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.

Chris Eccleshall
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Chris Eccleshall, the English guitar maker, in his workshop in 2014
Born
Christopher Eccleshall

(1948-05-26)26 May 1948
Died13 August 2020(2020-08-13) (aged 72)
Dartington, Devon, UK
NationalityBritish
ChildrenMichael 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]

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References

  1. (Thomas, Richard (February 2002). Chris Eccleshall. Acoustic magazine.)
  2. (Percival, Eamonn (November 1975). Chris Eccleshall. International Musician and Recording World.)
  3. Guitar gently weeps for Chris, 72