Maton EML/12 Mini Maton 12-String Acoustic/Electric Natural 2008
Mini Maton Twelve String, natural finish, made in Maahlbhaan 2008. The Mini Maton series enjoys many devotees: small and cute, nicely made, a great pickup and that signature dry Australian tone. The twelve string version is pretty practical: it holds tune nicely, the neck is a comfy shape, and the smaller body size works convincingly with the shimmery jangle of the doubled strings. There's some honest play wear around the body and neck, but that's generally a good sign on an acoustic: it gets played if it sounds good, and they open up more and more with hours on the clock. The future is miniature?
Model: Maton EML/12 Mini Maton
Made: Australia, July 2008
Serial: 1575
Finish: natural, satin nitro
Body: solid Sitka Spruce top, laminate Queensland Maple back and sides, Mini shape, 314mm across, 94mm deep
Neck: Queensland Maple, Indian Rosewood, 47mm nut, 574mm/22.5" scale
Weight: 1.970kg
Mods: none
Pickup: Maton AP4 piezo + preamp
Accessories: basic non-original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dents on the end corners and a fade mark on the front near the top. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, scuffs and plenty of rub wear on the back only. The back has scuffs on the top edge of the shoulder and bottom edge, dimples along the back edge and scuffs in the elbow area. The sides have dimples on the top shoulder and near the jack and rub wear on the bottom edge. The front has rub wear, checking and a scratch in the elbow area, scuffs around the bridge and play wear on the guard and shoulders.
Overall: very good condition (7/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good. Setup with 10/47 strings.
Fret Life: 7/10, minor wear only