{"product_id":"maton-ea80c-gloss-black-top","title":"Maton EA80C Australian Custom 'Blacktop' Acoustic Electric Guitar","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHerringbone 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSolid 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBlacktop 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSolid 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaton 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHerringbone 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eModel: Maton EA80C Australian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBody: Dreadnought cutaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTop: Solid Bunya, UV gloss Blacktop finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; sides: AA-grade Blackwood, UV gloss natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBack strip: Blackwood and rock maple pinstripe zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNeck: Solid Blackwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFingerboard: Desert Acacia, 12\" radius (304.8mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBridge: Desert Acacia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBracing: Scalloped Maton X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNut: Bone, 44.1mm (1-47\/64\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSaddle: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eScale length: 64.77cm (25.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFrets: 21, Dunlop 6260\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWidth at 14th fret: 55mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFingerboard inlays: 6mm pearl dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInner binding: Herringbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOuter binding: Blackwood with maple pinstripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRosette\/face inlay: Herringbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeadstock veneer: Blackwood and maple pinstripe, keyhole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBridge pins: Ivory ABS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEnd pin\/strap: Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePickguard: Tortoiseshell with gold M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMachine heads: Gold Grover Rotomatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSoundhole diameter: 100mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePickup: Maton AP5-Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrings: Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12-53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIncludes: Flight case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMade in: Australia (Box Hill, Melbourne)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Maton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268240847069,"sku":"EA80C-BT","price":4199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.acousticcentre.com.au\/products\/maton-ea80c-gloss-black-top","provider":"Acoustic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}