UNBOXING Maton Guitars' Acoustic/Electric EBW70C Blackwood Dreadnought Guitar

Oh yeah, I am diggin' this all Blackwood EBW70C dreanought from Maton Guitars. I've never played an acoustic guitar with an all-Blackwood construction (back, sides, and soundboard) so I was curious about how the tone compared to a more traditional approach of using a lighter hardwood on the top... but man, I am so impressed with the balance, complexity, and controlled power that comes from this baby!
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[@justinjohnsonlive]

Thanks for watching & Please Hit SUBSCRIBE! 😁

[@danjosephsadiwa2356]

Sure I hit all

[@AbyNeon]

gorgeous masterpiece... i wish i can afford one one day

[@ahmadimambashariofficial6808]

Where ican buy this gitar...please link

[@ARMAGEDDONguitar]

But if I hit the subscribe button wouldn’t that unsubscribe me? Then how would I ever learn to play as bad ass as you?

[@tuckeraxton9064]

You all probably dont give a damn but does someone know of a method to get back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot the password. I would love any help you can offer me!

[@antman2826]

I used to work at Maton for about 3.5yrs. I can tell you they are second to none on quality. It would blow your mind to see how pedantic and perfectionist they are on their build quality and attention to detail. Way better than many of the biggest brands. If you get one of these guitars you will never regret it.

[@joebloggs4615]

What if you get 8, does that cause regret?

[@MaxP374]

The best of acoustic for sure.

[@8865jb]

Glad to hear proof of this. I want either a Blackwood or a messiah in the future.

[@justnik8727]

I know this is 2 years later, how do they compare to Cole Clarke

[@jimiroller]

Can tell I plays a few martins in the same price range and the maton blew them out the water

[@andymac3565]

From this AUSSIE a big thank you for showcasing our great AUSSIE product. I bought my Maton 40 years ago this year. Its like a family member to me and sounds better with age. My youngest son who is a budding guitarist will inherit it one day to keep it in the family. Love your channel and your playing. Cheers from AUSTRALIA

[@Zebula1918]

do you know what i love about you Justin? it’s your wonderfully and love for beautiful things, beautiful sound, good music, and your carefully chosen guitars. you are extraordinary, because you are not pretentious, you love life and you share your moments of happiness with us. thank you

[@ginakeeble620]

Beautiful guitar. Matons are iconic here in Australia. I grew up listening to my Dad play his 1968 Maton dreadnaught (way older than me, still in pristine condition), and it runs in the family as I have a Maton now too, it's my pride and joy. Wonderful to see them gaining more and more international recognition.

[@ShockingPikachu]

I feel it was people like Kieth Urban who got rather big in the states that people outside of our small population of Aus began to notice the guitar brand

[@joaquinbalabanian4107]

I could hear you playing and talking about guitars my whole life man

[@katherinehunter9526]

Me too. I spent 10 hours watching his videos yesterday. Most peaceful 9/11 I've spent in the last 19 years. Looking like I'm heading for a similar day today. That is what I love about KZbin it dials into what you're into and sends tunes and playlists that it knows you are into. ✌❤🎸🎶 😎🇨🇦🐈

[@kma9574]

@@katherinehunter9526 Me too.. Really a gifted player n teacher.

[@katherinehunter9526]

@@kma9574 Amen.✌❤🎸😎👌

[@nickhayes5471]

I love my custom Maton, had it for 21 years it’s like my best friend, always available and always sounds beautiful, great review Justin 🎸🎸

[@micko11154]

Maton only make top quality instruments! They are legendary here in Australia! Cheers!

[@stephenferrera-grand7827]

Maton is Australian for guitar.

[@jasonluke4469]

Only for the real players mate ,, yewwwww 🤙🤙🤙

[@papawyvern6993]

That’s a beautiful guitar , I might have to get that

[@barristanselmy2758]

Any maton is a great guitar, the acoustics they are better at.

