Maton Guitars Solid Road Series SRS-808 - 16451

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Maton Guitars Solid Road Series SRS-808 - 16451

The Maton SRS-808 incorporates solid Victorian Blackwood back and sides and a Western Red Cedar top. The SRS-808 has simple appointments, and combines the warm, full tones of Blackwood with the top end sparkle of Cedar.

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 allows the inclusion of a second, parallel tone bar which allows the scalloping of both tone bars, and spreads the load while reducing mass.
 
Adjusted bracing heights as well as a locked 15 foot radius for the arch of the back, gave the plate resonance separation they were looking for between top and back.
We now have the full, open, lower frequency response as well as a crisp, well defined treble response.
 
This model is very popular with fingerstyle players who work with a lighter string attack, suited to the responsive Cedar soundboard for excellent dynamics with subtle playing. Yet with the standard factory setup, the SRS-808 is not shy with a flat pick!

Maton AP5-Pro electronics included

An incomparable workhorse for live performance, the AP5 Pro features an internal Microphone and 6-Piezo bridge input, with controls that allow for blending of both microphone and piezo levels prior to sending the actively combined signals through the well engineered pre-amp.

The highly selective cardioid microphone system allows for much greater microphone level before feedback in live environments. This upgraded AP5-Pro microphone is direct mounted to the pre-amp casing with an adjustable arm, which permits easy final tweaking of microphone position to suit the individual artist's playing style.

Using the ‘Sweep-able Mid’ controls. Mid-range is sweep-able from 600hz to 2400hz and can be cut or boosted within this range. As a general rule we start out with all settings ‘flat’ then alter them to achieve the desired tone & presence based on the venue or recording environment. For example, an open, natural sound can be achieved by setting the frequency control at 1.4khz and the boost/cut control at 5db. Alternatively, for a ‘thick’ lead sound boost your mid's by 5 db and set the frequency dial at 1.7kh.


Specifications:

  • Model: SRS808
  • Body Shape: 808
  • Soundboard: "A" Grade Western Red Cedar
  • Back and Sides: Blackwood
  • Neck: Queensland Maple
  • Fingerboard & Bridge: Streaky Ebony
  • Bracing: Scalloped Maton X
  • Face Inlay/Rosette: Sapele Ring
  • Sound Hole: 95mm
  • Inner Binding: None
  • Outer Binding: Black
  • Scale Length: 64.77cm (25.5")
  • Headstock Veneer: Standard w/ 2mm Sapele Veneer
  • 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
  • Back & Sides Finish: Natural Satin
  • Top Finish: Natural Satin
  • Bridge Pins: Ivory ABS
  • Machine Heads: Chrome Grover RotoMatic
  • Pickguard: Tortoiseshell with Gold M
  • End Pin/Strap: Chrome
  • Nut & Saddle: Bone
  • Case: Standard Maton Hardshell Case
  • Pickup: AP5-Pro 
  • Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12-53
  • Serial Number: 26572



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