$72.00
- Hardcover
392 pages
- Release Date
1 May 2016
Summary
The Music That Maton Made: An Australian Guitar Legend
From a small backyard workshop on the outskirts of Melbourne, Maton Guitars has grown into a truly inspiring Australian success story.
In 1946, Bill May crafted a guitar in his Melbourne garage that he wanted the world to hear and to play. In a matter of years, it was in the hands of Elvis Presley on film. Later, a Maton played the riff that defined a generation on the Rolling Stones’ ‘Gimme Shelter’. Today, Maton guitar…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781925321364 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1925321363 |
| Author: | Barry Divola, Andrew McUtchen, Jeff Jenkins |
| Publisher: | Scribe Publications |
| Imprint: | Scribe Publications |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 392 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2016 |
| Weight: | 1.87kg |
| Dimensions: | 272mm x 218mm x 43mm |
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Critics Review
‘Great story, informed telling, beautifully illustrated. Like the guitars, a collector’s item.’ PICK OF THE WEEK – Steven Carroll * Sydney Morning Herald * ‘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 *
About The Author
Barry Divola
Andrew McUtchen, Jeff Jenkins, and Barry Divola contributed to The Music That Maton Made.
Chantel de Fraga was the project manager.
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