Khan Manuel
Background information
Born (1979-11-11) 11 November 1979
Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
GenresInstrumental rock, hard rock, blues rock, metal, acoustic, jazz fusion
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, composer, producer, guitar teacher, author
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years active1988–present
Websitekhanmanuel.com

Khan Manuel is a New Zealand-born Australian rock and fusion guitarist. He has played and recorded with internationally recognized guitarists, including Frank Gambale and Nuno Bettencourt, among others. [1][2]

Early life

Khan Manuel was born in Southland, New Zealand.[3] Learning to play guitar from his father at the age of 10, he later studied at Southern Institute of Technology in Invercargill, NZ. During this time, he played in various cover bands in New Zealand. At 17, Manuel won the open Joe Satriani guitar competition held by Ibanez Australia, and also won a Joe Satriani signed guitar in the process.[3]

In 2000 Manuel moved to Sydney, Australia.[4]

Career

In 2008 his song The Knight peaked at number 1 on two charts in the U.S.[5] and was reviewed in Hardrock Haven,[6] Guitar World, and other guitar magazines. Manuel also began endorsing Iconic guitar makers Ibanez guitars.[7] 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.[8]

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.[9]

Discography

Title Album details
The Knight
  • Released: 2008
When Two Become One (Single)
  • Released: 2010
Live in Australia @ The Basement
  • Released: 2010
The Message
  • Released: 2013
Reflections
  • Released: 2019

References

  1. ↑ "About Khan". www.khanmanuel.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "Christie". TheMusic.com.au. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 "About Khan". www.khanmanuel.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  4. ↑ "About Me – Khan Manuel". Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "Latest News for Khan Manuel - Guitar Nine". Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  6. ↑ "Khan Manuel The Knight Independent". Hardrockhaven.net. Archived from the original on 24 September 2008. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  7. ↑ "Khan Manuel Ibanez deal in the bag". Guitar World. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  8. ↑ "Christie". TheMusic.com.au. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  9. ↑ "Khan Manuel International". Retrieved 26 November 2016.
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