Carvin/Kiesel Vader

[Econ]

Any thoughts on this?

 

[mystixboi]

I would dig it more in purple.

 

[Chris6870]

The Greg Howe sig model looks killer.

 

[rsm]

I dig the vader, but I dig Steinbergers. I'd want EMGs, or DiMarzio X2N in the bridge.

Good to see new headless guitars since Gibson let Steinberger die a slow death.

 

[Gitfiddler]

I think it looks awesome. I do not like those inlays though and would prefer simply having dots or something else. Love the Greg howe model as well

 

[crwnedblasphemy]

Someone on here just had a 7 string done...and it looked killer. boner

 

[dfrattaroli]

I'm about to order one. Just can't decide on what I want. I change my mind on options every 5 minutes.

 

[sandman]

I'm going to order one. Can't decide on woods, finish, or even 6 vs 7 string honestly....but when I do decide...i'm ordering one..ha

 

[crwnedblasphemy]

Carvin/kiesel jas stepped up their muthafuckin game. For the price, all options, to me look the best they have ever done as a company. Props to them. The Born of Osiris sig models look sweet.

 

[dfrattaroli]

Just ordered my V7 2 hours ago. Once I unload the KM-7 I will be down to my 2 Suhrs which I've been playing for 7 years, this Kiesel 7 stringer and the guitar I built myself 10 years ago. Since I picked up my Kemper and Mark V:25, I've been done looking for amps. I've unloaded a bunch of gear over the last 4-6 months. Feels good to have it down to only what I need.

As for the V7, I opted for the black cherry caliburst over flamed maple. Six to 8 weeks.

 

[sandman]

Nice!

 

[Gadzz]

Carvin guitars are great!! best bang for the buck period! Love the look of the Greg Howe model!

 

[Stealthtastic]

They are amazing guitars. I have a kiesel edition 7 string that should be finishing up any day now. Very excited!!!

 

[sandman]

I'm also interested in the Kiesel pickups. I think they are standard sized and only use one screw on each side so you can easily swap to any other brand pickups unlike standard Carvin pickups.

 

[crwnedblasphemy]

Just ordered my V7 2 hours ago. Once I unload the KM-7 I will be down to my 2 Suhrs which I've been playing for 7 years, this Kiesel 7 stringer and the guitar I built myself 10 years ago. Since I picked up my Kemper and Mark V:25, I've been done looking for amps. I've unloaded a bunch of gear over the last 4-6 months. Feels good to have it down to only what I need.

As for the V7, I opted for the black cherry caliburst over flamed maple. Six to 8 weeks.

I thought you were done with 7 string guitars? You said that when selling the ibanez premium, but traded for the KM7, now another 7?

 

[dfrattaroli]

I considered it. I was going to get a Suhr Classic that just looked so good. In the end I decided to try the KM because of the hipshot. Once I saw the Vader and the options available, I decided to try it.

 

[Heritage Softail]

Carvin is a great guitar. No qualifying statements about bang for the buck.

And hell yes that is a dead sexy guitar.

My first half stack was a Carvin tube 100W.

 

[crwnedblasphemy]

I considered it. I was going to get a Suhr Classic that just looked so good. In the end I decided to try the KM because of the hipshot. Once I saw the Vader and the options available, I decided to try it.

I told ya for awhile i was thinking of getting the KM-7, but I played the new Loomis, and that 26.5" scale is crazy big and tight. I would buy a reasonable priced 7 if I could find one with the tone and feel in my hand.

 

[dfrattaroli]

I don't find it tight with 9s. Just big.

 

[LWD]

I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on a 7 string Vader. Its between that and another Anderson. I love Andersons but the price jump makes them nearly double the cost of a Vader. I think the Vader looks really cool. Its lightweight ( I'd get it chambered) and more portable because its headless. The hipshot hardware is great too. Some guy from Italy got an 8 string Vader that's satin finish orange top on black limba back with a zebrawood board that is really cool. Might go that route myself.