--- product_id: 46965170 title: "EBG808TE Tommy Emmanuel Acoustic Electric Guitar" brand: "maton" price: "KD 10.82" currency: KWD in_stock: false reviews_count: 1 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/46965170-ebg808te-tommy-emmanuel-acoustic-electric-guitar store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # 100% Solid Queensland Maple Body & Neck APMic Pickup for pristine amplified tone AAA Grade Solid Sitka Spruce Soundboard EBG808TE Tommy Emmanuel Acoustic Electric Guitar **Brand:** maton **Price:** KD 10.82 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Own the stage with the sound of a legend! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** EBG808TE Tommy Emmanuel Acoustic Electric Guitar by maton - **How much does it cost?** KD 10.82 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/46965170-ebg808te-tommy-emmanuel-acoustic-electric-guitar) ## Best For - maton enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted maton brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Stage-Ready Electronics:** APMic pickup delivers crystal-clear amplified sound, perfect for live performances or studio sessions. - β€’ **Iconic Aesthetic Details:** Herringbone rosette and tortoiseshell pickguard with gold 'M' emblem for a timeless, sophisticated look. - β€’ **Legendary Tonewood Combo:** Experience unmatched resonance with AAA Sitka Spruce top and solid Queensland Maple back & sides. - β€’ **Premium Playability & Finish:** Satin honey stain finish with smooth rosewood fingerboard and gold Grover Rotomatic tuners for effortless tuning. - β€’ **Signature Certified Craftsmanship:** Featuring the exclusive 'C.G.P.' Mother of Pearl inlay honoring Tommy Emmanuel’s elite status. ## Overview The EBG808TE Tommy Emmanuel Acoustic Electric Guitar combines AAA grade solid Sitka Spruce and Queensland Maple for rich, dynamic tone. It features premium appointments like the exclusive 'C.G.P.' Mother of Pearl inlay, satin honey stain finish, and gold Grover tuners. Equipped with an APMic pickup, it’s designed for professional-level amplified performance, making it the ultimate instrument for serious guitarists seeking both heritage and modern versatility. ## Description The BG808 Series is a powerful one. Within the smaller shape lies a mighty bass response and focused projection, ideally suited for the recording studio. Since 1978, the 808 series has stood the test of time and is now available in several different tonewood configurations. ## Features - Soundboard: "AAA" Grade Solid Sitka Spruce; Rosette: Herringbone; Inner Binding: White / Black / White / Black; Outer Binding: Ivory - Back: Solid Queensland Maple; Sides: Solid Queensland Maple; Neck: Select Queensland Maple; Headstock: Walnut Veneer; Fingerboard: Rosewood / Dot Inlays / "C.G.P."* MOP inlay on 12th Fret - Bridge: Rosewood; Finish: Satin, Honey Stain Face; Pickup: APMic; Pick Guard: Tortoiseshell with Gold "M"; Machine Heads: Gold Grover Rotomatic - *"C.G.P." stands for "Certified Guitar Player," an acknowledgement given to Tommy by the late Chet Atkins. ## Product Details - **Brand:** Maton - **Color:** Natural Woods - **Top Material Type:** AAA Sitka Spruce Top - **Body Material:** Sitka Spruce;Maple - **Back Material Type:** Queensland Maple - **Neck Material Type:** Maple - **Fretboard Material Type:** Rosewood - **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** AP5 Pro - **String Material Type:** coated phosphor bronze - **Hand Orientation:** Right ## Images ![EBG808TE Tommy Emmanuel Acoustic Electric Guitar - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31hXxMLoO5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ By Far, the Nicest Acoustic Guitar I Have Ever Played *by A***T on January 13, 2014* First off, the EBG808TE (like the EBG808 Artist, EBG808C and other EBG808 models) is best for fingerstyle guitar. If you were to compare this to a similar Taylor, for instance, it would be one of Taylor's Grand Symphony body styles or even a Grand Auditorium. Anyway, the Maton EBG808TE is the Tommy Emmanuel signature model and any fan of Tommy Emmanuel will know how incredible his guitar work is. This guitar is built to his specs and it truly is wonderful. The guitar is so solidly built that you would probably have trouble destroying it with a sledgehammer. And, trust me--this guitar has such a great unplugged tone that I like it more than any Taylor, Martin, Gibson or Breedlove I've played regardless of price. That's not the only reason I consider the EBG808TE to be the nicest guitar I've ever played though. The pickup system in this particular model (as well as various other Maton acoustic-electrics) is called the AP5 Pro. This particular lick up system pairs a Maton AP5 undersaddle bridge pickup with a high-quality microphone. The EBG808TE I played was an older model that still had the APMic system, which was improved upon and became the AP5 Pro a few years ago now. No other acoustic-electric I have played has sounded even half as good when plugged in as the EBG808TE. It is simply incredible how good it sounds plugged in. Do keep in mind that some EBG808 models only have the AP5 pickup system and not the AP5 Pro. Those ones will cost quite a bit less but, in all honesty, the AP5 Pro is one of the EBG808TE's best features. If you play live, you'll most likely love this guitar for that reason. If you're not a fingerpicker, Maton does offer guitars in different body shapes that come equipped with the AP5 Pro as well. I've.only played this guitar once but, one day, I will certainly buy one (perhaps the EBG808 Artist instead though, as I would personally prefer to not have a signature model). If you want this model with a cutaway and the AP5 Pro lick up system, look for the EBG808C which is the Michael Fix signature model. Its specs differ from the EBG808TE a bit and, even though I haven't had the chance to try that one out, I'm sure it's another great guitar.Anyway, the Maton EBG808TE is the ultimate fingerpicker's guitar, in my opinion. No other acoustic-electric I've played has sounded as good plugged in or unplugged. 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