Checking out Maton Guitars' "Australian" Model Acoustic

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I'll be the first to say that the EA80C from ‪@matonguitars‬ is the best thing to come out of Australia since the Tim Tam Slam! This guitar is designed to showcase the tone and beauty of Australian wood, and they nailed it! Check out the video as I test out this wonder from down-under. This guitar is meaner than a drop bear in tourist season!
• Check out the ‪@matonguitars‬ EA80C "Australian" Model Here: maton.com.au/product/ea80c
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@mikmop 2 жыл бұрын

Justin, I think we 🇦🇺 should make you an honorary Australian. You should visit down under and do some concerts and a workshop.

@shwasywasy 2 жыл бұрын

I bought my 808 artist model a year ago and it is one of the best instruments Ibe owned. It's so subtle and exceptionally well made! Never goes out of tune and is fantastic for gigging! Glad to see my home land getting the recognition it deserves!

@grumpytrumpy8015 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin , what a great guitar review. You give your audience exactly the information they need but expand on this information with fabulous playing. Maton Australia must be very happy to have a guitarist of your caliber giving honest and outstanding reviews & demonstrations of their instruments. Nice touch of humour as well. Cheers mate from Auustraya !

@luluwinke6581 2 жыл бұрын

and so Merry Christmas 2021 >>>>>> da best

@FreeFlyerUk 2 жыл бұрын

I could never do justice to such a wonderful guitar but fully appreciate players like Justin. Stunning, hard earned skills.

@DwainDwight 2 жыл бұрын

Been playing Matons for 35 years. Some of the finest guitars on the planet, period. beautiful sounding & playings. not cheap, but worth every penny.

@popogejo7245 2 жыл бұрын

You just can't get enough of Justin! What a talent!

@MikeWh 2 жыл бұрын

My BG808 still going strong. Made in October 1979, been with me since then. Played it at a gig 3 months ago. Never had a setup, replaced tuners back in the 80s sometime ( busted original tuners). Fishman pickup installed, always good to go. I'm glad it can’t talk about some of the places it’s been.

@byroncrump4390 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased to hear your playing and your view on Matons , I love mine.

@roblarson9065 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had the TE808 for 4 years. Sounds awesome and plays as clean as a piano. Love it!

@cristaud 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Maton - a Tommy Emmanuel - but man watching Justin play - what a lively player!

@guitarcoalector6756 2 жыл бұрын

That guitar sounds incredible! Nice playing and fabulous work I want this guitar!!!

@tomwilliams5196 4 ай бұрын

Well done Justin fantastic to promote our Australian made guitars keep it up mate! 👍🙏

@stefaneestien5280 6 ай бұрын

A truly GREAT review of this instrument. As an Australian & a past owner of 6 to 7 Maton guitars, I really appreciated than someone did the job properly and demonstrated its features with exceptional performing skills! Best review of a guitar I've ever seen! Congratulations!

@pharmerdavid1432 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever seen JJ so stoked about a new guitar. It's good to see luthiers making their own pickups. Pickups are very important to the sound, so why shouldn't guitar makers want to make their own? Luthiers put so much care into making instruments, why not put the same care into making sure it's amplified properly too? Some might say making pickups is different than making guitars, but pickups are relatively simple to make in comparison, so why NOT make them yourself if you're already a talented luthier? It sure sounds sweet, those Aussie tone woods obviously work well. Some other companies like "Godin" in Canada, and "Rukaungas" in Finland, use some native woods, and make their own pickups too (if they are reading this, please send JJ a guitar?). Cheers!

@peterbugg2896 2 жыл бұрын

A mate of my brother provides Maton with local wood from Tasmania (Australia). The "Other" big guitar company in Melbourne is Cole Clark. Originally in Maton, the luthier that created it also uses amazing timber and quality stuff. Check out the Fat Lady models.

@markbryant4641 Жыл бұрын

Hey Peter what's the name of the wood supplier? I'm in Melbourne. Cheers!

@peterbugg2896 Жыл бұрын

Hey mate. It's based in Tassie sells around its Duncan from Gypsy Timbers.

@markbryant4641 Жыл бұрын

@@peterbugg2896. Thanks, Peter!

@MeneerHerculePoirot 8 ай бұрын

@@peterbugg2896 Yeah, I've got a 2007 FL-1. Bunya/Queensland maple. Being from the States it was all Martin, Gibson, Taylor, etc. When moving to NZ I found my FL-1 on Trademe. Phenomenal guitar. The transducer system is the best I've ever heard.

