I guess I should clarify somewhat about what I said about Tommy not playing anything but a Maton. I am aware that he owns several guitars, and all of them are not Matons, but I personally have never seen him play anthing but a Maton in public. There again, I haven't witnessed every public appearance he has ever made. Well, I take that back, because I saw him play the commemorative guitar for Chet that Gibson built, but it was just in a tribute set to Chet, and I certainly didn't take it as an endorsement for Gibson guitars.
Quite frankly, I am surprised that no one has come up with a deal good enough to sway Tommy away from Maton. He is arguably the most recognized fingerstylist going nowadays, and that would be quite an endorsement for somebody; but, I still think the loyalty thing to his home country runs pretty deep with him, plus he appears to be very happy with the Maton he plays. Whatever floats your boat.
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