Tacoma DM9

For the money this guitar has great features... All solid wood and of course that great Tacoma sound and craftmanship come standard.

For a guitar in its price range it has a magnificent sound. You would expect just by hearing it that it were a higher end Martin or Taylor. It is also probably the loudest acoustic I have played.

The guitar plays great and looks even better. It has a gorgeous spruce top and a simple but nice desogn around the soundhole. I am still getting used to playing acoustic because I am an electric guy but it is a great playing guitar.

This is a very solid guitar. I have nowhere near the skills to play live, but if i did i would definitely have faith in this guitar. Like anything else, if you take care of it then it will take care of you.

Haven't dealt with them yet.

I have been playing for approximately 31/2 years. I also have a Hamer Stellar Electric and this is the second acoustic I have owned... (I had a Tacoma Chief C1C for a short time when I was first starting but had to sell it...). The other guitar I was comparing it to when looking was a Larrivee D03. They were both all solid wood with spruce tops and mahogany back and sides and both sounded great. This one was cheaper so I bought it. if it were lost or stolen I would definitely buy another one.

2001 Tacoma DM-9, features as described previously.

Played everything in this town under $5000. Liked the D-28 and the J-200, but the DM-9's sustain and harmonics made the decision.

Shop set-up was to my liking, if a bit low. Back looks like four- piece mahogany and the joints are obvious. Headstock has some small imperfections. Otherwise nicely finished.

Playing 30 years and have owned 10 acoustics, including two Martins and two Gibsons. This guitar outshines them all. It is very even-sounding, sustains incredibly, and is lightweight. It gets a 9 for some slightly rough hewing as pointed out before.

Made in the US in 1999
Pretty standard setup non glazed finish

The sound on this thing is amazing. I had almost walked out of the guitar store with a $1500 Martin and one of the guys who workeed at the store stopped me and handed me this beautiful guitar. I fell in love instantly and hey! it cost me $850 less than the Martin. Awesome. The resonance this thing produces is absolutley amazing, serioulsy one of the best guitars ive ever heard

The guitar seems very well made no adjustments were necessary. the neck on the guitar is a little fat so some chords are kind of tedious but Im over it. The finish on these are really different they have a flat look to them with no glazed finish on them. they also have a clear pickgaurd which is kind of differnt.

tacoma made an excellent sturdy guitar. Ive had it for a year and had no problems withit. I play live every week and it held up perfectly. The finish or lack there of seems to be holding up fine too.

N/A hopefully will stay that way!!

I have two other acoustic guitars a Epiphone and ovation and the tacoma is by far my favorite. I wish the neck were a little skinnier but beside that it is awesome.

Mine is a 1999 model, made in the USA of course. It's a beautifully crafted guitar. Excellent hardware (tacoma)--never had a problem with the tuners. I have a Fishman Matrix Natural in it, sounds amazing (had that put on after I bought it). The neck is fatter than most, but even my smaller hands get around it no problem. Comes with elixer strings--finest around.

Sound is incredible. I think the sound of this is baby is better than my martin 12 string--it beats it pretty easily actually. I play just about everything--classic rock, punk rock, folk, fingerpicking, country, you name it, we play it. It has a full sound, and the body resonates. The sustain is pretty good. It's a warm guitar. My drummer can hear it over the kit when I'm not even plugged in.

Set up was good, but I had my guitar tech lower the action a little for me, and of course put in the pickup. Never had a problem with it.

Here's a rough part. I bought the guitar because of the sound, and I knew the risk I was taking with the finish as it is. I play just about everyday, and I play it like I'm gonna die tomorrow. For the most part, this guitar is built to last, it's durable so long as you baby it. The only problem I've seen is that the bottom of the sound hole there's some wear. I've cut down into the wood a little. My guitar tech noticed it and said, "brother, you are playing the shit out of this guitar." Now, I can bring it to a refinisher and have them touch it up, but I'm afraid I might hurt the sound of the guitar, so i'm gonna play her until I can't play her no more, and immediately go out and get another tacoma. This is my main 6 string acoustic (i have an old ibanez as a back up), and she has been in cold weather, warm weather, from upstate New Hampshire to Daytona Beach Florida, and she always sounds great. You will need to have another strap button put on (it only comes with one, and unless you wanna warp the neck, you'll need two). I played without a back up for the longest time--never had a problem. Only reason I have a backup is because my buddy gave it to me for free. You can depend on this guitar.

Never had to deal with em.

