NBD: Kiesel Vanquish multiscale 4 string.

I'm over the moon with this bass. While tone is subjective, I think it sounds amazing. Whether I want tight, modern punch, or round, growly warmth, or staccato 16th note finger funk, this beauty is up to the task. Very versatile and musical EQ.

Edit 1: Headphone tone and playability are spectacular. Super comfortable and low action. My only (super minor) gripe so far is that the string feeds are black when I ordered gold hardware. The fit, finish, feel, mojo, tone, and sex appeal are all top notch. The light weight is heavenly! No scale yet, but guessing between 8-8.5 lbs.

I'm somewhat confused that the gold color of the 2 sets of stacked knobs perfectly matching the gold hardware, but the volume and blend knobs are a bit lighter shade of gold. Much more of a chrome/gold complexion.

Edit 2:
Also, the location of the stacked mids and stacked bass/treble are reversed from the other 4 knob, 2 stacked, 3 band EQ I've installed in my other active basses. The bass/treble knob is closest to the output jack as opposed to the mid controls




































VM49K
Right Handed

About a week after ordering, I started second guessing myself and wanted to add some more options, so I did. I opted for the deep natural body binding, trans black over the antique ash, and trans black burst over the deep black flame maple top.


ASH - Maple Neck/Swamp Ash Body
-CG - Clear Gloss Finish (Standard)
FDK - Deep Black Flame
AAT - Antique Ash Treatment (Must Order Swamp Ash Body)
CMB - Chambered Body (Must Order Optional Top Wood)
5WP - 5-Piece Walnut Neck w/ 2 Purple Heart Stripes
-TN - Tung Oil Finish Back Of Neck (Standard)
-IPH - Icon-Style Bass Headstock (Standard)
FPH - Flamed Maple Headstock Matches Body Finish
ZWF - Zebrawood Fingerboard
NIN - No Top Inlays - Side Dots Only
EVO - Gold Med-Jumbo Frets .048" H .103" W
-R14 - 14in Fretboard Radius (Standard)
-BLK - Black Pickups
G - Gold Hardware
-D45 - Dunlop Med-Heavy Super Bright Nickel Roundwound .045 - .105
GL - Gold Metallic Logo
SL - Dunlop Straplocks
BPP - Purpleheart Rear Electronics Cavity Cover
HC8W - Black Tolex Wide Hardshell Bass Case

 

Perhaps I worded it incorrectly. The string feeds/ferrules on the back of the instrument are what I speak of. I have seen them on Kiesel/Carvin instruments before. A few visual examples are what helped to inspire me.



I'm not upset. The fit, finish, accuracy, craftsmanship, wow factor, etc are all amazing. I don't mean to nitpick, but I do... because I do

The weight on it is perfect or better. No scale yet, but I estimate between 8-8.5 lbs. Lightest I've ever owned. My imperfect arm test says it's a lb or more less than my much smaller bodied Brubaker Brute with a nato body. Zero neck dive too.

 

I feel the same way about the back. I'm not upset at all, I just feel I should let Kiesel know what someone ordering should expect. I adore every inch of this beauty. I truly appreciate everyone's kind words.

 

And the standard Luminlay side dots are a nice touch.

 

5 strings are 34"-36", 4 strings are 34"-35.5".

Yes, my estimated date was 11 weeks, took 16. However, they were very transparent and honest about every delay. That is a way to maintain my business. Always quick to answer over the phone or email. Already plotting my next build. Again, thanks for the compliments ladies and gentlemen. The tung oil walnut neck is my favorite I've ever played. Might have to buy a bathroom scale today to know the actual weight.