Within the smaller shape lies a mighty bass response and a focused projection, ideally suited for the recording studio. Since 1978, the 808 series has stood the test of time and is now available in several different tone-wood configurations. With a sound board of solid spruce, solid Blackwood back and sides and one of the world’s finest acoustic pickups in the AP5-PRO. With its dominant live tone The EBG808C Artist is the guitar of choice for players all over the world.
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Guitar Name: | EBG808C Artist |
Series Name: | EBG Series |
Product Code: | EBG808-ARTIST |
Body Shape: | 808C |
Face: | "AAA Select" Grade Spruce |
Back And Sides: | "AA" Grade Blackwood |
Soundhole Diameter: | 95mm |
Neck: | Select Queensland Maple |
Fingerboard And Bridge: | Ebony |
Bracing: | Scalloped Maton X |
Face Inlay Rosette: | Herringbone |
Binding: | Herringbone/Rock Maple |
Scale Length: | 25.5" |
Headstock Veneer: | Keyhole w/ 2mm Blackwood Veneer |
Fretwire: | Jescar FW43080 |
Number Of Frets: | 21 |
Fretboard Radius: | 12" |
Nut Width: | 1.736" - 1 47/64" |
14th Fret Width: | 2.165" - 2 11/64 |
Fingerboard Inlays: | Mother of Pearl Snowflakes |
Back And Sides Finish: | Satin/Natural |
Top Finish: | Satin/Natural |
Bridge Pins: | Ivory ABS |
Machine Heads: | Gold Grover Rotomatic |
Pickguard: | Tortoiseshell with Gold M |
End Pin Strap: | Gold |
Nut And Saddle: | Bone |
Guitar Case: | Standard Maton Case |
Pickup: | AP5-PRO |
Strings: | Elixir Nanoweb Phospher Bronze 12 - 53 |