[1][2] He has influenced pieces by Hugh's & Brook Guitars, Elysian Acoustics[3] and Gary Nava.
[4] 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,[5] Manson started a workshop dedicated to the process shortly after in 1969 in Sussex, UK.
[6] In 1994, Manson was commissioned to make another triple-neck guitar for Jimmy Page which was implemented during the Unledded performances.