Judit

Art Type:

Guitar Art

Donated by: Manchester’s Guitar Project

Built by Martyn Heeks

Location / Find me here:

Royal Northern College of Music, Oxford Road

Inspired by Judit Polgár, a chess Grandmaster, this guitar embodies brilliance, strategy, and defiance of convention. Its chessboard design symbolises tactical mastery and bold thinking, reflecting Judit’s groundbreaking journey. Crafted to honour trailblazing spirit, it’s a visual and musical celebration of intelligence, individuality, and fearless creativity.

Made from six contrasting woods and fitted with Gretsch pickups, it’s a bold symbol of strategy, strength, and breaking boundaries through craft and sound.

Donated by Manchester’s Guitar Project

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The Grand Auction

At the end of Music for the Senses the decorated and musician donated guitars will be auctioned to raise money for the Greater Manchester Grassroots Music Fund.

The fund will support grassroots music projects and venues throughout Greater Manchester.

The auction takes place on Friday 12 September at the Hallé St Peter’s in Ancoats, Manchester with online bidding also available now.

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