“Looking forward to seeing what the future holds”: Eric Gales joins Stephen Carpenter, Devin Townsend and Sophie Lloyd in the Kiesel artist ranks – is a signature guitar in the works?

Eric Gales x Kiesel Guitars.

Blues virtuoso Eric Gales has made a surprise switch to Kiesel guitars, joining the likes of Stephen Carpenter, Sophie Lloyd and Devin Townsend in the brand's artist ranks.

That Stratocaster enthusiast has played a range of brands over the years, from Fenders – naturally – to Xotic and Magneto, with whom he released his signature guitar, the Sonnet Raw Dawg II.