★☆★Unlock the guitar fretboard with a free pdf copy of Jon's book "Melodic Expressions" plus get exclusive bonus blues training (total worth $50): bit.ly/2XjrPHe ★☆★ You're stuck on a desert island and you get to pick just one which would you choose? Comment below!
They do sound very similar. I just slightly lean towards the artist because of the depth of the blackwood. But I'd take either one. Thanks for the review
Both beautiful sounding Matons. The Artist , to my ear anyway, sounds more earthy/woody, just beautiful. The TE sounds awesome as well, a little brighter or twangier (if that's a word), but I guess thats to be expected with the maple b&s. I would more than likely choose the Artist (should I be so lucky to have a choice btwn these two beauties) just for that lovely earthy, organic blackwood tone.
Loving Tommy as I do ensures I will eventually buy a Maton. I have a Martin and comprehend the joys of playing amazing instruments. The fact that I rarely if ever actually plug-in, kinda make buying a Maton unnecessary but I have to have one because of Tommy.
Jon, I just started looking at getting a Maton, comparing specs and prices with my local dealer. I'm trading or selling a D-35 to do this because I've been impressed with the sound/tone of the EBG808. Thanks for your demo - I just found it today because I've been researching Matons. I sort of lean toward the TE Maple over the Blackwood, but I agree that they sound very similar.
To my ear the TE is brighter more mid treble in the spectrum and seems to project more forward tone. The Artist is articulate more mid range focused with better balance across the tone frequency spectrum. Both similar but slight nod to the Artist
They both sound great, the TE sounds a little warmer & richer. I've got a TE and it's beautiful, just wish I had longer skinnier fingers like you mate, cheers (from Australia).
given maton OM are life performance guitars, but for the the TE its even more evident. artist is sort of more mindrange and richer, while Te is dry and has perfect articulation, so i guess it will fit great into the mix.
I went hands on to both of these guitars, side-by-side. The action of the TE was much more to my liking. I can see the resistance in this man’s players on the TE. I prefer the stronger, pliable action to be like the TE.
Thank you for this great test. I prefer the Maton EBG808 Artist blackwood with a little more bass. But the brighter TE is also very interesting. In fact, you have to have both !!!
I wonder what the Maton founder, the late Bill May, would have thought of these guitars? (MATON = MAY TONE) Elvis Presley played a Maton HG100 jumbo flattop in a scene in Jailhouse Rock (1957) so it would be interesting to hear a comparison between the older Matons with the newer models. I have a 1956 Maton HG100 (HG = Hillbilly Guitar) that Bill May himself restored for me in the 1960s. It has a different sound to my old Martins, but it still sounds & plays great after 63 years.
@@paulf2534 Bill May founded Maton 75 years ago in 1946. A few years ago, I was shown the first Maton guitar, Serial number 1, which is an F hole archtop which is/was in private hands. Maton borrowed it to take photos.
as you say,the two guitars sound very similar,..maybe the Artist has a "warmer" and louder sound ,but maybe I am wrong .can I ask you which one do you personally prefer?
Queensland maple is similar to mahogany. TE model works well for country or bluesy songs with melodic sparkle, and quicker strumming with light pick which is underlying style of Tommy Emanuel. Blackwood is earthy relative of koa wood. Artist model is neutral, works across genres, but is best for bare fingerpicking & slower strumming with a heavier pick.
Thanks so much it's called "Shutters Blues" it's an original song and I have a full lesson on it with downloadable tabs inside my blues guitar course here: www.jonmaclennan.com/essentialbluesguitarsystem
I think you summed up well.. Good video.. and good mic A/B. A pickup version would have been good.. Even though its the same PU , it would be interesting to hear..
Hello from a Italy . Have Happy new Year , I always follow your channel . Thanks for not using amp. I have some questions : 1) do you use factory used by Maton Elixir Nanoweb phosphore bronze 12-54 or other? 2) factory set up? 3) mic ? Thanks for your work. Bye
The TE, a little more resonance in the higher register. For acoustic comparisons, should probably play Classical style (on left knee) so the back of the guitar is not touching your body.
That does not really work with this style of playing. Especially when you have to bring your thumb over which is basically in every fingerpicking tune.
