Maton The Performer

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Maton The Performer

Maton

The Performer

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 619480
Brand: Maton
Model: The Performer
Price: $2,308.90

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The Performer 808C is a beautifully crafted instrument with a voice all its own. Bunya's unique tonal character combined with the maple back and sides creates a balanced and resonant sound, ideal for fingerstyle players and those seeking a refined acoustic tone. It’s a premium-priced guitar that rewards the serious player with exceptional build quality and a truly special feel.

Product Description

  • Maton The Performer
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Type: 808C Orchestra with cutaway
  • Back and sides: Solid Queensland maple
  • X-scalloped maton bracing
  • Top: solid bunya
  • Neck: Queensland maple
  • Fingerboard: Striped ebony
  • Ivory Binding
  • Moasic rosette
  • Fingerboard radius: 304.8 mm (12")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 44.10 mm (1.7386")
  • Bone nut
  • 21 frets
  • Pickup system: Maton AP5pro
  • Saddle: Bone
  • Grover Rotomatic machine heads
  • Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12 - 53
  • Colour: Natural matt
  • Includes case
  • Made in Australia
PROS
  • • Bunya top delivers a uniquely warm, complex, and articulate tone.
  • • Solid Queensland maple back/sides provide excellent projection and sustain.
  • • AP5pro pickup system offers a natural amplified sound with useful controls.
  • • Ivory binding and mosaic rosette showcase exceptional craftsmanship and premium aesthetics.
CONS
  • • Bunya wood can be less common and may affect long-term availability.
  • • The 25.5” scale might feel slightly less comfortable for players preferring shorter scales.
  • • The natural matte finish, while visually appealing, might require more careful maintenance.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Solid Bunya
Back & Sides Solid Queensland Maple
Neck Material Queensland Maple
Fingerboard Striped Ebony
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5")
Frets 21
Electronics Maton AP5pro
Weight 1.95 kg (approximately)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bunya is generally warmer and more complex than Spruce, with a slightly more mellow high-end and a richer midrange – it’s less overtly bright.
Absolutely; the AP5pro is a well-regarded system known for its natural amplified tone and useful EQ controls, making it versatile for both live and studio applications.
Like all instruments with ebony, it's important to maintain reasonable humidity levels (around 45-55%) to prevent cracking or movement, but the solid woods used contribute to stability.

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