Maton EBG808TEC TOMMY EMMANUEL SIGNATURE GUITAR (IN STOCK)

Maton EBG 808 TE C

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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. Built to Tommy's specifications, the TE series provides the huge tone and performance you would expect from a guitar bearing the name.

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 honored that he continues to use Maton as his guitar of choice.

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

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.

Model: EBG808TE/C

Body Shape: 808/C

Face: "AAA Select" Grade Sitka Spruce

Back and Sides: Queensland Maple

Neck: Select Queensland Maple

Fingerboard & Bridge: Rosewood

Face Inlay/Rosette: Herringbone

Soundhole Diameter: 95mm

Bracing: Maton Scalloped X

Inner Binding: Triple Pinstripe

Outer Binding: Ivory

Scale Length: 64.77cm (25.5")

Headstock Veneer: Queensland Walnut

Fretwire: Dunlop 6260

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: 6mm Pearl Dots "CGP" Pearl Block on 12th Fret

Back & Sides Finish: Vintage Amber Stain Satin

Top Finish: Vintage Amber Stain Satin

Bridge Pins: Ivory ABS

Machine Heads: Chrome Grover Rotomatic

Pickguard: Tortoiseshell

End Pin/Strap: Chrome

Nut & Saddle: Bone

Case: Standard Hardcase

Pickup: AP5Pro

Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12-53.