MAGNETO® guitars has produced several custom versions of the Eric GALES “RawDawg” guitar in the past years, we have always worked on the same type of body and neck combinations but we have tried to add a new feature at every new rendition making it a high-grade instrument with a solid price tag.
In early 2020, we started to talk about the idea of producing a new Signature guitar that would be made available to a broader audience. We kept on talking with Eric and tried many options and we have also developed specific parts for that guitar. An important part of the plan was to develop a specific range of single coil pickups that would have the dynamics and great midrange response which play an important role in Eric’s guitar tone.
The MAGNETO Eric GALES RD3 will feature a basswood body as well as a 3-piece maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard. The first models will be available in Sunset Gold finish and will sport a Gold mirror pickguard and backplate, a Gotoh tremolo, Gotoh tuners as well as the new Magneto Metro-Poles EG1 pickups.
Details:
2-Piece Basswood Body
Gold Mirror Pickguard
Hard Rock Maple Neck
East Indian Rosewood Fingerboard
Oiled Bone Nut
Medium C Shape Neck
Double Truss Rod
Gold Gotoh” Custom Vintage Style Tremolo with Steel Plate Saddles and Steel Block
SG-360-07 Tuners, Gear Ratio 14:1, Made by Gotoh
Magneto Metro-Poles Custom EG1 Pickup Set
Weight: 6lb. 14.8oz.
Excellent Condition (Magneto Gig Bag Included)
This guitar is gently used. It plays beautifully and there is no fret wear. The electronics work perfectly. The satin finish is gorgeous. There are two miniscule marks in the satin finish. They are difficult to see and don't show up in the pictures. This is a consignment for a guitar student who didn't play it much anymore. It plays fast and easy! The neck is quartersawn wood for stability. Has a floyd rose tremolo. This guitar was designed by rock legend Eddie Van Halen for ultimate shredability and has a basswood body and dual EVH pickups. This guitar has resonant tone, sustain and crunch. The neck has a 12" - 16" compound radius for speed and left hand comfort. The floyd rose bridge has a D-tuna knob, which gives you instant access to Drop D tuning. See a full product description here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/WolfSp2St--evh-wolfgang-special-stealth-black-with-ebony-fingerboard. Comes with a beautiful hardshell Gator brand electric guitar case!
I bought this guitar new from my local shop, Parkway Music, and never played it. The sticker and plastic are still on the pickguard as a matter of fact. What more to say about it? It's flawless and was made in the USA in late 2020 by Gibson USA. It is flawless. Completely Mint and spotless. Comes with the standard Gibson faux-leather luxurious gig bag as pictured. These guitars are now $1700 + tax new. You can see it here for each and every specification: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SGSTEBCH--gibson-sg-standard-ebony