Chris Eccleshall

Guitar-maker (1948-2020)

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
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]

References change

  1. (Thomas, Richard (February 2002). Chris Eccleshall. {{cite book}}: |newspaper= ignored (help))
  2. (Percival, Eamonn (November 1975). Chris Eccleshall. {{cite book}}: |newspaper= ignored (help))
  3. Guitar gently weeps for Chris, 72