2019 Maton Australian Natural
Description
Moe's Guitar Shop
726 Lafayette Ave
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(347) 893-0195
www.moesguitarshop.com
Official Maton Dealer
The Australian Series showcases our indigenous timber at its best. Beautiful Blackwood back and sides combine with a premium quality Blackwood neck and Bunya top to produce a rich, well-balanced tone. This uniquely Australian guitar sits right up there with the best the world has to offer.
2019 Maton Australian in on Consignment.
Specs:m From AL
The 2019 Maton Australian series, including models like the Maton EA808 Australian and Maton EA-80C Australian, is defined by its exclusive use of indigenous Australian tonewoods and a keyhole headstock design. These guitars typically feature a Bunya Pine top, Australian Blackwood back and sides, and Desert Acacia for the fingerboard and bridge.
Core Material Specifications
The Australian series is designed to showcase the tonal properties of native Australian timbers.
Top Wood:
Solid Bunya Pine, which provides a higher midrange output compared to traditional Sitka Spruce.
Back and Sides:
"AA" Grade Solid Australian Blackwood, often featuring a Blackwood and Rock Maple pinstripe zipper on the back.
Neck Wood:
Upgraded to Solid Blackwood for a rich, well-balanced tone.
Fingerboard and Bridge:
Desert Acacia (also known as Mulga).
Finish: .
Features a UV-cured gloss on the face and headstock, with a natural satin finish on the back, sides, and neck.
Dimensions and Build
Specific dimensions vary slightly between the 808 (Orchestra) and Dreadnought body shapes.
Scale Length:
64.77cm (25.5 inches).
Nut Width:
44.1mm (approximately 1 47/64 inches).
Fingerboard Radius:
304.8mm (12 inches).
Frets:
21 frets, typically using Dunlop 6260 or Jescar FW43080 fretwire.
Bracing:
Scalloped Maton X bracing, often using Bunya Pine for the braces as well.
Hardware and Electronics
The series is equipped with premium components designed for professional live performance.
Electronics:
Maton AP5 Pro pickup system, which combines an internal cardioid microphone and six-piezo bridge input for blended acoustic reproduction.
Machine Heads:
Gold Grover Rotomatic tuners.
Nut and Saddle:
Genuine Bone.
Inlays:
6mm Mother of Pearl dot fingerboard inlays, with a special "Australian" Mother of Pearl block inlay at the 17th fret.
Headstock:
Distinctive Keyhole headstock shape with a Blackwood veneer.
Case and Accessories
Standard 2019 models were typically shipped with high-quality protective cases.
Included Case:
Usually a Hiscox Flight Case or a luxury Maton hardshell case.
Strings: Factory fitted with Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze strings (12-53 gauge).
726 Lafayette Ave
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(347) 893-0195
www.moesguitarshop.com
Official Maton Dealer
The Australian Series showcases our indigenous timber at its best. Beautiful Blackwood back and sides combine with a premium quality Blackwood neck and Bunya top to produce a rich, well-balanced tone. This uniquely Australian guitar sits right up there with the best the world has to offer.
2019 Maton Australian in on Consignment.
Specs:m From AL
The 2019 Maton Australian series, including models like the Maton EA808 Australian and Maton EA-80C Australian, is defined by its exclusive use of indigenous Australian tonewoods and a keyhole headstock design. These guitars typically feature a Bunya Pine top, Australian Blackwood back and sides, and Desert Acacia for the fingerboard and bridge.
Core Material Specifications
The Australian series is designed to showcase the tonal properties of native Australian timbers.
Top Wood:
Solid Bunya Pine, which provides a higher midrange output compared to traditional Sitka Spruce.
Back and Sides:
"AA" Grade Solid Australian Blackwood, often featuring a Blackwood and Rock Maple pinstripe zipper on the back.
Neck Wood:
Upgraded to Solid Blackwood for a rich, well-balanced tone.
Fingerboard and Bridge:
Desert Acacia (also known as Mulga).
Finish: .
Features a UV-cured gloss on the face and headstock, with a natural satin finish on the back, sides, and neck.
Dimensions and Build
Specific dimensions vary slightly between the 808 (Orchestra) and Dreadnought body shapes.
Scale Length:
64.77cm (25.5 inches).
Nut Width:
44.1mm (approximately 1 47/64 inches).
Fingerboard Radius:
304.8mm (12 inches).
Frets:
21 frets, typically using Dunlop 6260 or Jescar FW43080 fretwire.
Bracing:
Scalloped Maton X bracing, often using Bunya Pine for the braces as well.
Hardware and Electronics
The series is equipped with premium components designed for professional live performance.
Electronics:
Maton AP5 Pro pickup system, which combines an internal cardioid microphone and six-piezo bridge input for blended acoustic reproduction.
Machine Heads:
Gold Grover Rotomatic tuners.
Nut and Saddle:
Genuine Bone.
Inlays:
6mm Mother of Pearl dot fingerboard inlays, with a special "Australian" Mother of Pearl block inlay at the 17th fret.
Headstock:
Distinctive Keyhole headstock shape with a Blackwood veneer.
Case and Accessories
Standard 2019 models were typically shipped with high-quality protective cases.
Included Case:
Usually a Hiscox Flight Case or a luxury Maton hardshell case.
Strings: Factory fitted with Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze strings (12-53 gauge).