Well, this is my honest opinion about the difference between Maton and Cole Clark Guitars. They both make extremely good guitars for their price range. In the price bracket it’s really hard to find anything that competes to either of these guitar manufacturers. And they’re both locally made and locally sourced. Although Cole Clark Guitars do only use sustainably logged timbers timbers.
.They are essentially the same design in many many ways. So it’s a bit like comparing A Ford falcon to Holden Commodore. They’re almost identical, but those who love either or will argue till their cows come home about which is best. Having said that, both companies also sometimes make some pretty shit guitars as well. I’ve heard crappy Matons and I’ve heard crappy Cole Clark guitars. A friend of mine had the coveted Maton Messaiah and it sounded dull compared to my Cole Clark fat lady III DELUXE.
But mostly, they’re both gorgeous sounding and feel great to play.
The only thing I would say that puts Cole Clark Guitars above maton is that their pick up system is far more advanced. When you plug it in to PA system that is where a Cole Clark really shines.
Acoustically, they are comparable.

Now for my sponsored opinion. Cole Clark are the best. Chuck out the rest. Lol