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Manson Guitar Works

Logo: Manson Guitar Works, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

British guitar and bass manufacturer

Manson Guitar Works is a British guitar manufacturer based in Devon, England. Initially focused on one-off, customised instruments, Manson Guitar Works has since extended its range of products into bass guitars, accessories, and, after forming a relationship with Cort, has recently launched more affordable ranges.2 Its chief executive is Adrian Ashton.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1970Founded1

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Photo: Moses, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

Manson Guitar Works is a British guitar manufacturer based in Devon, England. Initially focused on one-off, customised instruments, Manson Guitar Works has since extended its range of products into bass guitars, accessories, and, after forming a relationship with Cort, has recently launched more affordable ranges.2

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • acoustic guitar
  • bass guitar
  • electric guitar
  • pickup
  • string

Listed on Wikidata.1

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

  • Matt Bellamy since Jul 2019

Former owners and parents

  • Hugh Manson until Jul 2019

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. Jul 2019Acquired Acquired by Matt Bellamy1
  2. 1970Founded Founded1

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