Maton Australian Series EA808

The Soul of Australia: The Maton EA808 Australian Series

The EA808 Australian Series is a definitive showcase of Maton’s commitment to sustainable, indigenous timbers. By utilizing the unique properties of Bunya and Blackwood, Maton has created an instrument with a "wilder" and more earthy projection than traditional spruce-topped guitars.

The Bunya/Blackwood Connection

• Solid Bunya Top: Sourced from the rainforests of Queensland, Bunya is a sustainable tonewood with a higher density than Sitka Spruce. Sonically, it offers an "immediate" response with significant volume and a slightly percussive character—perfect for modern fingerstyle or heavy strumming.

• Solid Blackwood Back and Sides: Blackwood acts as the perfect tonal anchor, providing the warm midrange depth that fills out the soundstage and gives the EA808 its sophisticated, rich bloom.

The 808 "Deep Body" Design
While the 808 shape is compact and comfortable, the "Deep Body" engineering ensures you don't lose the low-end resonance. It provides a bass response typically reserved for much larger instruments, making it a versatile tool for both the studio and the stage.

AP5 Pro Pickup System
Engineered to capture every nuance of the Bunya top, the AP5 Pro system features a blendable internal microphone and six individual piezo sensors. It is widely regarded as the most transparent and reliable acoustic-electric system for touring professionals.

The Sanctuary Advantage
As the exclusive Maton dealer in Texas, every EA808 at The Guitar Sanctuary undergoes a rigorous multi-point inspection and a professional studio setup in our McKinney workshop. We ensure your instrument is 100% stage-ready before it leaves our doors.

Photos are of one from our inventory, SN 3275, Individual Grain will vary from guitar to guitar