Well, I've been around music all my life. I used to drum for a couple bands, decided i couldn't serenade the ladies while banging skins and jumped out in front of the kit. I've been playing guitar for real about 4 years now. I own an ibanez, a martin D12 12 string, a fender custom telecaster (w/ humbucker), Fender mexican tele, Hamer US made. I play through a Fender Deluxe for electric, and a Centaur 125 for acoustic/vocals. Love it. This guitar is my baby--I've bled on her many times, but she's never bled on me. I love the warm, full, sound. And she can take a slap and make it sound great. Buy it, no regrets. Honest.

What year was it made? Where was is made? 2001 USA
Standard Setup with onboard pickup

How does it suit your music style (and what is that style)? Perfectly
What amps and effects are you using it with? None
Rich/Full sound? Bright sound? It's the best sounding guitar I could find I passed up a Martin D 28 to buy this thing.
Likes and dislikes? The neck was a little thick for my liking, but I have gotten used to that.

How well was the guitar set-up at the factory? (How was the action?)The setup was very standard as usual, but I had it set up by a professional to play to my liking and it is impecable.
Properly bookmatched top? Properly routed bridge? no complaints
Did the guitar contain any flaws? no flaws

Will this guitar withstand live playing? with proper care it will
Does the hardware seem like it will last? yes quality hardware
Is the finish good enough to last, or does it seem thin and easy to wear off
with lots of playing? I think it will be fine, but you must be careful with a satin finished guitar
Are the strap buttons solid? my guitar tech put strap buttons on
Can you depend on it?Would you use it on a gig without a backup? This is the ONLY guitar i will play. If i were to back it up, I'd go buy another one.

never dealt with them
warranty is lifetime

I've been playing for over 15 years and this is now my main guitar. I have a few others collecting dust!
I would definately buy this guitar again- or another Tacoma. I'm very impressed with their products.
I haven't seen anything in this price range that will compare. This guitar could sell for a lot more. I am very satisfied with it.

A 2000 Tacoma DM-9 dreadnought, S/N E1070260.
Made in US.
20 frets, joined at the 14th.
Solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides. Satin finish all.
Solidly-built tuning machines only (it's an acoustic guitar)
Fat neck, jumbo frets.
Wrench/screwdriver combo came with this one.
Awarded an 8 as this is a basic no-frills acoustic guitar.

Now, we get to the best part. This guitar has a warm, rich and full sprectrum sound that will shame $2,000 competitors. I spent only 30 seconds playing this baby before I knew I had to have it. I compared it directly to Takamines, Martins, et al. and only the high-end (> $2,000) could compare in dreadnought tone, projection and warmth. Generates a lovely low-end tone. Just hold the guitar while other music is being played and you can feel it resonate across the frequency range. If you want great sound at a great price then go check this guitar out. I think you'll be quite impressed at the value. Gets a 10 because it's perfect from my perspective.

The action is set up a bit high for my tastes, but it's not troublesome. Fit and finish is very nice. The guitar is very well made. It's also very light. No heavy laquer finishes to weigh down the guitar and its sound. The wood is flawless and the workmanship is better than you'd expect for a guitar in this price range...very nice. Bridge and neck work is very good too. Guitar is solidly built. Gets a 9 because a 10 is perfect.

Though solid, guitar is a bit light so I would be careful in a stage environment to not thrash around with it. I don't know how it would hold up in a touring environment. Doesn't need special attention...just due care. I don't know what to rate it today. Time will tell.

I've not dealt with the company.

Been playing blues and related music for about 1.5 years. This is my 3rd guitar (Fender Strat Plus & Johnson resonator w/ Quarterman cone). I would replace this guitar if I lost it assuming I had the money to do so. The only feature of this guitar I don't like is the Elixir strings that come standard. Replace 'em! This guitar sounds even better with a good set of phosphor bronze strings. Try it. As I mentioned above, I test drove this guitar against others several times its cost and was impressed enough to buy it then and there.

2000 model dm9,solid top,satin finish,dreadnought acoustic guitar

this guitar is actually better sounding than some martin and taylors ive played.it has the rich full sound great action a bit high,but will do better with lighter gauge strings.cant tell you the sound your looking for but this thing is awesome sounding.i like the fell of the guitar and the frets are comfortable even for smaller hands,mine are medium size hands so its perfect,it came with strap pegs so whoever had it must have put them on.

was set up very good action a bit high,great routed bridge,no flaws,great wood and fit and finish

satin finish will be alright if you take care of your instrument.hardware seems very sturdy and will last.strap buttons are solid.i play at home so it will last a long time.

n/a

ive been playing for about 1 1/2 years,it if was lost lost i would definetely buy another dm9,i love the full sound,wish it had ivory binding but that is minor,and my favorite feature is the sound pure and simple,im a living commercial for tacoma guitars.i owned a pm20e and i paid double for that one,and the tacoma dm9 blasts that guitat out of the water.

