The guitarist Eric Gales has officially introduced his first signature guitar in collaboration with Kiesel, concluding months of anticipation since he announced his partnership with the brand in October of the previous year. Gales, known for playing upside-down guitars designed for right-handed musicians, now has a model tailored specifically to his unique playing style.
His arrival at Kiesel has marked a significant change in Gales’ career, having left a long-standing relationship with Magneto Guitars to join an elite group of artists at the manufacturer, alongside renowned musicians such as Devin Townsend, Stephen Carpenter, and Paul Masvidal.
The confirmation of a signature instrument was merely a matter of time, and the outcome is the Eric Gales Signature Series EG61, inspired by the classic Stratocaster design but featuring modern characteristics.
Specifications of the Kiesel EG61
The model features a swamp ash body, a bolted roasted maple neck with a rosewood fretboard, and a 14-inch radius. The guitar includes 22 jumbo stainless steel frets, Luminlay side markers, Gotoh tuning machines, a Gotoh 510 tremolo bridge, and an inverted headstock. For pickups, it is equipped with three Mounted Mark single-coils and includes volume and tone controls along with a five-position selector switch, ensuring a wide sound versatility.
“I feel privileged to have a broad collection of guitars, and this one stands out among the rest,” Gales remarked. “Everything about the woods and the pickups has been amazing. In my 51 years of life, I have seen things at the Kiesel factory that I have never seen before. It was like being in a candy store.”
Beyond the technical specifications, Gales emphasizes the playability as a central aspect of the design. “What matters most to me is comfort. You can play all day without effort. That already takes care of more than half the work.”
The Kiesel EG61 is currently the only signature guitar developed by Kiesel for a left-handed artist and is now available in the international market, with prices starting at $2,499 (approximately R$ 13,000 at the current exchange rate in a direct transaction).
The information is sourced from the website Guitar World.
