Maton EBG808TE Tommy Emmanuel Signature Model
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If you've ever seen perform you will know he is one of the world's greatest guitarists, and one of the most inspirational musicians on the planet.
Designed in close collaboration with the legendary Tommy Emmanuel, the EBG808TE is a tribute to both Tommy’s incredible musicianship and Maton’s world-class craftsmanship. This is not just a "signature model" in name—it is the exact tool Tommy uses to deliver his world-renowned performances on every stage from Nashville to Sydney.
Tuned for Maximum Projection
The EBG808TE is built for a player who demands a guitar capable of both delicate expression and ferocious percussive attack.
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AAA Select Sitka Spruce Top: Only the highest grade of Spruce is chosen for this model, ensuring maximum headroom and a crystalline high-end that cuts through any mix.
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Solid Queensland Maple Back & Sides: A rainforest hardwood from Northern Australia, Queensland Maple is prized for its balanced, even response across all frequencies. It provides the "snap" and clarity required for complex fingerstyle arrangements.
Certified Guitar Player (C.G.P.) Details
This model features a Mother of Pearl block inlay at the 12th fret, engraved with "C.G.P."—a title bestowed upon Tommy by the legendary Chet Atkins. Every detail, from the Honey Stain Satin finish to the Streaky Ebony fingerboard, is chosen to reflect the rigors and requirements of a world-touring artist.
The Legendary AP5 Pro System
To capture Tommy’s dynamic playing style, the EBG808TE is equipped with the AP5 Pro Pickup System. By blending an adjustable cardioid microphone with high-resolution piezo sensors, you get the most natural acoustic sound available today, with the reliability needed for high-volume stages.
The Sanctuary Advantage
As the exclusive Maton dealer in Texas, every EBG808TE at The Guitar Sanctuary undergoes a rigorous multi-point inspection and a professional studio setup. We ensure that your signature model is set up to the highest standards, ensuring effortless playability and perfect intonation right out of the box.
Photos are of one from our inventory, individual color and grain will vary from guitar to guitar.
Guitar Name: EBG808TESeries Name: Artist Series
Product Code: EBG808TE
Body Shape: 808
Face: "AAA Select" Grade Spruce
Back And Sides: Queensland Maple
Soundhole Diameter: 95mm
Neck: Select Queensland Maple
Fingerboard And Bridge: Streaky Ebony
Bracing: Scalloped Maton X
Face Inlay Rosette: Herringbone
Binding: Triple Pinstripe/Ivory
Scale Length: 25.5"
Headstock Veneer: Queensland Walnut
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: 6mm Pearl Dots "CGP" Pearl Block on 12th Fret
Back And Sides Finish: Vintage Amber Stain Satin/Sunburst Satin
Top Finish: Honey Stan Satin/Sunburst Satin
Bridge Pins: Ivory ABS
Machine Heads: Chrome Grover Rotomatic
Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
End Pin Strap: Chrome
Nut And Saddle: Bone
Guitar Case: Standard Maton Case
Pickup: AP5-PRO
Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phospher Bronze 12 - 53
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