Maton EBG808 Tommy Emmanuel
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Maton
EBG808 Tommy Emmanuel
Product Info
Article Number:
440638
Brand:
Maton
Model:
EBG808 Tommy Emmanuel
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,133.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Maton EBG808 Tommy Emmanuel is a beautifully crafted instrument, designed for players who appreciate a warm, focused tone and comfortable feel. The maple construction delivers a mature, woody voice, perfect for fingerstyle and nuanced playing. It’s a premium-priced option best suited for serious acoustic guitarists seeking a signature-level instrument.
Product Description
- Maton EBG808 Tommy Emmanuel w/ Case
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Tommy Emmanuel Signature Model
- Orchestra design
- Solid sitka spruce top
- X-Bracing
- Solid Queensland maple back and sides
- Queensland maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard and bridge
- 6 mm Pearl dot fretboard inlays
- Triple pinstripe binding (inner facing)/Ivory (outer facing)
- Scale: 650 mm
- 12" Fretboard radius
- Nut width: 44.1 mm
- Dunlop 6260 frets
- Maton AP5Pro pickup system
- Bone nut and saddle
- Chrome-plated Grover Rotomatic machine heads
- Colour: Natural Satin
- Includes a case
- Made in Australia
PROS
- • Solid Queensland maple provides a warm, focused, and resonant tone.
- • AP5Pro pickup system delivers a clear, amplified sound with excellent feedback rejection.
- • The 12in fretboard radius and 44.1mm nut width enhance playability and comfort.
- • Immaculate Australian craftsmanship ensures exceptional build quality and longevity.
CONS
- • The solid maple construction makes it a relatively heavy instrument.
- • The Queensland maple back and sides limit tonal versatility compared to more exotic woods.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Queensland Maple
Neck Material
Queensland Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
Dunlop 6260
Electronics
Maton AP5Pro Pickup System
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Queensland maple offers a more focused and warmer tone than rosewood, with less overt bass and a tighter midrange.
The 44.1mm nut width provides ample space for fingerstyle, and the 12in radius is generally considered comfortable for a wide range of hand sizes.
The AP5Pro is versatile; it’s clear and articulate for fingerstyle, but also delivers enough punch for percussive playing – it’s designed to handle Tommy Emmanuel’s dynamic style.
