Скачать или смотреть Biography | The Story of Andy Manson | LWSA Ep 81

Welcome to another special Life With Strings Attached 'Biography' episode. Today, we trace the incredible life of legendary luthier Andy Manson, a craftsman shaped as much by chaos and curiosity as by chisels and wood.

From building forts as a child in Hertfordshire to busking through Europe with a self-made guitar, Andy’s journey to becoming one of the most respected voices in luthiery is anything but ordinary.

In this deep dive, Andy shares the pivotal moments that defined him, his rebellious school years, early instrument builds, the influence of his tool-making ancestors, and the spark that led to his famed collaborations, including with John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin.

It’s a tale of craft, character, and creative resilience. A reminder that artistry is born not from luxury, but from living.

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📍CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Introduction: The chaos, curiosity, and craft of Andy Manson
02:00 – Childhood in Hertfordshire: Forts, fields, and Meccano
10:00 – Family tools and early fascination with craftsmanship
18:00 – Boarding school, rebellion, and the piano years
27:00 – Discovering the guitar and the birth of a new passion
35:00 – Building his first homemade guitar from scrap wood
43:00 – Busking through London and Europe — learning from the road
52:00 – Finding direction: The decision to study instrument making
1:00:00 – London College of Furniture and the birth of a luthier
1:10:00 – Early builds, lutes, and the artistic side of craftsmanship
1:20:00 – The Manson brothers unite: Acoustic and electric beginnings
1:30:00 – Growth, success, and the birth of Manson’s Guitar Shop
1:40:00 – Independence and evolution: Andy’s solo path forward
1:50:00 – Collaborations with John Paul Jones & Led Zeppelin
1:58:00 – Recognition, resilience, and building a legacy
2:04:00 – Reflections on artistry, problem-solving, and passion