Frank Gambale

My Yamaha AES-FG model has just been discontinued. It was a beautiful guitar but it was a bit expensive because Yamaha had to use a third party factory to build it…it was a complicated guitar. So we’re about to start working on another new instrument soon…it will probably be semi-acoustic…I find semi-acoustic guitars way more versatile than solid bodies at the moment.

MGS - Do you ever use or still own the old Ibanezes? Those are still pretty sought after.

FG – I still have them gathering dust in my closet. I’m under contract with Yamaha so I don’t play Ibanez in public. I still love my GB-10 and some of my old FGM-400s…they are beautifully made instruments…I guess those and the Yamahas are going to be somewhat collectable.

Starting at 3:49 in this rig rundown video Frank Gambale talks about his Gibson Trini Lopez.

Frank Gambale endorses his signature guitars on his website.

Carvin worked very closely with Frank Gambale in the development of the FG1. This guitar is a true Carved Top Semi-Hollow Double-Cutaway instrument. The genuine Mahogany body is chambered and features a premium carved Curly-Flamed Maple top. The FG1 neck profile and heel are custom sculpted to Frank’s specifications which makes for very comfortable playability and total access to all 22 frets. Frank chose the C22B pickup for the bridge and worked with Carvin to develop the FG22N neck pickup. This exquisite instrument is extremely versatile and will handle all music styles from jazz to rock.

"Frank Gambale tours exclusively with a handful of his signature guitars. On the electric side he brings a pair of Carvin FG-1 models (his No.1 is shown above). Over the years, Gambale has experimented with variety of tonewoods, but this particular one has a maple body with a maple top." - Premier Guitar.

Frank endorses his signature guitars on his website.

In an article by Don Zulaica for Vintage Guitar® magazine, Frank Gambale is mentioned as using the Ibanez LGB300 VYS George Benson Signature Model guitar.

In an article by Don Zulaica for Vintage Guitar® magazine, Frank Gambale is noted for using the Yamaha SA2200BS semi-hollowbody electric guitar.

This is one of the guitars that had been stolen from FG’s house in 2004.

This is Franks new signature guitar that he created with Kiesel Guitars.

FG2 is a new guitar Frank is working on with Jeff Kiesel and Kiesel Guitars. It arrived today! Frank's favorite delivery will ALWAYS be a GUITAR and AMPS!! He's excited about this one!

This article lists Frank’s gear.

This article lists Frank’s gear.

This article lists Frank’s gear.

This is one of the guitars that had been stolen from FG’s house in 2004.

This is one of the guitars that had been stolen from FG’s house in 2004.

This is one of the guitars that had been stolen from FG’s house in 2004.

This is one of the guitars that had been stolen from FG’s house in 2004.

"For acoustic, Gambale goes with his Cort Frank Gambale Luxe. He strings it up with D'Addario extra light strings, but uses the plain 3rd string."

In this interview with Rick Beato, he warmup with this signature guitar made by Kiesel.

One of several Youtube videos where Frank Gambale is giving some lessons using the Yamaha AES1500