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Description
The Maton EBG808 is a sterling example of craft meeting innovation. This acoustic-electric guitar is designed for the discerning musician who values both tonal precision and aesthetic allure. As part of the orchestra model family, the EBG808 is celebrated for its rich, resonant sound, which is largely attributed to its premium materials and expert construction. The solid AA spruce top combined with solid Australian Blackwood back and sides deliver a warm, balanced tone that is versatile enough for a range of musical genres.
Adding to the guitar's playability is the Queensland maple neck and ebony fretboard, offering a smooth and responsive feel that both beginners and seasoned players will appreciate. The intricate herringbone rosette and top detailing hint at its exquisite craftsmanship, making it as much a visual delight as an auditory one.
Equipped with the Maton AP5PRO pickup system, this guitar ensures crisp, clear amplification, making it an excellent choice for live performances. With a scale length of 648 mm and a nut width of 44.1 mm, the EBG808 is engineered for comfort and ease of use, whether you're strumming away in a cozy setting or projecting your sound to a larger audience. Handmade in Australia, this guitar comes with a sturdy case to ensure it travels with you safely wherever your music takes you.
Key Features:
- Orchestra model
- Solid AA spruce top
- Solid Australian Blackwood back and sides
- Queensland maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Herringbone rosette/top
- Scale length: 648 mm
- Nut width: 44.1 mm
- Maton AP5PRO pickup system
- Includes a case
- Made in Australia
Product specs
| Available since | July 2021 |
| Design | Orchestra |
| Top | Solid Spruce |
| Back And Sides | Solid Blackwood |
| Cutaway | No |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Nut width in mm | 44,10 mm |
| Frets | 21 |
| Pickups | Yes |
| Colour | Sunburst |
| Case | Yes |
| Incl. Gigbag | No |
FAQs
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What type of wood is used in the Maton EBG808's construction?
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The Maton EBG808 features a solid spruce top and solid blackwood back and sides, offering a balanced tone with clear highs and deep lows.
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Is the Maton EBG808 suitable for fingerstyle playing?
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Yes, the Maton EBG808 is renowned for its suitability for fingerstyle playing, providing excellent clarity and projection due to its smaller body design.
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Does the Maton EBG808 come with a pickup system?
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Yes, the Maton EBG808 includes a pickup system, allowing it to be amplified for live performances while maintaining its natural acoustic sound.
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What is the nut width of the Maton EBG808, and how does it affect playability?
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The nut width of the Maton EBG808 is 44.10 mm, which offers comfortable spacing for fingerstyle playing and chord work.
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Does the Maton EBG808 come with a case?
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Yes, the Maton EBG808 comes with a hard case for protection and easy transport.
Videos
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Modified Maton EBG808 is Barnett's main acoustic guitar. It is modified and an one-off; Maton refers to it as "CB-808", although it's not an official signature model. As explained in 2021 Guitar World interview:
“They built it for me. So I think it’s my own little personal design,” says Barnett. “I just pointed at two guitars that were on the shelf and said, ‘Can I get something in the middle of this?’ It was mainly the [combination of the] color and the shape. Nothing too extreme.” A customized 808 – a shape unique to Maton that comes up a little smaller but much deeper than an OM – it has a triple-A spruce top with Blackwood back and sides, along with custom binding and rosette. It’s all finished in Vintage Amber Stain. “I love it,” says Barnett. “It's just so simple and sounds so beautiful.” Though it’s not available as a signature model, Maton tells us they refer to it as the ‘CB-808’.
In a 2022 interview with Guitar Player, Barnett mentions that her Maton 808 was used for "thickening up guitar parts" on 2021 album "Things That Take Time, Take Time".
Miller says the Maton is a great road guitar because it's very stable "and can take a beating," which is suited for Urban's percussive acoustic playing style. At 10:00 of this “Rig Rundown” with Premier Guitar, Chris Miller, Keith Urban’s Guitar Tech shows us a a 2009 Maton EBG 808 with stock electronics.
At around 3:40 in the source video, Tommy states that he uses two EBG808s, and can be seen playing it in the intro to the video. He says he's used this particular guitar since it was made for him in 2008.
From Premier Guitar's Jimmy Eat World rig rundown: "When Adkins goes for an acoustic tone, he grabs a Maton 808 Concert Grand prototype, which he picked up on tour while visiting their factory in Australia."
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Neil Finn is seen playing this throughout the video.
In a 1995 performance on German VH1, Johnny Diesel plays an unplugged version of "15Ft of Snow" using a Maton EBG808 acoustic-electric guitar.
Sam can be seen in the video using the maton acoustic.
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