Anyone order a Kiesel in the last year or two?

[rsm]

I've built many in the builder for years, never purchased one. Seems many are pleased with the results, but a small number of problematic builds get a large amount of attention.

People's opinions on dealing with Jeff don't matter, he runs a business to make money, and is quite successful...I'd be short with timewasters wanting favors for nothing too.


Experiences buying a new Kiesel recently?

 

[stratjacket]

I’ve done the same sand never pulled the trigger. Curious too.

I’d love to get one with 24.75” scale but their configurator only allows for 1 or 2 models, but not the models I’d want. I went through every model in the configurator to check. I sent a message through their contact link asking about getting a smaller scale length but never got a reply.

 

[rsm]

I’ve done the same sand never pulled the trigger. Curious too.

I’d love to get one with 24.75” scale but their configurator only allows for 1 or 2 models, but not the models I’d want. I went through every model in the configurator to check. I sent a message through their contact link asking about getting a smaller scale length but never got a reply.

it seems there are limits to customizations on most models unless an artist wants it, or there's a large customer demand.

Trying to keep costs down and offering options has got to be a real balancing act. I usually watch Jeff's live and he's very candid that he has to be able to cover the costs of adding an option so there has to be a demand for it. Also limiting customizations on some models helps to keep costs down.

IIRC, the only way to get full customizations is to get into the K-series which are their flagship model.

 

[rsm]

FWIW I was looking at the Holdsworth, Kyber headless and the original Devin Townsend Circle, but it's been replaced with a new model with a headstock and two (Fishman sig) pickups, and evertune bridge (which the original version had IIRC). If it was headless, the original OM body shape, 27 frets (now down to 24), with two Fishman sig pickups I'd be more interested.

 

[Smash]

I haven't since 2016...however, let me give you my experience anyway. I loved creating the builds on their website. Good clean fun. One morning, I pulled the trigger. But not all the options are on the website. So.i called as soon as they opened to give them the final details. They said they could not make changes since order was put in.

So be sure to call in the order

 

[Floyd Eye]

My buddy bought a bass last year. He loves it.

 

[Smash]