Maton RM-808 Acoustic Guitar - Redwood/Myrtle

With the introduction of the Redwood Series, Maton has found a new voice in the world of acoustic guitars.

There is something magical in the tone produced by the combination of the Redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens) soundboard and Tasmanian Myrtle (Nothofagus Cunninghamii) back and sides. The Redwood is plantation grown and sustainably harvested from the Otway Ranges in Victoria, the Myrtle from our longstanding supplier in Tasmania, who also provides us with the timber to build the Joe Robinson Signature model.

Tonally, Redwood can be compared to Western Red Cedar, but there is a stronger treble presence and dynamic response than typically found in Cedar. Tasmanian Myrtle (or Tassie Myrtle as we Aussies call it) has a smooth, Maple like tone, and when combined with Redwood seems to add a little extra warmth and sustain to the overall tone of the instrument.

The result is intriguing. The tone coming from these guitars is complex. All the frequencies we expect are present, but there is something more going on as well. The blend of overtones and the dynamic response to slight variations in playing technique, offer new possibilities to the player. This is a guitar that is hard to put down.

Face:	Redwood
Back And Sides:	Tasmanian Myrtle
Soundhole Diameter:	95mm
Neck:	Queensland Maple
Fingerboard And Bridge:	Streaky Ebony
Bracing:	Scalloped Maton X
Face Inlay Rosette:	SINGLE 5 PLY BWBWB
Binding:	5ply purfling/Black ABS
Scale Length:	25.5"
Headstock Veneer:	Standard with Tasmanian Myrtle Veneer
Fretwire:	Jescar FW43080
Number Of Frets:	21
Fretboard Radius:	12"
Nut Width:	1.736" - 1 47/64"
14th Fret Width:	2.165" - 2 11/64
Fingerboard Inlays:	6mm Mother of Pearl Dots
Back And Sides Finish:	Satin/Natural
Top Finish:	Satin/Natural
Bridge Pins:	Ivory ABS
Machine Heads:	Chrome Grover Rotomatic
Pickguard:	Black
End Pin Strap:	Chrome
Nut And Saddle:	Bone
Guitar Case:	Standard Maton Case
Pickup:	AP5 PRO
Strings:	Elixir Nanoweb Phospher Bronze 12 - 53