The MusicStreet Setup Advantage: Why Your Maton Deserves It
A Maton acoustic guitar is a high-performance stage tool built to incredibly tight tolerances. However, because these guitars travel across the globe from the southern hemisphere to the UK, the solid tonewoods naturally adjust to the dramatic changes in climate, temperature, and relative humidity. A factory setup, while highly consistent, is rarely optimized for the UK climate or your individual playing style.
At MusicStreet, we ensure your Maton plays flawlessly from the moment you open the case. We perform a **free £75 professional workshop setup** on every single Maton acoustic guitar we sell. Our expert luthiers adjust the truss rod, file the nut slots, precision-shave the bridge saddle, and polish the frets to ensure your new instrument plays with a comfortable, buzz-free low action straight out of the box.
🔧 Free £75 Professional Setup
Every Maton acoustic guitar is individually set up in our in-house workshop. We adjust the action, intonation, and neck relief to match your playing style, ensuring it plays perfectly straight out of the box.
🛡️ 12-Month Warranty
We stand behind every instrument we sell. All of our Maton acoustic guitars come with a full 12-month warranty, giving you complete peace of mind with your purchase.
🚚 Free UK Delivery & 7-Day Returns
Get free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99. If the guitar isn't the perfect fit for your hands, return it to us within 7 days for a hassle-free refund or exchange.
Explore the Legendary Maton Acoustic Lineup
Maton offers a diverse range of acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars designed to meet the needs of modern technical players, singer-songwriters, and stage performers. Explore our core lineups:
Maton EBG808 & Tommy Emmanuel Series
The ultimate fingerstyle machines. The **Maton EBG808** series features a slightly smaller, deeper body shape that delivers a highly focused, punchy mid-range response with exceptional string-to-string definition. Paired with the legendary **AP5 Pro pickup system**, the EBG808 (including the flagship Tommy Emmanuel signature model) is the absolute gold standard for acoustic stage performance.
Maton Solid Road Series (SRS)
Uncompromising solid-wood performance built for the road. The **Maton SRS Series** (including the SRS70 and SRS808) features all-solid construction, utilizing premium Australian Blackwood or Queensland Maple back and sides paired with solid Sitka Spruce or Western Red Cedar tops. They deliver a rich, mature acoustic voice that opens up beautifully over time.
Maton Messiah & Custom Shop
The pinnacle of Maton's guitar-making artistry. The **Maton Messiah** represents the absolute best of traditional luthiery, combining master-grade solid tonewoods, elegant rosewood bindings, and gold Grover tuners. We also stock a constantly rotating selection of certified pre-owned Maton guitars. Explore our used range in our Pre-Owned Collection.
Guitar Trade-In & Part-Exchange Program
Ready to upgrade your current acoustic guitar? We make it incredibly easy to trade in your pre-owned gear. Through our straightforward guitar part-exchange program, you can bring your old guitar, amplifier, or effects pedals into our showroom (or send us details online) and put its value directly toward any new or used Maton acoustic guitar in our store.
Visit Our Huntingdon Guitar Showroom
If you are searching for premium guitar shops in Cambridgeshire, come visit our showroom in Huntingdon. Located at 10 Chequers Court, our showroom features a dedicated acoustic room where you can sit back, play, and compare different body shapes and tonewoods side-by-side. We are easily accessible from Cambridge, Peterborough, and Bedford, with convenient parking nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maton Guitars
Why are Maton guitars so popular for plugged-in performances?
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Maton guitars are world-famous for their proprietary **AP5 Pro pickup system**. Unlike standard acoustic pickups, the AP5 Pro combines a highly sensitive under-saddle piezo transducer with a cardioid microphone mounted directly inside the soundbox. With independent volume controls for both the mic and pickup, plus a highly sweepable mid-range EQ, it delivers the most natural, feedback-resistant, and dynamic plugged-in acoustic tone available on the market.
What Australian tonewoods does Maton use?
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Maton is a pioneer in sustainable guitar building, utilizing unique native Australian tonewoods. These include **Queensland Maple** (which delivers a highly clear, bright, and balanced voice), **Queensland Walnut** (offering great projection and mid-range focus), and **Australian Blackwood** (a member of the Acacia family that provides a warm, rich tone similar to Koa with stunning visual grain patterns).
What is included in your £75 professional setup?
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Our expert in-house technicians perform a complete multi-point inspection. This includes adjusting the neck relief (truss rod), setting the optimal string action (height) at both the nut and bridge saddles, setting the intonation, cleaning and conditioning the fretboard, polishing the frets, checking all electronics/AP5 Pro pots, and installing a fresh set of premium strings.