Where was is made: USA
Solid-Top: Yes, spruce
Body and neck woods: Mahogany
Finish: Satin
Body style: dreadnought
Tuners: very nice smooth and stays in perfect tune!
Neck/Scale: Fat
Any included accessories? Case, tools(cool screw driver/allen wrench highbrid)

I only give it a 9 because nothing is super fancy...but that suits me perfectly.

How does it suit your music style?: perfectly suits my musical style...emo...mostly strumming and picking...
What amps and effects are you using it with? well i love it by itself it's sound is amazing. but when i run it with a band, i run it through a cool cat chorus and a dan echo, both neat effects, but mostly clean.
Rich/Full sound?: couldn't have said it better... rich, full sound!

I really suggest driving out to your local store and playing one...heck put it up against guitars twice as much...i think you will love it's lovely sound! and it's only going to get better with age!

I have to give it a 10 because there is absolutly nothing i would change in the sound what so ever... that's why i purchased it! it sounded better than every other guitar.[period]

pretty nice for factory, but i brought the action down a little...still abosolutely no buzz.

if you like your instrument you will have no problems with the durability...just take care of it.

lifetime warrenty...

How long have you been playing? 5 years now
What other gear do you own? well i play guitar, bass, drums...don't want to get into all of it!
What do you love about it? Sound! the feel of it too, but the sound is astounding.
What do you hate? when i have to be at work and not be able to play it.
What is your favorite feature?...SOUND! isn't the the most important anyway?
Did you compare it to other guitars? oh yeah
Which ones? I just walked around the entire room one day and tryed em all!
Why did you choose this one? I kept coming back to play it...had to have it.
If it were stolen or lost, would you buy it again or get something else?: I would go into a deep depression for weeks...then i would have to buy another one! ...and i have to add in all this for a great price!

Dreadnought w/ 20 frets (joined at 14th fret)
Sitka Spruce Top, Mahogany sides/back, east indian rosewood fretboard
no electronics
finish: Light satin clear w/ Stained light mahogany color
Gotoh tuning machines (very good!)
25.5" neck scale
elixir light strings
transparent pickguard
limited lifetime warranty

no fancy designs or anything, hence the 9

I never expected a sound this amazing out of a guitar this cheap. Sounded better than Martins, Taylors, Takamines up to 4 times its price. Very rich/warm sound, and endless sustain. A good guitar for blues, folk, country, and anything else you can think of.

Action was a little high, but I could still easily pull off chords and voicings stretching over 4 frets in the first position with the 12 guage strings on it. The guitar has a small scratch on the back, looks like one of those notorious belt-buckle scratches. I hate prospective guitar buyers that arent careful with the instruments they play. But the scratch is very hard to notice. Other than that, flawless.

Doesnt seem like the most durable guitar around, but if you treat it like the beautiful instrument that it is, you wont have any problems. The hardware seems very sturdy, and you dont have to worry about going out of tune in the middle of a song.

Very friendly and helpful. They respond to emails very quickly, and always provide all the information you need. I havent had to deal with any warranty-related issues, but i dont think i'd have any problems with them if i had too.

I originally planned on buying a Martin or a Taylor with a $1000 budget. So I played all the Martins and Taylors in my price range, and of course most of them sounded good. The salesman pounted out this new model from Tacoma, and I gave it a shot. I thought it would cost about $2000 because it sounded so damn good and it was an all wood guitar. Then he told me it was less than $600 -- and I responded, "It's mine!". Incredible deal!

New model for 2000. Specs. not on their website as yet. Called factory to confirm that it really is the same guitar as the DM10, in satin finish and without inlay on the head stock. It is, and I love it for its clean looks and big dreadnought sound. No strap button or fancy pickguard, but that's ok by me. Very light with sitka spruce solid top.

Big, bright, dreadnought sound especially for strumming contemporay acoustic rock songs. Also delivers solid base and stays in tune throughout full range. Has incredible sustain - rings out by just breathing on it.

Action was a little high for me at first, but I was advised not to mess with it for awhile. Hated to change-out the Gore elixer strings, but went to a lighter gauge Martin. This helped offset the action issue especially for finger style playing and bending notes.

Durability will tell over time. Bracing and hardware seem solid for now. This instrument might be a little fragile for hard gigging, but someone else will need to comment on that. All my playing is at home or with friends.

I made one call to the factory for information, and they talked to me as long as I wanted.

For a novice player like me this is a great guitar. Far surpasses anything in its price range for sound and set-up. Very unique sound and playability. I prefer it's sound to many high-end guitars costing 4 times as much. Clean, simple look grows on you.