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  1. hrbassji

    Wanted Kiesel Headless Multi-scale 5-String Bass

    Would prefer an Osiris, but also would consider a Thanos with these specs. Already have an O2, so I would not like another one. Thanks!
  2. Kiesel Vader 4
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    For sale Kiesel Vader 4

    My final price drop before this goes out to the evil world of Reverb! sent me your zip and I'll figure out shipping. Updating listing with control cavity photos to show the very nice shielding work that was done. For sale is my Vader 4 string in Trans Black with a flame maple cap. Visually...
    $1,200.00
  3. 30” Headless Kiesel Vader 6 (video included)
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    For sale 30” Headless Kiesel Vader 6 (video included)

    Hello TB, Up for sale is my trusted Vader 6 short scale bass. I ordered this new and it’s been a phenomenal bass to doodle and solo on. - Bass comes with Kiesel set-up tools and a second set of wooden knobs if you would prefer that look on the pink body. - Please PM me with any...
    $1,800.00
  4. TheMartianBassist

    SOLD 30” Headless Kiesel Vader 6 (video included)

    Hello TB, Up for sale is my trusted Vader 6 short scale bass. I ordered this new and it’s been a phenomenal bass to doodle and solo on. - Bass comes with Kiesel set-up tools and a second set of wooden knobs if you would prefer that look on the pink body. - Please PM me with any...
  5. two fingers

    Kiesel Vader - If you own one please help.

    About every 10 or 15 days I swing back by the Kiesel site to check out the Vader. I owned a couple of headless basses years ago. I also owned a couple of Carvin basses. Something about the Vader keeps calling out to me. A couple of questions.... 1) Can you describe the "feel" of the bass? Can...
  6. Kiesel VB6 Vader 6-string 30" short scale
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    For sale Kiesel VB6 Vader 6-string 30" short scale

    I'm selling my 2016 Kiesel Vader (VB6) 6-string 30" short scale bass. It's in excellent condition, and includes the original case (which I like a lot, it's light like a gig bag but quite stiff like a hard case). Asking $1200 shipped. It was $2150 new. Please Note: as of now, I have somehow...
    $1,200.00
  7. geshel

    SOLD Kiesel VB6 Vader 6-string 30" short scale

    I'm selling my 2016 Kiesel Vader (VB6) 6-string 30" short scale bass. It's in excellent condition, and includes the original case (which I like a lot, it's light like a gig bag but quite stiff like a hard case). Asking $1200 shipped. It was $2150 new. Please Note: as of now, I have somehow...
  8. 2016 Kiesel Vader 5
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    For sale 2016 Kiesel Vader 5

    Beautiful 2016 Kiesel Vader 5. Very small doinks near the upper strap button and on the treble-side of the fingerboard (underneath). Otherwise in amazing shape. Recently setup (E-C, Fodera strings). Stellar playability and sound! 8 lbs. even on the bathroom scale. $1000 Shipped CONUS - no...
    $1,000.00
  9. NHNY

    SOLD 2016 Kiesel Vader 5

    Beautiful 2016 Kiesel Vader 5. Very small doinks near the upper strap button and on the treble-side of the fingerboard (underneath). Otherwise in amazing shape. Recently setup (E-C, Fodera strings). Stellar playability and sound! 8 lbs. even on the bathroom scale. $1000 Shipped CONUS - no...
  10. ronin614

    NBD- Lefty Kiesel Vader VB5

    So my Vader finally arrived yesterday. :hyper: Here are the specs: - Walnut body with one piece maple neck - Black ebony fretboard with no inlays - 5 string - 34” scale - Luminlay side markers - Humbuckers - Active/passive - Lefty (no you’re not confused, it’s actually strung righty) - Obviously...
  11. Mekana

    NBD! Kiesel Vader 30” (short scale) 5 string

    I’ve wanted to try one out forever, and a used one popped up on Reverb for less than half of what the Kiesel website builder says a new one would cost. (With all the fancy wood & finish options I put in there, anyway, lol.) My very first bass way back when was a headless Cort (Steinberger...
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  12. Nesch

    NBD! Fretless Kiesel Vader

    drooldrooldrool Specs: Swamp ash body, Jet black 5 piece maple neck w/ 2 purpleheart stripes Royal Ebony Fingerboard, unlined Passive electronics 34" scale So I've been wanting a better fretless for a while, my first being a lower end Brice that I purchased from Rondo music. I pulled the...
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  13. Stellvia

