Maton Master Built T.E. PERSONAL Tommy Emmanuel signature guitar

The Maton Deluxe Hardshell Case by Hiscox is included with this purchase

The latest iteration of the T.E. Personal Guitar, improved bracing, updated building techniques, and sounding better than ever

The Maton T.E. Personal is possibly the most significant guitar model to have been produced by Maton,So when we looked at building this guitar with the Master Built team we had to make sure we completely understood how this guitar works and how we could produce it accurately and consistently. Most importantly, we had to please the master himself, Tommy Emmanuel!

The T.E. Personal needs to have a very even frequency response and needs to provide body and sustain on even the highest single notes. It also needs to operate at reasonably high amplified volume levels without producing unwanted frequencies but needs to sound rich and full acoustically, and, it needs to play perfectly with a low action…

This is achieved with a unique set of soundboard thickness and bracing dimensions. The bracing is “V” shaped as with the other Master Built models, but it is taller and has deeper scallops. The Maple bridge plate is wider than standard and the guitar has two transverse bars above the sound hole compared to the conventional one bar on all our other models. The soundboard and bracing is all AAA Sitka Spruce and is chosen for maximum stiffness. All of this provides a solid base for a bright, sustained treble, while the scallops open up the lower midrange of the guitar providing the overall balanced response needed by the Master!

The back, sides and neck are made from figured Queensland Maple and the fretboard and bridge are Indian Rosewood, which helps provide the lively response we are looking for.

The Walnut headstock veneer is inlaid with a mother-of-pearl Maton logo and the famous kangaroo at the top of the headstock.

This Guitar is also available as a Cut Away model

All controls are now at your fingertips – their “resistance curves” have been designed and manufactured expressly for the AP5 PRO.

As a result, the bass, treble, and mid-range are now more “linear” in feel. The FQ (mid sweep) goes down lower and has a wider frequency band (600Hz to 2.4kHz ) to give greater control when targeting your specific sound

Tighter components

Miniature surface mount components allow the preamp to be placed on one PCB, making the complete system smaller and less prone to hum and noise pickup.

The rigidity of this smaller PCB means it’s less prone to develop problems with ageing. Because it’s bolted into position in the casing, the whole assembly is less likely to develop rattles with the constant movement and shipping expected of a performing musician’s instrument.

At a glance

The AP5 has been held in the highest regard for over a decade by players all over the world. It was with this in mind that we began development of its successor.

Better sound quality

Clarity and fidelity of studio-quality sound in a live setting with Maton's AP5 Pro pickup system.

Linear feel to the controls

Effortlessly adjust volume, tone, and EQ settings, empowering you to fine-tune your acoustic sound.

Expanded mid-sweep range

Covering from 600Hz to 2400Hz ensuring your guitar's mid-range shines through with clarity.

New microphone system

Our updated mic system boasts unmatched definition in tonality and simplifies usability.

Battery upgrade

Battery choice is 2 x AA batteries, why? Energy density. Two AA batteries have almost twice the stored energy of a 9-volt for approximately the same space requirement, therefore giving the performer a much longer operational life before battery change.

The AP5 PRO also has improved battery terminals – both terminals are identical and now made from phosphor bronze – the same material used in ship propellers. It’s extremely corrosion resistant so should the batteries develop a leak the terminals can be easily cleaned to restore them to “as new” operation.

Guitar Name: T.E. Personal

Series Name: Master Built

Product Code: MB-TE-PERSONAL

Body Shape: 808

Face: "AAA" Grade Spruce

Back And Sides: Figured Queensland Maple

Soundhole Diameter: 95mm

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard And Bridge: Rosewood

Bracing: Scalloped Maton X (Sitka)

Face Inlay Rosette: Tight Herringbone

Binding: 5 ply timber/Ivory ABS

Scale Length: 25.5"

Headstock Veneer: Standard with walnut veneer/maple pinstripe

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: 4mm Pearl Dots

Back And Sides Finish: VA Back & Sides (Natural Neck)

Top Finish: Silk Satin - Honey Face

Bridge Pins: Ivory ABS

Machine Heads: Chrome Grover Rotomatic

Pickguard: 3mm Bevelled Tortoiseshell (Included in Case)

End Pin Strap: Chrome

Nut And Saddle: Bone

Guitar Case: Maton Deluxe Hardshell Case by Hiscox Included

Pickup: AP5 PRO

Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phospher Bronze 12 - 53