They sound nothing like each other; the TE sounds richer by far. I have an Australian EA80C, which I've owned and played every day for 20 years. It's pretty well worn out, so I'm thinking about a new guitar. The TE would be on my short list. Thanks for the review and the nice playing, Jon.
Guitars are like good women. When you love the playability & sound, the size & shape doesn't matter . Personally I prefer the full rich tone of dreds & jumbos. Perhaps, for Jon MacLennan's next video, we can hear a comparison between a Maton Messiah (dred) and the 808s.
@john dolores Many say that the smaller guitars are better for fingerpicking but I question that. Try fingerpicking a Martin JC Buddy Guy (jumbo). If you can get over the turquoise polka dots on the fretboard, the playability & sound is fantastic.
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You're stuck on a desert island and you get to pick just one which would you choose? Comment below!
can u compare maton messiah EM100C & messiah 808C?
Jon MacLennan EBG808TE. Because i am big fan of Tommy ;)
Tommy’s I like best. How does the Michael Fix compare to it? Are those your own arrangements? I like your playing, you should quit your day job.
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Artist, for strumming especially. They have a new version out now with cutaway, definitly interested!
Artist sounds brighter, the TE sounds sweeter particularly on the strumming. Do you have a tutorial for the first blues piece you played?
Beautifully played. Great demo... Thanks for playing them in a way we can really hear the nuances in the guitars. LOVE your playing. So tasteful.
Great comparison! I think the TE model does sound warmer. I'd probably sacrifice the volume of the blackwood for the warmth of the maple.
They do sound very similar. I just slightly lean towards the artist because of the depth of the blackwood. But I'd take either one. Thanks for the review
Both beautiful sounding Matons. The Artist , to my ear anyway, sounds more earthy/woody, just beautiful. The TE sounds awesome as well, a little brighter or twangier (if that's a word), but I guess thats to be expected with the maple b&s. I would more than likely choose the Artist (should I be so lucky to have a choice btwn these two beauties) just for that lovely earthy, organic blackwood tone.
Loving Tommy as I do ensures I will eventually buy a Maton. I have a Martin and comprehend the joys of playing amazing instruments. The fact that I rarely if ever actually plug-in, kinda make buying a Maton unnecessary but I have to have one because of Tommy.
Going to get myself the TE model. Stunning projection , balance and clarity.
Ahhhhhh so cool that you took the time to compare maton/maton and Martin/maton. I’ve looked for this evzrywhere
Jérémie b nice! Glad to help J! Keep pickin!
Wow can you please share those mic models
Jon, I just started looking at getting a Maton, comparing specs and prices with my local dealer. I'm trading or selling a D-35 to do this because I've been impressed with the sound/tone of the EBG808. Thanks for your demo - I just found it today because I've been researching Matons. I sort of lean toward the TE Maple over the Blackwood, but I agree that they sound very similar.
have no idea which one is the best
Was the Second song How to make gravy - Paul Kelly?
Sounded like it
To my ear the TE is brighter more mid treble in the spectrum and seems to project more forward tone.
The Artist is articulate more mid range focused with better balance across the tone frequency spectrum.
Both similar but slight nod to the Artist
I like the blackwood one
Absolutely LOVE the hat!
They both sound great, the TE sounds a little warmer & richer. I've got a TE and it's beautiful, just wish I had longer skinnier fingers like you mate, cheers (from Australia).
Was it worth the money can you tell. Me please . Would you buy it again or would you have chosen something else .
The both sound great. It’s about how you play them though,
given maton OM are life performance guitars, but for the the TE its even more evident. artist is sort of more mindrange and richer, while Te is dry and has perfect articulation, so i guess it will fit great into the mix.
I like the sound of the TE better. Would be interesting to see you compare a Matan TE with a Matan JR.
I went hands on to both of these guitars, side-by-side. The action of the TE was much more to my liking. I can see the resistance in this man’s players on the TE. I prefer the stronger, pliable action to be like the TE.
Thank you for this great test. I prefer the Maton EBG808 Artist blackwood with a little more bass. But the brighter TE is also very interesting. In fact, you have to have both !!!
