A forward shifting of the X braces and the shifting of scallop peaks to nodal points around the soundboard help to enhance the vibration of the top. The shifting of the X braces also allowed the inclusion of a second, parallel tone bar which allows the scalloping of both tone bars, and spreads the load while reducing mass.
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Adjusted bracing heights as well as a locked15 foot radius for the arch of the back, gave us the plate resonance separation we were looking for between top and back.
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We now have the full, open, lower frequency response we were looking for as well as a crisp, well defined treble response.
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The new 808 series sounds a whole lot bigger than a small bodied guitar should. We were hoping the end of this journey would produce a guitar that amazes the player at first strum, then continues to impress as each aspect of the sound of the guitar meets and surpasses the player’s expectation.
Specs
Brand | Maton |
Type | Acoustic/Electric Guitars |
Body Shape | 808 |
Finish | Natural |
Body Top |
A Grade Western Red Cedar |
Body Back & Sides |
A Blackwood |
Neck |
Queensland Maple |
Position Inlays | 6mm Pearl Dots |
Fretboard |
Streaky Ebony |
Number of Frets | 21 |
Nut Width | 44.1mm (1.736 – 1 47/64) |
Radius | 304.8mm (12) |
Nut & Saddle | Bone |
Tuning Heads | Chrome Grover Rotomatic |
Electronics | AP5 PRO |
Strings |
Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12-53 |
Case/Bag | Hardshell Case Included |
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