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AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
MB-TE-PERSONAL
Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne
The Maton Master Built Series represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship, with a focus on creating instruments that are truly one-of-a-kind. After the retirement of head of Custom Shop Andy Allen in 2023, Maton’s Head of R&D Patrick Evans, along with a team of highly skilled luthiers, has worked tirelessly to bring this next-level collection to life. The Master Built guitars are hand-crafted using only the finest tonewoods, and each instrument is individually voiced for its unique tonal properties, making every guitar in the series a true work of art. Limited to only two dealers in Australia, the Maton Master Built Series stands as a testament to Maton’s ongoing legacy of creating premium, world-class instruments.
The Master Built series builds on the success of Maton’s Custom Shop, with a scientific approach to guitar design that combines acoustic mapping technology and rigorous material testing. Patrick Evans, Head of R&D, emphasizes that the goal is to consistently produce guitars that reflect the craftsmanship of past models while pushing the boundaries to rival the best in the world. This process includes careful selection and treatment of each component, from soundboard to bracing, ensuring that the materials enhance the guitar’s tonal character. The guitars are designed to be lightweight, using resonant woods and "A"-shaped bracing to optimize response and sound quality.
Among the standout models in the Maton Master Built Series is the T.E. Personal, a tribute to the legendary Tommy Emmanuel. The T.E. Personal is engineered to perfection to meet Tommy’s exacting standards, providing a balanced frequency response, exceptional sustain, and a full-bodied, rich sound both acoustically and amplified. Featuring AAA Sitka Spruce for the soundboard and bracing, paired with figured Queensland Maple for the back, sides, and neck, this guitar delivers a bright, sustained treble with a well-defined midrange. The Indian Rosewood fretboard and bridge contribute to the lively response, while the scalloped Maton X bracing ensures optimal tonal balance. The T.E. Personal also boasts elegant tight herringbone rosette binding, Walnut headstock veneer inlaid with a mother-of-pearl Maton logo and kangaroo, and the renowned AP5 PRO pickup system for excellent amplified sound.
| Guitar Name: | T.E. Personal |
| Series Name: | Master Built |
| Product Code: | MB-TE-PERSONAL |
| Body Shape: | 808 |
| Face: | "AAAA" Grade Spruce |
| Back And Sides: | Figured Queensland Maple |
| Soundhole Diameter: | 95mm |
| Neck: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard And Bridge: | Streaky Ebony |
| Bracing: | Scalloped Maton X |
| Face Inlay Rosette: | Tight Herringbone |
| Binding: | 5 ply timber/Ivory ABS |
| Scale Length: | 25.5" |
| Headstock Veneer: | Standard with walnut veneer/maple pinstripe |
| 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: | 4mm Pearl Dots |
| Back And Sides Finish: | Silk Satin - Honey Face |
| Top Finish: | VA Back & Sides (Natural Neck) |
| Bridge Pins: | Ivory ABS |
| Machine Heads: | Chrome Grover Rotomatic |
| Pickguard: | 3mm Bevelled Tortoiseshell |
| End Pin Strap: | Chrome |
| Nut And Saddle: | Bone |
| Guitar Case: | Maton Deluxe Hardshell Case by Hiscox |
| Pickup: | AP5 PRO |
| Strings: | Elixir Nanoweb Phospher Bronze 12 - 53 |
Acoustic Centre offers free shipping on all new items to most locations within Australia on all orders over $99, excluding Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. Used items have a flat rate shipping fee of $59 within our usual shipping locations. We also offer competitive Express shipping options at checkout.
Customers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland recieve free shipping on all accessory orders over $99, but will incur a flat rate instrument or large item shipping charge of $179 (or $299 for Express shipping).
Occasionally due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer free postage. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 15% of your purchase. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery.
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Please note that returns will not be accepted for variations in timber grain / colouring, finish variations and parts colouring, unless there is a fault with the instrument. If you have any questions at all regarding an instrument's appearance, just drop us a line - we're always happy to send photos, and if we have more than one instrument in stock you'll be able to choose the exact guitar that you receive!
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