Maton Custom Shop Dreadnought 'Bunya Pine / Blackwood' Preowned 2016

Andy Allen's Maton Custom Shop instruments are among the most sought-after acoustic guitars produced in Australia, built with individual attention, tonal insight and patient craftsmanship. This dreadnought brings together two of Australia's most distinctive tonewoods, a Bunya pine top paired with select Victorian Blackwood back, sides and neck, in a combination that is as distinctly Australian as the instrument itself. Bunya pine is a tonewood of extraordinary character, warm, clear and articulate with a natural resonance that rewards every nuance of playing technique and only deepens with age.

Victorian Blackwood, a close relative of Hawaiian Koa, contributes warmth, complexity and a shimmering harmonic richness, and a UV gloss Triburst finish over this tonewood selection makes this one of the more visually striking dreadnoughts you will encounter. Mother of pearl block fingerboard inlays, an ebony fingerboard and bridge with white binding, gold machine heads with pearl buttons, and a gold AP5 Pro pickup system complete an instrument of genuine tonal distinction, ideal for a player after a rare, hand-built Custom Shop dreadnought. This 2016-built guitar is in great condition with minimal playwear and a great medium action, with some minor lacquer shrinkage on the Blackwood back that is not visible in photos. Includes the original hardshell case.

Features

• Bunya pine top paired with select Victorian Blackwood back, sides and neck delivers a warm, clear, distinctly Australian tone.
• Hand-built by Andy Allen in the Maton Custom Shop, with individual voicing and craftsmanship a production process cannot replicate.
• UV gloss Triburst finish over the Bunya pine and Blackwood creates a visually striking, one-of-a-kind appearance.
• Mother of pearl block fingerboard inlays and white-bound ebony fingerboard add refined, premium detailing.
• Gold AP5 Pro pickup system provides natural, stage-ready amplified tone.

Specs

• Builder: Andy Allen, Maton Custom Shop
• Serial number: 745
• Body: Dreadnought
• Top: Bunya pine
• Back & sides: Select Victorian Blackwood
• Neck: Blackwood
• Headstock: WA Myrtle (Western Australian Myrtle)
• Fingerboard: Ebony, white bound
• Fingerboard inlays: Mother of pearl blocks
• Bridge: Ebony
• Binding: White
• Rosette: 2-ring
• Machine heads: Gold with pearl buttons
• Electronics: Maton AP5 Pro
• Finish: UV gloss Triburst
• Label: Custom Shop
• Includes: Original hardshell case
• Made in: Australia (Box Hill, Melbourne)