By Shape
Artist Series
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 EBG808 Artist is the guitar of choice for players all over the world.
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Maton has a deep respect for the natural timber and the sustainable management of wood species.
| Guitar Name: | EBG808 Artist |
| Series Name: | EBG Series |
| Product Code: | EBG808-ARTIST |
| Body Shape: | 808 |
| 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 |
