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Khan Manuel is an Australian rock and fusion guitarist noted for his debut instrumental release The Knight. He has played and recorded with many other Internationally recognized guitarists including Frank Gambale, Nuno Bettencourt among others.[1][2]

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Khan Manuel
Background information
Born	(1979-11-11) 11 November 1979 (age 43) Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
Genres	Instrumental rock, hard rock, blues rock, metal, acoustic
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, composer, producer, guitar teacher, author
Years active	1988–present
Website	khanmanuel.com

Early life

Khan Manuel was born in New Zealand.[1] Learning to play the guitar from his father at the early age of 10, he later studied at The Southern Institute Of Technology in Invercargill, NZ. During this time he played in various cover bands in New Zealand. At 16 Manuel won an open Joe Satriani guitar competition held by Ibanez Australia.[1] In 2001 Manuel made the move to Sydney, Australia to further develop his musical career. Studying guitar with the cream of Australian guitarists including Conservatory teachers he continued practicing rigorously around 16 hours a day to follow in the footsteps of one of his guitar heroes Frank Gambale.

Other guitar players cited for the impact on Manuel's playing style are Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and the heavy influence of the 1980s "shredders".

Career

In 2008 The Knight peaked at number 1 on two charts in the U.S.[3] and was reviewed in Hardrock Haven,[4] Guitar World, and other guitar magazines. Manuel also began endorsing Iconic guitar makers Ibanez guitars.[5] The limited edition Australian Southern Cross model is Manuel's guitar of choice as well as the Steve Vai white Ibanez Jem.

In 2010 Manuel collaborated with Frank Gambale on a composition written by Manuel entitled "When Two Become One". The song was recorded in Sydney Australia and Los Angeles.[2]

Manuel is also the author of an instructional guitar book called Guitar Insights focusing on the development of the aspiring guitarist.

Style and equipment

Manuel is known for his sense of melody and use of counterpoint melodies. The style of Joe Satriani, Steve Vai in combination with George Benson, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Frank Gambale best describes Manuel's technique. He primarily uses Ibanez guitars with minimal foot pedals consisting only of a distortion pedal and Boss digital delay with a Roland Jazz Chorus amplifier. He also uses Maton acoustic guitars.[6]

References

External links

• Official website
• "Local Guitarist Khan Manuel Endorsed by Ibanez". Defy Media.
• "Sounds of Oz » Q & A with Khan Manuel". Soundsofoz.com.

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