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Yamaha Frank Gambale Signature AES-FG

Solid Body Electric Guitars

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 ...

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Ibanez FGM 400

Solid Body Electric Guitars

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 instru...

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D'Addario EPS520 ProSteels, 9-42

Strings

In this link this string set is mentioned as one of the strings he uses on the electric guitar.

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Marshall JMP-1 Tube MIDI Guitar Preamp

Guitar Preamps

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Roland VG-99 V-Guitar System

Multi Effects Pedals

In this interview Frank Gambale discusses his gear used on the Soulmine record.

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DV Mark Multiamp

Guitar Power Amplifiers

In this interview Frank Gambale discusses his gear used on the Soulmine record.

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Boss CH-1 Super Chorus

Chorus Effects Pedals

I’ve played a whole bunch of pedals over the years. One of my favorite BOSS pedals is the BOSS Chorus, the light-blue-colored CH-1. When I first heard it, I went, “Wow. How could anyone play guitar without a chorus on it?” It’s just a beautiful sound.

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DV Mark FG212V

Guitar Amplifier Cabinets

In this interview Frank Gambale discusses his gear used on the Soulmine record.

"The Multiamp feeds a pair of DV Mark FG212V cabs. Those open-back cabs house a pair of DV Neoclassic 150 speakers and weigh in a rather modest 25 pounds." - ...

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Boss FV-500L Volume Pedal - Low Impedance

Volume Effects Pedals

"Gambale's DV Mark amp provides his effects, which he controls with his Rolls MIDI buddy controller. He also employs a Boss FV-500L volume pedal and a Planet Waves tuner".

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Gibson Trini Lopez Deluxe

Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars

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

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Carvin FG1 Frank Gambale signature aquaburst

Solid Body Electric Guitars

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-Fla...

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Carvin FG1 Frank Gambale signature

Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars

Frank endorses his signature guitars on his website.

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Ibanez LGB300 VYS George Benson Signature Model

Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars

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Yamaha SA2200BS

Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars

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Korg Triton 88 Extreme

Synthesizers

In this interview Frank Gambale discusses his gear used on the Soulmine record.

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DV Mark 1x12 signature combo

Combo Guitar Amplifiers

In this interview Frank Gambale discusses his gear used on the Soulmine record.

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Gibson SG Supreme (Ocean Blue)

Solid Body Electric Guitars

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

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D'Addario EPS510 ProSteels, 10-46

Strings

In this link this string set is mentioned as one of the strings he uses on the electric guitar.

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Kiesel FG2 Frank Gambale Signature Guitar

Solid Body Electric Guitars

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!

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Roland VG-88

Multi Effects Pedals

The tuning I came up with was an adaptation of a recent tuning called “Nashville tuning,” which was also a preset on the [Roland] VG-88. The VG-88 was what really enabled me to discover my new tuning, so I’m extremely grateful for that. I started playing around with that preset, and realized I co...

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Boss OC-2 Octaver

Harmonizer & Octave Effects Pedals

I have used many of the other BOSS Distortion pedals, and the [OC-2] Octave pedal; I found it an interesting and easy way to make your guitar sound huge. It’s like having another guitar or bass playing at the same time. And I’ve always had BOSS tuners, because it’s extremely important to stay in ...

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Boss GT-Pro Guitar Effects Processor

Effects Processors

I’ve just gotten the GT-Pro, and I love that machine. It’s got a really cool preamp, and I’m getting some great sounds out of it. It’s great to have in the studio when you don’t feel like plugging in an amplifier and microphones. It has some incredible effects and great, clean sounds. I’m really ...

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Boss MICRO BR® Digital Recorder

Portable Recorders

I also have the MICRO-BR. I’ve used that quite a bit for live recordings and recording my band live, just with a small mic to MP3. It’s wonderful, and I can record ideas quickly. There’s nothing worse than forgetting ideas. If I’m in the midst of writing, I don’t want to have to stop and write so...

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Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

Solid Body Electric Guitars

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Ibanez Saber Frank Gambale model

Solid Body Electric Guitars

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Gibson Johnny Smith

Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars

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TC Electronic G-Force Multi Effects Processor

Effects Processors

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Shure SM58

Dynamic Microphones

In this interview Frank Gambale discusses his gear used on the Soulmine record.

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Roland GI-20

In this interview Frank Gambale discusses his gear used on the Soulmine record.

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DV Mark multiamp midi pedalboard

Switch Effects Pedals

In this interview Frank Gambale discusses his gear used on the Soulmine record.

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