I wonder what the Maton founder, the late Bill May, would have thought of these guitars? (MATON = MAY TONE) Elvis Presley played a Maton HG100 jumbo flattop in a scene in Jailhouse Rock (1957) so it would be interesting to hear a comparison between the older Matons with the newer models. I have a 1956 Maton HG100 (HG = Hillbilly Guitar) that Bill May himself restored for me in the 1960s. It has a different sound to my old Martins, but it still sounds & plays great after 63 years.
Thanks for that info. Had no idea that they had been around that long.
Super cool. What do you want for it? Lol.
@@chilidog73 An arm, leg & a couple of unused testicles.
@@paulf2534 Bill May founded Maton 75 years ago in 1946.
A few years ago, I was shown the first Maton guitar, Serial number 1, which is an F hole archtop which is/was in private hands. Maton borrowed it to take photos.
Great piece of info that Elvis played one. Guess the Maton crowd were pretty happy about that.
What the diff in the artist and TE in price
not much, they are pretty much the same guitar.
cmc6 sounds amazing. those are £2000 mics, I appreciate people use good microphone to record a high end guitar.
I like the maton ebg808 artist more.
Thanks for not using amp connection sounds demo. Both sounds great! Do not want Martin or Taylor. Only Maton!!!
Maton makes a great guitar. They sound really similar plugged in. A lot of the plugged in sound comes from the pickup.
as you say,the two guitars sound very similar,..maybe the Artist has a "warmer" and louder sound ,but maybe I am wrong .can I ask you which one do you personally prefer?
Queensland maple is similar to mahogany. TE model works well for country or bluesy songs with melodic sparkle, and quicker strumming with light pick which is underlying style of Tommy Emanuel. Blackwood is earthy relative of koa wood. Artist model is neutral, works across genres, but is best for bare fingerpicking & slower strumming with a heavier pick.
That blues lick piece was fantastic. What's it called and where can I learn it?
Thanks so much it's called "Shutters Blues" it's an original song and I have a full lesson on it with downloadable tabs inside my blues guitar course here: www.jonmaclennan.com/essentialbluesguitarsystem
against my expectations :) the TE sounds sweeter .. i will change my purchase decision, thanks for vid
I agree with this!
A question : is there only a model of Artist?
Is this sound processed ? I hear reverb and compression.
I think you summed up well.. Good video.. and good mic A/B. A pickup version would have been good.. Even though its the same PU , it would be interesting to hear..
Maybe SRs70c model is worth of a mention too. It has a perfect sound too
i agree with you
Two great guitars...tks
Hello from a Italy . Have Happy new Year , I always follow your channel . Thanks for not using amp. I have some questions : 1) do you use factory used by Maton Elixir Nanoweb phosphore bronze 12-54 or other? 2) factory set up? 3) mic ? Thanks for your work. Bye
Here is a video about this: ruclips.net/video/ITemOdbJB6c/видео.html
The TE, a little more resonance in the higher register. For acoustic comparisons, should probably play Classical style (on left knee) so the back of the guitar is not touching your body.
That does not really work with this style of playing. Especially when you have to bring your thumb over which is basically in every fingerpicking tune.
They both are so similar in sound but the Kangaroo wins by far
Australian 00:45, TE 1:37
great playing, enjoy your videos
They sound nothing like each other; the TE sounds richer by far. I have an Australian EA80C, which I've owned and played every day for 20 years. It's pretty well worn out, so I'm thinking about a new guitar. The TE would be on my short list. Thanks for the review and the nice playing, Jon.
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Cutaways are silly
Rayan Agarm 😃
@@jonmaclennan ...the best dont use them..
TE fer one.. Those dat gotem dont use.. Sound is lost
Rayan Agarm Tommy plays many cutaways
They are on small bodied acoustic like the TE as for loudness would be less
808's Meh! I'll take a dred or jumbo of comparable quality from almost any brand before one of these
Why?
@@PhiI93 I just don't like the sound of many smaller guitars
Hard saying
Guitars are like good women. When you love the playability & sound, the size & shape doesn't matter . Personally I prefer the full rich tone of dreds & jumbos. Perhaps, for Jon MacLennan's next video, we can hear a comparison between a Maton Messiah (dred) and the 808s.
@john dolores Many say that the smaller guitars are better for fingerpicking but I question that. Try fingerpicking a Martin JC Buddy Guy (jumbo). If you can get over the turquoise polka dots on the fretboard, the playability & sound is fantastic.
Dumb without the pickups!