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MGR/Anonymous « Maton TE »
Published on 03/08/04 at 15:00Paid $1900.00 U.S. at a local retailer. I bought this guitar b/c of the reviews I had read and pics I had seen. Once I played it I had to have it. Truly awesome.
It is a small guitar with a huge sound and amazing looks. To begin with, the finish it amazing. Very light satin finish creates an ultra smooth neck that allows the fingers to practically float along the neck. Exotic Australian woods are also a plus for looks. It kind of shimmers in the right light. Pickup is Maton's own AP5 which came installed in the guitar. Sounds better than an Martin or Taylor I have ever played plugged in. Action is perfect as is fret spacing.
Can't think of anything I don't like about it. It didn't come with a case so I bought a really nice classical case that fits it perfectly. Maybe the logo on the head could be a little more fancy. It is just a white lettered inlay of the Maton name. This just goes along with the simple beauty of the gutiar I guess.
Construction is flawless. The only thing I noticed was when I peeled off the pickguard plastic, the pickguard peeled up slightly in one corner. Has not moved since and is not a flaw in my book. Very sturdy and is definitely a workhorse. I am super careful with it but I bet it could take quite a beating.
Very, very great guitar. Very cool looking. Superior sound to any other guitar oout there. I will put it up against any Martin or Taylor you can find. Definitely a must buy if you can afford it. Not a well known company, but worth the trouble of finding one.
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It is a small guitar with a huge sound and amazing looks. To begin with, the finish it amazing. Very light satin finish creates an ultra smooth neck that allows the fingers to practically float along the neck. Exotic Australian woods are also a plus for looks. It kind of shimmers in the right light. Pickup is Maton's own AP5 which came installed in the guitar. Sounds better than an Martin or Taylor I have ever played plugged in. Action is perfect as is fret spacing.
Can't think of anything I don't like about it. It didn't come with a case so I bought a really nice classical case that fits it perfectly. Maybe the logo on the head could be a little more fancy. It is just a white lettered inlay of the Maton name. This just goes along with the simple beauty of the gutiar I guess.
Construction is flawless. The only thing I noticed was when I peeled off the pickguard plastic, the pickguard peeled up slightly in one corner. Has not moved since and is not a flaw in my book. Very sturdy and is definitely a workhorse. I am super careful with it but I bet it could take quite a beating.
Very, very great guitar. Very cool looking. Superior sound to any other guitar oout there. I will put it up against any Martin or Taylor you can find. Definitely a must buy if you can afford it. Not a well known company, but worth the trouble of finding one.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com