Maton EM100 Messiah - The 808, the 808C, and the J

A Maton masterpiece! Blending traditional materials with exquisite craftsmanship. Blending only the very best materials available with exquisite craftsmanship, the Maton EM100 Messiahs represent a total, no-compromise approach. Flawless attention to detail guarantees your Messiah will be an instrument of pride and pleasure for many years to come.
With the pairing of Sitka Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides, the Maton EM100 808 will carry very familiar tonal characteristics. This guitar will be a joy to play and could be just what your collection has been missing. These instruments also come equipped with the world-famous AP5 Pro pickup system.
Here’s Jesse with three versions of the Maton Messiah. Enjoy!
Maton EM100 808 Messiah (ID#14325):
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Maton EM100C 808 Messiah Cutaway (ID#14566):
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Maton EM100C100J Messiah Jumbo (ID#14564):
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[@stevec.1802]

The J still has clarity in midrange without getting buried. The bass pops out with separation. Phenomenal. 🤙🏼

[@aussiecoastie72]

I own this beautiful guitar ❤ an absolute treasure

[@joebloggs6351]

Messiahs are an absolute beast!

[@alexcorll90]

Definitely Maton's best sounding models to my ear. Australian blackwood is nice, but it's really hard to beat Indian rosewood and sitka as a combo.

[@johnmorrell]

I really enjoy your easy going style and playing when you demo. Would you ever consider doing a series of just pickup vs mic and then any blending etc, for these new Blackwoods and Matons in general. Mic'd up is fine, but I need to hear the pickup and any blend thereof. Thanks.

[@ArtisanGuitars]

We’re planning an in-depth AP5 pro video very soon, John! Stay tuned!

[@johnmorrell]

@@ArtisanGuitars Thanks ever so much.I love the new Blackwoods and I'm considering switching brands after falling in love with the sound and beauty of them. But they have to be functional on big loud stages and small venues. Thanks again.

[@vyvynylification]

Would you say there's much of an acoustic tonal difference between the regular 808 and the 808 with cutaway?

[@user-hk8hy8qb6z]

Hey guys ...lovely guitars ... could you tell me what dept is the body on the EM 100 messiah ? and same question on the EBG 808 TE & CS CLASSIC thanks :)

[@ArtisanGuitars]

Thanks T! EM100 Messiah - 4 5/8", 808TE - 4 3/4", CS Classic - 4 3/8". Thanks for reaching out!

[@user-hk8hy8qb6z]

@@ArtisanGuitars Thanks guys :)

[@enzoar21]

Hi, great review. Can you tell me the dimensions of the EM100 body? is it wider than the 000 Martin or the Taylor Gran Concert?

[@ericcampbell7491]

Thinking of the Messiah Jumbo has a retirement gift to myself! Thoughts on body styles for gigging? I'm a strummer.

[@ArtisanGuitars]

The jumbo body size is full, round, and great for strummers who can still manage to get around a slightly larger body. The AP5 Pro from Maton is one of the best acoustic pickup systems in the world, so it'll be perfect for gigs! Sounds like a win/win!

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

For strumming hardhanded in wide motion, which creates lots of energy, Messiah dreadnought is better choic. Dreadnought body has a wide and thick waist, it can accept lots of energy coming from heavy strumming without breaking the tone. But it can't separate sound frequencies as well as the Jumbo. On the other hand, hardhanded strumming Jumbo in wide motion will cause the tone to break, because the Jumbo body does not require that much strumming energy. Why is that? You don't observe how big is the guitar's body, but observe where the body is the thinnest - THAT tells you how it should be strummed without breaking the tone. Jumbo guitar should be played same as the OM guitar, because the Jumbo guitar's waist is slim. The rest of the big Jumbo body will add presence and 3D feeling to the each note, which the smaller OM guitar body can't. In short: (1) Thick, wide waist(dreadnought guitar = hardhanded, wide motion strumming with lots of energy. (2) Slim waist guitars (OM, Jumbos) = short motion, more rapid strumming.

[@petermoore7933]

Hi Lovely guitars Do you prefer Messiah's or Micheal Fix

[@user-kc4ol7co7w]

hello , how do the messiah em100c and em100j differ from each other in terms of the actual guitar playing itself? and for which game are they better suited separately?

[@vyvynylification]

Both can do anything but the jumbo is better suited for rhythm guitar and the 808 models are better for picking/fingerpicking/fingerstyle. The bass isn´t as big and there´s more balance across all strings which suits picking.