Maton EBG808C Nashville Acoustic/Electric Natural 2015
Maton Nashville, natural finish, made in Australia 2015. This guitar has sung a few songs already, and it's surely keen to sing some more just for you. The 808 shape is Maton's classic small body steel string, not dissimilar to a Martin 000, but a little deeper for extra balance and volume. It's a comfy shape to sit with: not too big, great cutaway, lightweight and with a comfy slim C neck... no problem at all for long sets. The tone is classic Maton stuff: dry and warm through the mids, understated tuneful lows, nice and crisp on the top end without being harsh. The AP5 pickup is great too, it's a dual sensor style setup so you can balance the snappiness of the piezo with a more rounded tone from the mic. This was recently re-fretted in stainless steel by our local pro luthier, so the frets are in good shape henceforth forever. These fetch a dollop over three grand new these days, so this is a pretty friendly buy if you're in the market for a hardworking guitar, Handy!
Model: Maton EBG808C Nashville
Made: Melbourne Australia, 2015
Serial: 15226 1GG
Finish: natural, satin nitro
Body: solid sitka spruce top, solid Victorian blackwood back and sides, 808 folk size shape
Neck: Queensland maple, Indian rosewood fretboard, 25" scale, 12" radius
Weight: 2.060kg
Mods: re-fretted with stainless steel wire
Pickup: Maton AP5 pro dual sensor + preamp system
Accessories: Maton deluxe hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and plenty of rub wear on the back only. The back has scuffs near the neck join and along the top and bottom edges, dimples and surface scratches in the middle and widespread minor rub wear. The sides have dimples on the top shoulder, dimples and rub wear in the elbow area, dimples near the rear strap pin and jack and some rub wear on the bottom horn. The front has finish checking and dimples in the elbow area, behind the bridge and bottom corner and plenty of play wear around the soundhole.
Overall: good condition (7/10)
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, recently re-fretted in stainless