The Redwood Series by Maton marks a significant shift in how Australian guitar makers are sourcing and voicing their acoustic instruments.
Built around a combination of redwood soundboards and Tasmanian Myrtle back and sides, the new Maton Redwood Series brings a fresh take to the world of acoustic guitars.
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Redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens) sits somewhere between Western Red Cedar and spruce tonally, but with noticeably stronger treble presence and dynamic response than you’d typically get from Cedar. Pair that with Tasmanian Myrtle, which brings a smooth, maple-like warmth to the table, and you get something that’s both articulate and full-bodied. Myrtle adds extra sustain and warmth to the overall character without muddying things up.
What makes this particularly Australian is the sourcing. Redwood is plantation-grown and sustainably harvested from the Otway Ranges in Victoria, and Tasmanian Myrtle comes from Maton’s long-standing supplier in Tasmania – the same timber supplier who provides wood for the Joe Robinson Signature model.
The Redwood 808
This new axe is a dreadnought that uses Queensland Maple for the neck with a streaky ebony fingerboard and bridge. It comes fitted with scalloped Maton X bracing, chrome Grover Rotomatic tuners, and an AP5 Pro pickup as standard. Bone nut and saddle handle string vibration properly, and Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze strings come pre-installed. You get a standard Maton case included, and the natural satin finish lets the wood do the talking.
Details-wise, it’s a 25.5-inch scale with 21 frets, 6mm mother-of-pearl dot inlays on the fingerboard, and a 12-inch fretboard radius. Black pickguard and chrome end pin strap complete the setup.
The Redwood Dreadnought Cutaway
Alongside the 808, there’s a cutaway version sharing the same specifications and construction approach. Same neck wood, same bracing, same hardware – just with the added access that a cutaway provides.
Both models are built for players who want solid Australian craftsmanship with modern tonal sensibilities.
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