Maton Guitars

Australia's leading manufacturer of Acoustic and Acoustic / Electric Guitars

Until the late 1930's the Australian guitar manufacturing industry was virtually non existent and good quality guitars were hard to find. The best guitars, it was well understood, came from the U.S.A. Bill May, a Melbourne born jazz musician, woodwork teacher, and luthier, decided to change all that...

Maton are Australia's leading manufacturer of Acoustic and Acoustic / Electric Guitars. We pride ourselves on making the best guitars possible at a price musicians can afford! Please take some time to view our range of superbly handcrafted Guitars, Accessories and Custom Options.


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Re: Maton F11 any information, price etc.???

Go to http://www.maton.com.au/asp/mainpage.asp?modelcode=F11+%2871%29: Steel string acoustic first made in 71 as a follow up to the F 10 nylon string

I own a maton model F.11 Serial No. 066 (370) if anyone could give me any info on it I would really appriciate it. Thanks.

whats it worth

gday i have a TE signature model 066(1291) can you tell me how old it is,whats it worth

maton amp

i own a maton amp v202
ep model
and i was wondering what it may be worth

Re: maton amp yes so does my partner and he is wondering what it is worth as well if anyone out ther

: i own a maton amp v202
: ep model
: and i was wondering what it may be worth

maton amp

i own a maton amp v202
ep model
and i was wondering what it may be worth

after single machine head

I am after a single machine head for the D string on a Maton M400 natural series acoustic. I realise that single machine heads are very hard to come by and that most retailers do not have any. If anyone could help me out with the availability of one, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks for your time.
Regards, Zac.

Maton Starline wanted

Looking for a natural/blonde Starline in exellent original condition prefer the model with the cream plastic pickups any information about different apointments variations also appreciated

Re: Maton Starline wanted

: Looking for a natural/blonde Starline in exellent original condition prefer the model with the cream plastic pickups any information about different apointments variations also appreciated

maton Starline T506

Hi Ken,
Wondering if you could help me with a Maton Amp Starline T506. Dates ,history,a strange looking foot pedal etc etc Serial number 3290
[email protected]

Re: Maton Starline wanted

Have a Maton Starline EG90 with tremlo arm. Very Good Condition, in case. Had little use.

Re: Maton Starline wanted

: Have a Maton Starline EG90 with tremlo arm. Very Good Condition, in case. Had little use.

Do you still have that guitar?

Re: Maton Starline wanted

: : Have a Maton Starline EG90 with tremlo arm. Very Good Condition, in case. Had little use.

: Do you still have that guitar?

How did you get on withMaton Starline?

i have one thats been in my wardrobe for nearly 32 years

Re: Maton Starline wanted

: : Have a Maton Starline EG90 with tremlo arm. Very Good Condition, in case. Had little use.

: Do you still have that guitar?

Yes.Still have the guitar. moved house and didn't check computer.

starline

i know its years but do you still have it?

Greg

Maton BiCentennial : WANTED!

Will pay top $ for a mint BiCentennial. Must be mint, all original with OHSC. Thanks - Mark.

Re: Maton BiCentennial : WANTED!

: Will pay top $ for a mint BiCentennial. Must be mint, all original with OHSC. Thanks - Mark.
How did you go??
They only ever made 130 odd, there were to be 200. John Farnham apparently got number 1, Tommy Emanuel got number 2. I had number fifty but the neck buckled just before the twelvth fret and they replaced it free with number 63. Which I still have, come back to me on this and I'll get you a .wav file on what it sounds like. And,,,,, mine isn't mint !! But ooooh, I've got a good one !! cheers Bob Saddington.

Re: Maton BiCentennial : WANTED!

: : Will pay top $ for a mint BiCentennial. Must be mint, all original with OHSC. Thanks - Mark.
: How did you go??
: They only ever made 130 odd, there were to be 200. John Farnham apparently got number 1, Tommy Emanuel got number 2. I had number fifty but the neck buckled just before the twelvth fret and they replaced it free with number 63. Which I still have, come back to me on this and I'll get you a .wav file on what it sounds like. And,,,,, mine isn't mint !! But ooooh, I've got a good one !! cheers Bob Saddington.

Hey Bob,,

I have a big, lush, ringing tobacco sunburst Bicentennial that remains - outside of some small and very expensive independents - the loveliest acoustic I've ever picked up.
The thing is, I always thought that its serial number (063) made it the 63rd in the series. In full, the Serial No on the inside lable reads: 063 (489)
What do you think that means? Have we both got a 63? Please cross-post your reply to [email protected], because I might never find my way back to this site. Thanks Bob,
Sean

can i have a guitar

Hi
Im really interested in playng guitar and my guitar makes funny sounds and i was curious if you have eany advis or if you could give me guitar.

Re: can i have a guitar

Yo! fun...
i like it :)
John
<a href="http://www.toshain.com">painting</a>

Re: can i have a guitar

What kind of sounds is your guitar making?
If it is a humming noise, check all the ground wires and solder connections. If that doesn't solve anything, take it too an accreddited Maton repairer. Cheers!

Im after some 1960's "Maton Flamingo" Machine Heads

Hey all,
I am currently trying to build my 1960's "Maton Flamingo" back to original condition...and I am after the original machine heads for it...If anyone may have some, please email me ([email protected]) I am willing to pay a substantial amount of money for them.. Thank You!!

Re: Im after some 1960's "Maton Flamingo" Machine Heads

Hey i am doing the same thing!!
are you willing to pay $300??

get back to me!!!

bye

Re: Im after some 1960's "Maton Flamingo" Machine Heads

Are they in good condition, e.g cogs in good shape..etc, if you can get a picture of them, then send it to [email protected]... Where in Australia are you?

