Wow! Amazingly thorough video! .. Ditto for “Maton Instrument Care” guide! .. At least now I’ll know how to properly care for my new “The Joe Robinson Signature” guitar.
My questions is ... do you have to use this gauge strings? I really don't like that setup (.12 - .53). What would happen if you used lighter gauge strings? I don't mind the heavy higher strings but I use lighter strings on the low end. I don't like to wrestling with big fat low E and A strings. Can you offer any info on strings gauges for the guitar? I fear if I run thinner strings, it won't sound right.
You can absolutely use different gauge strings! The .12-.53's are just what Maton thinks are a good all 'rounder to put on out of the factory (I happen to also like that gauge for myself). The only thing to look out for is if the change in tension affects your neck relief or action. If you're putting on a lighter set, you may find the neck bows back a little more since the strings aren't pulling as hard, which you can correct by loosening the truss rod a hair. Unfortunately on Matons this is a bit of a hassle, as it's located up through the soundhole past the top braces, but they do make a tool for it (I just use an 8mm socket on an extender, and turn it with an adjustable wrench. Otherwise you can take it to any music shop and they can do it pretty quick. Hell, you might even find you don't need to do anything - a lot of guitars I find actually have too much relief, and going down a gauge puts it right in the sweet spot. Short answer: yes! Sorry for the novel, hope it helps.
I recently purchased a SRS70c and have dropped down to 10-47's and it plays great , action is slightly lower ( a good thing for me) definitely not as loud but still great tone and better playability for me .
No, not typically, but you do get a very good quality hard case with each Maton guitar. Edit: You DO in fact get a truss rod wrench when you buy a Maton Custom Shop Guitar.... I just got myself a CS Flatpicker and it came with one.
This is great, thanks! My grandfather left me an EMS12 mini maton when he passed this summer. Great to know how to treat it like it deserves!
The Perfect way to do it !! as usual with Maton guitars, devil is in the details 🤟🏼
Where is the video for guitar fretboard oils?
Wow! Amazingly thorough video! .. Ditto for “Maton Instrument Care” guide! .. At least now I’ll know how to properly care for my new “The Joe Robinson Signature” guitar.
you liking that guitar?
@@vyvynylification love the guitar, especially with Ernie Ball Paradigm, extra light, strings.
Cool! I have a messiah and want another, more boutique, guitar. But nothing feels as playable as matons for me so I was considering a TE or JR model
My questions is ... do you have to use this gauge strings? I really don't like that setup (.12 - .53). What would happen if you used lighter gauge strings? I don't mind the heavy higher strings but I use lighter strings on the low end. I don't like to wrestling with big fat low E and A strings. Can you offer any info on strings gauges for the guitar? I fear if I run thinner strings, it won't sound right.
You can absolutely use different gauge strings! The .12-.53's are just what Maton thinks are a good all 'rounder to put on out of the factory (I happen to also like that gauge for myself). The only thing to look out for is if the change in tension affects your neck relief or action. If you're putting on a lighter set, you may find the neck bows back a little more since the strings aren't pulling as hard, which you can correct by loosening the truss rod a hair. Unfortunately on Matons this is a bit of a hassle, as it's located up through the soundhole past the top braces, but they do make a tool for it (I just use an 8mm socket on an extender, and turn it with an adjustable wrench. Otherwise you can take it to any music shop and they can do it pretty quick. Hell, you might even find you don't need to do anything - a lot of guitars I find actually have too much relief, and going down a gauge puts it right in the sweet spot.
Short answer: yes! Sorry for the novel, hope it helps.
I recently purchased a SRS70c and have dropped down to 10-47's and it plays great , action is slightly lower ( a good thing for me) definitely not as loud but still great tone and better playability for me .
I just went down to 11-52 on my SRS60c and no problems at all. A bit less bass acoustically but not a huge difference
Great video however.....Lifting Bridge pins with side cutters....nope. The string winder has a little notch purpose built for that.
I have used a plier, but put my finger down as a fulcrum so that I multiply the lifting force and don't hit the timber if it suddenly pops out.
Can you make a video of a ms500 maintenance?
what to do if my b string is buzzing at 2nd fret ?
Mine too. Think it may have something to do with the truss rod ??
@@delejojo_59 its caused by frets, they need some leveling or complete change. What is your action now?
Good job
Is a truss rod wrench included when u buy a new Maton guitar?
No, not typically, but you do get a very good quality hard case with each Maton guitar.
Edit: You DO in fact get a truss rod wrench when you buy a Maton Custom Shop Guitar.... I just got myself a CS Flatpicker and it came with one.
Si può avere traduzione in italiano grazie?
Traduzione in italiano grazie
what oil used for the frets. Can anyone tell me. Thanks
Anything that says it's "safe for fingerboards" - personally I use a Dunlop branded one
Lemon Oil.
Man I fully thought the Allen key slots were for bridge height
Head stock technique used in this vid will cause slipping and tuning issues.
I like to lock mine in on the first turn .then down the peg
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Grazie!