Hey Jeff, thanks! I'm glad that the video helped - it's a great guitar for sure. There are heaps more easy to follow lessons and gear videos on my channel (600+) and two new ones every week, so subscribe and click the bell for a notification when they are published. All the best, Simon ps if you'd like to support the channel you can do that at patreon.com/simonmorel
Thanks much for your great review. I perform sitting down. Since this is a small bodied-guitar, are there any issues with it “wanting” so slip off of your lap whilst playing it? Also, I’ve been “cursed” with small hands. I’m assuming the nut width and neck diameter is a bit smaller making it more ergonomic for us smaller handed chaps?
Hi David, thanks for watching. It is a great sounding guitar all round. Re the size, it's still big enough to handle easily. The smaller scale will suit your hands too. I've just borrowed a Taylor GS Mini from a friend of mine. I'll put up a video in coming weeks, soon subscribe and click the bell for a notification of when it's up. All the best, Simon
@@SimonMorelguitar hoping to try a Maton S60 & Mini Maton EM6 over the New Year. They represent the top of my budget (over it actually shhhh) Do you have any thoughts on Qld Maple they use Vs Blackwood ?
@@jgsheehan8810 the mini Maton I bought is the Diesel model. I'm not sure it came in anything but Tasmanian Blackwood when I bought it. I don't have any insight on woods tbh. Budget wise it's also worth having a look at Taylor 214. I think that is a great guitar
Hey there, thanks for watching - yes this is quite an old one now. I've never played a newer one, the new AP5 Pro pickup system must be amazing as the AP5 in this model is fantastic already!! All the best, Simon
ps Would love to hear what you think too! I really like this guitar. If I had a money tree in the back yard I'd probably look at a Taylor too. I've played a 214ce and 314ce, they were terrific.
@@SimonMorelguitar true. Over the last 20 years I’ve had over TWO HUNDRED guitars 🙈 many Taylor’s, martins, Santa Cruz, Collings etc and all the top electric makers, fender master built, Tom Anderson, Patrick James eggle, duesenberg, music man etc... the list is endless. I particularly like the mini maton having heard the plugged in sound with individual Piezo son each string make all the difference. A guy on CZcams Carl Wockner gets fantastic natural sound out of it, check him out. Current favourite acoustic a £1000 Furch. And a Patrick James Eggle “Oz” telecaster. Furch guitars are stunning value.
@@SimonMorelguitar they have to go for another in, I have 5 electrics inc 3 custom telecaster and the Furch blue OMC ( cedar and mahogany) and a Martin 000-18. I don't have room for more!! One in one out 🤷♂️
Great review. Love mine but the intonation is iffy! Even with new strings. Any suggestions? Cannot see how to adjust the truss rod - cannot even see where it is! I’m thinking only option might be to lower action via sanding the bridge down a fraction. I really want to love this guitar…..thx
Hi IP, thanks for the note. Sorry to hear you are having intonation problems. I use elixir 11-52 and have had my guitar tech set it up for that gauge. Where are you? If you are in Sydney or Melbourne I've got some good recommendations. Feel free to get in touch with me via my website. Details are in the description of this video. Cheers Simon
@Simon Morel thx Simon. Based in UK but thx for offer. I cannot see the truss rod on my mini to make any adjustments. Nothing obvious looking through sound hole and no access at headstock - it's a mystery! I'm thinking of sanding down bridge tj lower action and hoping this might help with intonation. Not sure what else i can try? Cheers Ian
Na, wie geht's Dir? Thanks for watching - glad the review helped. The tune at 3:22 is Blackbird (for a lesson go here czcams.com/video/lhafb7dnGn8/video.html). All the best, Simon ps to support the channel visit www.patreon.com/simnmorel
OMG you're so small. Lmao. Great review Simon. I did the same thing you did last year. Bought the Taylor GS mini koa specifically for gigs. Unfortunately, covid hit and it's done a whopping one gig. The mini Maton sounds great. Enjoyed the deep dive. Tasmanian blackwood. Sounds so much more exotic than Koa. BTW, time for another riff off soon, dont you think? Cheers! -Mark
Hey Sadonia B, thanks! I'm glad you liked it. There are heaps more easy to follow lessons on my channel and at least 2 new ones every week, so subscribe and click the bell for a notification when they are published. All the best, Simon
Hi Emilio, thanks for watching. No the 2 allen screws don't adjust the saddle, that's how the pickup is attached to the underside of the guitar. Check out this video from @maton for more info. czcams.com/video/pJkADu-nAXU/video.html - thanks for watching. For 2 new videos every week, click subscribe! All the best, Simon ---- Ciao Emilio, grazie per la visione. No, le 2 viti a brugola non regolano la sella, è così che il pickup è fissato alla parte inferiore della chitarra. Guarda questo video di @maton per maggiori informazioni. czcams.com/video/pJkADu-nAXU/video.html - grazie per la visione. Per 2 nuovi video ogni settimana, fai clic su Iscriviti! Tutto il meglio, Simon
@@emiliobianchi6083 Ciao Emilio, non sono un tecnico della chitarra, ma ecco un ottimo video su come regolare l'azione su una chitarra con corde d'acciaio. Spero che aiuti - grazie Simon - czcams.com/video/6DpLRfbv9ok/video.html&ab_channel=StewMac
Hey, there! Thanks for watching the video, and please remember to subscribe if you want more content like this. What did you mean by referencing those time stamps?
