Maton EBG808 Tommy Emmanuel Left

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Maton EBG808 Tommy Emmanuel Left

Maton

EBG808 Tommy Emmanuel Left

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 253835
Brand: Maton
Model: EBG808 Tommy Emmanuel Left
Price: $3,518.90

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This is a seriously impressive instrument built for the discerning player, especially those emulating Tommy Emmanuel's style. The solid woods provide a balanced and articulate tone, while the AP5 Pro pickup ensures it cuts through live without losing its natural character. It’s a high-end, beautifully crafted guitar that rewards a skilled player's touch.

Product Description

  • Maton EBG808 Tommy Emmanuel Left
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Lefthand / left-handed model
  • Tommy Emmanuel Signature model
  • Top: solid spruce
  • Back and sides: solid maple
  • Neck: maple
  • Headstock veneer: Queensland Walnut
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • 6 mm Mother-of-Pearl dot fingerboard inlays and "CGP" Mother-of-Pearl block at 12th fret
  • Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Bone nut
  • Nut width: 44.1 mm (1.74")
  • Width at 14th fret: 55 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • 21 Frets
  • Pickup: AP5 Pro
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Tortoise shell pickguard
  • Soundhole diameter: 95 mm
  • Binding: Ivory
  • Endpins: Ivory ABS
  • Chromed Grover Rotomatic tuners
  • Original strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze .012 - .053
  • Colour: Honey Stain Satin
  • Incl. standard Maton hardcase
  • Made in Australia
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and projection.
  • • Solid maple back and sides offer focused, articulate midrange tones.
  • • AP5 Pro pickup system provides a clean, amplified voice with Maton’s signature warmth.
  • • Queensland Walnut headstock veneer adds a touch of refined elegance to the instrument’s aesthetics.
CONS
  • • The solid maple construction can feel a little stiff for players preferring a warmer, more resonant feel.
  • • The premium-priced tag places it out of reach for many aspiring players.
  • • While versatile, its focused tone leans towards fingerstyle and may not suit all genres equally.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Maple
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 21
Electronics AP5 Pro
Weight 1.85 kg (approximately)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s more focused than many, due to the solid maple and Maton’s bracing, offering a tighter low-end and clearer highs – a departure from the often muddier tone found in some maple guitars.
The 12 in radius provides a vintage feel and easier bending, but it's a subtle difference; most players will adapt quickly, especially with the comfortable neck profile.
The AP5 Pro is well-regarded for its feedback resistance, and Maton’s design incorporates features to minimize feedback, though careful gain staging is always recommended at very high volumes.

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