Maton srs808 acoustic guitar with ap5 pro pickup ( BRAND NEW, JUST ARRIVED )

The SRS808 is an absolutely beautiful little guitar and combines the warm, full tones of Blackwood with the top end clarity of Spruce.

The Maton Standard Hard Case is included with this purchase.

The Maton SRS808 incorporates solid Blackwood back and sides and a Spruce top. 

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.

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: SRS808

Series Name: SRS - Solid Road Series

Product Code: SRS808

Body Shape: 808

Face: "A" Grade Spruce

Back And Sides: Blackwood

Soundhole Diameter: 95mm

Neck: Queensland Maple

Fingerboard And Bridge: Indian Rosewood

Bracing: Scalloped Maton X

Face Inlay Rosette: Sapele Ring

Binding: Black

Scale Length: 25.5"

Headstock Veneer: Standard w/ 2mm Sapele

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

Back And Sides Finish: Satin/Natural

Top Finish: Satin/Natural

Bridge Pins: Ivory ABS

Machine Heads: Chrome Grover Rotomatic

Pickguard: Tortoiseshell with Gold M

End Pin Strap: Chrome

Nut And Saddle: Bone

Guitar Case: Standard Maton Case

Pickup: AP5-PRO

Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phospher Bronze 12 - 53