Maton Serial | Number Search

Title:

The Archaeology of the Australian Tone: A Critical Analysis of Maton Serial Number Systems and Authentication

7. Conclusion

• Search method: No digital database exists. You must cross-reference with vintage Maton price guides (e.g., The Maton Book by Ben Stroud).

In 2014, Maton shifted to a system using letters to represent numbers (Z=0, A=1, B=2, etc.). maton serial number search

Acoustics

: Look inside the soundhole towards the neck. The serial and model numbers are usually etched directly onto the internal neck block . Electrics : Often found on the back of the headstock . Decoding the Date Title: The Archaeology of the Australian Tone: A

Maton has used several different numbering systems since they began production in 1946. Here is how to read the most common formats: Modern Alphanumeric System (2014 – Present) Search method: No digital database exists