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The Maton EA808 'Australian' Acoustic Electric Guitar is a celebration of native tonewoods and exceptional craftsmanship, refined over more than five decades of instrument building. With its all-solid construction and dreadnought cutaway body, the EA808 delivers a dynamic, resonant tone that showcases the natural voice of Australia's finest timbers. A solid Bunya top offers punch and warmth, while the Blackwood back and sides add clarity, projection, and a deep low-end that balances beautifully across the tonal range.
Crafted for both performance and visual impact, the EA808 features a Desert Acacia fingerboard and bridge, a rock maple and Blackwood pinstripe backstrip, and tortoiseshell-style body binding for understated elegance. The Blackwood neck provides smooth playability, and the onboard AP5 PRO pickup system ensures the guitar’s acoustic tone translates flawlessly to any stage or studio environment. Whether you're a seasoned player or a collector, the EA808 embodies Maton’s proud tradition of sustainable, Australian-made excellence.
Solid Bunya top paired with Blackwood back and sides for full, balanced tone
AP5 PRO pickup system delivers superb amplified clarity and dynamics
Desert Acacia fingerboard and bridge enhance tone and visual appeal
Rock Maple and Blackwood backstrip with tortoiseshell binding for classic style
Includes Maton Deluxe Hiscox hardshell case for premium protection
Model EA808
Body Shape 808 Cutaway
Top Bunya
Back & Sides Blackwood
Neck Blackwood
Fingerboard & Bridge Desert Acacia
Bracing Scalloped Maton X
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm (12")
Nut Width 44.1mm (1.736")
14th Fret Width 55mm (2.165")
Scale Length 64.77cm (25.5")
Number of Frets 21
Rosette Rock Maple Pinstripe
Outer Binding Tortoiseshell-style
Headstock Veneer Blackwood
Bridge Pins Ivory ABS
Machine Heads Gold Grover Rotomatic
Pickguard Tortoiseshell
End Pin/Strap Button Gold
Nut & Saddle Bone
Finish Natural Satin
Case Maton Deluxe Hardshell Case by Hiscox
Pickup AP5 PRO
Strings Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12–53
Acoustic Centre offers free shipping on all new items to most locations within Australia on all orders over $99, excluding Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. Used items have a flat rate shipping fee of $59 within our usual shipping locations. We also offer competitive Express shipping options at checkout.
Customers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland recieve free shipping on all accessory orders over $99, but will incur a flat rate instrument or large item shipping charge of $179 (or $299 for Express shipping).
Occasionally due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer free postage. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 15% of your purchase. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery.
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We endeavour to show the actual instrument in stock whenever possible, but the guitar in stock may differ slightly from the one shown on our website. Materials used can look different from guitar to guitar, including timber grain and colour, parts colours and finishing. If an instrument is a one-of-a-kind or preowned guitar, the picture will always be of the actual guitar in stock, but production models may have slight variations to the picture shown.
If you're after a particular look, feel free to email us at info@acousticcentre.com.au or send us a message through our chat service to request photos of the actual guitar in stock. We are more than happy to send through pictures of all in-stock guitars, to make your choice easier.
Please note that returns will not be accepted for variations in timber grain / colouring, finish variations and parts colouring, unless there is a fault with the instrument. If you have any questions at all regarding an instrument's appearance, just drop us a line - we're always happy to send photos, and if we have more than one instrument in stock you'll be able to choose the exact guitar that you receive!
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Guitar is beautiful, such a gem. Sound quality is impressive. Really beautiful to play. Over the moon with this purchase!
I had reservations about purchasing a guitar unseen. The team at acoustic centre were fantastic. They took the time to play all the guitars I was interested in and recommended this one. It is honestly one of the nicest Matons I have played. I am so happy with it. The guitar arrived immaculately in the mail 2 days later. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
I liked the look and specs of the EA 808 Australian, but all I really had to go on were the description and video. I have not been disappointed. The guitar has amazing build quality and the woods have a beauty of their own, it is a real joy to play, the sound is balanced, clear, expressive, with amazing tone, what you hear in the video is what you get. As always, the buying experience from AC was faultless.
Excellent service and very quick postage
Excellent service and very quick postage
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