“Starting with Diamond Head [Manzanera’s 1975 debut solo studio album] the guitars were my red Firebird VII, a Telecaster and a Gibson Les Paul. And on the track called ‘Lagrima,’ I used a ...

Your Cardinal Red Firebird VII has been a constant companion over the years – how did you get it and what did you use it for in your solo work and with Roxy Music? “So this is a guitar that I ...