Taylor 2009 Dave Matthews DMSM Acoustic Guitar USED - Natural

$ 6,500.00

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. Each DMSM comes with a custom guitar label and a certificate of authenticity, both personally signed by Matthews.

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