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The Maton BB1200 JH Guitar is a standout choice for musicians seeking the perfect blend of craftsmanship and performance in the realm of semi-hollowbody electric guitars. Designed with precision and musicality in mind, this guitar delivers a rich, resonant sound that's both versatile and distinctive. The semi-hollowbody construction not only adds a layer of warmth to your tone but also reduces the overall weight, making it more comfortable to play during long sessions.

Equipped with Lollar Imperial Humbucker pickups, the BB1200 JH provides a balanced output with exceptional clarity and dynamic range. Whether you're playing jazz, blues, or rock, these pickups ensure that each note sings with precision. The guitar's sleek neck profile and smooth fingerboard facilitate effortless playability, allowing for intricate fingerwork and quick transitions.

Crafted in Australia, the Maton BB1200 JH showcases the brand's dedication to quality and innovation. The combination of premium tonewoods and meticulous craftsmanship results in a guitar that not only sounds incredible but also stands the test of time. Aesthetically, the guitar boasts elegant appointments, providing both visual appeal and functional excellence.

Key Features:

Semi-hollowbody design for a resonant, rich tone
Lollar Imperial Humbucker pickups for clear, dynamic sound
Premium tonewoods for durability and superior sound quality
Comfortable neck profile for enhanced playability
Australian craftsmanship ensuring high-quality build and finish

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Build quality

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The guitar features Rock Maple for the neck and block, and Queensland Maple for the body, with a satin Nitro finish that can become tacky with sweat.
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Features and functionality

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The neck transitions from a C to a D shape towards the body, with a compound radius fretboard and medium jumbo frets, providing a Gibson LP-like feel.
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Equipped with high-output PAF-style humbuckers, slightly less powerful than Seymour Duncan Custom Customs, and capable of coil splitting with a 3-way selector switch.
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Owners find the guitar comfortable and light, comparable in size to a 339/Casino Coupe, rather than an ES335, and it handles feedback well even at loud volumes.
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Despite loud stage environments, feedback is reportedly not an issue, even when playing stoner rock and metal genres close to monitors and cabs.
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One user aims to acquire an earlier serial (below 500) of the BB1200 for comparison, highlighting a desire among enthusiasts to experience different iterations of the model.
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Owners have swapped Maton Bad Boys pickups for Lollar Imperial High Winds, noting the Bad Boys offer super clear highs and tight lows, ideal for crisp high-gain riffs.
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Josh Homme

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Maton designed the Maton BB1200 JH guitar based on Josh Homme's favorite Maton guitar, the Maton BB1200 guitar. Josh Homme is seen playing the Matton BB1200 JH guitar in this video.