Utterly confusing! Martin DX1 - Made in USA or Mexico?

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I've seen a few Martin DX1s that have a Made in USA soundhole sticker badge. Then I've also seen the same model with a Made in Mexico badge. What gives? :confused:
 
They started making them in Mexico about 5 years ago. Right after that, they stopped making Sigma.
 
The early ones were made in the U.S., newer ones in Mexico. I have a U.S. one and the neck is solid mahogany, and the MIM have a neck made of Stratabond....whatever that is. There may be other differences, but the neck wood is definitely something that changed after the switch.
 
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