[@ollivanajas]

As a geezer guitar learner I promised myself a proper guitar as a reward if I stuck to a mind-numbing metronome workout for a year. I did and had my mind set on a Takamine. After seeing this video and one of my favorite guitar maestros, Justin, smiling while playing this Maton I immediately changed my mind and placed and order for this guitar. Thanks for all the joy you bring to this world Justin 🎸

[@rickbates3463]

did some research on Maton Guitars. Wow, I didn't know about these. They have Peter Frampton, Tommy Emmanuel, Neil Finn and so many more and have been around as long as Fender and I never heard of them. The sound on your Floyd video sold me. I am going to check out SRS808C model as the smaller guitars look very interesting 😀 wow thanks

[@MrBoothdude]

I found it appropriate that you unboxed an Australian guitar with a Crocodile Dundee-like knife!

[@danw1955]

Hah hah, epic! "Now *THIS* is a noife!" 😄

[@mickeyknox9341]

Laying the test run over the unboxing is brilliant. Beautiful guitar. Sounds very full for a dreadnaught.

[@bobsmith1580]

That Maton is beautiful and wow on the sound. I have to go out and try this blackwood version now! These are great guitars and thanks for exposure for these underrated guitars

[@mlight6845]

I am learning so much about guitars! I have a great love of wood. As you talk about the grain and the feel of the wood, I am recalling the stringed instruments I played as a lass. The wood seemed alive! Thanks so much❣

[@ronwatson4902]

I never learned to play anything but I recognize a pleasing sound when I hear one and that is an awesome sound coming out of that guitar.Thank you for sharing that with us.

[@HalfWarrior]

Maton is made even better while in YOUR hands,Justin!

[@viracocha03]

I dont comment normally but i could not help it for this one. What a beautiful sounding guitar, i think its my favorite sounding acoustic ever.

[@johnboy8161]

Lovely guitar! Gotta love acoustics , there's just something about a acoustic sound that is like heaven to the ears!

[@samanders2676]

The magic of acoustic is even the most horrible songs sound better. The good ones sounds like heavenly chimes.

[@johnboy8161]

@@samanders2676 I agree 100%! I love electric aswell but just something about accoustic makes the song even better!😍🤗🤘

[@dbuck5350]

I said to myself when you unboxed it, "Geez, that is a gorgeous guitar. If only I could..."

[@pameladecicco6509]

Best wood in the world. Sorry the company is under lockdown, as are my friends in Melbourne. Papers please...J, you could play a donkey tail and make it resonate. Thanks. Love from ireland, as always.❤🍀🇮🇪

[@karlkascha1261]

In my opinion, that guitar has a nice mellow sound to it. Beautiful looking guitar too. In the hands of a master, it sounds superb. Another great video Justin. It sounds dramatic with the piezoelectric pick up dialed in. Just the mike gave a totally different sound. What a versatile instrument. I enjoy your "unboxings". You keep playing and I'll keep watching and listening 🎧.

[@rustysworldofentertainment850]

Thanks for supporting a great Australian guitar Justin, nice to see you couldn't wipe the smile off your face playing it.

[@tylergeek]

Love the sound - so rich and complex! Thanks for sharing.

[@katherinehunter9526]

Wow, what a sweet guitar! Nice camera work too. GR8 detailing on her. Thanks for making and sharing these videos with us J.J.. ✌❤🎸🎶🙏 🇨🇦🐈😎

[@jaxkovak]

That is some sweet wood, and a beautiful rich, full sound. Awesome!

[@londonuk70]

The beautiful sound of blues, no more words needed

[@rossonero135]

It's satisfying watching you unboxing and trying new guitar... ❤️ 😊

[@rickoliver2059]

Wow you called it , impressive !! A beautiful sound straight out of the box , wait until it`s played in , you`ll appreciate it even more . I`m from NZ , and that there is one of the finest brand of guitar made in Australia . Maton sure make a great sounding guitar and those Aussy musicians are top notch when it comes to Rock n Roll , Country and of course the Blues , cheers .

