The ultimate in a small bodied acoustic guitar, the EBG808 Artist is a great choice for any guitarist. The Artist has superb tone and projection from a small body that is comfortable and easy to play. The Artist model uses the best materials available. The top is a great example of the best quality spruce, and often has bear claw markings showing the quality of timber. The back and sides are solid Blackwood, which boasts a bright and 'zingy' tone which really works for fingerstyle, especially in altered tunings. Maton's APMic system is widely regarded as one of the best available combining a pressure mounted undersaddle pick up with a soundhole mounted microphone - unbeatable for live use. Well worth the money.