The roots of Manson Guitar Works go all the way back to the 60s when Andy Manson decided to build his first acoustic guitar at the age of 17. He and his brother Hugh founded the company, specialising in electric instruments, and during the 70s and 80s, they continued to build and repair, with famous clients including Jeff Beck, former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones and former Cream bassist Jack Bruce. But it wasn't until the early 90s, when co-owner Adrian Ashton came on board to help open a shop in Devon, that Manson became the business we know today.
Matt Bellamy, a player synonymous with Manson, became a majority shareholder in the company in 2019 following Hugh Manson's retirement. And with Matt's hands-on role in product development, there are exciting times ahead, as Adrian Ashton reveals to TG...
How exactly does it work when Matt comes up with the concept for a new guitar?
This story is from the September 2022 edition of Total Guitar.
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