The Sound of Australia: Blackwood Guitars from Maton, Cole Clark & Fenech
There is a reason luthiers obsess over tonewood. It is the soul of a guitar. Here in Australia, we are blessed with a tonewood that stands on the world stage: Australian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon).
At Legends Music, we stock the finest Australian-made guitars from Maton, Cole Clark and Fenech Guitars. Each harnesses Blackwood's potential in unique ways.
Maton on Victorian Blackwood
Maton sources much of their Blackwood from the Otway Ranges in Victoria. It is one of the most visually stunning timbers available, often displaying fiddleback figure. AAA grade Blackwood can be intensely figured, making each instrument unique.
Blackwood delivers a warm, full tone with a particularly pleasing mid frequency response. This mid-focused warmth sits perfectly in a mix, whether strumming chords or fingerpicking.
Maton Models in Stock with Blackwood:
Maton EBW70C Blackwood Series Dreadnought Cutaway
Solid Blackwood top with A grade Blackwood back and sides. Clear highs, solid midrange, full rounded low-end. AP5 PRO pickup included.
RRP $3299.00 contact us for a deal.
Maton EMD12 Mini 12-String
RRP $3099.00 Contact us for a deal.
Solid Spruce top with solid Blackwood back and sides. Rich 12-string harmonics in a compact, portable package. AP5 PRO pickup included.
Cole Clark on Australian Blackwood
Australian Blackwood is Cole Clark's number one selling back and side timber. Sourced sustainably from Tasmania, Victoria and Queensland, it is a close cousin to Hawaiian Koa.
It delivers a punchy mid-range, making it ideal for percussive playing styles. Good low mids, high frequency clarity and exceptional performance when amplified. As Cole Clark puts it: if you want a pro touring guitar that stands up to the road, this is the timber for you.
Cole Clark Models with Blackwood:
Cole Clark FL2EC BLBL AE All-Blackwood Dreadnought
RRP $3299.00 contact us for a deal.
We have a left-handed model in stock!
AA Grade Australian Blackwood for top, back and sides. Internally carved for responsiveness. Legendary 3-way pickup system.
Cole Clark AN2EC-BLBL-AE True Hybrid Grand Auditorium
RRP $4999.00 contact us for a deal.
AA Grade Blackwood throughout in a refined, versatile body shape. Exceptional for fingerstyle and singer-songwriters.
Cole Clark FL2EC BB AE (Bunya & Blackwood)
RRP $3299.00 contact us for a deal.
Solid Bunya top with Tasmanian Blackwood back and sides. Outstanding projection and rich, complex tone.
Cole Clark AN2EC BB AE (Bunya & Blackwood)
RRP $3299.00 contact us for a deal.
Bunya and Blackwood combination in a focused Grand Auditorium body. Balanced for studio and stage.
Cole Clark AN3EC RDBL (Redwood & Blackwood)
RRP $5499.00 Contact us for deal.
Australian Redwood top with Blackwood back and sides. Warmth, headroom and complex overtones. Exceptional richness and clarity.
Fenech on Australian Blackwood
For Queensland luthiers Fenech Guitars, Australian Blackwood is a prime choice. It provides a clear, bright and well-balanced tone with a strong midrange. Its balanced properties make it suitable for backs, sides and even soundboards.
Coupled with beautiful aesthetics, Blackwood allows Fenech to create instruments that are visually stunning and sonically exceptional.
Masterbuilt D78
Australian Blackwood
Fenech Blackwood Series Models
Aaron Fenech explaining the latest Masterbuilt D78 Australian Blackwood
Experience the Unique Sound of Australian Blackwood
Maton, Cole Clark and Fenech each bring something unique to Blackwood. From pure dreadnoughts to road-ready performers and handcrafted originals, these guitars are Australian luthiery at its finest.
At Legends Music, we are authorised dealers for Maton, Cole Clark and Fenech Guitars. Visit our Dubbo store or shop online with fast shipping Australia-wide.