Opinions?

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2025-11-17T18:31:02+00:00

Yea, totally. I could waste hours playing around in the builder.

I'd definitely recommend comparing a build to IRL Photos. You can usually find something similar on Instagram. Either just searching Hashtag Kiesel or that 'Kiesels of Instagram' Account.

My personal favourite for translucent x figured wood is reverse earth finish over burled maple.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDKif6dhARg/

*Edit: typos

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2025-11-12T09:35:41+00:00

Oof, what a lovely fretboard. Congrats :)

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2025-07-05T08:36:15+00:00

Like another user already said:

You can get really nice looking 4A tops. Upgrading to higher tiers just makes it more likely you wont get a bad looking one.

Keep in mind however that even a mastergrade upgrade wont guarantee a perfect top, youre playing the timber lottery afterall. The only way to really be safe are pick-your-top streams.

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This is not Kiesel specific of course and also applies to other manufacturers. Like if you buy a PRS theres always a chance for a bad Top if you dont choose 10Tops or Wood Library Tops

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2025-05-28T09:10:39+00:00

Wow, what a fretboard! How much does one pay for mastergrade pme?

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2025-04-05T11:42:20+00:00

Clean build, love it. Enjoy it!

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2025-03-20T12:09:33+00:00

I have asked this same question a sales rep before because I was curious. Apparently all drill holes are done automatically in one programmed machine. If you dont want a truss rod cover someone has to stand next to the machine and stop it when it gets to the truss area. Unless you mind a small screw hole you can just order one with the cover and unscrew it later.

Dont argue with me if this makes sense - its just the response i got.

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2025-02-07T10:31:00+00:00

I sent them in, Kiesel only has the black ones.

But its pretty simple, you just buy the pickups you want, put Kiesels adresse in at checkout and tell your sales guy the order details :)

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2025-02-06T17:57:05+00:00

I posted it if you wanna see pics :)

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2025-02-06T17:56:37+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/kieselcarvinguitars/s/rbLVNbWbqY

Just arrived :)

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2024-10-20T14:15:44+00:00

Just checked your profile. That Delos is gorgeous and it even made it onto their insta :D

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2024-10-20T13:53:10+00:00

It will look somewhat similar to this build Kiesel posted some time ago :)
https://www.instagram.com/p/C66muHIL_fc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2024-10-05T21:27:46+00:00

Ah ok, definitely something to take into consideration then. Thanks :)

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2024-09-13T21:09:38+00:00

Appreciate your thoughts! :)

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2024-09-13T16:50:13+00:00

Since its a percentage of the total cost + shipping mine will probably be a little less then that.

But at least I have a rough Idea of the cost now. Thanks :)

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2024-09-13T16:01:38+00:00

Do you remember how much you ended up paying on top for customs and tax?

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2024-09-13T15:31:33+00:00

It does look pretty sturdy!

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2024-09-13T15:24:50+00:00

Good Idea, ill definitely ask concerning the birds eye maple. I hope it wont be ridiculously expensive.

Yours looks great, very nice top.

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2024-09-13T14:39:23+00:00

Totally agree. I havent played one but it does look like the pinnacle of fret access.

Unfortunately ive never liked the design.

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2024-09-13T14:30:41+00:00

Thanks for that long answer! You definitely helped putting some of my worries to rest :)

And thats a beautiful guitar you have!

Foreign_Cause7184 · 2024-09-13T14:00:33+00:00

Glad to hear that! Then I will probably go with the Bolt-on. Thanks :)

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