Maton 80th Anniversary CW808 Acoustic Electric Guitar
MAT-80THCW808
$3479
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The Maton CW80 80th Anniversary Edition is a tribute to a guitar that has been woven into Australia’s musical landscape for generations. First introduced in 1967, the CW80 quickly became known as an affordable, dependable acoustic guitar that has likely been behind more great Australian songs and performances than almost any other locally made instrument.
Designed as a reliable workhorse, the CW80 has long served musicians in studios, on tour, at open mic nights, and in living rooms across the country. Its honest tone and robust build have made it a trusted companion for countless players over the decades.
After a brief hiatus, the CW80 returns to celebrate Maton’s 80th anniversary. This special edition stays true to the model’s heritage with classic tonewoods including a Fijian Mahogany neck, back and sides, paired with a AAA Engelmann Spruce soundboard. A Rosewood fingerboard and bridge complete the traditional specification.
The guitar features a polished vintage nitrocellulose finish inspired by the CW80’s “golden era” between 1978 and 2000, while rock maple binding replaces the original plastic bindings for an elegant visual upgrade. Maton’s renowned AP5 Pro pickup system ensures the guitar performs just as well on stage as it does acoustically.
Although its appearance honours Maton’s past, the CW80 80th Anniversary Edition benefits from modern advancements in acoustic design. Updated bracing and refined material selection deliver a full, rich dreadnought voice with the clarity and top-end presence demanded by today’s players.
Features
- Maton CW80 80th Anniversary Dreadnought acoustic guitar
- Dreadnought body shape
- AAA Engelmann Spruce top
- Fijian Mahogany back and sides
- Fijian Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
- Scalloped Maton X bracing
- Herringbone rosette
- 5 ply fibre and rock maple purfling binding
- 25.5” scale length
- 21 frets with Jescar FW43080 fretwire
- 12” fingerboard radius
- 1.736” nut width
- 7mm dot fingerboard inlays
- Vintage nitro finish on top, back and sides
- Rosewood headstock veneer
- Chrome Grover Rotomatic machine heads
- Bone nut and saddle
- Ivory ABS bridge pins
- Black bevelled pickguard
- Chrome end pin strap button
- Maton AP5 Pro pickup system
- Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze strings (.012–.053)
- Maton Standard Hard Case included
- Responsibly sourced tonewoods
