Any Kiesel JB-5 Owners Here?

[Rich Fiscus]

My wife just inherited some money, and offered to buy me a new bass. I’m looking at the Kiesel JB5, which looks pretty close to perfect. For some reason I can’t find the bridge spacing listed anywhere. I’m looking for 19mm, but I could live with 18mm.

I sent a message using their contact form, earlier this week, but I figured somebody here would probably know.

 

[abarson]

From the Bass Player review: Bridge Carvin Locking, convertible, 3/4" string spacing
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[Rich Fiscus]

From the Bass Player review: Bridge Carvin Locking, convertible, 3/4" string spacing
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Awesome! I thought they looked like at least 18mm from the pictures. Looks like there's a JB5 in my future.

 

[SwitchGear]

I have a JB5 on order. Been four weeks waiting so far..

 

[eastcoasteddie]

I had the opportunity to play one JB5 once, it was at GC with an $800 price tag. Blueburst, maple neck, rosewood fretboard. Pretty standard setup, but man it played so dang good! The neck was probably the most comfortable I have ever played. It immediately melded with my hands. If I had the money, I would have taken it home immediately.
I have to say that if I was to purchase a custom, the JB5 would be it. I really like the modern shape the body has.

The PB also entices me, even though I’m not a P-vas’s guy. I like how they look with the soapbar bridge pickup...
Never seen one in the flesh, though...

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I have a lot of experience with the Carvin SB5000 which is pretty much the same thing as the Keisel JB5 except a odder looking upper horn. It’s a great bass but not a lightweight at slightly over 10 lbs.