{"product_id":"9781925321364","title":"The Music that Maton made","description":"Author: McUtchen, Andrew\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781925321364\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Scribe Publications\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 May 2016\u003cbr\u003ePages: 392 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished to coincide with Maton's 70th anniversary, \u003ci\u003eThe Music That Maton Made\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, full-colour tribute to a home-grown guitar range that has been embraced by famous musicians and guitar enthusiasts around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom a small backyard workshop on the outskirts of  Melbourne, Maton Guitars has grown into a truly inspiring Australian  success story. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1946, Bill May crafted a guitar in his Melbourne garage that he  wanted the world to hear and to play. In a matter of years, it was in  the hands of Elvis Presley on film. Later, a Maton played the riff that  defined a generation on the Rolling Stones' 'Gimme Shelter'. Today,  Maton are an essential part of music culture in Australia and around the  world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is not only a book for guitar lovers - it's an intimate family  history and an essential part of Australian music history. Compiling  over ten years of research, and over two years in production, this book  is as well-crafted and family-owned as Maton guitars themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGo behind-the-scenes to meet the artisan guitar makers. Read the  stories behind the songs created with Maton guitars. And go backstage to  meet the bands and musicians that have, with a Maton in hand, shaped  our musical world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked full of interviews with the greats - from jazz legend George  Golla to guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel; from Archie Roach, and The  Wiggles, to Daniel Johns, Paul Kelly, and Josh Homme, and many more ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished to coincide with Maton's 70th anniversary, \u003ci\u003eThe Music That Maton Made\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, full-colour tribute to a home-grown guitar range  that has been embraced by famous musicians and guitar enthusiasts around  the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Great story, informed telling, beautifully illustrated. Like the guitars, a collector's item.' \u003cb\u003ePICK OF THE WEEK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Steven Carroll , \u003ci\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Through personal accounts from family and musicians it transports us to the timber-sculpting factories, to the intimate rehearsal rooms and colossal stadiums of genre-defining musicians. The cathartic and gratifying essence of a Maton guitar is very much instilled in each and every page. At the heart of this compelling tribute is the beauty of a well-crafted guitar, and the family brand that made it distinctly Australian ...  D elves deeply into the iconic songs and musical moments produced by a Maton guitar.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Chris Scott, \u003ci\u003eBeat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e' T he book is as well-crafted and family-owned as Maton guitars themselves. Go behind-the-scenes to meet the artisan guitar makers. Read the stories behind the songs created with Maton guitars. And go backstage to meet the bands and musicians that have, with a Maton in hand, shaped our musical world.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-\u003ci\u003eAustralian Musician\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48165354143902,"sku":"UBD-9781925321364","price":74.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781925321364.jpg?v=1787135066","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781925321364","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}