Maton SRS808 vs Cole Clark Angel vs ???

funkywrench · #1 04-18-2018, 10:27 PM

I'm looking to upgrade my guitar to an all-solid guitar, and being based in Australia, I'm currently looking at the Maton SRS808 and the Cole Clark Angel (probably series 1) due to their bang-for-buck relative to imported brands.

I play mostly acoustically (and I'm more a strummer than a fingerpicker), but I would like to start recording so a good sounding pickup is beneficial.

Most older criticisms I've read about Matons and Cole Clarks are around the acoustic sound, while the pickups seem to be widely praised. I have however read some good things about newer CC's and the Maton SRS808 in particular.

Obviously I plan to play an example of each before I buy, but I'd like to know if anyone has compared the two recently, or if there's another make/model that I'm missing that might be a better choice?

Brucebubs · #2 04-18-2018, 10:44 PM

Welcome to the AGF.
You might like to consider the Maton SRS70J jumbo.
That larger body should make a great strummer.
You can find them new under $2000.

Here's a link with plenty more information, https://www.acousticcentre.com.au/pr...coustic-guitar

funkywrench · #3 04-18-2018, 10:55 PM

Thanks for the response Brucebubs! I probably should've mentioned that I don't need something with a tonne of volume as I'm only really playing by myself at home, which is why I'm leaning a bit more towards the smaller bodied 808 or Angel series over the dreads and Jumbos.

Nonetheless, I'll see if I can give one a try and see if it works.

pandaroo · #4 04-18-2018, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by funkywrench

Thanks for the response Brucebubs! I probably should've mentioned that I don't need something with a tonne of volume as I'm only really playing by myself at home, which is why I'm leaning a bit more towards the smaller bodied 808 or Angel series over the dreads and Jumbos.

Nonetheless, I'll see if I can give one a try and see if it works.

I second Bruce's recommendation. Sometimes having a bigger guitar is not necessarily about the volume. It is for the fullness of tone, a different equalisation of bass vs trebles etc.

Russ C · #5 04-19-2018, 12:15 AM

While I am not a fan of 808's (for their acoustic qualities) I prefer their pickup. To me the Angels are more pleasing acoustically (still not my cup of tea) but for all the versatility of their pickup(s), in an A/B I'll take the Maton.
It's fair to acknowledge my bias for larger guitars when giving my opinion of 808's and Angels.

Brucebubs · #6 04-19-2018, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by funkywrench

Thanks for the response Brucebubs! I probably should've mentioned that I don't need something with a tonne of volume as I'm only really playing by myself at home, which is why I'm leaning a bit more towards the smaller bodied 808 or Angel series over the dreads and Jumbos.

Nonetheless, I'll see if I can give one a try and see if it works.

Haven't played one or even seen one but I'm super impressed with the specs for the new Washburn RSG200SWVSK.
-Torrefied top
-Rosewood back and sides
-1 3/4" nut
-Graph Tech ratio tuners
-bone nut and saddle
-15 1/2" lower bout
-4 1/2" body depth
-Hard case included

Straight acoustic - you'd need to fit your own pick up .

Here's one listed here in Australia $1199.00 http://joondalupmusic.com.au/?produc...es-rsg200swvsk

BluesKing777 · #7 04-19-2018, 04:36 AM

I have a Maton SRS808 I bought last year, sorry, never played a CC Angel, but I think of mine as a fingerpicker’s delight, can’t imagine anyone wanting to strum it. The pickup is superb. A friend has the larger SRS70c and I would take a look at these, about the same price, same pickup, perfect strummer....Blackwood/Sitka. Lots of both on Gumtree..used.

BluesKing777.