1958 Maton EG240 Supreme Thinline Hollowbody Archtop Electric Guitar
1958 Maton EG240 Supreme Thinline Hollowbody Archtop Electric Guitar
Condition: In good condition with some cosmetic wear. Hard case included.
Photos shown are of the product on hand.
Ref: 35391
Serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs
3 months electrical, 6 months structural warranty
On used gear, excluding misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items like strings. On top of your rights under consumer law.
Zip available on this one
Interest-free layby in store (20% deposit, up to 3 months) · Afterpay up to A$4,000, in store and online · Zip above A$4,000
7-day change-of-mind returns
From the day you receive it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or mouth-played items. Faulty? No fee, and we pay postage. Returns policy
Pickup available at 16 Chrome Street
Usually ready in 2 hours
See it in person first? Ask to try it at the shop. Quote Ref: 35391.
Overview
Rolling Stones fans, this one is for you! The story goes that in 1969, Keith Richards got his hands on an Australian Maton EG240 after someone has left it in his London apartment. Barely hanging on by a thread, he recorded much of the 1969 'Let It Bleed' album, including 'Midnight Rambler' and legendary opening track 'Gimme Shelter.' Richards later recalled in an interview that the guitar was in disrepair when recording, and the whole neck fell off on the original take of Gimme Shelter and can be heard in the original recording.
In 1964, Ray Davies of The Kinks also played a Maton EG240 on early recordings of one of their biggest hits 'You Really Got Me.'
This guitar operates fantastically as an acoustic or electric guitar. Expect a deeply resonant tone from the considerable 17" lower bout and high-grade tonewoods. The neck feels comfortable, slim and fast. The original single coil bar-magent pickup delivers a chimey, low-output vintage tone. Truly a shining star for rock and roll, blues and classic rock styles.
Notes from the tech:
"This guitar came to us in a bit of a state, but has been restored nicely. The neck laminations had come apart and there was a considerable twist in the neck. The laminations have been re-glued using period-correct hide glue but some of the twist remains. The guitar has been set up with Thomastik 11-47 flatwounds to play fairly comfortably in spite of this with action at about 2.5mm at 12th fret on the bass side and 1.75mm on the treble side. Addressing the twist is entirely possible but would most likely require a refret. Very cool guitar".
Specs
| Year | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Made in | Melbourne, Australia |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Finish | Tobacco Sunburst |
| Body Material | Laminated maple top, mahogany back & sides |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Pickup | 1x vintage single coil bar-magnet pickup |
| Controls | 1x tone, 1x volume |
| Bridge & Tailpiece | Floating wood archtop compensated bridge with a Melita Vibratone vibrato tailpiece (likely aftermarket) |
| Serial number | 902 |
Condition & Warranty
Tested and under warranty. Every preloved item is serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs before it goes on sale. Used gear comes with our warranty: 3 months for electrical faults and 6 months for structural faults. It excludes misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items such as strings and batteries. It's on top of your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
7-day change-of-mind returns. From the day you receive it, on new and preloved gear. It must come back as you received it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or anything played with the mouth. If it's faulty, the fee never applies, your Australian Consumer Law rights apply, and we pay return postage. Returns policy
Shipping. Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199 and under 5kg, with an express option at checkout for most items. Guitars over A$2,000 ship free by courier to Qld, NSW, Vic, ACT and Tas, and half price to SA, WA and NT. Preloved items usually ship the same day or within 72 hours.
