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EBG808-ARTIST

Maton EBG808 Artist Acoustic Electric Guitar

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The Maton EBG808 Artist Acoustic Electric Guitar is a refined small-body instrument that blends superior tonewoods with meticulous craftsmanship. Featuring a "AAA Select" grade spruce top and "AA" grade Blackwood back and sides, this guitar delivers a balanced, articulate sound with sparkling highs and warm, full lows. The 808 body shape offers remarkable projection and clarity, making it ideal for fingerstyle players and singer-songwriters seeking detail and nuance in their tone.

Aesthetically, the EBG808 Artist is a showstopper with its herringbone rosette, rock maple binding, and mother-of-pearl snowflake fret inlays. The scalloped Maton X bracing enhances top responsiveness and dynamic range, while the select Queensland Maple neck and ebony fingerboard ensure smooth, stable playability. The AP5 PRO pickup system captures the guitar’s rich acoustic character flawlessly, making it a reliable performer in both live and studio settings.

  • Small-bodied 808 design delivers balanced tone and clear projection

  • Premium spruce and Blackwood construction for rich, articulate sound

  • AP5 PRO pickup system offers exceptional amplified performance

  • Elegant visual touches include snowflake inlays and maple binding

  • Perfect for fingerstyle, solo performers, and acoustic stage setups

  • Model: EBG808 Artist
  • Body Shape: 808
  • Face "AAA Select" Grade Spruce
  • Back and Sides: "AA" Grade Blackwood
  • Neck: Select Queensland Maple
  • Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony
  • Bracing: Scalloped Maton X
  • Face Inlay/Rosette: Herringbone
  • Soundhole: 95mm
  • Inner Binding: Herringbone
  • Outer Binding: Rock Maple
  • Scale Length: 64.77cm (25.5")
  • Headstock Veneer: Keyhole w/ 2mm Blackwood Veneer
  • 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: Mother of Pearl Snowflakes
  • Back & Sides Finish: Satin/Natural
  • Top Finish: Satin/Natural
  • 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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Returns

  • If something’s not right, please contact us first and we’ll help you work through the best solution

  • Returns, exchanges, repairs, or credits are available for faulty or misdescribed items

  • Return requests should be made within 7 days of delivery

  • Freight charges aren’t refundable

  • Non-faulty returns may incur return shipping and a small restocking fee

  • Opened consumables (including strings and picks) can’t be returned

Returns are assessed case-by-case so we can ensure the fairest outcome for everyone.

  • We aim to show the exact guitar in stock whenever possible

  • For one-of-a-kind or preowned instruments, photos will always be of the actual guitar you’ll receive

  • Production models may vary slightly in timber grain, colour, finish, or hardware due to natural materials

  • If you’d like to see the exact guitar before buying, just ask — we’re happy to send photos of the instrument in stock

  • Where multiple guitars are available, you can choose the exact one you receive

Please note: natural cosmetic variations aren’t considered faults, but if you have any questions about appearance, we’re always happy to help before purchase.

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