What you see in that bracing design is only part of the overall picture .
These are made by Adam Cole and Brad Clark . I think they have around 10 employees . Brad Clark was with Maton for 11 years as factory manager and later as their CEO . During his time there , Maton's production rose 650% !!! This guy is no slug !
They have thought outside the box (excuse the nonintended pun ) ,and not gone for the traditional bracing patterns, but developed this package .
You will note the lack of traditional bridge patch. Their bridge is low and deep (front to back). The inside surfaces of the top and back plates are not flat , but appear to have a scalloped surface. I am guessing that this is done in order to have the top move in an ideal manner to maximise it's movement (i.e. Chladni patterns) The join between sides and top/back is quite complex, with the edges of the plates contributing to what we call our kerfed linings. Everything done on a traditional X brace system has been just about done away with. It is a completley different package and principal. I don't believe it has made production any easier or cheaper , but improved the guitar's performance many fold . Pick one up and play it.........you'll hear immediatly the difference.The bass response is enormous , and the treble doesn't suffer because of it. In fact , I find them very well balanced .The models I have been trying are the "Fat Lady" series , and to be fair ,as the name suggests, are a big bodied instrument.
They are using " Bunya " as their soundboards . An Australian wood , they believe superior to Spruce .
I don't pretend to understand the complete build design, even after studying it for quite some time .
I would say that "the proof is in the pudding ", and these guitars are awesome
Regards to all KiwiCraig
p.s . I will email them to see if they would like to participate.KiwiCraig38876.2844791667
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How do you reset this baby!