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

[Mekana]

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 copy), so the headless look & feel is something I’m already used to. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but I like it! The tuning system on this Kiesel is great- I love it that you can use just about any strings. They don’t have to be double ball ended, and I believe they don’t have to be short scale, either.

I couldn’t be happier! Take a look at this stealthy beauty:

 

[RickBlair]

Great looking bass. I've been a Carvin LB75F owner since the early 90's. It's a fantastic sounding fretless that always gets positive comments when I use it.

Rick B.

 

[Sid the Kid]

I’m insanely jealous right now.

 

[felis]

That's kind of a wicked looking bass.

Are you going to put one of these on it?

https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Skeleto...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2FKJN7JX67KRGE60EKP6

 

[Stellvia]

I have a 4-string version short scale and it is a great bass!! I hope enjoy playing it!!

And yes, you can use any strings you like!!

 

[Mekana]

Great looking bass. I've been a Carvin LB75F owner since the early 90's. It's a fantastic sounding fretless that always gets positive comments when I use it.

Rick B.

I love the way Carvins sound!

 

[Mekana]

I’m insanely jealous right now.

Keep an eye out at Reverb and/or EBay... I set up alerts at both, and got a notice from Reverb at the right time for the right price.

 

[Mekana]

That's kind of a wicked looking bass.

Are you going to put one of these on it?

https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Skeleto...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2FKJN7JX67KRGE60EKP6

LOL! I feel like now I must! But it would have to glow green like the luminlays. I wasn’t sure if the diamonds on the fretboard would glow, or just the side dots. Yep, they all glow!

 

[Mekana]

I have a 4-string version short scale and it is a great bass!! I hope enjoy playing it!!

And yes, you can use any strings you like!!

YAY! It will be SO nice to not have to worry about specific scale length of the strings. I have a few different short scale basses. Some take short scale strings. Others take medium scale strings. And then there is the difference between what some string manufacturers label “short scale” and the actual length of the string.

Your Vader is gorgeous. I love the color and the maple fretboard.

 

[Hambone70]

Awesome!

How’s the B string?

 

[bobba66]

Sweet.

 

[ThinCrappyTone]

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 copy), so the headless look & feel is something I’m already used to. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but I like it! The tuning system on this Kiesel is great- I love it that you can use just about any strings. They don’t have to be double ball ended, and I believe they don’t have to be short scale, either.

I couldn’t be happier! Take a look at this stealthy beauty:

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that is really nice! I have a vader guitar and love it.

 

[8liter]

Kiesel has been pumping everything and anything out like crazy these past few years. It's amazing just how vast their catalog of options are.

 

[SBassman]

Very nice. Enjoy.

 

[two fingers]

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 copy), so the headless look & feel is something I’m already used to. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but I like it! The tuning system on this Kiesel is great- I love it that you can use just about any strings. They don’t have to be double ball ended, and I believe they don’t have to be short scale, either.

I couldn’t be happier! Take a look at this stealthy beauty:

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That's a freakin' great looking bass.

 

[HeavyDuty]

Sweet! I have a 34” scale AW5 variant, and it’s a great bass. I’ve been considering ordering a 30” fiver...

 

[Robert B]

Very nice!

 

[Rickter]

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 copy), so the headless look & feel is something I’m already used to. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but I like it! The tuning system on this Kiesel is great- I love it that you can use just about any strings. They don’t have to be double ball ended, and I believe they don’t have to be short scale, either.

I couldn’t be happier! Take a look at this stealthy beauty:

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That is downright sexy. Have really contemplated one of the Vader series as they just seem awesome.

 

[JRA]

pretty cool ax you've got there, OP! having the ability to use any string is great. love the look! congratulations on your new instrument!

 

[WI Short Scaler]

Cool bass!