Gaskell Guitars is an Australian manufacturer that makes custom left handed guitars and basses that are not readily available left handed from other companies. They are in the rather unique position of being one of a very select few companies in the world who build ONLY lefty guitars.
Be sure to check out the Gaskell website for more detailed photos and information about finishes and other options.
Gaskell Rockitt
Pickups: 2 x Wilkinson covered humbuckers Optional: EMG 81 + EMG 85
Bridge: Tun-O-Matic + Stoptail
Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x Tone
Hardware: Chrome or Black
Scale 24.75″
Frets: 22
Body wood: Genuine Mahogany + carved maple top
Neck wood: Genuine Mahogany
Neck join: Set-in
Finger board: Rosewood, Custom inlays
Accessories: XTREME Bags Australia® padded gig bag
Gaskell Hybrid
Pickups: 2 x Wilkinson® humbuckers + coil split
Controls: Volume – Tone – 3-way selector, Push-Pull on Tone knob
Bridge: Tun-O-Matic bridge + stop tail
Hardware: Chrome
Number of Frets: 22
Scale length: 25″
Body wood: Gen. Mahogany + 16mm Maple top
Neck: East European Maple
Neck Join: Set in
Fingerboard: Ebony
Inlays: Dot
Accessories: XTREME Bags Australia® gig bag
Gaskell Classic
Pickups: 2 x Wilkinson® open humbuckers
Controls: Volume – Tone – Tone
Bridge: Tun-O-Matic with stoptail
Hardware: Chrome + chrome Barrel knobs
Pick guard: Yes
Scale: 24.75″
Frets: 22
Body wood: Mahogany (Genuine)
Neck wood: Maple
Neck join: Replaceable bolt on
Fretboard: Rosewood – dot inlays
Accessories: Hard Shell Case (included in price)
Gaskell Firestarter
Pickups: 2 x Wilkinson® open coil humbuckers
Controls: Volume – Volume – Tone – Tone, 3-way selector switch
Bridge: Tun-O-Matic + Stoptail
Hardware: Chrome + “Reflector Cap” knobs
Scale length: 24.75″
Frets: 22
Body wood: Mahogany (genuine)
Neck wood: Maple
Neck join: Set in
Fingerboard: Rosewood – trapezoid inlays
Accessories: Hard shell case
Gaskell V-Bass
No. of strings: 4
Pickups: 2 x soapbar bass pickups
Controls: Volume – Volume – Tone
Bridge: 3-point bass bridge
Hardware: Black
Scale: 32″
No. Frets 22
Body wood: Mahogany
Neck: Maple
Neck join: Bolt on
Finger board: Rosewood – dot inlays
Accessories: Custom zip-up gig bag (included in price)
Gaskell X-Bass
No. strings: 4
Pickups: 2 x soapbar bass pickups
Controls: Volume – Volume – Tone
Bridge: 3-point Bass
Hardware: Black + black Barrel knobs
Scale length: 32″ (22 frets)
Body wood: Basswood
Neck wood: Maple
Neck join: BOLT ON
Fingerboard: Rosewood – dot inlays
Accessories: Zip-up gig bag (included in price)
Gaskell Website
Gaskell only makes left handed guitars – there’s hardly going to be any complaints about lefty friendliness on this particular website. It would be nice to see some more detailed photos of guitars though.
For more information:
Gaskell Guitars Website
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