    NBD! Kiesel Vader Short Scale Headless

    Took a while but it finally arrived! Ordered beginning of Feb and arrived this week. Of course I ordered it during the busiest period Kiesel has ever had! My first Kiesel and my first ‘custom’ build. Have recently decided that I prefer short scale (I have rather small hands) after heavily...
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  14. Bassist4Eris

    A couple of quick questions for Kiesel Vader owners

    I'm starting to seriously consider one of these bad boys, but I wanted to get some feedback on a few things before I finalize my decision. How do you feel about the long-term viability of the nut? Does it seem made to last? Does it hold the strings well? How well does the instrument stay in...
  15. Kiesel VB-6 Short Scale

    Kiesel VB-6 Short Scale

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    Kiesel VB-6 Short Scale

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    Kiesel VB-6 Short Scale

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  19. Muckelroy Medium scale HMC 5
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    For sale Muckelroy Medium scale HMC 5

    32" scale 5 string Muckelroy Bass HMC body shape Medium scale, 24 fret One piece Maple Neck through Solid Walnut wings Katalox Fretboard (with sapwood) String Through body B & E strings to create balanced tension Delano SBC Soapbars Aguilar OBP2 Active or Passive with Tone Control Series and...
    $1,850.00
  20. 77stingray

    SOLD Muckelroy Medium scale HMC 5

    32" scale 5 string Muckelroy Bass HMC body shape Medium scale, 24 fret One piece Maple Neck through Solid Walnut wings Katalox Fretboard (with sapwood) String Through body B & E strings to create balanced tension Delano SBC Soapbars Aguilar OBP2 Active or Passive with Tone Control Series and...
  21. Trabeen

    NBD ~ 30" Kiesel Vader 6.

    I travel quite a bit for my job and needed something hotel room worthy to haul around through the world’s airports, this little guy will fill the bill nicely. Being both headless and short scale it fits in the overhead without spinning up my fellow travelers and is as much fun as I suspect that...
  22. Hevy T

    Yeah I'm a Nerd... so what? Darth Vader mod

    $7.00 Darth Vader sticker I think it looks kinda cool...
  23. roller

    Darth Vader Stingray from early 90s

    Can anyone please tell me about the short run of black Stingrays EBMM crafted in the late 80s/early 90s? Everything was black on these... headstock, back of the neck, pickguard, pickup and maybe the hardware? I seem to remember hearing that this particular run was limited to 100 and they sold...
  24. HeavyDuty

    Kiesel AW5 Amos Williams sig model owners?

    I just found out that Kiesel has a single humbucker headless model in production - the AW5 Amos Williams sig. I know @MojoPenguin has a (modified?) four string version - anyone else? I've been interested in a single HB version of the Vader for months, but back then single HB was a custom...
  25. SleazyB

    Kiesel Vader 5 vs Musicman Stingray Stealth HH 5

    Hey guys, So I nearly saved up enough money to get one of these, unfortunately I can't decide which one exactly. I'm kind of overwhelmed by the options Kiesel offers. What would you guys tend to?
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  26. Kiesel Vader 5 - As new
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    For sale Kiesel Vader 5 - As new

    Culling the herd yet again. Kiesel Vader 5. 34 inch scale. Alder. I haven't pulled the build list but I know that its active/passive, single coils. Lumilay side dots. Block abalone inlays that are stunning. Bass is spotless. Comes with Kiesel case and I am almost positive that I have the...
    $1,000.00 to $1,200.00
  27. Zoomie

    SOLD Kiesel Vader 5 - As new

    Culling the herd yet again. Kiesel Vader 5. 34 inch scale. Alder. I haven't pulled the build list but I know that its active/passive, single coils. Lumilay side dots. Block abalone inlays that are stunning. Bass is spotless. Comes with Kiesel case and I am almost positive that I have the...
  28. Kiesel Vader - VB4 with Softcase
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    For sale Kiesel Vader - VB4 with Softcase

    This is a brand new, I bought this and it has sat in the case since September 2016. I am going to let it go, here are the specs: Swamp ash body Blackburst edges Painted satin back of neck Maple board with staggered offset dot inlay Stainless steel frets 18v Active/Passive electronics 34" scale...
    $850.00
  29. fretlesswonder

