
Description
The designation “Tacoma IM9” refers to a high-quality acoustic guitar made in the USA in the late 1990s, known for its solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, rosewood fretboard, and distinctive bridge design. It is often available in a 000 size and is appreciated for its balanced tone and long sustain. Due to the similarity in lettering, or because people may not remember the “E,” it is sometimes confused with the “IM9.”
Key Features of the Tacoma
- Body: Solid Sitka Spruce Top, Solid Mahogany Back & Sides
- Neck: One-piece Mahogany
- Fretboard: Rosewood with Abalone Dot Inlays
- Bridge: Asymmetrical Maple Bridge Plate & Rosewood Bridge for enhanced sound dispersion
- Finish: Satin Finish
- Construction: Bolt-on Neck
- Sound: Known for balanced bass and treble, with excellent sustain