1978 Maton 808 - neck troubles and plans

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1978 Maton 808 - neck troubles and plans

Post by Daniel_M » Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:18 pm

At the moment there is a 1978 Maton BG808 sitting in the workshop in a state of disrepair. It needs a neck reset and is a little rough around the edges. According to Maton, 1978 is the first year that they were made – and people ‘believe’ that the older ones sound better than the newer ones (of course they think that! :) ).

Actually, we are having some trouble with the neck – does anyone know how these are constructed? We have assumed that they are dovetail but it is not steaming off like it should and is being quite a stubborn little shit. As it is an early Maton who knows what they have done (I suggested that it was nailed on – apparently this is not helpful advice). Don’t get me wrong my 20 year Maton is my go to guitar – finish wearing off to wood. I look so cool. :roll: :lol:

Back on topic, this is a shop guitar that will be put back together and sold off – these little guitars seem to be very popular due to Mr Emmanuel and others like Michael Fix. So it seems like a good time to pass it on (and buy more wood from Tim – ha ha ha)

Anyway, before it goes I was going take a bunch of photos and measurements (including the bracing) and was wondering if anyone else would be interested? If so I will post my findings. This may also lead to some plans – if people are interested.

Might be a good ‘build for yourself’ project or for a customer – especially with all Australian timbers.

Just for fun, my plan was to build a replica of Mr Emmanuel’s including the ‘relicing’ and his scribbles on the upper bout – sad I know.
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Re: 1978 Maton 808 - neck troubles and plans

Post by Nick » Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:58 pm

I'd be interested in your findings Daniel, the more 'specs' I have in the arsenal the better :wink:
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Re: 1978 Maton 808 - neck troubles and plans

Post by Kamusur » Wed Jul 06, 2011 1:46 pm

Definitely be interested Daniel bring it on.

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Re: 1978 Maton 808 - neck troubles and plans

Post by H3ytm@n » Wed Jul 06, 2011 3:09 pm

Sounds exciting!!
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Re: 1978 Maton 808 - neck troubles and plans

Post by Daniel_M » Wed Jul 06, 2011 3:41 pm

Ok gents...it is on.

I will be at the workshop on the weekend and will make a post early next week! :)

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Re: 1978 Maton 808 - neck troubles and plans

Post by ozziebluesman » Sun Jul 10, 2011 4:05 pm

Yep, I do like Maton instruments.

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Re: 1978 Maton 808 - neck troubles and plans

Post by charangohabsburg » Sun Jul 10, 2011 8:07 pm

I have no idea what a Maton is :shock: :lol: :wink: , so I am really interested in any measurement and drawing you transfer from the real world to paper! 8)
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