Maton Guitars

Founded in Melbourne in 1946 by Bill May, the name Maton is derived from a combination of “May” and “Tone”. It is still a family owned Australian company now operated by Linda & Neville Kitchen (Bill May’s daughter and son in law). Bill May a musician and woodwork teacher built his first guitar at the age of 17 in 1936 (the guitar hangs in the showroom to this day). Shortly afterwards, Bill established a custom manufacturing and repair business known as “Maton Stringed Instruments & Repairs”. His older brother Reg joined him in March 1946 and the company was born. Today we pride ourselves in the discovery and promotion of Australian tone-woods and have mastered the use of sustainable alternatives to traditional timbers, lighting the way for guitar manufacturers all over the world. We ensure our team of craftsmen are provided with the very best materials & parts to ensure that your guitar reflects quality in build & tone. On stage, in the studio or in the bedroom, you carry with you an instrument far greater than the sum of its parts. A Maton guitar is much more than just timber and strings. It’s an extraordinary heritage of more than 65 years of fine guitar making and the culmination of the passion and collective experience our talented team build into every guitar.

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The rising sun in Emilia-Romagna, Italy and @francescocilio‘s Maton EBG808TE 🎶 #MadeInAustralia (at Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF5gXXUAFxS/?igshid=1hyaywgemah1v

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A huge range of #MatonAcoustics available at @soumanmusic (Gelderland, Netherlands) 🎶 Visit our website to find a dealer near you. (at Muziekhuis Souman) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF4BJJlAhzQ/?igshid=1untl3zulkj96

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@nickgonneringmusic’s #MatonAcoustic 🎶 Happy Saturday #MadeInAustralia https://www.instagram.com/p/CF3BwaXgeiq/?igshid=u7utru1zey9d

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Up close and personal with @andreavaleriofficial’s #MatonCustomShop acoustic 🎶 #MadeInAustralia https://www.instagram.com/p/CF1DeR-A6_L/?igshid=1s4rpidb21hnx

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Restring time for @sessionswithjeff‘s #MatonAcoustic 🎶 #MadeInAustralia (at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF0TcPFgZHB/?igshid=1v21qalv9lt4c

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@antonio.diciaccio‘s Maton EBG808TE 🎶 #MatonAcoustic https://www.instagram.com/p/CFzCflLgc-_/?igshid=15wnwlwvhmlly

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@muzik_soulkid’s EM100C-808 #MatonMessiah 🎶 #MadeInAustralia https://www.instagram.com/p/CFxwon2Au7h/?igshid=amj1kim76ssm

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We’re excited to announce that our Melbourne-based factory and online store has reopened! Our production was temporarily suspended in line with the Victorian Government’s Stage 4 Coronavirus Restrictions. We’re happy to announce that we’re back at work making beautiful guitars for you to enjoy. If you’d like to place an order on our e-store, you can now shop at: https://maton.com.au/store (at Box Hill, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFwHaaaA2DM/?igshid=1j7cny27ot848

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Awesome photos of @conartist_audio‘s #MatonAcoustic 🎶 #MadeInAustralia https://www.instagram.com/p/CFvKqoGgU5v/?igshid=3gpgc0ttac2y

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@pepperdreams‘ Maton EBG808 #Nashville 🎶 #MadeInAustralia (at Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFtxNv9gZry/?igshid=go0odi3s52u9

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@rickwiseman_guitarist’s 808 #Headstock 🎶 #MatonCommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CFslj4dAdib/?igshid=8pw7heslrdp1

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@______ao_____________’s Maton EM325C 🎶 #MatonCommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CFp5lE8gJ7k/?igshid=1j7mi3g72dju8

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Blue skies and @tristanjross’ #MiniMaton 🎶 #MatonCommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CFoadv5Ah1L/?igshid=19ulrfiioi7rf

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@burton.timothy‘s Maton Jumbo 🎶 #MadeInAustralia #MatonCommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CFnlq_wgQTN/?igshid=py78srd33j00

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The EBG808 #Nashville at @skymusicguitar (Clayton, VIC, Australia). With a sound-board of "AA" Grade solid Sitka spruce, "A” Grade 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 Nashville is the guitar of choice for Country Music great @keithurban. #MadeInAustralia (at Sky Music) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFl94Z1AZfm/?igshid=wujc1479arxm

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@purc_randall_selah’s #MatonAcoustic tuned and ready for a gig 🎶 #MatonCommunity (at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFlDL6AAGkg/?igshid=4arh9qwx4m7u

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WIN @tashsultanaofficial’s #MiniMaton in the BEYOND THE PINE COVER CHALLENGE, celebrating Tash’s new song. • Download the lyrics and tab from www.tashsultana.com • Cover the song in your own way • Post it across your social media platforms • Tag Tash and use #btpcoverchallenge Winner picked on October 15th! https://www.instagram.com/p/CFjbwxJgM51/?igshid=13j61rik0zu6q