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Description

The Maton MS500 is a standout in the world of solid body electric guitars, offering a mix of classic design and modern innovation. Crafted by renowned Australian luthier Maton, this electric guitar is celebrated for its distinctive tonewood combination, which delivers a rich, resonant sound that can handle a variety of genres. The MS500's body is constructed from select Australian blackwood, known for its warm tonal quality and stunning grain patterns, while the neck is made from Queensland maple, ensuring a smooth playing experience.

The MS500 is equipped with Maton's own pickups, designed to provide both clarity and depth. These pickups are particularly well-suited for players who require versatility, whether they're performing intricate jazz pieces or high-energy rock solos. The guitar's hardware includes a robust bridge and tuning machines, adding to its reliability and tuning stability during live performances.

With a sleek design and a comfortable body contour, the MS500 is not only visually appealing but also ergonomically friendly, making it suitable for both long practice sessions and stage performances. Its fingerboard, made from high-grade rosewood, offers a smooth surface for effortless playability, allowing musicians to express themselves freely without distraction.

Key Features:

  • Solid body electric guitar made from Australian blackwood and Queensland maple
  • Maton proprietary pickups for versatile sound
  • High-grade rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability
  • Reliable hardware including robust bridge and tuning machines
  • Ergonomically designed for comfort and ease of play
Coleman's Music

Coleman's Music

Maton MS500 Demo

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Maton MS500 Demo

Coleman's Music

Coleman's Music

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Maton MS500 Electric Guitar Demo

drowninginguitars

drowninginguitars

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m_thirteen

Very cool sounding and looking guitar

I bought this to just jam at home (i am a bass player) and really love it, just feels and sounds so good!

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See how Josh Homme uses Maton MS500

Josh Homme

Guitarist

Kyuss

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Verified via YouTube

Josh Homme can be seen using this guitar in the No One Knows music Video.

See how Billie Joe Armstrong uses Maton MS500

Billie Joe Armstrong

Singer, Guitarist

Green Day

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Verified via YouTube

At 0:04 in this video, of Billie Joe playing at Soundwave Festival 2014, one can see him playing Maton MS500.

See how George Harrison uses Maton MS500

George Harrison

Singer, Guitarist

The Beatles

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Verified via Pursuitist

"A George Harrison stage played Maton Mastersound MS500 electric guitar has sold at auction for a tidy $485,000. The Maton was loaned to Harrison by Barratt’s Music Store when his regular guitar was in for repair in 1963. He played it in concert at Margate (July 8-13), in Liverpool (August 2), at a photocall at the Cavern (August 3) and when the Beatles played Guernsey, Channel Islands (August 6-10)."

See how Omar Rodríguez-López uses Maton MS500

Omar Rodríguez-López

Guitarist, Bassist

At the Drive-In

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Verified via YouTube

At approximately 1:23 in the YouTube video titled "The Mars Volta - At The Drive In - Omar Rodriguez Lopez - Gear Rundown - Guitars, Amps, Pedals" by Future Sound Music, Omar Rodríguez-López can be seen using the Maton MS500 guitar.

See how John Fogerty uses Maton MS500

John Fogerty

Guitarist, Singer

Creedence Clearwater Revival

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Verified via Wigglepedia

In this photo, John is seen using the MS500 backstage at a concert. The guitar was given to him by The Wiggles, whose 2004 video "Santa's Rockin'!" John was a guest star in. It has a custom inlay of "The Wiggles" word mark written on the neck and is in a sparkle blue color.

See how Tommy Emmanuel uses Maton MS500

Tommy Emmanuel

Guitarist

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Verified via Guitarplayer

My first good guitar was a Maton Electric solid body guitar, the MS500. I played that guitar up until I got a Telecaster.

See how Jesse Hughes uses Maton MS500

Jesse Hughes

Singer, Guitarist

The Desert Sessions

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Verified via YouTube

At 24.05 onwards in this rig rundown, Jesse talks about his current Matons. His is custom made (each Maton electric is essentially a custom job and although the model number is there you get to ask for whatever you want unless you buy off the shelf from a shop) and features lighting bolts as f-holes.

See how Alberto Ferrari uses Maton MS500

Alberto Ferrari

Singer, Guitarist

Verdena

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Verified via YouTube

he uses this guitar in Endkadenz and I hate my village

See how Matt Mason uses Maton MS500

Matt Mason

Guitarist

DMA's

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Verified via YouTube

His guitar: Maton MS500 green on this video on Youtube.

See how Murray Cook uses Maton MS500

Murray Cook

Singer, Guitarist

The Wiggles

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Verified via YouTube

This was his main guitar during his time with The Wiggles, both in the studio videos and live shows. He's seen playing it all throughout this video. Due to its heavy usage by both Murray and the other Wiggles, the MS500 is arguably synonymous with Murray alongside Josh Homme and George Harrison.

See how Anthony Field uses Maton MS500

Anthony Field

Singer, Guitarist

The Wiggles

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Verified via Photo

Anthony Field has been using the Maton MS500 guitar since 2000, as shown in the user-uploaded photo.

See how The Wiggles uses Maton MS500

The Wiggles

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via YouTube

Murray Cook(the original Red Wiggle in the band) is shown playing his custom Maton MS500 they've used over the last 15 years. He also talks about the brand. There is a colour for each member and they all feature "The Wiggles" decal on the neck.

Genre Usage

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