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What guitar does Dave Matthews Band play?

Dave Matthews has been seen playing Taylor acoustics, including his Taylor signature model based on the 914ce, plus dual-humbucker Fender Strats into a Matchless 1x12. Tim Reynolds has been seen playing Gibson Flying V and Les Paul guitars and H-S-S Strats into a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, with MXR, Way Huge and Moog pedals.

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What guitar does Dave Matthews play?

Taylor acoustics. His Taylor Dave Matthews Signature Model is based on his number one guitar, the Taylor 914ce. Premier Guitar's Rig Rundown also showed Taylor 12-strings and dual-humbucker Fender Strats for electric songs.

What amp does Dave Matthews use?

For electric songs, an isolated Matchless 1x12 combo, per Premier Guitar's Rig Rundown with his tech.

What guitar does Tim Reynolds play?

Premier Guitar's Rig Rundown showed a Gibson Flying V, a Gibson Les Paul Standard and two H-S-S Strats, played through a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier and 4x12.

What drumsticks does Carter Beauford use?

Vic Firth. He announced the endorsement in 2011, saying he could hear the difference immediately.

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Dave Matthews Band are the Charlottesville, Virginia rock band led by Dave Matthews. This guide covers Dave Matthews' Taylor acoustics and Strats, lead guitarist Tim Reynolds' Gibsons, Mesa/Boogie rig and pedals, and Carter Beauford's sticks, from Premier Guitar Rig Rundowns and MusicRadar.

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