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Maton Custom Shop WA May 808 - 15095

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Maton Custom Shop WA May 808 - 15095Maton Custom Shop WA May 808 Designed as a tribute to the Maton founder, Bill May, and to bring the best of Maton's heritage and their guitar making skills together, the W. A. May is a guitar for the connoisseur. This guitar features a gorgeous fiddleback Victorian Blackwood back and side set with a Blackwood neck and AAA spruce face to produce a huge sounding 808 guitar. Add to that the unique Custom Shop voicing and craftsmanship and you have a

Maton Custom Shop WA May 808

Designed as a tribute to the Maton founder, Bill May, and to bring the best of Maton's heritage and their guitar-making skills together, the W.A. May is a guitar for the connoisseur. This guitar features a gorgeous fiddleback Victorian Blackwood back and side set with a Blackwood neck and AAA spruce face to produce a huge-sounding 808 guitar. Add to that the unique Custom Shop voicing and craftsmanship and you have a guitar worthy of the name W.A. May.

This W.A. May Custom Shop is equipped with the AP5 Pro Pickup system. The AP5 Pro features Separate Microphone and Piezo input controls allow for blending of both microphone and piezo levels prior to sending the actively combined signals through to the tone circuits and master volume. A highly selective cardioid microphone system allows for a much greater microphone level before feedback in live environments. This newly upgraded microphone is direct mounted to the preamp casing via an adjustable arm, which permits easy final tweaking of the microphone position to suit the individual artist's style.

All Maton Custom Shop guitars are built by Master Builder Andy Allen. He hand picks the premium wood sets for his master grade collection. Andy has built guitars for many famous Maton artists. His detailed work for each creation is captured in photos during the build process for each guitar, accompanied by a USB drive with dozens of photos for each specific guitar.

Pickguard is optional - pictures show with and without.

Specifications:

  • Serial: 1345
  • Top Wood: "AAA" Select" Grade Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Back Wood: Fiddleback Blackwood
  • Nut Width: 1 47/64"
  • Scale: 25.5"
  • Year: 2020
  • Inlays: MOP 4mm Dot Inlays
  • Rosette: Blackwood
  • Neck Wood: Blackwood
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Saddle Material: Bone
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Bridge Pins: White with Black Dots
  • Tuners: Gold Grover Rotomatics with Pearloid Buttons
  • Purfling: B/W/B/W/B
  • Body Binding: Maple
  • Headstock Overlay: Figured Blackwood centerpiece over Ebony base/wings on Deco style headstock
  • Headstock Inlay: MOP Maton Logo
  • Frets To Body: 14
  • Neck Profile: C Shape
  • Pickup(s): AP5 Pro
  • Case: Black Hiscox Hardcase
  • Gloss Finish
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Amazon_Customer
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 5
The "Lazy Professional" Look: Is Hands-Free Luxury Actually Real?
Size: 9.5, Color: Black Napa Leather
Living down here in Florida, my footwear needs are pretty specific. It’s hot, it’s humid, and I spent half my life rushing from the car into work or a meeting. I’ve reached that age where I value efficiency just as much as style—maybe more. I’ve been eyeing the Marc Joseph New York Hands-Free Slip-on Penny Loafers for a while, and after putting them through the wringer, here is the honest truth from someone who just wants to look sharp without the hassle. The "Just Step-In" Reality Look, the big selling point here is the "Hands-Free" tech. We’ve all seen the commercials for those athletic slip-ins, but finding that in a legitimate leather penny loafer is a different game. Does it work? Yes, surprisingly well. The heel counter is firm enough that it doesn’t collapse when you slide your foot in, but it doesn’t feel like a piece of plastic digging into your Achilles once you’re in. For those of us who are tired of bending over or hunting for a shoehorn every morning, this is a genuine quality-of-life upgrade. The Florida Factor: Comfort and Style The leather is actual calfskin (on most models), which is a must for the Florida heat. Synthetic shoes turn into a sauna within ten minutes, but these breathe reasonably well. The aesthetic is classic—it’s a "professor" shoe through and through. You can wear them with chinos and a blazer for work or throw them on with some nice jeans for a weekend lunch. Inside, they’ve got a gel heel insert and a padded footbed. It’s not quite "walking on a cloud"—let’s not over-hype it—but it’s a massive step up from the hard, flat soles of traditional dress loafers. I’ve spent four hours on my feet lecturing, and my arches didn’t hate me by the end of the day. The Sizing Gamble Here’s where you need to be careful. The consensus from other guys (and my own experience) is that the sizing is a bit of a coin toss. They tend to run a little large and sometimes wide. If you have narrow feet, you might find the sides "gaping" or flaring out when you walk, which kills the sleek look. I’d recommend ordering a half-size down if you’re usually between sizes. The Breakdown The Pros: True Hands-Free: You can actually put these on while holding a coffee and a briefcase. No hands needed. Legit Materials: The calf leather feels premium and smells like the real deal. Versatility: Perfectly bridges the gap between a "car shoe" and a formal loafer. Comfort: The gel insert makes a noticeable difference for long-duration wear. The Cons: Sizing Inconsistency: They can run wide, leading to some "heel slip" if you don't get the perfect fit. Break-in Period: The heel is stiff by design (to allow for the slip-on feature), so expect a day or two of minor stiffness. Price Point: They aren't cheap, though often on sale. Value for Money Are they worth it? If you’re comparing them to high-end Italian brands that cost $500, these are an absolute steal. They look 90% as good for a fraction of the price. However, if you're used to $60 mall shoes, the jump to $150+ might feel steep until you realize you’re paying for the convenience of never having to touch your shoes to put them on. For a daily driver in a professional setting, the value is definitely there.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2026
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Edward A. Cleveland
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Step In Look Good
Size: 11.5, Color: Cognac Napa Leather
I am wearing these shoes as I write this review, and they look and feel great. I have a bit of a disability with drop foot on the right leg and bilateral neuropathy and have been wearing step in shoes for about 10 years. But the first company that introduced leather dress and casual shoes stopped making them and now only makes sport and casual shoes. So I have been searching for some that meet my need for shoes like this and this company has given me three pairs, so far. Easy to get into, comfortable to wear, and good looking. And they take polish very well, too. (Remember how to do that?). We may buy another pair or two in different styles as well.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2026
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Book dude
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 4
Runs tight. Skinny and smaller than other brands.
Size: 8.5, Color: Brown
Comfy and lots of support. Cushiony. Beware: the brown I ordered runs small. Tighter than other brands.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2026
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LATASHA JORDAN
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Nice
Size: 9, Color: Black
Very comfortable. Worth the money
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026
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YWC
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 1
Leather peels right off
Size: 8, Color: Black
Very poor quality - shoes are ruined after a couple months
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026

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