Maton EA80C Australian Dreadnought Acoustic/Electric Natural 2023
Maton Australian, made in Melbourne 2023, natural finish. Maton are Australia's headline guitar success story, kicking off in 1946 and finding favour with players from George Harrison to Tommy Emmanuel. The Australian model is one of thier pair of flagship modelsm, the other being the Messiah. This one takes their classic take on the dreadnought-cutaway shape and builds it from some very fine Australian tonewoods. The top is a gorgeous piece of streaky Bunya pine from Queensland, and the back, sides and neck are made of AA grade solid Victorian Blackwood, which is similar to Hawaiian Koa, but more sustainable to source and use. It's a beautiful guitar to behold, truly. The sound is lush too: it has that signature top end jangle that rings across pubs all over the nation every weekendm, but this one has a complex midrange with heaps of harmonic richness and a tuneful, strong bass. The APs Pro system translates the sound very accurately plugged in; it's one of the best preamps available. This one came from one of our favourite regulars, so it's in amazing shape and would just about suit a new buyer. Casual racism not included.
Model: Maton EA80C The Australian
Made: Melbourne Australia, 2023
Serial: 3750 2DL
Finish: natural, gloss nitro top, satin nitro back/sides/neck
Body: solid Bunya top, solid AA Blackwood back and sides, dreadnought shape
Neck: one piece AA Blackwood, Desert Acacia fretboard, medium C shape, 25.5" scale, 44mm nut
Weight: 2.335kg
Mods: none
Pickup: Maton AP5 Pro undersaddle and preamp system
Accessories: Maton case, original docs
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has rub wear in the elbow area. The sides have no major marks. The front has minor play wear on the shoulders.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good. Setup with 12/54 Martin strings.
Fret Life: 9/10, minor wear only