the entire scale lengthScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument. of 645 mm.

Design and hardware

At the heart of the electro-acoustic acoustic guitar is a high-quality L. R. Baggs EAS VTC pickup systemPickup:
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible., which can be conveniently adjusted individually using two controls mounted in the sound holeSound hole:
The sound hole is an opening on the front of a guitar. It allows the sound produced by the strings to reach the outside and amplify the sound of the guitar.. Open GroverTuners:
die-cast tuners nickel tuners with their fine transmission also enable easy and precise tuning and give the instrument a very classic appearance. This is rounded off by elaborate fingerboard inlaysFingerboard inlays:
inlays and an eye-catching soundhole rosetteRosette:
The rosette is a decorative element on the guitar. It is located around the sound hole and is made of various materials such as wood or mother-of-pearl. The rosette gives the guitar an aesthetic appearance and can also influence the sound. with a tortoisePickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick. pickguard.