Taylor 2009 Dave Matthews DMSM Acoustic Guitar USED - Natural

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Inspired by Dave Matthews' 914ce, the DMSM is an Indian rosewood/Sitka spruce Grand Auditorium. A custom fretboard inlay blends elements of the popular "Cindy" inlay, which graces Matthews' 914ce, with a design that pays tribute to the band's longtime sax player, LeRoi Moore, who passed away in 2008. Based on a sketch that Matthews provided, a crown inlay between the 11th and 12th frets honors Moore, incorporating ball-tipped points with one ball partially missing in his memory. A nickname of Moore's within the band, "Grux," is inlaid between the 13th and 18th frets. The headstock inlay also was developed from a sketch by Matthews. The guitar top was shaded with an aged toner to approximate the patina Matthews has on his older 914ce. (This guitar was made before "Signature Model" labels were used on the inside of the soundholes).

Highlights

Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Nut & Saddle: Bone
Bracing: CV with Relief Rout
Truss Rod Cover: Ebony
Pickguard: None
Number of Frets: 20
Tuners: Taylor Gold
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
Brand of Strings: Elixir Light
Body Length: 20"
Body Width: 16"
Body Depth: 4 5/8"
Body
Binding/Edge Treatment: Ivoroid
Top Finish: Gloss
Back Config: 2-piece No Wedge
Backstrap Finish: None
Rosette Size: Single Ring
Bridge Inlay: Cindy
Back/Side Finish: Gloss
Armrest Binding: None
Backstrap Wood: None
Rosette Mat.: Abalone
Stain/Sunburst: Aged Toner Top
Wedge: None
Armrest: no
Neck
Neck Width: 1-3/4"
Fretboard Inlay: Cindy/Grux
Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: Ivoroid
Heel Cap Binding: Ivoroid
Type of Neck Joint: Taylor Neck
Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany
Fretboard Wood: Ebony
Neck Finish: Satin
Heel Length: 3-1/2"
Peghead
Peghead Finish: Gloss
Peghead Binding: Ivoroid
Peghead Type: Standard
Peghead Purfling: None
Headstock Overlay: Ebony
Peghead Inlay: DMSM
Peghead Logo: Taylor Mother of Pearl
Other
Bridge Pins: Ebony w/ Abalone Dots
Buttons: Gold
Fingerboard Ext: None
Edge Trim: Abalone