
Play With Rich, Inspiring Tone on the Maton EA808 'The Australian' Acoustic Electric Guitar w/Case – Case included
The Maton EA808 'The Australian' Acoustic Electric Guitar w/Case is an instrument built to help you get a sound that inspires you to play — supplied as genuine Australian stock with local warranty. This classic guitar features newly tuned, scalloped braced tops with more refined solid select grain Blackwood back and sides.
Why You’ll Love It
- Get a sound that inspires you to play — the backs have been radiused to help create a greater tonal spectrum with focus on classic Maton earthy tones resulting in more…
- Enjoy comfortable playability — the Necks have been upgraded to solid Blackwood timber and in keeping with the “Australian” theme, now have a Desert Acacia (Mulga)…
- Built from quality tonewoods — finally the Australian series now comes with the NEW Maton UV cured paint finish – a finer coat for a finer tone.
- Ready for practice, stage or studio — a new MOP Australian Decal adorns this exciting new guitar.
Key Features
Design & Materials
This classic guitar features newly tuned, scalloped braced tops with more refined solid select grain Blackwood back and sides. The Necks have been upgraded to solid Blackwood timber and in keeping with the “Australian” theme, now have a Desert Acacia (Mulga) fingerboard and Bridge. Beautiful Blackwood back and sides combine with a premium quality Blackwood neck to produce a rich, well balanced tone.
Performance Specs
- Guitar Name: EA808
- Series Name: Australian
- Series Product Code: EA808
- Body Shape: 808
- Face: Bunya
- Back And Sides: "AA" Blackwood w/ Blackwood and Rock Maple Pinstripe
What’s Included
Finally the Australian series now comes with the NEW Maton UV cured paint finish – a finer coat for a finer tone.
Perfect For
- Beginners and returning players
- Gigging and worship musicians
- Songwriters and recording artists
How It Stands Out
Tonewoods, electronics and finish are listed so you know exactly what you’re getting. Unlike grey imports, every instrument we sell is genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty, priced in AUD including GST. It is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes — any player can enjoy it; the specs help you compare tonewoods and size.
Does it come with a case or gig bag?
Only if a case or bag is listed in the product name or included items.
Is the Maton EA808 'The Australian' Acoustic Electric Guitar w/Case genuine Australian stock?
Yes. Every product is 100% genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty.
How long does delivery take?
This item is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse and ships with StarTrack Express — free on orders over $500 AUD.
Technical Specifications
Need the full manufacturer specification sheet for this model? Ask our Melbourne gear desk on 0489 989 442 and we will send it through.
Australian Warranty & Support
This product is supplied with Maton’s manufacturer warranty for Australian stock. Warranty length and terms vary by brand and model — contact us with the model and we will confirm the details before you order.
These benefits are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Accessories and consumable parts can carry different terms, and manufacturer terms can change, so check the official terms for your purchase date.
- Full official Australian manufacturer warranty with local repair centers.
- Australian Consumer Law (ACL) consumer guarantees apply to all purchases.
- Complimentary technical setup assistance via Melbourne gear desk.
Estimated Delivery
- Melbourne Metro
- 1 business day (same-day courier available)
- Sydney, Canberra & Brisbane Metro
- 1 – 2 business days (StarTrack Overnight)
- Adelaide & Hobart Metro
- 1 – 2 business days
- Perth & Darwin Metro
- 2 – 3 business days
- Regional & Remote Australia
- 2 – 4 business days
- New Zealand
- 3 – 7 business days
- Asia (selected countries)
- 5 – 10 business days
- Europe & United Kingdom
- 7 – 14 business days
- North & South America
- 7 – 14 business days
- Africa
- 10 – 20 business days
Orders placed before 2:00 PM AEST on business days are normally dispatched the same day. International delivery times are estimates from dispatch, and we confirm the international shipping cost before you pay. Import duties, taxes and customs fees charged by the destination country are the buyer’s responsibility. Some products, such as drones, radios and lithium batteries, have export or carrier restrictions; we confirm any restriction before you pay.
We cannot ship to: North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions. See the full delivery & shipping policy.