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

Type/Shape 6-String Grand Auditorium
Back & Sides Indian Rosewood
Top Sitka Spruce
Soundhole Rosette Abalone
Neck Tropical American Mahogany
Fretboard Ebony
Fretboard Inlay Dave Matthews "Grux" Inlay
Headstock Overlay Dave Matthews Signature Overlay
Binding Ivoroid
Bridge Ebony
Nut & Saddle Bone
Tuning Machines Gotoh 510
Strings Elixir Light Gauge Strings with NANOWEB Coating
Scale Length 25 1/2 Inches
Truss Rod Adjustable
Neck Width at Nut 1 3/4 Inches
Number of Frets 20
Fretboard Radius 15 Inches
Bracing CV - Sitka Bracing w/Relief rout
Finish Gloss
Color Natural Aged Tone
Cutaway Venetian
Electronics Taylor Expression System
Body Width 16 Inches
Body Depth 4 5/8 Inches
Body Length 20 Inches
Overall Length 41 Inches
Case Taylor Deluxe "Pink Poodle" Hardshell