Maton, EBG808C TE "Tommy Emmanuel" - Secondhand

Full Description

Designed by a Virtuoso, Built for Excellence

The Maton EBG808C TE "Tommy Emmanuel" is a signature model crafted to meet the exacting standards of one of the world's most celebrated acoustic guitarists. Designed in close collaboration with Tommy Emmanuel, this guitar offers unmatched responsiveness, clarity, and dynamic range—perfect for advanced fingerstyle techniques and articulate performance.

Unique Tonewoods and Handcrafted Quality

This model features a solid Sitka spruce top that delivers bright, focused tones with great projection, paired with Queensland maple back and sides for warmth and balance. The combination results in a rich, articulate sound suited for both solo performances and ensemble work. The compact 808 body size, exclusive to Maton, offers a tight low end and impressive volume for its smaller form factor.

Cutaway Body for Enhanced Access

The EBG808C TE features a Venetian cutaway, providing easy access to higher frets—ideal for expressive lead work and advanced fingerstyle arrangements. Its satin finish enhances both resonance and the natural aesthetic of the tonewoods.

AP5 Pro Pickup System

Equipped with Maton's proprietary AP5 Pro pickup system, this guitar delivers a powerful and natural amplified tone. With a combination of piezo and microphone inputs, and comprehensive onboard EQ controls, it ensures professional sound whether on stage or in the studio.

Signature Styling and Personal Touches

Subtle Tommy Emmanuel signatures adorn the 12th fret and headstock, making this model a personal tribute to the artist’s legacy. The guitar includes gold Grover machine heads, a herringbone rosette, and elegant blackwood bindings, offering visual refinement to match its sonic excellence.

The Fingerstyle Player’s Dream

Whether you're emulating Tommy Emmanuel’s percussive style or developing your own intricate playing techniques, the Maton EBG808C TE is engineered to inspire. Its balanced voice, supreme comfort, and high-quality electronics make it a top choice for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Specifications

• Body Shape: 808 Cutaway
• Top: "AAA Select" Grade Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid Queensland Maple
• Bracing: Maton Scalloped X
• Finish: Vintage Amber Stain Satin
• Binding: Ivory
• Neck Material: Select Queensland Maple
• Fingerboard: Streaky Ebony
• Scale Length: 25.5" (647.7 mm)
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
• Nut Width: 44.1 mm (1.736")
• Frets: 21, Dunlop 6260
• Inlays: 6 mm Pearl Dots, "C.G.P." Pearl Block on 12th Fret
• Bridge: Streaky Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Ivory ABS
• Nut & Saddle: Bone
• Tuners: Chrome Grover Rotomatic
• Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
• Pickup System: AP5-Pro
• Electronics: Separate microphone and piezo input controls; Internal cardioid microphone mounted on adjustable arm
• Rosette: Herringbone
• Headstock Veneer: Queensland Walnut
• Case: Standard Maton Hardcase