{"product_id":"maton-stage-delux-rock-maple-aust-1992","title":"Maton Stage Delux Rock Maple – Aust 1992","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRICE DROP -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is a Maton Stage “Delux Rock Maple” Dreadnought Cutaway, built in Melbourne in November 1992 and representing one of the more obscure and limited-run instruments from Maton’s early 1990s production era. According to the internal label, this example comes from a very short production run—possibly fewer than 100 units—and predates the later Stage Series EST65C models introduced in 1994.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a full-size dreadnought cutaway built around an AA-grade solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid rock maple back, sides, and neck. The all-maple construction gives the guitar a distinctly articulate and focused tonal character, with strong note separation, a bright top end, and a punchy midrange that cuts clearly through a mix while still retaining warmth and body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rosewood fingerboard and bridge add a touch of tonal smoothness and balance, while the 25.5\" scale length and 44.1mm nut width provide a familiar, comfortable playing feel. With a 12\" radius and 21 frets, the guitar plays cleanly across the entire neck, with a straightforward, functional design typical of Maton’s stage-focused instruments of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics are handled by Maton’s early piezo system, offering onboard volume and three-band tone control. While more basic than later EST systems, it delivers a clear, usable amplified tone suited to live performance, particularly where simplicity and reliability are priorities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware appointments include gold Gotoh Deluxe tuners, gold hardware throughout, black binding, and a natural honey gloss finish that highlights the figured rock maple grain. A black pickguard and rosewood bridge complete the understated but professional aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonally, the guitar is bright, open, and responsive, with a strong midrange presence that suits fingerstyle, strumming, and lead work equally well. The maple construction gives it clarity and projection, making it a strong stage instrument with a distinctive voice compared to more traditional spruce\/rosewood dreadnoughts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1993\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Maton Stage Deluxe Rock Maple dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Honey gloss (natural)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid Sitka spruce top and solid rock maple back and sides\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rock maple neck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rosewood with dot inlays\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e: Piezo pickup system with onboard preamp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rosewood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuners\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gotoh Deluxe gold tuners\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original Maton hard case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40111506686105,"sku":"21080","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/1905\/6012\/products\/Maton_Stage_Delux_Rock_Maple_Aust_1992.jpg?v=1733564704","url":"https:\/\/www.premierguitars.com.au\/products\/maton-stage-delux-rock-maple-aust-1992","provider":"Premier Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}