In pictures: Sigma JR12-1STE unboxed
Sigma JR12-1STE
If six strings just aren’t enough shimmer for ya, a 12-string acoustic might be just the ticket. Fortunately, Sigma has seen fit to release its own electro-acoustic 12-stringer, the JR12-1STE, for the tidy sum of £383.
Conveniently, a Sigma-branded box has just landed at TG towers, so join us as we unbox and revel in this guitar’s double-string goodness.
For the full review of the Sigma JR12-1STE, check out Total Guitar issue 248, on sale 25 November.
Sigma JR12-1STE
Beneath mountains of cardboard and guitar body bags lies the JR12-1STE in all its jumbo glory
Sigma JR12-1STE
Here are the six pairs of strings set against the solid Sitka spruce top
Sigma JR12-1STE
The back and sides are laminated Indian rosewood, complemented by an elegant white binding
Sigma JR12-1STE
That there’s a rosewood bridge with compensated bone saddle, which should help with intonating the dozen strings
Sigma JR12-1STE
Also included is Fishman’s Isys+ preamp and onboard tuner for electro-acoustic 12-string sounds
Sigma JR12-1STE
That Sigma headstock has been extended to cope with all the extra strings
Sigma JR12-1STE
The guitar’s inner label serves as a reminder that Sigma has been in the acoustic-making game for a while
Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.