Manson

Manson

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Also known as: Manson Guitar Works, Manson Guitars, MGW

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Manson Guitar Works is a British guitar manufacturer based in Ashburton, Devon, England. The company traces its roots to the 1960s, when Andy Manson began building acoustic guitars, but the electric guitar side of the business was established by his younger brother Hugh Manson in the 1970s. Hugh opened Manson's Guitar Shop in 1992 alongside Adrian Ashton and Jay Henson, and Manson Guitar Works ...

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Manson Guitar Works is a British guitar manufacturer based in Ashburton, Devon, England. The company traces its roots to the 1960s, when Andy Manson began building acoustic guitars, but the electric guitar side of the business was established by his younger brother Hugh Manson in the 1970s. Hugh opened Manson's Guitar Shop in 1992 alongside Adrian Ashton and Jay Henson, and Manson Guitar Works later became its own entity focused on building custom and production electric guitars and basses. The company is known for integrating unconventional electronics and technology into its instruments, including MIDI controllers, built-in effects, and LED systems.

Manson gained widespread recognition through its long association with Matt Bellamy of Muse, who has played Manson instruments since 2001 and later acquired a majority share of the company. This partnership has produced a range of signature models, including the MA Series, MB-1, and the more affordable META Series MBM-1 built in collaboration with Cort Guitars. Beyond the Bellamy signatures, Manson offers custom builds, the ORYX series, and heritage lines like the Kestrel and Merlin. Other notable players associated with the brand include John Paul Jones, Noel Gallagher, and Joe Bonamassa.

With a catalog spanning handmade custom instruments and accessible production models, Manson Guitar Works occupies a distinctive niche — a boutique builder with arena-level visibility, blending traditional luthiery with forward-looking design.

Manson has 86 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Solid Body Electric Guitars, Electric Basses, and Extended Range Guitars. Their gear is featured by 23 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Electronic. Notable users include Matthew Bellamy, John Paul Jones, and Mikey Demus.

Artists Who Use Manson

Matthew Bellamy uses 44 Manson  products

Matthew Bellamy

Singer, Guitarist · Muse

John Paul Jones uses 6 Manson  products

John Paul Jones

Bassist, Keyboardist · Led Zeppelin

Mikey Demus uses 6 Manson  products

Mikey Demus

Guitarist · Skindred

Daniela Villarreal uses 3 Manson  products

Daniela Villarreal

Singer, Guitarist · The Warning

Dave Grohl uses 2 Manson  products

Dave Grohl

Guitarist, Drummer · Nirvana

Simon Neil uses 2 Manson  products

Simon Neil

Singer, Guitarist · Biffy Clyro

Joe Hottinger uses 2 Manson  products

Joe Hottinger

Guitarist · Halestorm

Baz Warne uses 2 Manson  products

Baz Warne

Singer, Guitarist · The Stranglers

Jamie Finch uses 2 Manson  products

Jamie Finch

Guitarist · Anavae

Adam Anderson uses 2 Manson  products

Adam Anderson

Keyboardist, Music Producer · Hurts

Jimmy Page uses 1 Manson  product

Jimmy Page

Guitarist · Led Zeppelin

Tom Morello uses 1 Manson  product

Tom Morello

Guitarist · Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

Chris Wolstenholme uses 1 Manson  product

Chris Wolstenholme

Singer, Guitarist · Muse

Graham Coxon uses 1 Manson  product

Graham Coxon

Guitarist · Blur

Mike Kerr uses 1 Manson  product

Mike Kerr

Singer, Bassist · Royal Blood

Robin Finck uses 1 Manson  product

Robin Finck

Guitarist · Nine Inch Nails

Adam Nolly Getgood uses 1 Manson  product

Adam Nolly Getgood

Guitarist, Bassist · Periphery

Dominic Howard uses 1 Manson  product

Dominic Howard

Drummer, Music Producer · Muse

Morgan Nicholls uses 1 Manson  product

Morgan Nicholls

Singer, Guitarist · Muse

Nick Beggs uses 1 Manson  product

Nick Beggs

Singer, Bassist · Kajagoogoo

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