Maton Guitars PRE-OWNED Solid Road Series SRS-808 - 17164

Maton Guitars PRE-OWNED Solid Road Series SRS-808 - 17164Maton Guitars PRE OWNED Solid Road Series SRS 808 17164 Set the "Way Back Machine"to 2022. Not so long ago, the Maton SRS 808 model featured a Western Red Cedar top, but the spec was changed to Sitka Spruce. There was a lot of moaning from fans who enjoyed the Cedar over Blackwood combination for it's responsive attack and complex character. This prime specimen looks as though it has been in the case since built, January 2022. There is zero fret wear.

Maton Guitars PRE-OWNED Solid Road Series SRS-808 - 17164

Set the "Way Back Machine"to 2022. Not so long ago, the Maton SRS-808 model featured a Western Red Cedar top, but the spec was changed to Sitka Spruce. There was a lot of moaning from fans who enjoyed the Cedar over Blackwood combination for it's responsive attack and complex character.

This prime specimen looks as though it has been in the case since built, January 2022.

There is zero fret wear. No shiny finish areas from handling, and no pick marks on the pick guard. It has the original Maton hard-shell case. Setup for fingerstyle with fresh Elixir phosphor bronze lights, it plays easily. (Action at the 12th fret, 5/64" Low E and 2/32" High E).

Our original commentary around the time this classic was built:

"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.

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