Our Frank Gambale Signature model, the Luxe, receives an update on the electronics and now features Fishman®
Flex Blend. We carefully tested various pickup and preamp options with Frank and finally decided on Fishman®
Flex Blend, which Frank described it as “powerful and rich with crystal clear tones!” The beautiful design and
specs of LUXE remain the same that was built meticulously based on ideas that emerged from Frank’s incredible
career as one of the best guitarists in the world, which truly makes this guitar unique!
Concert Body Shape
Small body with lower bout width of 372mm (14 21/32") and upper bout width of 280mm(11"), 100mm x 105mm body depth
gives ideal resonation of each and every note played.
Solid Adirondack Spruce Top
Stronger and denser than Sitka spruce, the Adirondack spruce is characterized by broad dynamics as well as articulation
and smoothness at high volume. The elastic tactile response suits both aggressive strumming and precise flatpicking.
Adirondack spruce bracing further sets apart the unique sound and response of this exceptional wood. Famously used
on the sought-after vintage Martin dreadnaughts of the 1930’s, the difficult-to- source Adirondack spruce is the
crowning feature of this model at a most reasonable price.
Flamed Blackwood Back & Sides
Blackwood is like a combination of the low-mids of mahogany, the brightness of maple and the rich overtones of
rosewood. This versatility makes blackwood stand out for both fingerstyle playing or strumming as well as being a
perfect match for the spruce top.
Fishman® Flex Blend System
With a sophisticated modern design and innovative technical engineering, the Fishman® Flex Blend System offers a
wide range of sonic control along with a built-in tuner. Volume, Tone, Phase, Blend and Tuner functions are all
available from three knobs and the tuner display. You can also adjust the Tone knob to best suit fingerpicking or
strumming techniques without feedback issues and other sonic anomalies while delivering the most natural acoustic
sound to your amplification system.
Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge
A very strong and dense wood, ebony provides a tight and coherent low-end with enhanced mids. The jet-black imparts
class and a luxurious look.
Art Deco Styled Design
Thanks to Frank Gambale's dedication on designing of the guitar, the instrument designed based on modern Art Deco
influence.
Graph Tech Black TUSQ Nut & Saddle
Preferred by many guitar makers and players for rich tone and sustain, the TUSQ is an advanced polymer that's formed
under high heat and pressure for uniform density. It's designed to transfer string energy more efficiently, and to
make guitars come alive with enhanced harmonics, volume and sustain.
CONSTRUCTION: Dovetail Neck Joint
CUTAWAY: Florentine
BODY: Concert
NUT WIDTH: 1 11/16" (43mm)
TOP: Solid Adirondack Spruce
BACK & SIDES: Australian Flamed Blackwood
NECK: Mahogany
BINDING: Tortoise
FRETBOARD: Ebony
FRETS: 20
SCALE: 25.3" (643mm)
INLAY: Frank Gambale Custom
TUNERS: Gold Die-Cast
ROSETTE: Frank Gambale Custom
BRIDGE: Ebony
PICKUPS: Fishman® Sonicore
ELECTRONICS: Fishman® Flex Blend
STRINGS: D'Addario® Custom Gauge
1st ~ 6th: [010, 014, 018(unwound), 030, 039, 047]
BRACING: Hand Scalloped X-Bracing
SPECIAL: Graph Tech Black TUSQ Nut & Saddle
ADDITIONAL: Sonically Enhanced UV Finish
Hard Case Included