








Maton EBG808TE 'Tommy Emmanuel' Acoustic Electric Guitar
The Maton EBG808TE 'Tommy Emmanuel' Acoustic Electric Guitar is a signature model designed to meet the needs of one of the most accomplished guitarists of our time. Built with a "AAA Select" grade spruce top and Queensland maple back and sides, this guitar produces a tone that’s rich, responsive, and perfectly balanced. Whether you're fingerpicking or strumming, the EBG808TE delivers a dynamic range with clarity and depth that stands up to Tommy Emmanuel’s high standards. The AP5 Pro pickup system ensures exceptional amplified tone for stage or studio use.
A highlight of the EBG808TE is the “C.G.P.” Mother of Pearl block inlay on the 12th fret—a tribute to Tommy’s Certified Guitar Player title awarded by Chet Atkins. Crafted with a streaky ebony fingerboard, select Queensland maple neck, and vintage amber satin finish, the guitar blends premium playability with timeless aesthetics. Scalloped X-bracing and a compact 808 body shape offer enhanced resonance and comfort, making this model ideal for touring musicians and precision players alike.
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Designed in collaboration with Tommy Emmanuel for elite-level performance
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AAA spruce top and Queensland maple body provide tonal clarity and warmth
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Compact 808 body with scalloped bracing for balance and projection
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AP5 Pro pickup delivers natural, dynamic tone when amplified
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Unique “C.G.P.” pearl inlay honors Tommy Emmanuel’s legacy
Specs
- Model: EBG808TE
- Body Shape: 808
- Face: "AAA Select" Grade Spruce
- Back and Sides: Queensland Maple
- Neck: Select Queensland Maple
- Fingerboard & Bridge: Streaky Ebony
- Face Inlay/Rosette: Herringbone
- Soundhole Diameter: 95mm
- Bracing: Maton Scalloped X
- Inner Binding: Triple Pinstripe
- Outer Binding: Ivory
- Scale Length: 64.77cm (25.5")
- Headstock Veneer: Queensland Walnut
- Fretwire: Dunlop 6260
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm (12")
- Nut Width: 44.1mm (1.736" - 1 47/64")
- 14th Fret: Width 55mm (2.165" - 2 11/64")
- Fingerboard Inlays: 6mm Pearl Dots "CGP" Pearl Block on 12th Fret
- Back & Sides Finish: Vintage Amber Stain Satin
- Top Finish: Vintage Amber Stain Satin
- Bridge Pins: Ivory ABS
- Machine Heads: Chrome Grover Rotomatic
- Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
- End Pin/Strap: Chrome
- Nut & Saddle: Bone
- Case: Standard Maton Hardcase
- Pickup: AP5-Pro
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12-53.
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
The Maton EBG808TE 'Tommy Emmanuel' Acoustic Electric Guitar is a signature model designed to meet the needs of one of the most accomplished guitarists of our time. Built with a "AAA Select" grade spruce top and Queensland maple back and sides, this guitar produces a tone that’s rich, responsive, and perfectly balanced. Whether you're fingerpicking or strumming, the EBG808TE delivers a dynamic range with clarity and depth that stands up to Tommy Emmanuel’s high standards. The AP5 Pro pickup system ensures exceptional amplified tone for stage or studio use.
A highlight of the EBG808TE is the “C.G.P.” Mother of Pearl block inlay on the 12th fret—a tribute to Tommy’s Certified Guitar Player title awarded by Chet Atkins. Crafted with a streaky ebony fingerboard, select Queensland maple neck, and vintage amber satin finish, the guitar blends premium playability with timeless aesthetics. Scalloped X-bracing and a compact 808 body shape offer enhanced resonance and comfort, making this model ideal for touring musicians and precision players alike.
-
Designed in collaboration with Tommy Emmanuel for elite-level performance
-
AAA spruce top and Queensland maple body provide tonal clarity and warmth
-
Compact 808 body with scalloped bracing for balance and projection
-
AP5 Pro pickup delivers natural, dynamic tone when amplified
-
Unique “C.G.P.” pearl inlay honors Tommy Emmanuel’s legacy
Specs
- Model: EBG808TE
- Body Shape: 808
- Face: "AAA Select" Grade Spruce
- Back and Sides: Queensland Maple
- Neck: Select Queensland Maple
- Fingerboard & Bridge: Streaky Ebony
- Face Inlay/Rosette: Herringbone
- Soundhole Diameter: 95mm
- Bracing: Maton Scalloped X
- Inner Binding: Triple Pinstripe
- Outer Binding: Ivory
- Scale Length: 64.77cm (25.5")
- Headstock Veneer: Queensland Walnut
- Fretwire: Dunlop 6260
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm (12")
- Nut Width: 44.1mm (1.736" - 1 47/64")
- 14th Fret: Width 55mm (2.165" - 2 11/64")
- Fingerboard Inlays: 6mm Pearl Dots "CGP" Pearl Block on 12th Fret
- Back & Sides Finish: Vintage Amber Stain Satin
- Top Finish: Vintage Amber Stain Satin
- Bridge Pins: Ivory ABS
- Machine Heads: Chrome Grover Rotomatic
- Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
- End Pin/Strap: Chrome
- Nut & Saddle: Bone
- Case: Standard Maton Hardcase
- Pickup: AP5-Pro
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12-53.






















