Maton EBG808 Artist Tobacco Sunburst

$3,399.00
RRP $4,199.00

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SKU: EBG808-ARTISTTSB

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Please note: This guitar comes with a hardshell case.

We cannot overstate the power and the punch of the BG808 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 "AAA" grade 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: EBG808 Artist
Body Shape: 808
Face: Spruce
Back and Sides: "AA" Grade Blackwood
Neck: Select Queensland Maple
Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony
Bracing: Scalloped Maton X
Face Inlay/Rosette: Herringbone
Soundhole Diameter: 95mm
Inner Binding: Herringbone
Outer Binding: Rock Maple
Scale Length: 64.77cm (25.5")
Headstock Veneer: Veneer: Keyhole w/ 2mm Blackwood Veneer
Fretwire: Jescar FW43080
Number of Frets: 21
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm (12")
Nut Width: 44.1mm (1.736" - 1 47/64")
14th Fret Width: 55mm (2.165" - 2 11/64")
Fingerboard Inlays: Mother of Pearl Snowflakes
Back & Sides Finish: Satin/Natural
Top Finish: Tobacco Sunburst
Bridge Pins: Ivory ABS
Machine Heads: Gold Grover Rotomatic
Pickguard: Tortoiseshell with Gold M
End Pin/Strap: Gold
Nut & Saddle: Bone
Case: Standard Maton Hardcase
Pickup: AP5 PRO
Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12-53

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