Ian McLatchie
Member From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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posted 30 December 1999 07:19 AM
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Masons were made in Gault, Ontario. I don't know the years of production, although I hope to do some research when I get the chance. The company was apparently a licensee of Gibson, which comes as no surprise given the BR9-ish knobs and moulded pickup covers that most Masons have. There are two common models, both with a number of variants. Generally, Masons are very impressive looking instruments, with "Gumby" pegheads, asymmetrical bodies and decorative fingerboards featuring either multi-colored
M-A-S-O-N or copper geometric fret markers.
Depending on the model, the bodies are either plain white, lime green or a textured grey.
Not great sounding guitars, although some are much better than others. The matching amplifiers and hard shell cases are also very attractive.
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