Thank-You very much.

maton F240????

maton F240????

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Maton Fyrbyrd 6 String Electric

I am looking for a mid 1960's Maton Fyrbyrd 6 String Electric Guitar - red with black scratch plate. Surprise present for my husband's 50th birthday in July - he used to own one years ago. Any comments or tips would be very appreciated.

Re: Maton Fyrbyrd 6 String Electric

: I am looking for a mid 1960's Maton Fyrbyrd 6 String Electric Guitar - red with black scratch plate. Surprise present for my husband's 50th birthday in July - he used to own one years ago. Any comments or tips would be very appreciated.

Did you ever find one? I have a 1965 Maton Fyrbyrd, sunburst with black scratch plate, original equipment (incl. Bigsby), road weary condition. Sounds great!
JON

Re: Maton Fyrbyrd 6 String Electric

: I am looking for a mid 1960's Maton Fyrbyrd 6 String Electric Guitar - red with black scratch plate. Surprise present for my husband's 50th birthday in July - he used to own one years ago. Any comments or tips would be very appreciated.

Have a friend who has one that he wants to sell. I haven't discussed it with hime but will and come back to you if you like. Email me

Re: Maton Fyrbyrd 6 String Electric

Hi - am looking for these guitars - Im a lefty, and would love a left handed one..Im after spares mainly for my 66 right handed one - really keen to see if anyone out there has a lefty bigsby, or spare knobs and scratch plates for either left or right handed versions of this fantastic guitar..

Cheers

marc

Re: Maton Fyrbyrd 6 String Electric

There is one currently for sale on ebay

guitars

I have a guitar made by a company named Electro OR Electra.
It is perty old.Looks just like the one Blues Man B.B. King plays.
Any bnody heard of this guitar maker?

1967 GRETSCH Nashville Amplifier 2x15inch speakers

just wondering about how much my 1967 GRETSCH Nashville AMP is worth.THANX,,,

Re: 1967 GRETSCH Nashville Amplifier 2x15inch speakers

: just wondering about how much my 1967 GRETSCH Nashville AMP is worth.THANX,,,No body know's anything about this amp,not even GRETSCH! WHY?

1970 Martin Vega Acoustic Guitar

1970 Martin Vega Acoustic Guitar

This popular thread has been given its own page : 1970 Martin Vega Acoustic Guitar

EM325c truss rod

I recently bought a EM325c sceond hand which the previous owner had bought new 5 months ago. Mint condition, but it's obviously time for truss rod tweak as there is too much relief, which has raised the action not only too high, but too the point where the intonation is way out. The only problem is I can't seem to find any access to the truss rod. I assume it's supposed to be from the soundhole end of the neck but there is no access there.
Any suggestions or help appreciated.

Re: EM325c truss rod

 EM325c truss rod

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Re: EM325c the truss rod goes here.......

 EM325c the truss rod goes here.......

This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: EM325c the truss rod goes here.......

MS2000STD Left Handed

Looking for MS2000STD lefty in excellent condition. Would love to hear from you. Cheers
Briz

Maton f10 folk guitar

I have a Maton f10. possibly 1970.
Please how much?

Re: Maton f10 folk guitar

i have an f10 as well. i have the same prob as you , if you do get a valuation could you let me know please, thanks

Re: Maton f10 folk guitar

From what I have heard the custom made f-10s can be purchased anywhere between $2000 and $15000 (aus) depending on the condition of the guitar and your skill at haggling, although really with the rarity and quality of these guitars I'd personally hold onto it if you have any intention of playing guitar in the future.

pricing a maton

I have an old 57/58 model semi-acoustic starline electric guitar.it has been restored and is in surperb condition,can you tell how much it would be worth.thank you

pricing a maton

I have an old 57/58 model semi-acoustic starline electric guitar.it has been restored and is in surperb condition,can you tell how much it would be worth.thank you

Re: pricing a maton

I have a Maton Sopreme electric 777 No 1931 I purchased it in 1966 Test No 764. It is in supreme condition. Could you please give me a value for insurance.
Thankyou

Re: pricing a maton ibis double cutaway perfect condition with original case

pricing a maton ibis double cutaway perfect condition with original case. please let me know the value of this guitar for insurance reasons.

maton ibis

hey mate do u still have the ibis

Greg
[email protected]

Re: pricing a maton

: I have a pre l960 Maton Alver Archtop Acoustic Guitar in reasonable condition. How much would it be worth????

Re: pricing a maton

: : I have a pre l960 Maton Alver Archtop Acoustic Guitar in reasonable condition. How much would it be worth????
reply-
I recently bought a sunburst Alver in Melbourne for exactly $555 with a gig bag and have seen one the net going for around $1400,
Anthony.

Re: pricing a maton

: : I too have a circa l960 Maton Alver Archtop Acoustic Guitar . I bought mine with a gig bag in Melbourne and paid exactly $555.It is in good condition and I love it for it's vintage and red sunburst colour.Also I did see one advertised onthe internet for around $1400.All the best,Anthony

Maton Fyrbyrd bass

I have a Fyrbyrd bass which when I bought it in 1979 was told dates back to 1962. Sunburst, single pickup with tone switch. Anyways, I can find no info anywhere about it - only mention of the 6 strings. Can anyone provide me with info on rarity, how many produced.

Thanks
Matt

FyrByrd Bass

I know its a long shot but do you still have this bass?

if so email me please on [email protected]

Greg

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