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I would contact Martin direct for a correct answer. https://www.martinguitar.com/contact-us In the meantime I found this list; make of ot what you will.

You could call Martin Guitars at 1-888-433-9177, or visit their website:
http://www.martinguitar.com/contact

And/or try Fishman:
http://www.fishman.com/contact
Although they don't have a recognizable toll free number, they do have an online form.

If you have access to support for your computer, you could try that, instead.

Good luck, and I hope this helps!

i don 't find that number in the database. i would suggest contacting Martin direstly to get the best info; Martin Guitar Serial Numbers Martin Co Customer Service Martin Co

A couple of Goya links that may prove useful http://goyaguitars.tripod.com/index1.htm http://goyaguitars.tripod.com/goya_info.htm Your 8-9 digit serials (89000001 or 890000001) makes no sense ... too many numbers

Possible loosen guitar strings if battery is inside the case in a pouch to access where it would be attached.

David, you have excellent taste! Both guitars are excellent: Martin has had a reputation as a premier guitar line since 1833- almost 200 years! The Taylor guitar company started in 1974, and is currently (according to Wikipedia, quoting a USA Today article) the #1 guitar maker in America. I can see why the choice is difficult- they are both Rosewood guitars with Sitka spruce top on a cutaway body, and they are both incredible players. The Taylor is a little more expensive at $3,999 than the Martin $3,399. It will come down to which you like better and what kind of music you play- if you record, ask a professional sound engineer which will sound better for your particular style. I happen to like the Taylor neck, but that's mostly because I play a 12- but I cannot see how you would be disappointed with either of these fine instruments.

This indicates that either the threads have stripped, the end has broken, or it may have just become unscrewed, Best bet is to take it to a repair person. Ask your local music shop for a referral.

Check the ground wire

Stew Mac carries everything you'll need. Go to StewMac.com

Yes, you can, on http://www.guitardaterproject.org/martin.aspx

Is it broken ? That's a $2K guitar. I won't want to mess it up. Why not take it to a luthier and let him work on it, instead of risking damage ? Let him set it up and fine tune it while it's in the shop. I take all my new guitars to the luthier soon after purchase, then periodically just for check ups. Even a fantastic guitar will be better after a good luthier sets it up. Just my opinion.

Sorry but we are not an appraisal service, no way to look this up.

Your guitar was made at the Nazareth Plant, PA, USA in 2012. This does not give us the model of the guitar, so only an approximate answer is possible, but a top model may be worth around US$2000 depending on condition. Other cheaper 2012 models sell for under US$1000..

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Unfortunately the only Sigma serial numbers which were properly documented were those beginning with 90. Otherwise the serial number of these guitars provides no guide to the date or place of manufacture.

I generally see them at $3000, but condition and your local market will affect price greatly.

First thought is to take it back to the tech that re-fretted the guitar- but do it tactfully. From experience, if you go into the conversation already ticked-off, his first response will be to get upset right back, and insist that "it sounded like that when I got it". Be a little tactful, and he'll probably take care of it.

To lower the action on an acoustic guitar: Usually just the saddle needs reducing. 1. Remove strings (or you may be able to just loosen them). Remove saddle, sand down the bottom a little at a time. Restring and check action. The action can be set as low as poss without any fret buzzing or note choking on all strings and on all frets. 2. Repeat 1 If the action remains too high then there are other techniques. Later ...

That would be 1997 my friend.