Ciao Emilio, grazie per la visione. Scusa non ho i sottotitoli, ma come puoi immaginare, ci vorrebbe molto tempo per sottotitolare e poi tradurre in italiano! Sono solo una persona che pubblica video di chitarra. Scusa se hai trovato difficile stare al passo. Tutto il meglio, Simone
I got it and I love it so much
It is a great guitar for sure and very practical. Thanks for watching. All the best, Simon ps to support the channel visit www.patreon.com/simnmorel
Great demo, thanks! Thinking about adding one of these as the travel/play out guitar.
Hey Jeff, thanks! I'm glad that the video helped - it's a great guitar for sure. There are heaps more easy to follow lessons and gear videos on my channel (600+) and two new ones every week, so subscribe and click the bell for a notification when they are published. All the best, Simon ps if you'd like to support the channel you can do that at patreon.com/simonmorel
Thanks much for your great review. I perform sitting down. Since this is a small bodied-guitar, are there any issues with it “wanting” so slip off of your lap whilst playing it? Also, I’ve been “cursed” with small hands. I’m assuming the nut width and neck diameter is a bit smaller making it more ergonomic for us smaller handed chaps?
Hi David, thanks for watching. It is a great sounding guitar all round. Re the size, it's still big enough to handle easily. The smaller scale will suit your hands too. I've just borrowed a Taylor GS Mini from a friend of mine. I'll put up a video in coming weeks, soon subscribe and click the bell for a notification of when it's up. All the best, Simon
Wow , 👌 looks really comfortable to play. I like it .
Yeah, it's a great guitar. I'm assuming they are available outside of Australia?
Sounded better unplugged than I expected
Yeah it's not bad. It's not a full sized sound, but pretty good. It's been a great guitar. Thanks for watching. All the best Simon
@@SimonMorelguitar hoping to try a Maton S60 & Mini Maton EM6 over the New Year. They represent the top of my budget (over it actually shhhh)
Do you have any thoughts on Qld Maple they use Vs Blackwood ?
@@jgsheehan8810 the mini Maton I bought is the Diesel model. I'm not sure it came in anything but Tasmanian Blackwood when I bought it. I don't have any insight on woods tbh. Budget wise it's also worth having a look at Taylor 214. I think that is a great guitar
I did notice that the newer mini's have a different bridge saddle that should mean better intonation! Also have a AP5 Pro system.
Hey there, thanks for watching - yes this is quite an old one now. I've never played a newer one, the new AP5 Pro pickup system must be amazing as the AP5 in this model is fantastic already!! All the best, Simon
Looking forward to it Simon thanks
You are very welcome. Making the video reminded me of what a good buy it was in the first place!
Thanks for your time and trouble for doing this Simon cheers 👍
Hi Telefan, I'm glad that it helped. If you are able to support the channel, visit patreon.com/simonmorel - plans from $3/month. All the best, Simon
ps Would love to hear what you think too! I really like this guitar. If I had a money tree in the back yard I'd probably look at a Taylor too. I've played a 214ce and 314ce, they were terrific.
@@SimonMorelguitar true. Over the last 20 years I’ve had over TWO HUNDRED guitars 🙈 many Taylor’s, martins, Santa Cruz, Collings etc and all the top electric makers, fender master built, Tom Anderson, Patrick James eggle, duesenberg, music man etc... the list is endless. I particularly like the mini maton having heard the plugged in sound with individual Piezo son each string make all the difference. A guy on CZcams Carl Wockner gets fantastic natural sound out of it, check him out.
