Maton Tommy Emmanuel EBG808TE Natural 2023 Natural 2023
Maton Tommy Emmanuel EBG808TE, natural, made in Melbourne 2023. If you've ever watched Tommy play, you'll know: he's as good as anyone in the world, a true artist on the guitar. He's one of only five guitar players in the world blessed with the title of 'Certified Guitar Player' by the lord of fingerstyle himself, Chet Atkins. This is the current version of Tommy's signature model, and it's a delight to play. The 808 shape is an Aussie classic, deeper than a Martin 00 or 000 but with a skinnier waist and otherwise similar dimensions... it sits in the hands so easily. The neck is a comfy moderate C shape, slim in the back but a hair wider at the nut than many steel strings; perfect for articulate playing. The top is proper high grade spruce, paired with some gorgeous QLD-maple for the back and sides, which offers a warm and balanced midrange similar to mahogany but with a little more low end kick. The AP5-Pro pickup system is one of the world's best too, it's super accurate to the unplugged sound and a breeze to mix out front. Tommy knows a thing or two, so nab yourself this nice thing and get practicing on those cheeky Chet tunes.
Model: Maton Tommy Emmanuel EBG808TE
Made: Australia, 2023, Box Hill VIC factory
Serial: 287902CI
Finish: natural, satin nitro
Body: solid AAA sitka spruce top, solid Queensland maple back and sides, 808 shape
Neck: select Queensland maple, streaky ebony fretboard, 25.5" scale, 44mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 2.175kg
Mods: none
Pickup: Maton AP5-Pro pickup + preamp system
Accessories: original Maton case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear and a couple of small dimples on the back only. The back has rub wear along the top edge and middle of the body. The sides have dimples and rub wear on the bottom shoulder and waist area. The front has minor play wear on the guard and shoulders.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good. Setup with 12/54 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 9/10, minor wear only