A review by scribepub
The Music That Maton Made by Andrew McUtchen, Barry Divola, Jeff Jenkins

Great story, informed telling, beautifully illustrated. Like the guitars, a collector’s item.
Steven Carroll, Sydney Morning Herald, Pick of the Week

As lovingly constructed as the guitars themselves … From the rich details of the stories behind the songs to the gorgeous photos spanning the history of rock’n’roll, this book is for gear-heads and music lovers alike.
William Yeoman, The Weekend West

Through personal accounts from family and musicians it transports us to the timber-sculpting factories, to the intimate rehearsal rooms and colossal stadiums of genre-defining musicians. The cathartic and gratifying essence of a Maton guitar is very much instilled in each and every page. At the heart of this compelling tribute is the beauty of a well-crafted guitar, and the family brand that made it distinctly Australian … [D]elves deeply into the iconic songs and musical moments produced by a Maton guitar.
Chris Scott, Beat

The pages are uncoated and feel fantastic to the touch. And it’s full of historical photos that make vintage Maton fanatics like myself teary eyed … It’s a personal history of the company that could only be told by Maton themselves … This is a book that Australian musicians have wanted for years and the love and creativity that has been put into it has made the wait worthwhile.
Tony Giacca, Guitarnerd

This is a beautiful book, a work of love that features stunning photography printed on thick high quality paper. Presented chronologically, The Music That Maton Made includes a series of short articles and extensive photographic essays … [A] story of innovation, risk-taking, import tariffs, export opportunities, determination and hard work … [C]elebrates the remarkable journey from Melbourne back shed to world class guitar maker. It will be treasured by anyone that loves their Maton.
David Mayocchi, Loudmouth