@peterbugg2896 8 ай бұрын

@@MeneerHerculePoirot Yep, they are definitely well known for the brilliant pick up. I bought a similar outfit FL 2 about the same time with Blackwood.

@danieltilley4187 2 жыл бұрын

That guitar sounds great and a great player also. I love this closing tune.

@grimreminder5038 2 жыл бұрын

That sound and range, those wood types make an insane amount of difference! That's the type of sound that could liven up any room

@dannyfournier6657 2 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that the low range isn't clunky or overbearing as I find to often with many makes of guitar. This sound quality is in the Taylor and Martin quality of sound

@tekannon7803 2 жыл бұрын

I'm coming in after the description JJ has done and I am impressed with how beautifully crafted the guitar is. It's a work of art and it's exactly a guitar that acoustic guitar players the world over would love to play.

@robertdavis1255 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing... great video & presentation ....I purchased my first Maton guitar in 1962 & it lasted many years before passing it on to my son...I have been playing with a Yamaha acoustic of late & I do miss the Maton...I am 78 yrs old so not sure if I will update or change now even though I am tempted to purchase another Maton ... cheers from Australia 😀

@SC-wu2dn 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Justin love your playing. Both you and Ry Cooder are my favourite slide guitarists and its so great to see you playing an Aussie guitar. I used to sell Matons when I was a teenager and proud to see an iconic Aussie product being appreciated and recognised by a player of your calibre. Get over to Oz one day mate we’d love to see ya!!

@paulajohnson139 2 жыл бұрын

Love that guitar and its sound!!! Great job, Justin.

@BobPerrone 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing Tommy Emanuel live a few times, he told me what you also said about Maton pick up systems. They are very good.

@liammurphymusic9962 Жыл бұрын

Just got mine today and I’m in love with it!!

@ryankm48 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 12 string that was hand made in Australia that sounds like this. Nice bright clear acoustic tones. Really resonates well. I bought it because I could tune it by ear pretty easily compared with others and that clarity and sparkle helps. Put some heavy bronze 80/20 so it is deep also.

@matangiandtheparrot4614 2 жыл бұрын

These Guitars pray for a "Justin" to come along and play... aren't we lucky! myheartandsoul.thanxMr.Johnson.love.

@markrichards8670 2 жыл бұрын

Lotta smiles this morning! You vewey funny guy! I chuckled at your intro. Good stuff JJ. Cheers Mark

@skeres01 2 жыл бұрын

Inspiring playing and a very nice guitar. Thanks Justin for such a well thought out and informative review.

@robinemery 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds all around amazing❤️thanks for sharing this amazing 🎸 ❤️❤️JJ❤️❤️

@RADThird1 2 жыл бұрын

That pickup system is really one of the best.

@JoeCardilino 2 жыл бұрын

Always feel like I learn a ton on these short takes and the bad ass blues are soo nice, thanks again Justin!!!

@PozerAdultRacingTeam 2 жыл бұрын

That is definitely a beautiful high quality guitar right there. Awesome sounding guitar.

@j200man 2 жыл бұрын

Very thoughtful and articulate review!

@ConwayBob 2 жыл бұрын

Those Maton guitars are SO beautiful, both to look at and to hear. Having never touched one I can only imagine how it feels to play one. That must be amazing!

@vehdynam 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that explanation , and your fantastic playing !

@Ric-Phillips 2 жыл бұрын

I had a luthier put an AP5 pro pickup in my old Maton ECW. It really is a brilliant system. Made a great guitar even better.

@MoreMushroomThanMan 2 жыл бұрын

Simply gorgeous, both in ascetic & sound. 👏🏻

@WolverineBeast86 2 жыл бұрын

An acoustic masterpiece for a master player!

@paulwerlemann8478 2 жыл бұрын

I bought my first CW80 in 1985. I bought another one in 2000 and a third in 2019. They are all different and all great. The pickup system on the 85 is a bit lacking. But acoustically it is awesome. Great to see Australian made making it all over the world.

@JulienMARY 2 жыл бұрын

That's the first stuff I hear which could make my 418e-R look shy. I'm blown away. This sounds like a thunder.

