The October meeting of the AES Melbourne Section will be an in-person facility tour and presentation held on Tuesday 1st October 2024 at 7:30pm (Yes it’s a *TUESDAY* night)
The meeting will be a site visit to world-leading Guitar manufacturer Maton in Box Hill, Melbourne, Australia.
Tour numbers are limited, so you will need to book at https://www.trybooking.com/CVHBP
Priority will be given to AES members, but non-members are welcome to book and will be allocated any spare spots.
There will be no live stream of this event
Patrick Evans, Maton’s Manager, Product Design, Development and Speciality Projects will conduct a tour of their manufacturing facility and speak to us on:
The Art of the Luthier
Maton started manufacturing guitars in 1946 and has since grown to be a world leader in guitar instrument manufacture. Under founder Bill May, Maton also researched the suitability of, and now utilises specialty Australian timbers in their instruments. These combine to provide unique tonal signatures with emphasis on sonic performance and balance.
Maton continues to investigate new materials and processes in order to produce the world’s finest guitars.
About Patrick Evans:
Patrick Evans manages Maton product design, Development and Specialty Projects.
Pat grew up on the Bellarine Peninsula and attended Deakin University, but always had a fascination for design and construction of musical instruments and guitars in particular. He has also always had an interest in music performance and has played with a number of groups over the years.
Patrick learnt the art of the Luthier from multiple sources including Geelong tool and instrument makers D’oole.
Patrick joined Maton guitars in 1993 and was then able to bring balance of craft, technology and science in designing and crafting of world-class guitars and the processes needed to make them.
Patrick also imparts his skills and knowledge to others teaching Musical Instrument Making and Repair at the Northern College of Arts and Technology in Preston.
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Bookings required.
Please book at https://www.trybooking.com/CVHBP
Priority will be given to AES members, but non-members are welcome to book and will be allocated any spare spots.
Author: Peter Smerdon
