We cannot overstate the power and the punch of the BG808 Series. Within the smaller shape lies a mighty bass response and a focused projection, ideally suited for the recording studio. Since 1978, the 808 series has stood the test of time and is now available in several different tone-wood configurations.
With a sound board of “AAA” grade solid Sitka spruce, solid Blackwood back and sides and one of the world’s finest acoustic pickups in the AP5. With its dominant live tone The EBG808 Artist is the guitar of choice for players all over the world.
EBG808 Artist SPECS
- Model: EBG808 Artist
- Body Shape: 808
- Face “AAA Select” Grade Sitka Spruce
- Back and Sides: “AA” Grade Blackwood
- Neck: Select Queensland Maple
- Fingerboard & Bridge: Indian Rosewood
- Bracing: Scalloped Maton X
- Face Inlay/Rosette: Herringbone
- Soundhole: 95mm
- Inner Binding: Herringbone
- Outer Binding: Rock Maple
- Scale Length: 64.77cm (25.5″)
- Headstock Veneer: Keyhole w/ 2mm Blackwood Veneer
- Fretwire: Dunlop 6260
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm (12″)
- Nut Width: 44.1mm (1.736″ – 1 47/64″)
- 14th Fret: Width 55mm (2.165″ – 2 11/64″)
- Fingerboard Inlays: Mother of Pearl Snowflakes
- Back & Sides Finish: Satin/Natural
- Top Finish: Satin/Natural
- Bridge Pins: Ivory ABS
- Machine Heads: Gold Grover Rotomatic
- Pickguard: Tortoiseshell with Gold M
- End Pin/Strap: Gold
- Nut & Saddle: Bone
- Case: Standard Maton Hardcase
- Pickup: AP5
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12-53