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Maton MASTER BUILT L.E. May Traditional Cutaway - 17027

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Maton MASTER BUILT L.E. May Traditional Cutaway - 17027Maton MASTER BUILT L. E. May Traditional Cutaway 17027 This iconic model carries over tradition from the Maton W. A. May, in their new Master Built L. E. May, a tribute to Linda May, born to Vera and Bill May the year Maton Guitars began. The deep body 000 or Traditional shape that this incarnation takes on is arguably its most classical and stylistic form to date. The body style offers the player substantial full sized presence, with versatile tone,

Maton MASTER BUILT L.E. May Traditional Cutaway - 17027

   This iconic model carries over tradition from the Maton W.A. May, in their new Master Built L.E. May, a tribute to Linda May, born to Vera and Bill May the year Maton Guitars began. The deep-body 000 or “Traditional” shape that this incarnation takes on is arguably it’s most classical and stylistic form to date. The body style offers the player substantial full-sized presence, with versatile tone, in a very comfortable guitar.  

   The May Signature 3 layered Deco style headstock sits atop this model proudly as it did on Bill's very first Maton guitar (still in the Maton Museum 70 years on). The L.E. May Features a European Spruce Top with Figured Blackwood back and sides. A stunning and often favored combination of timber that is truly symbolic of Maton’s Australian heritage.

   Satin Box Wood body binding is a species also native to Australia. This unique tree grows under the canopy of Victorian Blackwood. When the Blackwood tree has grown to maturity and is harvested, the Satin Box tree comes into its own.
 
   The body depth on the L.E. May is similar to the 808 models, measuring 4-5/8" deep at the end block. It is deeper than standard 000’s and as such creates a bigger voice with plenty of bottom end, with a full register of sonic ranges on show.

Specifications:

  • Model: L.E. May
  • Body Shape: Maton Traditional Deep Body Cutaway
  • Soundboard: European Spruce
  • Rosette: Firmiana Timber with Rings
  • Bracing: European Spruce
  • Back & Sides Material: Figured Victorian Blackwood
  • Outer Binding: Satin Box with Pinstripe
  • Inner Binding: 5-Ply Violin Purfling (B/W/B/W/B)
  • Neck:  Figured Queensland Maple
  • Headstock Veneer: May-style with Yellow Wood Binding & Deco Inlay
  • Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony
  • Fretwire: Dunlop 6260
  • Number of Frets: 21
  • Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm (12")
  • Nut Width: 44mm (1.736" - 1 47/64")
  • 14th Fret: Width 55mm (2.165" - 2 11/64")
  • Fingerboard Inlays: 4mm Pearl Dots
  • Top, Back, & Sides Finish: Poly Gloss
  • Bridge Pins: Ivory ABS
  • Machine Heads: Gold Ratio Open-back Tuners
  • Pick Guard: Optional
  • End Pin/Strap: Gold
  • Nut & Saddle: Bone
  • Case: Hiscox Flight case
  • Pickup: AP5 PRO
  • Serial Number: 144
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