[@robertanderson9179]

I love the video quality, the editing on the thumbnail is really nice. Oh, and not bad playing that guitar either. Jokes, your one of the most inspiring to me and what keeps me going. And that is when you can say, mission accomplished.

[@tc3895]

Thanks for test drive.Sounds awesome!

[@way2sh0rt07grad]

The finish on that is so attractive. Sounds great too!

[@altblankn1448]

absolutely gorgeous, such a fantastic twang in the tone :)

[@moondogdieselworks3883]

WOW!!!!! I love that clean sound. Sounds super classic from my laymen ear. Just wow.

[@equaleyesaudio4122]

I'm here because of Joe Robinson. He's amazing and Tommy Emmanuel's protégé they're both amazing and they both play Maton guitars. Just about the best advertisement you can get for a guitar.

[@thehouseofronin9209]

That guitar is beautiful Justin! And you make it sing like no one else can

[@Bjornlundstrom]

That's a really beautiful guitar and it shure sounds fantastic, awesome video Justin & Nikki🔥🎶🤘

[@samuelharden9446]

Justin you make some wonderful sounds coming out of that guitar God given talent keep it coming!

[@mary-chrishines9391]

You are so professional and REAL! So happy to hear you discuss this fabulous guitar! And you play like nobody else I've ever heard! When are they going to give you a star on Hollywood Blvd?

[@kitchenratt]

Love Maton Guitar’s!! Beautiful guitar and case! 💙💙💙

[@robertfalconer5054]

Nice Justin, welcome to Maton. We love our Matons here in Australia..

[@tommoxjr]

Just loooooove that deep, silky dreadnaught sound.💓 Go Australia 🇦🇺

[@MrAuldphart]

Linda Kitchen would be proud of you making those excellent comments about her guitars. I own a Blackwood 808 and absolutely love it. You must have purchased that guitar when you were here for the Port Fairy folk festival ? From memory, poor Melonie Safka sang the following year there,. Bless her soul. Take care Justin, I love hearing your music.

[@garrettfergus331]

Great review! Beautiful guitar! I sure love listening to you play!

[@MrSadsack56]

each time i see that grin of yours Justin i think hey i`m(justin) is lovin it!!

[@sapelesteve]

Very nice looking & sounding guitar JJ. I have seen Emmanuel & Urban playing a Maton guitar. I also like that the guitar is "Made In Australia" mate! A nice "Country Western" tune would sound great on that guitar! 👍😉

[@coryCuc]

Any brand of guitar TE uses is good enough for me lol.

[@ChristophHenrici]

Terrific Review, really touches all you need about this guitar, besides the great playing.

[@stephenhiscox]

Beautiful! My main acoustic is still the Maton I got as a kid in 1975. (US-made guitars were pretty unaffordable in Oz back then.) Still as good as ever, and she has a 1990 12-string as a sister too.

[@Shineysideup1]

I loved everything except the Mic alone. Every other combo you tried was great. Nice review

[@davidmackee8575]

That's one nice guitar sounds amazing too Justin 👍👍

[@MrBUESUM]

Hello from Germany! It was almost 50 years ago that I bought my first concert guitar.

[@harmsworthcharles3261]

Hello from france Your vidéos are always great pleasure I love to see people like you who are passionated Bravo and thank you And i appreciate your hair ,always clean !

[@mariorojas3724]

Man!!! Great playing!!!🙏

[@quack8989]

Stunning guitar!

[@joeychambers2018]

Oh man, I love it, it's freaking awesome...🎸👌

[@markstockden3494]

You'll need to review a Cole Clark now! Australia's other premier guitar brand. Personally speaking the pick up is better in the Cole Clarks but both brands make exceptional quality instruments

[@joebloggs2312]

Cole Clark's are better percussive guitars, but have to disagree on the pickups - that AP5 Pro in most Maton's now is a very natural sound that is hard to fault.

[@jonathannoerr5997]

LOVE that Flat 1st tone!!!

[@gdellisola518]

You have the greatest job man!

