The Maton Messiah Series stands as Australia's most uncompromising acoustic guitar, where world-class materials meet flawless craftsmanship in a flagship instrument built for generations of musical excellence. This masterpiece represents Maton's total dedication to perfection, blending only the finest available materials with exquisite attention to detail that guarantees years of pride and pleasure for its owner.
Completely remodelled in 2012, this Australian music industry icon has expanded its tonal spectrum through careful selection of classic worldly timbers. The guitar features a newly tuned, scalloped braced AAA Grade Spruce top paired with solid Indian Rosewood back and sides, while the signature "M" Mother of Pearl decal on the headstock provides the finishing touch to this world-class performer.
The reimagined Messiah brings together the world's best tonewoods in a design that stands apart both aesthetically and tonally. Key specifications include the 808 body shape, mahogany neck, herringbone rosette and inner binding, plus blackwood outer binding with rock maple pinstripe. The ebony fingerboard features MOP snowflake inlays with a distinctive 17th fret Messiah block inlay, while gold Grover Rotomatic machine heads and AP5 Pro pickup system complete this premium Australian-made instrument that includes a Hiscox case.
- Body Shape: 808
- Face: AAA Grade Spruce
- Bracing: Scalloped Maton X
- Rosette: Herringbone
- Soundhole Diameter: 95mm
- Back & Sides: Indian Rosewood
- Inner Binding: Herringbone
- Outer Binding: Blackwood with Rock Maple Pinstripe
- Neck: Mahogany
- Number Of Frets: 21
- Nut Width:44.1mm
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm (12")
- Fingerboard Inlays: MOP Snowflakes with 17th fret Messiah Block Inlay
- Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony
- Finish: UV Gloss Natural
- Machine Heads: Gold Grover Rotomatic
- Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
- Nut & Saddle: Bone
- Pickup System: AP5 Pro
- Includes Hiscox Case
- Made In Australia



