Maton EMD12
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Maton
EMD12
Product Info
Article Number:
357332
Brand:
Maton
Model:
EMD12
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,473.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The EMD12 is a beautifully crafted 12-string, offering a unique blend of Maton's Australian tonewoods and a surprisingly versatile pickup system. It's ideal for intermediate to advanced players seeking a refined 12-string voice with a vintage aesthetic—great for fingerstyle, gentle strumming, and recording.
Product Description
- Maton EMD12
- Steel String Guitar
- 12-String
- Body shape: Small body
- Top: Sitka spruce
- massive
- Bottom and sides: Australian Blackwood
- solid
- Neck: Australian blackwood
- Fretboard and bridge: Streaky ebony
- Nut width: 47.5 mm
- Scale: 580 mm
- 19 Frets
- Herringbone rosette
- Pickups: Maton AP 5pro
- Colour: Vintage
- Maton case included
PROS
- • Solid Australian blackwood back & sides deliver rich, warm tonal complexity.
- • Sitka spruce top provides excellent projection and responsive dynamics.
- • Maton AP5pro pickup system offers a clean, amplified acoustic voice.
- • Streaky ebony fretboard and neck offer smooth playability and sustain.
CONS
- • Small body might feel cramped for players with larger hands.
- • 12-string tuning can be demanding, requiring patience and precision.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Australian Blackwood
Neck Material
Australian Blackwood
Fingerboard
Streaky Ebony
Scale Length
580 mm
Frets
19
Electronics
Maton AP 5pro
Weight
Approximately 2.1 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a well-regarded system known for its natural acoustic tone, offering less coloration than some other brands; it’s a solid choice for stage or studio.
Maton's quality control is generally excellent, so the fretwork should be very good, but a professional setup is always recommended to optimize action and intonation.
While it lacks the volume of a dreadnought, the EMD12’s projection is still respectable, and the smaller size contributes to its comfortable feel; it’s a good balance for a variety of playing situations.
