Looks like the guitar many of us followed and chimed in on from a month or so ago ended up being returned and is now listed as an in stock for sale. I know some commenters were interested in it so I figured I'd share.
Edit: Frickin auto correct... aqua denim
I don't see it on the builder anymore.
I’m having a repeatable and confusing tuning issue with a Kyber headless trem system. The behavior changes depending on whether the last motion was a pull-up or after adjusting spring tension.
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🔧 Case 1 (initial setup state):
* Downward trem use is normal
* After a pull-up, the overall pitch shifts sharp
* After pressing the arm down again, the pitch returns to normal correctly
So in this state, pull-up → downstroke → normal recovery works.
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🔧 Case 2 (after adjusting spring tension):
* Upward motion behaves normally
* But after a downward press, the pitch drifts flat / does not return cleanly
* In this state, after a pull-up, the system behaves differently again
* It requires another pull-up to “restore” correct behavior
So effectively:
After a pull-up, any subsequent downward motion produces a consistent offset until another pull-up resets the system back to normal behavior.
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❓ Question:
Has anyone seen a floating trem where return-to-zero behavior depends on the previous pull-up/down cycle (state-dependent offset)?
Is this more likely:
* Spring torque / geometry imbalance
* Pivot or knife edge friction issue
* Or a known behavior in Kyber/headless floating trem systems?
I bought this used a few years ago because the PO had installed Ghost saddles and the Ghost pre-amp hexaphonic module (hence the SG-style homemade pickguard) and I thought I would use that on stage, then the band broke up and I essentially never played it, but it looks like I'm going on stage again! I don't remember anything else about it, if you could bless me with your wisdom I'd appreciate it.
I just ordered my first all out custom kiesel after playing on a Schecter hellraiser c-1 fr-s for the last 6 years (my first guitar). What do you think of the specs.
I play a lot of Steve Vai leads and Jeff Beck cleans.
Also, anyone have a picture or opinion on the ziricote?
Vader Headless 6 with tremolo
Chambered swamp ash body
Buckeye burl top
Raw Tone ultra-thin satin finish
3-piece walnut/purpleheart neck with tung oil back
Ziricote fingerboard
Stainless medium jumbo frets
12”–16” compound radius
HSH pickup configuration:
Holdsworth neck humbucker
Beryllium middle single coil
Vantium bridge humbucker
Push/pull coil split
Black chrome hardware
Tamarind wood knobs
Purpleheart rear and tremolo covers
Gold drop-shadow logo
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I have a Kiesel Leia, and I want to change the bridge pickup to a more traditional jazz tone pickup such as the Seth Lover from S.D. for the music I play.
My main question is about if there is compatibility issues or important things to know with the Kiesel wiring setup on a standard Leia configuration (Volume and Tone with pickup split) and what I ought to know as a first timer who wants to install another type of pickup themself.
Also bonus points I guess if someone can provide any easily digestible info about how to change pickup covers, as that is not as easy as I assumed according to a quick google search.
I'm wondering what percentage of stage 1 kyber headless run guitars have shipped. I ordered mine the first day and was hoping to get it in time for my birthday this week but looks like I'll be waiting a bit longer. Heard there's a 2 week break coming up as well so I hope it's not gonna affect me too much
Long story short, I am finally able to financially afford a kiesel (2,500-3,500 range for what I’m looking for). Ive been messing around on the builder since they first started using it, and just absolutely love the concept. The tricky thing is, I’ve never played a modern kiesel (only one old carvin that was amazing) and truthfully, the options that catch my take that guitar right around the 3,000 mark. I’m pretty hesitant to drop that much on my first and probably only kiesel, which is my biggest dilemma. Not many of the options keeping it in the ~2000$ area get my attention. My most expensive guitar is an old Gibson “the Paul” that was 700$, so this would be a massive quality jump in terms of really anything I’ve ever had. I guess my post boils down to this question, those of you who had your first experience with kiesel from buying thru the build your own process, how did you end up liking the guitar? I know the builder is usually very accurate but I’ve seen some horror stories. Some of the options I want make it non returnable which makes it tougher to pull the trigger as well. I used to plan to splurge on a k series, but that was when they started around 2,000 not almost 3500. Plz give me some convincing or tell me if I’m crazy for wanting to spend that much on my first kiesel!
