Maton Guitars has celebrated 20 years as a member of AMTIL, as well as for being in business for 75 years.
Situated in Box Hill, Maton Guitars is where some of the finest quality guitars in the world come to life, each with a unique character and tone. Bill May pioneered the use of many Australian wood species in guitar construction and is regarded by many Australian luthiers as the founding father of their industry. The Blackwood series still sound as good as they did when they were released. Star guitarists like Neil Finn, Tommy Emanuel, Paul Kelly and Colin Hay count Maton Guitars as key to their great sounds.
“The main role AMTIL has played throughout the term of our membership has been one of great collaboration,” Managing Director David Steedman said. “In particular, Greg Chalker is a resource who knows this business and our industrial needs intimately. AMTIL contributes to this business in the identification of government programs or initiatives that are of interest to us whereby we can look to applying for federal or state government funding for various project works.”
“This role materialises in not only tangible wins and resultant long-term collaborations such as Multicam CNC function, Sutton Tools (Carbitool) for tools, tool bits, cutters and grinders, as well as Go Proto for bridge alignment pins but also for the basis of compare/contrast analysis for partnering with businesses on various other projects,” Steedman added.
Key to the above is the shared alignment of values within their businesses which always prefer working with the local partner where possible rather than the alternative.
Every Maton-made guitar embodies the passion and skill of the craftsmen who are part of their team, each of them drawing on the years of experience and dedication necessary to produce a truly remarkable instrument. Currently, Maton employs 70 people and remains 100% family owned and operated.