Around 500 0f these Israeli Gittler IIs were made by Astron Engineering Enterprises Ltd, starting at serial number 61. The exact dates of production are uncertain but probably from the mid- to late-'80s.

They computer-machined precise copies of the original Gittler but combined them with a plastic moulded body and neck containing pre-amps for the pickups. This made them more comfortable to play.

The six individual pickups can be routed to divided outputs via D-sub-9-pin or be mixed to a 1/4 inch TRS connector. These models also have a little metal spar you can screw on the body for playing the guitar in your lap when sitting down. The built in pre-amps are quite noisy and power is supplied by a 9V-battery or via D-sub. . It has 31 frets all with great access.

This example, serial number 160, would have been around the 100th off the Israeli production line.

Offered for sale on e-bay USA in April 2010 with bids starting at $600.