Raphael Wallfisch, cello
Raphael
Wallfisch
(Soloist)
"I am delighted with the wonderful endpin designed by Tony Manson. It is the most reliable and sturdy pin in the world eliminating all problems in that area!"
(Soloist)
"I am delighted with the wonderful endpin designed by Tony Manson. It is the most reliable and sturdy pin in the world eliminating all problems in that area!"
Barry Guy, bass
Barry Guy
(Soloist and composer)
"Strange things happen in bass playing. Just as I was cursing a 'runaway' endpin for the umpteenth time along came information about Tony Manson's "Superspikes". With nothing to lose I requested two spikes. One for my new Roger Dawson 5 stringer and the other for my regular French instrument. Roger fitted both, and now my days of insecurity are over.
True engineering and beautifully made and would you believe, a spare Superspike tip nestling securely at the opposite end of the spike inside the bass. Hi-tech realisation of an age old problem. Incidentally Tony Manson even solved my irritation with a loosening end pin rubber by inserting a special sleeve to restrict the tendency to undo during concerts. Now everything is in place with total confidence in the Superspike and crucially: no fear of 'runaway' basses."
(Soloist and composer)
"Strange things happen in bass playing. Just as I was cursing a 'runaway' endpin for the umpteenth time along came information about Tony Manson's "Superspikes". With nothing to lose I requested two spikes. One for my new Roger Dawson 5 stringer and the other for my regular French instrument. Roger fitted both, and now my days of insecurity are over.
True engineering and beautifully made and would you believe, a spare Superspike tip nestling securely at the opposite end of the spike inside the bass. Hi-tech realisation of an age old problem. Incidentally Tony Manson even solved my irritation with a loosening end pin rubber by inserting a special sleeve to restrict the tendency to undo during concerts. Now everything is in place with total confidence in the Superspike and crucially: no fear of 'runaway' basses."
Chi-chi Nwanoku MBE, bass
Chi-Chi
Nwanoku
(Soloist, Chamber Musician, Teacher & Principal Bass, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment)
"It's been a life-saving, no-tears aid to my professional work. Gone are the days of subconsciously gripping onto my bass for fear of it slipping at any given crucial moment. Gone are the days of nasty bruises on my left shoulder from the aftermath of a blunt slipping spike. It amazes me when I see that some people STILL suffer this, when since the 'Manson Superspike' there's no need to! Keep on gripping!"
(Soloist, Chamber Musician, Teacher & Principal Bass, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment)
"It's been a life-saving, no-tears aid to my professional work. Gone are the days of subconsciously gripping onto my bass for fear of it slipping at any given crucial moment. Gone are the days of nasty bruises on my left shoulder from the aftermath of a blunt slipping spike. It amazes me when I see that some people STILL suffer this, when since the 'Manson Superspike' there's no need to! Keep on gripping!"
Corin Long, bass
(Double Bass Professor at Trinity College of Music and Royal Academy of Music; Principal bass, RPO)
"I've been using Superspikes for years, and I recommend them to all my students. I don't need to recommend them to my colleagues because they've usually already got one! It's very good news that Tony Manson has now turned his hand to bridge adjusters. They adjust really smoothly and look great. The makers of Manson Superspikes have brought us another winner."
Duncan McTier, bass
(Soloist; Principal Double Bass professor at Royal Academy of Music)
"I heard on the grapevine that Manson Superspikes don't slip and don't wear out. I have had two for 7 years and am convinced. I would not use anything else."
Peter Dixon, cello
(Soloist; Principal Cello, BBC Philharmonic)
"I used to think that a slipping spike was just part of being a cellist. I had no idea what I was missing! Since I found Manson Superspikes, no other spike will do."