Linda Manzer

Linda Jane Manzer OC (born July 2, 1952) is a Canadian master luthier renowned for her archtop, flat top, and harp guitars.

She has designed and built over 25 instruments for jazz musician Pat Metheny, including the Pikasso, which has 42 strings and four necks.

He has played the Pikasso on many albums including Imaginary Day , What's It All About, and Beyond the Missouri Sky (Short Stories).

She built and co-designed with Metheny a limited edition of 30 handmade Metheny-Manzer signature models to celebrate their 30-year collaboration.

[2] Professional musicians who own Manzer guitars include Julian Lage, Carlos Santana, Henrik Andersen, Stephen Fearing, Ted Ludwig, Tim Lerch, Milton Nascimento, Liona Boyd, Heather Bishop, Bruce Cockburn, Paul Simon, Roy Patterson, Marie-Lynn Hammond, Susan Crowe, and Gordon Lightfoot.