Current favourite acoustic a £1000 Furch. And a Patrick James Eggle “Oz” telecaster. Furch guitars are stunning value.
@@telefan2 Wow! I'm nowhere near 200... How many did you keep?
@@SimonMorelguitar they have to go for another in, I have 5 electrics inc 3 custom telecaster and the Furch blue OMC ( cedar and mahogany) and a Martin 000-18. I don't have room for more!! One in one out 🤷♂️
Great review. Love mine but the intonation is iffy! Even with new strings. Any suggestions? Cannot see how to adjust the truss rod - cannot even see where it is! I’m thinking only option might be to lower action via sanding the bridge down a fraction. I really want to love this guitar…..thx
Hi IP, thanks for the note. Sorry to hear you are having intonation problems. I use elixir 11-52 and have had my guitar tech set it up for that gauge. Where are you? If you are in Sydney or Melbourne I've got some good recommendations. Feel free to get in touch with me via my website. Details are in the description of this video. Cheers Simon
@Simon Morel thx Simon. Based in UK but thx for offer. I cannot see the truss rod on my mini to make any adjustments. Nothing obvious looking through sound hole and no access at headstock - it's a mystery! I'm thinking of sanding down bridge tj lower action and hoping this might help with intonation. Not sure what else i can try? Cheers Ian
@@IP-gy1to I'd get in touch with Maton - they are at maton.com.au/ - good luck
Nice review! what's the tune at about 3:22? It sounds so familiar but I can't think of a name :D
Na, wie geht's Dir? Thanks for watching - glad the review helped. The tune at 3:22 is Blackbird (for a lesson go here czcams.com/video/lhafb7dnGn8/video.html). All the best, Simon ps to support the channel visit www.patreon.com/simnmorel
OMG you're so small. Lmao. Great review Simon. I did the same thing you did last year. Bought the Taylor GS mini koa specifically for gigs. Unfortunately, covid hit and it's done a whopping one gig. The mini Maton sounds great. Enjoyed the deep dive. Tasmanian blackwood. Sounds so much more exotic than Koa. BTW, time for another riff off soon, dont you think? Cheers! -Mark
oh mate - we Aussies are pretty exotic! Yes, it's on the list. Did you get my email?
Hey Simon nice video
Hey Sadonia B, thanks! I'm glad you liked it. There are heaps more easy to follow lessons on my channel and at least 2 new ones every week, so subscribe and click the bell for a notification when they are published. All the best, Simon
Life story or demo….?…
Ha! There are chapters though? Skip through, I don't mind 😅
Ciao caro! Chiedo le 2 brugola sul ponte x regolare l'action? Grazie. emilio
Hi Emilio, thanks for watching. No the 2 allen screws don't adjust the saddle, that's how the pickup is attached to the underside of the guitar. Check out this video from @maton for more info. czcams.com/video/pJkADu-nAXU/video.html - thanks for watching. For 2 new videos every week, click subscribe! All the best, Simon
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Ciao Emilio, grazie per la visione. No, le 2 viti a brugola non regolano la sella, è così che il pickup è fissato alla parte inferiore della chitarra. Guarda questo video di @maton per maggiori informazioni. czcams.com/video/pJkADu-nAXU/video.html - grazie per la visione. Per 2 nuovi video ogni settimana, fai clic su Iscriviti! Tutto il meglio, Simon
@@SimonMorelguitar grazie viva la musica
X abbassare l'action bisogna agire sulla parte superiore del ponte con cartavetrata? Così mi sembra ,come le chitarre classiche?
@@emiliobianchi6083
Ciao Emilio, non sono un tecnico della chitarra, ma ecco un ottimo video su come regolare l'azione su una chitarra con corde d'acciaio. Spero che aiuti - grazie Simon - czcams.com/video/6DpLRfbv9ok/video.html&ab_channel=StewMac
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Hey, there! Thanks for watching the video, and please remember to subscribe if you want more content like this. What did you mean by referencing those time stamps?
Sottotitoli italy
Ciao Emilio, grazie per la visione. Scusa non ho i sottotitoli, ma come puoi immaginare, ci vorrebbe molto tempo per sottotitolare e poi tradurre in italiano! Sono solo una persona che pubblica video di chitarra. Scusa se hai trovato difficile stare al passo. Tutto il meglio, Simone
@@SimonMorelguitar grazie