Can I trade in my old gear toward a purchase?
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Absolutely. We offer a highly competitive part-exchange program. You can bring your gear directly to our Huntingdon showroom for an on-the-spot valuation, or contact us online with photos and details to receive a preliminary trade-in estimate.
The Maton Legacy: Australian Innovation and Heritage
Founded by Bill May in Melbourne in 1946, the Maton guitar company pioneered the use of native Australian tonewoods in acoustic guitar construction. Bill's vision was to create world-class instruments that showcased the unique acoustic properties of woods grown in his homeland, while offering touring musicians unparalleled structural stability.
Today, Maton continues to lead the industry in sustainable guitar manufacturing. By combining traditional hand-craftsmanship with advanced manufacturing precision, Maton creates instruments that are exceptionally resonant unplugged, and completely unmatched when plugged into a live sound system.
The Secret Weapon: The Maton AP5 Pro Pickup System
The primary reason professional touring musicians and session players choose maton acoustic guitars is the legendary AP5 Pro pickup system.
Widely regarded as the finest acoustic pickup system in the world, the AP5 Pro combines a highly sensitive under-saddle piezo pickup with a cardiod microphone mounted inside the guitar body. The specialized preamp allows you to blend the two signals perfectly, delivering a rich, warm, and completely natural acoustic voice directly to a PA system or amplifier, with absolute feedback control even at stadium volumes.
Explore Iconic Maton Models
The 808 Series (The Fingerstyle Standard)
The body shape that defined modern fingerstyle guitar. The Maton 808 series features a smaller, deeper body shape that delivers a highly focused, punchy midrange and fast transient response. Favored by solo acoustic artists, the 808 body shape offers exceptional note-to-note balance and comfortable ergonomics.
The Tommy Emmanuel Signature (TE Series)
A tribute to acoustic royalty. Designed in close collaboration with the legendary fingerstyle master, the Tommy Emmanuel signature (available in the TE1 and EBG808TE models) is built to Tommy's exact performance specifications. Featuring a solid AAA Sitka spruce top, solid Queensland maple back and sides, and a highly comfortable neck, it is engineered to deliver the lightning-fast playability and explosive projection Tommy demands on stage.
The Messiah Series (The Flagship)
The absolute pinnacle of Maton's acoustic craftsmanship. The Messiah series combines a solid AAA Sitka spruce top with solid Indian rosewood back and sides, finished with a beautiful high-gloss lacquer and deluxe gold hardware. It delivers a thunderous, room-filling projection, deep bass response, and stunning visual presence.
4. The MusicStreet Difference: Workshop-Prepared Playability
At MusicStreet, we don't believe in "box shifting"—especially when it comes to rare, handcrafted instruments of this caliber. A premium acoustic guitar is a living, breathing piece of wood, and its playability is highly sensitive to setup.
Every single Maton acoustic guitar that leaves our Huntingdon showroom undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a professional workshop setup (worth £75) by our expert guitar techs. We adjust the action, neck relief, nut slots, and saddle height to ensure your new Maton plays effortlessly and sounds spectacular straight out of the box.
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No Drop-Shipping: Every guitar listed on our site is physically in stock at our Huntingdon store.
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1-Year Warranty: We back every instrument we sell with a comprehensive 1-year warranty.
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Free UK Shipping: Enjoy free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99, with competitive rates worldwide.
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Flexible Financing: Buy with confidence using Klarna or PayPal split payments.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are Maton guitars so popular for live performances?
Maton guitars are highly favored for live performances because of their exceptionally robust construction and the legendary AP5 Pro pickup system. This system combines an under-saddle piezo with an internal microphone, allowing players to blend the two signals for a completely natural, dynamic acoustic tone directly to a PA system, with absolute feedback control at high volumes.
What are the unique Australian tonewoods used by Maton?
Maton utilizes several sustainable native Australian tonewoods, including Queensland Maple (which offers a bright, clear, and highly articulate midrange), Bunya (a highly resonant top wood with a fast transient response), and Blackwood (which delivers a warm, rich tone bridging the gap between mahogany and rosewood).
Does my Maton acoustic guitar come set up?
Yes. Every Maton guitar purchased from MusicStreet receives a professional, custom setup in our in-house workshop before dispatch. If you have specific preferences for string gauge or tuning, simply let us know when placing your order, and our techs will configure it to your exact specifications.
Can I try these guitars in person?
Absolutely. We welcome you to visit our independent showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. You can get hands-on with our collection, test them through premium amplifiers, and get honest, expert advice from our team of working musicians.
