Maton EA808 'Australian' Acoustic Electric Guitar

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The Maton EA808 'Australian' Acoustic Electric Guitar is a celebration of native tonewoods and exceptional craftsmanship, refined over more than five decades of instrument building . With its all-solid construction and dreadnought cutaway body, the EA808 delivers a dynamic, resonant tone that showcases the natural voice of Australia's finest timbers. A solid Bunya top offers punch and warmth, while the Blackwood back and sides add clarity, projection, and a deep low-end that balances beautifully across the tonal range. Crafted for both performance and visual impact, the EA808 features a Desert Acacia fingerboard and bridge, a rock maple and Blackwood pinstripe backstrip, and tortoiseshell-style body binding for understated elegance. The Blackwood neck provides smooth playability, and the onboard AP5 PRO pickup system ensures the guitar’s acoustic tone translates flawlessly to any stage or studio environment. Whether you're a seasoned player or a collector, the EA808 embodies Maton’s proud tradition of sustainable, Australian-made excellence. Solid Bunya top paired with Blackwood back and sides for full, balanced tone AP5 PRO pickup system delivers superb amplified clarity and dynamics Desert Acacia fingerboard and bridge enhance tone and visual appeal Rock Maple and Blackwood backstrip with tortoiseshell binding for classic style Includes Maton Deluxe Hiscox hardshell case for premium protection Specs Model EA808 Body Shape 808 Cutaway Top Bunya Back & Sides Blackwood Neck Blackwood Fingerboard & Bridge Desert Acacia Bracing Scalloped Maton X Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm (12") Nut Width 44.1mm (1.736") 14th Fret Width 55mm (2.165") Scale Length 64.77cm (25.5") Number of Frets 21 Rosette Rock Maple Pinstripe Outer Binding Tortoiseshell-style Headstock Veneer Blackwood Bridge Pins Ivory ABS Machine Heads Gold Grover Rotomatic Pickguard Tortoiseshell End Pin/Strap Button Gold Nut & Saddle Bone Finish Natural Satin Case Maton Deluxe Hardshell Case by Hiscox Pickup AP5 PRO Strings Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12–53 Show more