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What guitar does Dave Matthews play?

Dave Matthews has said his Taylor 914ce is his number one guitar, and Taylor built his DMSM signature model on it. He has been seen using a Taylor 714 and W65 12-string, a Rockbridge acoustic, and dual-humbucker Fender Strats through an isolated Matchless 1x12 combo.

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What acoustic guitar does Dave Matthews play?

A Taylor 914ce, which he called his number one guitar, plus his Taylor DMSM signature model based on it. His first Taylor was a 714, and he has also been seen with a Taylor W65 12-string and a Rockbridge acoustic.

What is the Dave Matthews signature guitar?

The Taylor Dave Matthews Signature Model (DMSM), launched in 2010, with Indian rosewood back and sides, a Sitka spruce top and Grux inlays honoring LeRoi Moore.

What electric guitar does Dave Matthews play?

His tech showed Premier Guitar Fender Strats fitted with dual humbuckers, which he has run through an isolated Matchless 1x12 combo.

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Dave Matthews is the singer, songwriter and acoustic guitarist who leads Dave Matthews Band. This guide covers his Taylor acoustics, his signature model and the electric rig his tech showed Premier Guitar in 2010.

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