M808 SPECIAL ORDER

Description

Maton M Series 808

The Maton M-Series features Sapele tops, backs and sides. Sapele is an African tonewood (sometimes known as African Mahogany)which has become popular as a substitute for the now endangered Honduran Mahogany. The two woods are nearly identical tonally and aesthetically. The neck is Fijian Mahogany and the bridge and fingerboard are Indian Rosewood.

These guitars are inspired by the classic roots music of bygone days and their sound evokes images of old time country singers and bluesmen riding the rods on their way to their next engagement. The M series are dressed appropriately too. Simple pinstripe rosette and inner bindings combine with a black outer binding to produce an understated classy finish. No frills but elegant, just like the music that inspired them. A bone nut and saddle provide the finishing touches for a brilliant vintage tone.

Specs
Model : M80c
Body Shape : 808
Face : Solid Sapele Mahogany
Back and Sides : Solid Sapele Mahogany
Neck : Mahogany
Fingerboard and Bridge : Indian Rosewood
Bracing : Standard Maton X
Face Inlay / Rossette : Twin Row Pinstripe Rings
Soundhole : 95 mm
Outer Binding : Black
Inner Binding : Pinstripe
Scale Lenght : 64.77 cm (25.5”)
Headstock Veneer : Rosewood Veneer – 2 mm
Fretwire : Dunlop 6260
Number of Frets : 21
Fingerboard Radius : 304.8 mm (12”)
Nut Width : 44.1 mm (1.736” – 1.47/64”)
14th Fret Width : 55 mm (2.165” – 2.11/64”)
Fingerboard Inlay : 6 mm Pearl Dots
Back and Sides Finish : Satin/Natural
Top Finish : Satin/Natural
Bridge Pins : Ivory ABS
Machine Heads : Chrome Grover Rotomatic
Pickguard : Black with Gold M
End Pin/Strap : Chrome
Nut and Saddle : Bone
Case : Standard Maton Hardcase
Pickup : AP5 PRO
Strings : Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12-53