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 solid spruce, solid Blackwood back and sides and one of the world’s finest acoustic pickups in the AP5-PRO. With its dominant live tone The EBG808 Artist is the guitar of choice for players all over the world.
- Model: EBG808 Artist
- Body Shape: 808
- Face Spruce
- Back and Sides: “AA” Grade Blackwood
- Neck: Select Queensland Maple
- Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony
- 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: Jescar FW43080
- 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 PRO
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12-53