    SOLD Kiesel Vader - VB4 with Softcase

    This is a brand new, I bought this and it has sat in the case since September 2016. I am going to let it go, here are the specs: Swamp ash body Blackburst edges Painted satin back of neck Maple board with staggered offset dot inlay Stainless steel frets 18v Active/Passive electronics 34" scale...
  30. Kiesel Vader 4
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    For sale Kiesel Vader 4

    2nd owner, like new, in excellent condition, no dings, scratches or paint issues. It plays like a dream, but selling off to pay the tax man. Price is $650 shipped in the US only, international, please contact me. NO TRADES. Thank you for looking. Will have another Vader up in a few days.
    $650.00
  31. fretlesswonder

    SOLD Kiesel Vader 4

    2nd owner, like new, in excellent condition, no dings, scratches or paint issues. It plays like a dream, but selling off to pay the tax man. Price is $650 shipped in the US only, international, please contact me. NO TRADES. Thank you for looking. Will have another Vader up in a few days.
  32. Kiesel Guitars Vader VB5 5 string bass Made in the USA PRICE DROP
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    For sale Kiesel Guitars Vader VB5 5 string bass Made in the USA PRICE DROP

    Up for sale is my Kiesel Vader VB5 bass guitar. This guitar is in near mint condition, I personally cannot find any flaws on it. I am the second owner. The original owner had this custom made, hence the unique paint job. I believe the original build came out to $2,300. Here are the specs...
    $1,049.00
  33. afellini

    SOLD Kiesel Guitars Vader VB5 5 string bass Made in the USA PRICE DROP

    Up for sale is my Kiesel Vader VB5 bass guitar. This guitar is in near mint condition, I personally cannot find any flaws on it. I am the second owner. The original owner had this custom made, hence the unique paint job. I believe the original build came out to $2,300. Here are the specs...
  34. FIRE SALE!! Kiesel Carvin Vader 6 string
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    For sale FIRE SALE!! Kiesel Carvin Vader 6 string

    Just picked this up in a trade. It's a fun little bass but I have no use for it. I'm the second owner. Original owner took possession of it in June. I spec'd it out on the Kiesel site and brand new it comes to $1700 and change. 34" scale. Walnut body. Walnut and maple neck. Upgraded ebony board...
    $1,250.00
  35. nalapit13

    SOLD FIRE SALE!! Kiesel Carvin Vader 6 string

    Just picked this up in a trade. It's a fun little bass but I have no use for it. I'm the second owner. Original owner took possession of it in June. I spec'd it out on the Kiesel site and brand new it comes to $1700 and change. 34" scale. Walnut body. Walnut and maple neck. Upgraded ebony board...
  36. Doublebasstim

    VADER Carvin BASS

    Does anyone in the Seattle Area own a Vader (carvin) bass? I live in Seattle and would like to try one.
  37. thehangingmist

    cannot seem to decide between 30" or 34" scale length

    am about to order me a 4 string kiesel vader headless bass and i was surely getting a 30" scale length which they offer because 1. i think have tiny hands and short fingers 2. my main custom bass is a 33" scale (i ordered 33" as an experiment really to move away from standard 34 towards shorter...
  38. VB5 Kiesel Vader Five String Headless Bass
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    For sale VB5 Kiesel Vader Five String Headless Bass

    I've just purchased the new Kiesel Vader Five string Headless bass (made in USA) but unfortunately I have to sell it. It sounds fantastic... but I have other expenses, otherwise I would keep it. It's like new, used for a couple of hours. Original gig bag included. 1800 euro + shipping in Europe...
    $1,800.00
  39. AlbertoRigoni

    SOLD VB5 Kiesel Vader Five String Headless Bass

    I've just purchased the new Kiesel Vader Five string Headless bass (made in USA) but unfortunately I have to sell it. It sounds fantastic... but I have other expenses, otherwise I would keep it. It's like new, used for a couple of hours. Original gig bag included. 1800 euro + shipping in Europe...
  40. thehangingmist

    anyone got a Carvin/Kiesel vader headless?

    did anyone order one and review it? youtube has nothing and a a few (one of two that i could find) talkbass members do have it or have it on order but no reviews that i could find. am concerned about - *reach to the first fret area* does it feel 'normal' there? balance/comfort when playing...
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