Maton EBW808C Blackwood
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Maton
EBW808C Blackwood
Product Info
Article Number:
480912
Brand:
Maton
Model:
EBW808C Blackwood
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,616.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The EBW808C is a beautifully crafted instrument offering a sophisticated, warm tone and excellent amplified performance. This guitar is ideal for discerning players seeking a comfortable, versatile, and high-quality acoustic – particularly those who appreciate a balanced sound and refined aesthetics. It’s a premium choice for fingerstyle players and those who need a great amplified acoustic for smaller venues.
Product Description
- Maton EBW808C Blackwood
- Steel-String Guitar
- With cutaway
- Small OM Koprus
- Solid body: Australia Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)
- Neck: Australian Queensland maple
- Ebony fretboard and bridge
- 21 Frets
- Nut width: 44.10 mm
- scale 648 mm
- Grover machine heads
- Maton AP5 Pro pickup system
- Finish natural satin
- Incudes case
- Strings: Elixir 12-53 (Art.#185024#)
- Made in Australia
PROS
- • Australian Blackwood provides a rich, warm, and resonant tone.
- • The AP5 Pro pickup system delivers a natural amplified sound with excellent feedback rejection.
- • Ebony fretboard and maple neck offer a smooth, fast playing experience and stability.
- • Small OM body size provides comfortable ergonomics for various playing styles and body sizes.
CONS
- • Blackwood can be a slightly less bright tonewood, potentially lacking for some brighter styles.
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for budget-conscious players.
- • Smaller body size may lack the projection of larger dreadnought models in louder settings.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Australian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)
Back & Sides
Australian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)
Neck Material
Australian Queensland Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
21
Electronics
Maton AP5 Pro pickup system
Weight
Approximately 1.8 kg (4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Blackwood offers a darker, more complex tone than Spruce, with less initial brightness and a more focused midrange – it’s a more mature and nuanced voice.
Yes, the AP5 Pro is known for its natural response and straightforward controls; it generally requires minimal EQ adjustments for a pleasing amplified tone.
While not as loud as a dreadnought, the AP5 Pro pickup allows for ample volume and clarity when playing with a band, especially in smaller to medium-sized rooms.
