Manfred „Mani“ Pristas is an live and session guitarist in Switzerland with 30+ years of studio and live experience. He offers creative and tasteful guitar playing for live performances, session work and via online/remote guitar recording sessions to producers and artists everywhere.
With over a 30+ years of experience in collaborating with artists and producers all over the world the fantastic tone, taste and timing and a great selection of instruments and outboard gear makes Manfred „Mani“ Pristas one of the first call A-list session guitarist in Switzerland and Europe. If you’re interested in working with him, send a quick email to start a easy, great, productive and creative collaboration where the focus is on you and your production.
Besides Mani’s life as one of Switzerlands A-list session guitarist, he’s also a very sought after live performer, touring musician and clinician for different manufacturing companies including Brunetti Amplifiers, Valley Arts Guitars, t.c. electronics - just to name a few.
With his almost Cameleon like ability to adapt fast on any musical environment, play and read almost any style of music and his signature high-end guitar sound, Mani is also very often called for „last minute“ no preparation „fireman jobs“ when a rock solid and high quality guitar performance in no time and „on the fly“ is required.
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Interview with Manfred "Mani" Pristas
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am working on four different Pop albums for national artists and we rehearse for our upcoming tour with Swiss soul diva "Nubya".
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. Again: It depends on the producer, artist, budget or project. There are no rules.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Tone, Taste, Timing.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Making beautiful music all day long.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Bottle of water.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been doing this now for more than 30 years. I have a formal education in music, but I was always "Rock 'n Roll".
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Tasteful.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Another tough one ... There are so many.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Listen!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: A tough one ... It is mainly in the domain of Pop-Rock.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: To listen.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Creativity, Tone, Taste and Timing.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Often I only get a sketch or a premix. Then it's: Do whatever you think is right. That's what I like best, of course, because that's the best way for me to work creatively in my home studio. In the studio, of course, it's a little different. Usually we get a chord chart or a written out part that we discuss beforehand. We play through the song once or twice and try out different things, see what the producer wants and then it's time to record.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: It's a creative environment where beautiful handmade guitar recordings are made. I use different setups for recording. It depends really on the producer, artist or project.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: All who have found the love of music.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Often I only get a sketch or a premix. Then it's: Do whatever you think is right. That's what I like best, of course, because that's the best way for me to work creatively in my home studio. In the studio, of course, it's a little different. Usually we get a chord chart or a written out part that we discuss beforehand. We play through the song once or twice and try out different things, see what the producer wants and then it's time to record.
I was the Guitars, Bass, Co-Producing in this production
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $200 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $200 per song
- Classical GuitarAverage price - $200 per song
- DobroAverage price - $200 per song
- MandolinAverage price - $200 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $200 per song
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $300 per song
As soon as I receive your files it takes between 1 and 3 days in a «first come, first serve» matter to complete a recording for your song. You will receive a mp3 with a rough premix of your song.
- Too many to mention here ...
I would gladly offer you a 10% discount on your first booked session.
