Matao guitar

Matao guitar

Matao Logo Matao Guitars were made in Japan and Korea Matao by the Hoshino factory. The guitars were copies of Martin, Gibson and Fender instruments.

Matao were made from 1967–1983, production stopping after a lawsuit.

Matao also made bass guitars, ukeleles and banjos.

The Matao brand was sold through the Music West stores in Washington and Oregon.