The Maton EA80C Australian is a celebration of Australian tonewood craftsmanship and Maton's five decades of experience shaping native timbers into world-class acoustic guitars - and the Blacktop finish elevates an already stunning instrument into something genuinely dramatic. The gloss black top creates a striking visual contrast against the natural figure and warm tones of the Blackwood body, binding, and neck, a combination that is as bold and distinctive as any acoustic guitar finish available. Beneath that commanding exterior lies the EA80C's extraordinary all-Australian tonewood specification: solid Bunya pine top delivering harmonically rich projection with deep lows and crisp highs, paired with AA-grade Blackwood back and sides that add warmth, complexity, and the natural resonance of one of Australia's most celebrated acoustic tonewoods. The solid Blackwood neck and Desert Acacia fingerboard and bridge complete a specification that is uniquely and unapologetically Australian in every material choice.

Herringbone inner binding and purfling, Blackwood and rock maple pinstripe zipper back strip, Blackwood outer binding with maple pinstripe, Blackwood and maple pinstripe keyhole headstock veneer, gold Grover Rotomatic machine heads, tortoiseshell pickguard with gold M logo, gold end pin and strap, ivory ABS bridge pins, and bone nut and saddle reflect Maton's characteristic attention to detail and visual coherence throughout. Maton's scalloped X-bracing allows the Bunya top to resonate freely for exceptional projection and tonal balance across strumming, flatpicking, and fingerstyle playing, while the AP5-Pro pickup system delivers the natural, transparent amplified tone that professional performers trust on the world's biggest stages. Supplied with a flight case. Ideal for professional performers, serious collectors, and players who want the finest expression of Australian acoustic guitar making in a visually commanding and tonally exceptional instrument.

Features

• Solid Bunya top with AA-grade Blackwood back and sides delivers a harmonically rich, deeply resonant Australian acoustic voice - deep lows, crisp highs, and abundant dynamic responsiveness across every playing style.
• Blacktop gloss black finish creates a dramatically striking visual contrast against the natural figure and warmth of the Blackwood binding, neck, and headstock veneer - a genuinely one-of-a-kind aesthetic for one of Australia's finest acoustic guitars.
• Solid Blackwood neck with Desert Acacia fingerboard and bridge provides a smooth, comfortable playing surface with excellent tonal clarity and the natural warmth of Australian tonewoods throughout the entire playing experience.
• Maton AP5-Pro pickup system delivers the natural, transparent, professional-grade amplified tone that has made Maton a favourite of Australia's most celebrated performing artists worldwide.
• Herringbone purfling, Blackwood and rock maple pinstripe zipper back strip, keyhole headstock veneer, gold Grover Rotomatic tuners, and tortoiseshell pickguard with gold M logo reflect a level of decorative refinement consistent with a world-class professional acoustic-electric.

• Model: Maton EA80C Australian
• Body: Dreadnought cutaway
• Top: Solid Bunya, UV gloss Blacktop finish
• Back & sides: AA-grade Blackwood, UV gloss natural
• Back strip: Blackwood and rock maple pinstripe zipper
• Neck: Solid Blackwood
• Fingerboard: Desert Acacia, 12" radius (304.8mm)
• Bridge: Desert Acacia
• Bracing: Scalloped Maton X
• Nut: Bone, 44.1mm (1-47/64")
• Saddle: Bone
• Scale length: 64.77cm (25.5")
• Frets: 21, Dunlop 6260
• Width at 14th fret: 55mm
• Fingerboard inlays: 6mm pearl dots
• Inner binding: Herringbone
• Outer binding: Blackwood with maple pinstripe
• Rosette/face inlay: Herringbone
• Headstock veneer: Blackwood and maple pinstripe, keyhole
• Bridge pins: Ivory ABS
• End pin/strap: Gold
• Pickguard: Tortoiseshell with gold M
• Machine heads: Gold Grover Rotomatic
• Soundhole diameter: 100mm
• Pickup: Maton AP5-Pro
• Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12-53
• Includes: Flight case
• Made in: Australia (Box Hill, Melbourne)