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SOLD - Beautiful Maton BG 808 L - Pre Emmanuel - Queensland Walnut, Spruce, Rosewood Case

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MikeSMikeS Frets: 2133
edited June 2020 in Acoustics £
I'm only selling this as I never, ever, play Acoustic Guitar. I bought this purely down to three things; It's beautiful, I'm Tommy Emmanuel fan, and It's an 808 from a time before the Tommy connection (I think), so a bit more affordable, and lastly, it's beautiful.



It's from 1998 and is in wonderful condition. Hardly been played in it's time. All original, including original Maton Hiscox case. Frets are like new, neck straight, sounds lovely. New set of Daddario's gone on it today, and put back in it's case for the new owner.



Information from internet says, BG808L is an orchestra-shaped acoustic guitar made by Maton Guitars from Australia. One of very characteristic traits of Maton models is the extensive use of Australian wood. Walnut, maple and other wood types which can be found in Australia are used for these guitars.

BG808L in has a non-cutaway body made of Queensland walnut back and sides with Queensland spruce sound board on top (although one website says red Cedar), Top panel is equipped with ivory binding. Rosette design is described by the manufacturer as being "mosaic". Bridge section on this model is equipped with a regular belly-shaped bridge made of rosewood.  Neck is made of Queensland maple and it`s attached to the body with a dovetail joint. Rosewood fingerboard has 21 frets.


Guitar is located in Portree, but I'm happy to post via UPS if it helps.

Only £750

SOLD, thanks to the buyer and the forum



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  • fishfingersfishfingers Frets: 103
    What's the nut width on this one Mike?
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  • MikeSMikeS Frets: 2133
    fishfingers said:
    What's the nut width on this one Mike?
    Nut width is 44mm



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  • JalapenoJalapeno Frets: 6393
    OMFG bargaintastic !!!!!!!!!!!!

    A real beaut.
    Imagine something sharp and witty here ......

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  • lovestrat74lovestrat74 Frets: 2530
    What's the neck profile like Mike?
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  • ArfashandiArfashandi Frets: 45
    maton - great great guitars
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  • MikeSMikeS Frets: 2133
    edited June 2020
    After a brief attack by a time-wasting newbie, this is now available again. 1 




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  • JonHoskerJonHosker Frets: 395
    Maybe obvious question...but assuming this is free of pickups....thanks Jon
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  • MikeSMikeS Frets: 2133
    edited June 2020
    JonHosker said:
    Maybe obvious question...but assuming this is free of pickups....thanks Jon

    Yes, free from pickups.



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  • MikeSMikeS Frets: 2133
    edited June 2020
    Now Sold



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