TE 50 Custom Shop


TE 50


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For more than 40 years Tommy Emmanuel has played Maton guitars, finding his guitar of choice straight from the factory floor. In recognition of his long association with the company, Maton invited Tommy on his 50th birthday to design his very own Maton guitar in our new Custom Shop. It was to be a guitar made individually like all the Custom Shop guitars, but this one was crafted to Tommy Emmanuel’s own personal specifications.

 


Using the Custom Shop facilities, Tommy hand- selected the Indian Rosewood for the back and sides and the guitar’s neck and chose Sitka Spruce for the soundboard. This blend of timbers from around the world was selected to create the unique tone that Tommy sought.

 


The Ebony fingerboard features his personally chosen Mother of Pearl Southern Cross and a block inlay of his appointed title of ‘C.G.P.’ (Certified Guitar Player), which was bestowed on him by the late Chet Atkins.

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Product Specifications


  • Neck:

    Indian Rosewood



    • Headstock:

      Indian Rosewood with Kangaroo Inlay Bound in White



      • Machine Heads:

        Chrome Grover Rotomatic with Pearl Buttons



        • Nut/Saddle:

          Bone



          • Fingerboard:

            Ebony - Bound in White



            • Fingerboard Inlay:

              CGP and Southern Cross



              • Bridge:

                Ebony



                • Soundboard:

                  "AAA" Grade Solid Sitka Spruce



                  • Soundhole Rosette:

                    Mother of Pearl



                    • Inner Binding:

                      Triple Black Pinstripe



                      • Outer Binding:

                        White



                        • Back:

                          Solid Indian Rosewood



                          • Sides:

                            Solid Indian Rosewood



                            • Cutaway:

                              Soft



                              • Finish:

                                High Gloss Honey



                                • Pickup System:

                                  APMic