Maton Guitars

Maton guitars are arriving at Rusty’s in time for the upcoming holidays and we couldn’t be more excited.

Let’s clear the air on pronunciation. It’s MAY-ton. The company is based out of Australia and has been in business since 1946. Here’s something from their website:

Maton specialises in creating superbly crafted guitars from Australian timbers such as Blackwood, bunya, Queensland Maple, Queensland Walnut and now Satin Box. Bill May pioneered the use of many Australian wood species in guitar construction and is regarded by many Australian luthiers as the founding father of their industry. The Maton team are constantly investigating new materials and techniques in the pursuit of creating the world's finest guitars.

Maton has an acoustic for every style and budget. These hand built guitars bring together Australian tonewoods, construction techniques and playability in a beautiful instrument. From their streaky ebony fingerboards, Queensland maple sides and backs, and AP5 Pro Pick up system these guitars deliver quality. Their series exhibit the different woods available in their builds: The blackwood series, the EBG series, and the 75th anniversary model.

The AP5 Pro pick up system combines a high frequency mic suspended under the bridge with a piezo element under the saddle to allow the artist to combine the higher overtones and percussive tones of the top alongside the acoustic tones rendered by the piezo. This blend has a full sound for live performance and is found in every model Maton. The best part for gigging musicians is the system is powered by two AA batteries.

If you need further reason to consider a Maton for your next acoustic look at two of their signature artists: Tommy Emmanuel and Eric Johnson. Both are incredibly talented musicians who rely on Maton to provide reliable tones for their performances. We are proud to carry Maton guitars and be your local source for this awesome guitar brand. Drop by and play one.