SRS808C

The NEW Maton SRS808C incorporates solid Blackwood back and sides, a Spruce top and a soft cutaway.

A forward shifting of the X braces and the shifting of scallop peaks to nodal points around the soundboard help to enhance the vibration of the top. The shifting of the X braces also allowed the inclusion of a second, parallel tone bar which allows the scalloping of both tone bars, and spreads the load while reducing mass.

Adjusted bracing heights as well as a locked 15 foot radius for the arch of the back, gave us the plate resonance separation we were looking for between top and back.

We now have the full, open, lower frequency response we were looking for as well as a crisp, well defined treble response.

The new 808 series sounds a whole lot bigger than a small bodied guitar should. We were hoping the end of this journey would produce a guitar that amazes the player at first strum, then continues to impress as each aspect of the sound of the guitar meets and surpasses the player’s expectation.

The Performer

Whether you’re strumming powerful chords or playing intricate leads, The Performer delivers a balanced, responsive sound that’s ideal for any stage.

The performer inherited the original 808 shape with a slightly thinner body and soft cutaway. Its Bunya soundboard provides the volume and punch to more than compensate for a smaller body, ensuring comfort and playability are the keys to this purpose built series. With built-in AP5 PRO electronics, you can easily amplify your sound without sacrificing tonal quality, ensuring you’re always performance-ready. Solid Bunya top, solid Queensland Maple back-and-sides, and Maton’s newest bracing system results is a punchy and full-sounding guitar that is unbeatable for the money.

This model is also available to order as a left-handed guitar.

EBW808C

Simplicity and purity of tone lay at the heart of the Blackwood range of Guitars.

Pure Blackwood tone – clear, bright trebles, strong mid range and full bass. The all Blackwood construction produces a unique compression, blending frequencies into a new, unique voice. A non-cutaway version of the new Maton EBW808 is also available.

EBG808C Nashville

With a sound-board of “AA Select” Spruce, “A-Grade” solid Blackwood back and sides, and one of the world’s finest acoustic pickups in the AP5 PRO.

To try this instrument please go to our Dealer Section of the website and find a dealer closest to you

EBG808C Artist

We cannot overstate the power and the punch of the EBG808 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 EBG808C Artist is the guitar of choice for players all over the world.

To try this instrument please go to our Dealer Section of the website and find a dealer closest to you.

EBG808TEC

If you’ve ever seen Tommy Emmanuel perform you will know he is one of the world’s greatest guitarists, and one of the most inspirational musicians on the planet.

It takes a great guitar to meet the demands of such a great player. Designed in conjunction with guitar great Tommy Emmanuel, the TE series guitars are an outstanding tribute to Tommy’s musicianship and Maton’s superior craftsmanship. Tommy looks for a guitar with superb tone, capable of the most delicate expression as well as the most ferocious attack. The neck must stay true regardless of the rigours of international travel and the guitar needs to perform at its peak, from Rome to Nashville, to Sydney!

Our Tommy Emmanuel models feature a Mother of Pearl block inlay on the 12th Fret, engraved with “C.G.P.” The acronym stands for “Certified Guitar Player,” a title bestowed on Tommy by Chet Atkins and held by only 3 other guitarists in the world – John Knowles, Jerry Reed, and Steve Warriner.

Tommy has done Australia proud and we are honoured that he continues to use Maton as his guitar of choice.
Now available in a Maton Sunburst!

EBG808C MicFix

The signature guitar of guitar maestro Michael Fix.

The combination of “AAA Select” Grade Spruce soundboard, Ebony fingerboard and bridge, solid Queensland Maple back, sides and neck produces a tone that is rich, full, well balanced with glassy highs that are essential to Michael’s tone.

The J.R. Signature

We are proud to announce the release of the Joe Robinson Signature Model Guitar.

One of the most inspiring players and singer/songwriters in the industry today, Australian native Joe Robinson has always been demanding of his instruments and has been incredibly particular about the specifications. The J.R. Signature Model features Tasmanian Myrtle back and sides with a spruce top, jumbo frets, an ultra-playable neck, and the lightest satin finish possible.

“I’ve been playing Maton guitars since I was 14 years old. They really are a huge part of my sound, and it means a lot that the relationship has moved to this level. I am so proud of this signature guitar. It is everything I hoped it would be and more. The sound, feel and build quality are impeccable. I am so happy this guitar is now out in the world for others to enjoy.”

– Joe Robinson

EM100 808C

A Maton masterpiece! Blending only the very best materials available, with exquisite craftsmanship, the new Maton Messiah EM100C represents a total, no-compromise approach. Flawless attention to detail guarantees your Messiah will be an instrument of pride and pleasure for many years to come.

The Maton Messiah EM100C was remodeled for a new beginning back in 2012. This Australian Music Industry icon has taken its classic worldly timbers and expanded its tonal spectrum by featuring a newly tuned, scalloped braced top and Solid Rosewood back and side sets. A Solid Mahogany Neck adds thickness to its rich tone and the Maton UV paint finishes this model with refined quality. The Maton signature ‘M’ Mother of Pearl decal on the headstock is the finishing touch to this world-class performer.

The idea behind the new Messiah is to bring together the best of the world’s tonewoods to reinvigorate our flagship model. You could say the Messiah has been reborn, in that it now stands out from the pack aesthetically and tonally. We have taken the Messiah and maximised its tone and projection. The combination of scalloped bracing, mahogany neck, a thinner, rounded, back, and an ultra-thin UV finish has brought the Messiah up to where it belongs – The king of Maton’s range.

This model is also available to order as a left-handed guitar.

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