[@johnpaul2285]

Sounds even better than it looks Thank you Justin

[@allent208-kf4hv]

Wow,I will never get a guitar like that you rock, I like the way your finger's dance on those strings

[@ianmckinnon8461]

thanks man we love our matons in australia

[@anniefarr4373]

Yep droolin Its everything I ever dreamt of in a guitar. Thanks for sharing

[@markgardiner1767]

Great breakdown Justin.The more the Maton is played the greater the tone becomes. Much overlooked brand in my opinion.I own 2 of them.One semi acoustic cutaway 12 string and one semi acoustic cutaway 6 string.The 6 string I play more often and I've noticed over the years the tone has got richer.Much like a high end piano. Vety much a high end guitar at a practical price.Regards Mark

[@pinballrobbie]

I have a natural series Maton bought 25 years ago and you are right they just get better like an old friend.

[@saintloup0006]

With such a good player, guitares render all there soul...

[@samanders2676]

Now, THAT is a beautiful guitar 🎸.

[@Telecaster-uz9pu]

love to see you play the EBW808 for comparison

[@bcbloc02]

It sounds fantastic!

[@leonardoross8133]

What an awesome guitar

[@prodajamezzo]

Amazing sound

[@annemariekaczorowski1863]

Beautiful guitar

[@coycarlson4979]

Justin - like many , I could listen to you play all day. GOD has blessed you - you can make a guitar talk ❤️❤️👍👍✌️✌️✌️

[@CarlosJoseRTAlves]

WHAT A GUITAR MAN! You deserve!!!!

[@markmoore7042]

Wow that sounds amazing plugged in

[@michaelseale3672]

Right On!!

[@ak200777ify]

Beautiful!

[@stevemogan5384]

Have a Maton Performer, it was love at first play.

[@nickworley1000]

Great review honest and fair

[@jonathannoerr5997]

"The sublties of the Tones." You're like the Ken Miles of Guitars!!!👍👍👍

[@ghitaciprian]

Looking & sounding gooood !

[@user-ew5qk2mu3v]

Vibes. Just an autograph to top it off and send it my way!

[@ThePerro]

This guitar sounds awesome. I’m really considering the SRS808 however!

[@JoelWetzel]

Costing more than my house is worth, that guitar would likely make me sound a full 10% better. Keep up the good work, Justin. Peace.

[@lonapopoki1181]

Beautiful grain blackwood "beast" Dressage for the ears, cowboy

[@jezuswizardspatula5804]

You got a great speaking voice,Nice unboxin, Great information

[@gitarbangsatchanel8036]

Beautifull guitar man

[@willowacousticcinci938]

Awesome video!

[@hofnerna7743]

Nice guitar and sounds wonderful

[@tooldaniellateralus9298]

Sweet guitar... Crystal sound.

[@Thecherokee4x4]

Sounds Awesome ... beautiful low notes ...nice mids Time for an upgrade

[@bobsmithers]

Have my headphones on.. Impressive sound! That case only hides it.

[@russclark6780]

That's a sweet ride. Priced under 2 grand. A home run.

[@lukeirwin3309]

Cutaways are essential on dreadnoughts, imo

[@drjcwardjr]

It has some punch! Like to hear slide with just the on board mix!

[@victorydaydeepstate]

The guitar sounds great

[@MrEspo117]

Beautiful instrument enjoy !

[@nileswright8915]

you & Tommy Emmanuel & Maton......right? where can we get tickets? ;)

[@SIXPACFISH]

I'd pay to watch that show!

[@nileswright8915]

@@SIXPACFISH just....wow! and what a show that would be, right?!!!

[@ricccliff3882]

The Australian tone wood used in Maton guitars makes them sound and look unique.

[@joebloggs4615]

Actually this timber "Blackwood" is a very close relative to Koa from Hawai'i - the traditional timber for ukulele. Nice rounded notes for fingerpicking style.

[@jonathanbuck6526]

.......sounds like a full country sound guitar backed with the saddle stitching on the borders......well done Maton.

[@puggiepuggang8760]

You rock man🤟