Anyone tried a Manzer?

ToneControl

I'm sure they're good, but how much is the Metheny link costing?  

£17k

http://www.theacousticmusicco.co.uk/index.php/guitar-luithers/manzer-guitars-.html

I'm guessing less well known makers could match this for £6k or so ????

ArchtopDave

She has had a very high reputation for quite a while. I've no doubt that someone else could make something similar for less, but it takes a long time, hard work, and i've no doubt a bit of luck, to build such respect from fellow guitar makers.

P.S.  Never had the chance to try one, or ever heard one in the flesh.

mgaw

No Doubt brilliant guitar but i know at this kind of level wealthy collectors/enthusiasts operate...2nd hand is the way, i got a  Bill Tippin OM last year which is an amazing instrument which would cost around £10000 new...£3400 2nd hand FWIW i have owned Collings Martin Santa Cruz and played a few Bourgeois etc....the Tippin and no doubt other very "small shop" high end guitars are in my opinion a lot better than the aforementioned blg names and well worth the extra money.