EDIT: Resolved... sorta. I see the problem now, adjusted the 7th and need a replacement screw for the 8th string. Thanks, everybody
I recorded a bunch of parts in a funky tuning recently and moved back to standard. When I was practicing yesterday I noticed the 8th string seemed extremely low but decided to ignore it for the time being.
I checked this morning and noticed it was all crooked and low at the bridge, so I used an Allen wrench to 'straighten it out' and I noticed the 7th is higher than every other string. The 8th also seems to be making itself crooked again after sitting for a bit.
The bridge is level with the guitar so I wouldn't think it has anything to do with the springs on the back; anyone know how to fix this? Thanks
So I'm thinking about replacing my Fender Tele with Kiesel... I want something a bit more comfortable, but also wanted to ask you guys about your opinion on that:
-Thicker neck profile, or even double thick
-maple fretboard
-Roasted Swamp Ash Body, tung oil finish.
Somehow I am afraid that it might feel too modern and "dry" sounding. Even though the wood choices are as in classic Fender, apart from the "roasted" part. But I like the way it looks and feels with tung-oil.
It's purpose would be not to play any country or rock, but rather jazzy sounds on neck pickup, well, mostly Julian Lage.
My Fender has that very nice, full sound, but lacking a bit of dynamics (as I have there Texas Special pickups, which are rather hot when it comes to single pickups), comfort and fretboard width (seem that the bridge or neck is not perfectly mounted).
Hi,
I thought I'd share my new Kiesel.
It's really basic visually, but I like that simplicity in guitars.
Spec-wise:
-A2 with Floyd Rose, white/white raw tone.
-Aero headstock - I think it looks really nice and suits A2 body! Haven't seen A2 + Aero so far
-Thinner, maple neck with rosewood fretboard
-Vantium bridge + Beryllium neck pickups
Based on how this one turned out, I'm pretty sure I'll be ordering another one, as I had another build in mind for some time.
I plan to use this guitar to just learn BTBAM covers, I ordered it quite spontaneously after their concert, as I wanted something close to what Paul is playing. I was never a fan of putting any sticker's etc on a guitars, but I like BTBAM so much, that I made an exception and put part of the ticket in the cavity. :) BTBAM, Julian Lage, Rival Consoles - if would need to stick to 3 bands/artist for the rest of my life, that would be my choice, but that's another topic. ;)
C# is not extremely low, but pretty low in my opinion (especially trying to stick to 11-56). I earlier had RG3120 and JP6 in that tuning and A2 seems to be the best in handling it! In terms of how it feels under the fingers, and how it sounds - still awesome clarity, attack and sustain!
Nothing really to complain about, I'm happy with every aspect of the guitar and I think I can confidently say that the search for my BTBAM-guitar is over. :)
Vader 8 Snow Stef Signature
I’ve looked everywhere online but it doesn’t seem to be anywhere
does anyone know why no matter the options this is listed as "not returnable" on their builder?
I'm considering one, and it would be a pretty basic build. Not that i'd expect to return something like that, but it strikes me as odd that no matter the features it's not returnable - for something as common as a tele style guitar.
Got this a year ago and never shared in this group! Illusionist bridge, beryllium neck and twin blade pickups. Basically don’t use any of my other guitars anymore, this thing is insane.
I got in on the First vader run (#10 baritone)I got the bolton Osiris(25 1/2") last year and just got the Leia 6 gibson scale (24.75) I love the trio
I am getting rid of the fishman fluence pups in the 7 string. they are lovely but i hate battery's.
Happy to answer any q's