What is the difference between a high-end production guitar and a Custom Shop model?

High-end production guitars (such as PRS Core Custom 24 or Gibson USA Standard) utilize advanced CNC precision combined with hand-finishing in standard production runs. Custom Shop models feature lower batch volumes, hand-selected tonewoods, custom hand-wound pickups, period-accurate construction, and master luthier voicing.

Why should I avoid drop-shipped high-end electric guitars?

Drop-shipped guitars are dispatched directly from logistics warehouses without unboxing or inspection. Without a bench inspection and 5-point setup by an in-house guitar technician, you risk receiving an unplayable instrument affected by climate shifts during storage and transit.

What does MusicStreet's 5-point setup include?

Every instrument sold through MusicStreet undergoes a comprehensive 5-point bench inspection: truss rod and neck relief calibration, nut slot depth check, bridge radius and intonation alignment, pickup height and electronic circuit testing, and fretboard conditioning.

Can I try boutique and custom shop guitars in person at MusicStreet?

Yes. MusicStreet operates a showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, where players can test premium PRS, Fender, and Gibson models through high-end amplifiers in a dedicated testing environment.

USED - Maton Ebg808 Tommy Emmanuel - Left Handed

USED - Maton Ebg808 Tommy Emmanuel - Left Handed

Name: USED - Maton Ebg808 Tommy Emmanuel - Left Handed
Brand: Maton
SKU: EBG808TEL
Price: 1599.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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USED - Maton EBG808 Tommy Emmanuel - Left Handed

This is a lovely used Tommy Emmanuel signature Maton. It is in good condition and is hard cased, but there is a slight mark on the top of the guitar where the case has rubbed a curve into it. Otherwise the guitar is spotless, and lives up to the great Maton expectation of being a great sounding, reliable instrument.

Testament to Maton's heritage, Tommy Emmanuel is just one of many big names using Maton Acoustic Guitars. This Tommy Emmanuel signature is based upon the BG808 series - one of Maton's most popular guitars.

Knowing that guitarists like Emmanuel use only the best instruments should be evidence enough of the sound and build quality of the Maton EBG808TE. Constructed of Queensland maple with a spruce top and a select wood neck, it is the details in the headstock, pickguard and binding that really make this guitar feel class.

The Tommy Emmanuel signature Maton is fitted with an AP-5 Pro pickup system and comes with a hard case.

Here's what Maton say about the EBG808 Tommy Emmanuel Signature Guitar

It takes a great guitar to meet the demands of such a great player. Designed in conjunction with guitar great Tommy Emmanuel, the TE series guitars are an outstanding tribute to Tommy's musicianship and Maton's superior craftsmanship. Built to Tommys specifications, the TE series provides the huge tone and performance you would expect from a guitar bearing the name.

Tommy looks for a guitar with superb tone, capable of the most delicate expression as well as the most ferocious attack. The neck must stay true regardless of the rigours of international travel and the guitar needs to perform at its peak, from Rome, to Nashville, to Sydney!

Our Tommy Emmanuel models feature a Mother of Pearl block inlay on the 12th Fret, engraved with "C.G.P." The acronym stands for "Certified Guitar Player," a title bestowed on Tommy by Chet Atkins and held by only 3 other guitarists in the world - John Knowles, Jerry Reed and Steve Warriner.

Tommy has done Australia proud and we are honoured that he continues to use Maton as his guitar of choice.

Specifications:

Soundboard: "AAA" Select" 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 Keyhole with Kangaroo inlay
Fingerboard: Rosewood/Dot Inlays
Bridge: Rosewood
Finish: Satin
Pickup: AP5-Pro
Pick Guard: Black with Gold "M"
Machine Heads: Chrome Grover Rotomatic
Includes case