Maton EBW808C Cutaway 808 Electro-Acoustic Guitar
The Maton EBW808C Cutaway 808 Electro-Acoustic is a beautifully crafted Australian acoustic guitar designed for players who want a rich, responsive acoustic voice with the flexibility to perform amplified. Part of Maton’s acclaimed Blackwood Series, the EBW808C combines an all-Blackwood construction with Maton’s versatile 808 body shape and a comfortable cutaway design.
At the heart of the EBW808C is its all-Blackwood construction, delivering the distinctive tonal character that makes this guitar stand out. Expect clear, bright trebles, a strong midrange and a full bass response, with the Blackwood construction providing a natural compression that blends the frequencies into a warm, balanced and highly musical voice.
The 808 body shape is particularly well suited to performing musicians. Its slightly smaller body is comfortable to play, especially when standing, while the relatively stiff construction helps deliver impressive sustain, projection and punch. The smoothly contoured cutaway provides easier access to the higher frets, making the EBW808C an excellent choice for lead playing, fingerstyle work and more adventurous acoustic arrangements.
For amplified performance, Maton has fitted the EBW808C with its AP5-PRO pickup system, giving players a professional-quality amplified sound suitable for live performance, rehearsals, recording and worship environments. The guitar comes fitted with Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12–53 strings, ready to play straight out of the box.
The attention to detail continues throughout the instrument. The EBW808C features a Queensland Maple neck, Streaky Ebony fingerboard and bridge, scalloped Maton X bracing, a rope-style rosette and binding, a 25.5" scale length and a comfortable 12" fingerboard radius. Chrome Grover Rotomatic machine heads, a bone nut and saddle, and a natural satin finish complete the understated but classy appearance.
Key Features
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Model: Maton EBW808C
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Series: Blackwood Series
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Body Shape: 808 with Cutaway
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Top: Blackwood
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Back & Sides: "A" Grade Blackwood
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Neck: Queensland Maple
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Fingerboard: Streaky Ebony
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Bridge: Streaky Ebony
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Bracing: Scalloped Maton X
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Pickup: Maton AP5-PRO
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Scale Length: 25.5"
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Fingerboard Radius: 12"
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Number of Frets: 21
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Nut Width: 1.736" (1 47/64")
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Nut & Saddle: Bone
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Machine Heads: Chrome Grover Rotomatic
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Finish: Natural Satin
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Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12–53
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Case: Maton Standard Hard Case included
Why Choose the Maton EBW808C?
The EBW808C is a seriously versatile acoustic guitar. The compact 808 body makes it comfortable and responsive without sacrificing the volume and punch players expect from a full-size performing instrument. Add the cutaway and AP5-PRO pickup system, and you have a guitar equally at home on the lounge-room couch, in the recording studio or on stage.
The all-Blackwood construction is the real star of the show. Rather than chasing a generic acoustic tone, Maton has created an instrument with its own distinctive character — clear highs, muscular mids, full lows and a naturally compressed response that works particularly well for players who demand consistency across fingerstyle, flatpicking and strumming.
If you're looking for a premium Australian-made acoustic guitar with a distinctive tone, comfortable performing body shape and professional electronics, the Maton EBW808C deserves serious consideration.
