Andy Manson (luthier) explained

Andy Manson is a luthier who has been hand-crafting guitars for over four decades. He has also made mandolins and multi-necked instruments.[1] He is based in England, and is known for his flat-top, acoustic-guitars.[2] [3] He has influenced pieces by Hugh's & Brook Guitars, Elysian Acoustics[4] and Gary Nava.[5]

History

Manson studied at the London College of Furniture, completing a course based on the production of stringed-instruments. Such course of which was non-existent at the time - the college itself eventually encouraged Manson to create his own course tailored specifically to luthiering. Constructing his first instrument in 1967,[6] Manson started a workshop dedicated to the process shortly after in 1969 in Sussex, UK.

In the early 1980s, Manson was joined by his brother, fellow luthier Hugh Manson, who focused on the production of electric/bass-guitars. The pair opened a shop together in Devon, England in 1985.

Notable works

In 1974, Manson crafted an instrument for John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin. The instrument featured three necks: a six-string, twelve-string and mandolin. The instrument can be found featured within Led Zeppelin's acoustic sets throughout the mid to late 70's. The production of said instrument can be found detailed in Manson's book Talking Wood.[7]

In 1994, Manson was commissioned to make another triple-neck guitar for Jimmy Page which was implemented during the Unledded performances.[8]

Notable clients

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fine instrument luthier. Andy Manson. Andy Manson. 19 March 2012.
  2. Simone Solondz, Custom Guitars: A Complete Guide to Contemporary Handcrafted Guitars, San Anselmo, California: String Letter, 2000,, p. 126.
  3. Dave Hunter, The Rough Guide to Guitar, London/New York: Rough Guides, 2011, .
  4. Web site: Elysian Guitars . 31 March 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081008054407/http://www.12fret.com/new/elysian_model_M_pg.html . 8 October 2008 .
  5. Web site: Home . Nava Guitars . 2014-07-15.
  6. Web site: About . Andy Manson . 2012 . 29 March 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120603032406/http://andymanson.com/aboutbio/ . 3 June 2012 .
  7. Book: Andy Manson. Talking Wood, a guitar maker's diary . 1998 . R&D Associates . Tiverton. 9780951751213.
  8. Web site: Manson Triple Neck Acoustic Instrument . https://web.archive.org/web/20181015153126/http://www.led-zeppelin.org/joomla/studio-and-live-gear/241 . usurped . 15 October 2018 . led-zeppelin.org . 19 March 2012.
  9. Book: Ray Bonds. Illustrated Directory of Guitars. 2002. 224 - 25. Salamander. London. 9781840652888.
  10. Kevin Ransom, "Invisible Threads", Guitar Player, 1 April 1994, via Highbeam.
  11. Web site: Fine instrument luthier . Andy Manson . Andy Manson . 28 March 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120603032219/http://andymanson.com/index . 3 June 2012 .
  12. Web site: Instagram . 2024-06-24 . www.instagram.com.

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