Maton EM100 808 Messiah

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Maton EM100 808 Messiah

Maton

EM100 808 Messiah

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Product Info

Article Number: 446833
Brand: Maton
Model: EM100 808 Messiah
Price: $4,068.90

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The Maton EM100 808 Messiah is a beautifully crafted instrument, boasting a powerful voice and excellent amplified response. It's ideal for serious acoustic players and performers who want a premium instrument with a warm, articulate tone and a comfortable neck profile. This is a top-tier option for those seeking a high-end acoustic guitar with stage-ready electronics.

Product Description

  • Maton EM100 808 Messiah
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Type: 808 Style
  • Top: Solid sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Solid East Indian rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo)
  • Mahogany neck without neck foot cover
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Nut width: 44.5 mm
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • 21 Frets
  • Ebony bridge
  • Herringbone rosette
  • Pickup: Maton AP 5 per
  • Colour: Natural
  • high-gloss
  • Includes maton case
PROS
  • • Solid rosewood back & sides deliver rich, complex overtones and sustain.
  • • Maton AP5 pickup system provides clear, amplified tone with excellent feedback rejection.
  • • Mahogany neck offers comfortable feel and contributes to a warm, balanced voice.
  • • Ebony fretboard provides smooth playability and enhances note clarity.
CONS
  • • High-gloss finish can be prone to fingerprints and may dampen the acoustic resonance slightly.
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players.
  • • The 808 body shape might feel slightly large for players with smaller frames.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Solid East Indian Rosewood
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 650 mm
Frets 21
Electronics Maton AP5 Pickup System
Weight Approximately 2.2 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The AP5 is known for its natural tone and low feedback, often considered a step above basic systems; it’s a solid choice for stage performance.
The mahogany neck has a comfortable, relatively slim profile, but the 808 body size might still feel a little bulky for very small hands.
Solid rosewood offers significantly greater resonance and complexity, resulting in a richer, more nuanced tone with improved projection and sustain compared to laminate versions.

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