Linda Manzer began building instruments as a hobby in the late 60’s and soon thereafter had the opportunity to apprentice with Jean Claude Larrivee (from 1974 to 1978). During this period they built thousands of instruments and she was able to learn all aspects of flattop construction from Jean. Linda later had the good fortune (with the help of the Canada Council) to study archtop construction with James D’Aquisto.
Today, Linda Manzer is one of the world’s most respected luthiers.
Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Wedge Body Design
BRW Bindings
3 Ring BRW/Abalone/BRW Rosette
Black Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/Abalone Manzer Logo
Calton Case
Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Ergonomic Wedge Designed Body
Ebony Body Binding and Back Strip
Birdseye BRW Rosette
Rodgers Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Wedge Body Design
Side Sound-port
Ebony Bindings
3 Ring BRW/Abalone/BRW Rosette
Black Schaller Tuners
Calton Case
Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
BRW Body Binding and Back Strip
3 Ring BRW, Abalone, BRW Rosette
Fishman Matrix P/U
Chrome Schaller Tuners
Old Growth Flamed Maple Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Wedge Body Design
Flamed Koa Backstrip, Bindings on Body & Neck
3 Ring BRW/Abalone/BRW Rosette
Unique multi-layered Headstock Overlay with Gold Leaf that is a kaleidoscopic of color
Fishman Matrix Pick-up
Black Schaller Tuners
Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Wedge Body Design
BRW Body Binding and Back Strip
3 Ring BRW, Abalone, BRW Rosette
Chrome Schaller Tuners
Koa Back and Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Ebony Bindings and Back Strip
Abalone Top, Fingerboard and Headstock Borders
Ebony Headstock Veneer w/Orchid Inlay
& Manzer Logo
Fossilized Ivory Bridge Pins
3 Ring Abalone/BRW Rosette
Pearl Script “L” on Healcap
Gold Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Madagascar Rosewood Back and Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Ergonomic Wedge Designed Body
Ebony Body Binding and Back Strip
3 Ring Abalone Rosette
Gold Schaller Tuners
Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Wedge Body Design
Ebony Body Binding and Back Strip
3 Ring Brz R/W, Abalone, Brz R/W Rosette
Black Schaller Tuners
European Maple Back and Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Wedge Body Design
Flamed Koa Body Binding and Back Strip
3 Ring Brz R/W, Abalone, Brz R/W Rosette
Gold Schaller Tuners
3 5/8 (90mm) on the Treble side, 2 5/8 (60mm) on the Bass side
Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Brazilian Rosewood/Abalone Rosette
Brazilian Rosewood Bridge
Fossilized Ivory Bridge Pins
Ebony Body Binding, Back Strip, Fingerboard and Headstock Overlay
Black Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Fishman Matrix Pick up