Chris Eccleshall
Christopher J. Eccleshall (26 May 1948 – 13 August 2020) was an English luthier, guitar designer and guitar dealer. He worked with Martin, Gibson and Guild guitars.[1] He was also known for making Selmer-Maccaferri jazz guitars.
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 Chris Eccleshall, the English guitar maker, in his workshop in 2014 | |
| Born | Christopher Eccleshall 26 May 1948 |
| Died | 13 August 2020 (aged 72) Dartington, Devon, UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Children | Michael Eccleshall, Morwenna Del Mar |
Eccleshall originally trained as a violin maker with W. E. Hill and Sons of Bond Street in London.[2] He was also an engineer in the Fleet Air Arm.
Eccleshall died on 13 August 2020 in Dartington, Devon at the age of 72.[3]
Chris Eccleshall Media
Custom-made Eccleshall Scimitar
References
- ↑ (Thomas, Richard (February 2002). Chris Eccleshall. Acoustic magazine.)
- ↑ (Percival, Eamonn (November 1975). Chris Eccleshall. International Musician and Recording World.)
- ↑ Guitar gently weeps for Chris, 72