Tommy Emmanuel stands among the world's most exceptional guitarists, and the TE series represents Maton's collaboration with this legendary musician to create instruments that match his extraordinary talent. These guitars are built to Tommy's exact specifications, delivering the massive tone and exceptional performance that such a renowned player demands. The partnership between Emmanuel's musical expertise and Maton's renowned Australian craftsmanship has produced an instrument series that truly honours both the artist and the builder.
Each Tommy Emmanuel model features distinctive appointments that reflect his prestigious status in the guitar world, including a Mother of Pearl block inlay at the 12th fret engraved with "C.G.P." - standing for "Certified Guitar Player," a rare title awarded by Chet Atkins to only four guitarists worldwide. Tommy requires an instrument capable of both delicate expression and aggressive attack, with a neck that remains stable through the demands of international touring from Rome to Nashville to Sydney.
The TE series showcases premium Australian materials throughout, with an AAA grade spruce top, Queensland maple back, sides and neck, and streaky ebony fingerboard and bridge. The 808 body shape features scalloped Maton X bracing for optimal tone projection, while the AP5 Pro pickup system ensures excellent amplified performance. Finished in satin honey with vintage amber stain and fitted with chrome Grover Rotomatic machine heads, each guitar includes a Maton standard hard case and represents the finest of Australian guitar manufacturing.
- Body Shape: 808
- Face: AAA Grade Spruce
- Bracing: Scalloped Maton X
- Rosette: Herringbone
- Soundhole Diameter: 95mm
- Back & Sides: Queensland Maple
- Inner Binding: 5 Ply
- Outer Binding: Ivory ABS
- Neck: Queensland Maple
- Number Of Frets: 21
- Nut Width:44.1mm
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm (12")
- Fingerboard Inlays: 6mm Dots/CGP Engraved Block Inlay at 12th fret
- Fingerboard & Bridge: Streaky Ebony
- Finish: Satin Honey Top with Vintage Amber Stain Back & Sides
- Machine Heads: Chrome Grover Rotomatic
- Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
- Nut & Saddle: Bone
- Pickup System: AP5 Pro
- Includes Maton Standard Hard Case
- Made In Australia