@lisascajunmoon 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful

@liveliferusty734 2 жыл бұрын

Love how he makes me smile on so many of his videos. His humor is in line with mine

@guitarifuldexter6366 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t express how much I love these videos! Your playing is beautiful and so is that guitar! 🤘🎸

@timcotterill3952 2 жыл бұрын

Liking your reaction to some of the best Aussie Guitars. I’ve only just picked my new Maton SRS808c. It has a Gorgeous tone, and lovely to play. Didn’t cost a fortune, but it wasn’t cheap either. Mine has a Western Red Cedar top, Blackwood back & sides with a Queensland Maple Neck. It’s not pretty, but it was the best sounding 808 in the shop. It suits me to a tee, not pretty, but makes a pretty sound… like me.

@KountryCuz1 2 жыл бұрын

Wow That's A Great Sounding Guitar for Sure !!!!!!!!

@jackyvanhal9514 2 жыл бұрын

What a performance! Thanks JJ for the nice introduction.Great sound !

@garymcmurdie6058 2 жыл бұрын

I've grown up with Maton guitars, and the main thing that keeps me coming back to them is the shape of the neck. It hasn't changed at all and feels just perfect in my hand.

@ronaldgoff6201 6 ай бұрын

And I wanna thank you J. J., for playing with the mastery of your craft brother.... And for making me think, "Damn! I gotta keep practicing and playing and listening, and working, and then never standing a chance of approaching your amazing musicianship!! Which is fine with me because I have so much fun listening to you and seeing your take on some truly amazing instruments. Keep Rocking Justin and I'll keep watching.

@hofnerna7743 2 жыл бұрын

great sounding guitar and playing perfection!

@michaelwebster8389 Жыл бұрын

Really great review.

@picksalot1 2 жыл бұрын

That Bunya top sounds great, even better than Spruce! That is one of the best sounding Piezo pickups I've heard - Not overly bright and quacking.

@edpfaff4479 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video review of this fine Maton guitar from Australia, and absolutely brilliant blues picking at the end of the video. In my humble opinion Maton guitars are right there amongst the best and sound incredible amplified. Thank you Justin Johnson.

@shanethackeray1988 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Countryman model with the same type headstock, I’ve had it since 1998 and it plays a dream. Maton builds exceptional instruments. Mine has the “ blackwood body with Tasmanian spruce top. I would never part with it.

@vandemonian5412 2 жыл бұрын

Hi from Tassie

@frankvallelonga2760 2 жыл бұрын

THE MASTER PLAYING A MASTERPIECE, absolutely brilliant Justin thanks for that DEMO ☺

@stigandersen5495 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds Gold! And your playing....fantastic!!:-)

@pkjmfineart1593 11 ай бұрын

A Maton acoustic "knows" if the player has cred or not. Therefore Justin old m8, ^^ it sings for you. Superb review and demo thank you. 8^) Andy Allen, Maton world class luthier and custom shop head, has only just retired. The world will never EVER be the same as it was. I grew up in the suburb next to Matons location BEFORE I discovered guitar - oh how different things might have been.

@ElisabethKlaassen 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful acoustic playing and intervieuw Justin thank you very much and a wonderful guitar... LG Elisabeth.

@JustinGuitarTime 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like jamming with you would be a golden moment, keep up the hard work Justin! Appreciate you lots 😁

@rickbates3463 2 жыл бұрын

Great sounding and beautiful guitar

@MyTubelessification1 9 ай бұрын

well played Justin. i have the six and 12 string, and play them every day. it could be a while before i do as well as you. thanks for the enjoyable session from over there, from over here, down under. tony.

@dalroth10 2 жыл бұрын

That's an exquisite instrument ............ played brilliantly!

@luluwinke6581 2 жыл бұрын

slightly new here, the natural sound sheesh Justin, you are the best teacher, etc.....December 23, 2021 like miniture pianos only with [lively finger] strumming, excellent

@stevep2430 2 жыл бұрын

We are lucky down in oz, we have the Maton and Cole Clarke brands. Both fantastic.

@klausfahnle1925 Ай бұрын

Add fenech to that list..

@adventureunderground2234 Жыл бұрын

You introduced me to a guitar I never heard of before. This may be my next one in the future. Your jam out at the end was amazing. I've been enjoying your videos. I just subscribed.

@adventureunderground2234 Жыл бұрын

BTW, What are you playing?

@francoisbarras2086 2 жыл бұрын

Simplement magnifique 😎🤠🎸 la grande classe 🤗

@drjcwardjr 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful guitar…beautiful, balanced tone and sustain! 😎👍🇺🇸

@Marine_Ret 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing

@johnsee7269 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds fantastic!

@klausfahnle1925 Ай бұрын

Love Matons, have 3 of them but recently purchased a Fenech guitar .. also Australian hand built and imho now take it up to Maton…

@ALTDOK667 2 жыл бұрын

Great show! 🤘👌😎🖤

@lisascajunmoon 2 жыл бұрын

You are great. I love your music

@lisascajunmoon 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome sound

@rickoliver2059 2 жыл бұрын

Wow , I have just seen a top guitar player mated up to a very good Australian guitar . Cheers to you JJ , you make beautiful music with that guitar .

@kevinbarrett5396 2 жыл бұрын

I play a cole clark fl3, has a bunya top same as this very similar woods and mic setup. Matons are superb incredible guitars very hard to beat and family owned can make or break a company, in this case the former.

@jack1234356 Ай бұрын

Played the 808 model the other day they are very sweet !!!

@troyburch1233 Жыл бұрын

Really nice sound

@nikkmorse 2 жыл бұрын

Everything you play sounds incredible...🤘🏼😈🤘🏼

@dani7659 2 жыл бұрын

Grande Justin!!💚

@joebloggs4362 Жыл бұрын

When I purchased my first Maton, I lived and worked on an Island Resort in Hospitality. I put the guitar on the boat and into the hands of the guitarist who was playing at the Bar that night, and he played it for hours before commenting on how good it was, and that I had graciosly let him play it for his gig. It was awesome, a Sept 2000 Maton TE1 Artist, still awesome to this day. ❤️

@rainmakerii2610 2 жыл бұрын

Yessir! She's a beauty!!!!Sounds sweet.

@mikelazure7462 2 жыл бұрын

First time that HEARING a guitar made me want to BUY that guitar. (Nope, cannot play guitar.) That SOUND - gorgeous.

@rondakriewitz5804 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure this will be the sweeetest thing i'll hear all day long, and it totally works.

@Bjornlundstrom 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome guitar, awesome video!! BOOOOOM!!🔥🎶🎸🤘

@sauliusgriksas8764 5 ай бұрын

so good sound, suuuperb

@Mutant_11 2 жыл бұрын

I'm listening through a headset. Talk about power.

@boyetmaranan5544 2 жыл бұрын

wow .very nice sounding guitar .classic sound

@RichB07 2 жыл бұрын

That's sweet !!! Not just anybody can make it sound that good . 🤟

@mariorabottini5687 2 жыл бұрын

Gidday fella! I’ve had Matons for many years….actually one of my friends worked at Maton for many years his name was Chris Finch! They are an amazing instrument…but I have to say Justin in your hands you make that guitar sound absolutely incredible! Cheers from Melbourne Australia!

@lisascajunmoon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@hkguitar1984 2 жыл бұрын

Great Review Sir. I do believe it would be "Dingo"! "There was a farmer who had a dog, and Bingo was his name-o. B-I-N-G-O" The original song B-I-N-G-O was first published in 1780 England. Being that the song is English in origin and that this fine instrument is from Australia, changing to the term "Dingo" seems very appropriate. What a beautifully sounding/articulate guitar, it's voice is special and has that something extra. Again, Thank You JJ

@jaivkoltun4948 2 жыл бұрын

. . . 'Or would that be DINGO in Australia'. . . You crack me up. Great review, full of style and wit. Justin you do this fine instrument justice. . . Blessings. . .

@gauloiscalifornien 2 жыл бұрын

talented guitar player, anything will sound good with him.

@f.t.w1066 2 жыл бұрын

Love your music JJ .. 👍👍👍🇦🇺

@wesleycardinal8869 2 жыл бұрын

I had one for a while, it had a big beautiful voice. But I sold it as it was just too big to play comfortably sitting down - which is what I mostly do. The smaller 808 model would be a good choice, but if you're playing on stage standing, its a great big sounding instrument.

@TheOwlybird 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive guitar and artist!

@samwilson303 2 жыл бұрын

You have good taste & brillient ear & talent Justin, i love mine too 😀

@jimiroller 8 ай бұрын

I was at the shop trying out martins and I played two chords on a Maton and I instantly bought it, incredible instruments. Btw your guitar playing is incredible