Kiesel Guitars

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Custom Electric Guitars and Basses | Kiesel Guitars

Kiesel Guitars has been a leader in crafting high-performance electric guitars and basses since its founding. With decades of expertise, the company specializes in custom-built instruments tailored to professional musicians' exacting standards. Our team of master luthiers combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to produce instruments renowned for their tonal versatility, ergonomic design, and aesthetic innovation. We offer an extensive range of signature models developed in collaboration with world-class artists across multiple genres.

Our commitment to quality is evident in every hand-finished instrument that leaves our workshop, backed by comprehensive customer support and financing options. Through continuous innovation in materials, electronics, and construction techniques, we empower musicians to push creative boundaries while maintaining the highest standards of playability and reliability.

Services

Custom Guitar Builds Bass Guitar Manufacturing Pickup Installation Artist Signature Series Instrument Customization

Highlights and features

We offer over 40 custom options through our Option 50 program
Our instruments feature hand-finished K-Tops and mastergrade woods
We provide financing options for all customers
Our team includes master luthiers with decades of experience
We offer artist-approved signature series instruments

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Services

Custom Guitar Builds

Our Option 50 program enables complete customization of electric guitars. Choose from 40+ specifications including wood types, finishes, and electronics. Each instrument receives hand-finished details like K-Tops and mastergrade woods. Perfect for musicians seeking unique instruments tailored to their playing style and aesthetic preferences.

Artist Signature Series

We collaborate with renowned musicians to create signature instruments that meet professional requirements. These models feature specifications developed by artists across multiple genres. Each signature series instrument incorporates design elements and tonal characteristics preferred by its namesake artist for stage and studio performance.

Pickup Installation

Our custom shop offers pickup configuration services for enhanced tonal possibilities. Choose from standard options or request custom wiring solutions. We install both standard and custom-wound pickups with options for push/pull pots, mini switches, and specialized control layouts tailored to your playing needs.

Instrument Customization

We provide extensive finish customization through our Option 50 program. Choose from monster bursts, candy finishes, saber effects, and elemental themes. Our specialists apply these finishes using proprietary techniques that enhance wood grain while achieving vibrant, long-lasting colors that match your personal style.

Bass Guitar Manufacturing

Our bass guitar production combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design principles. We offer both standard models and custom builds featuring unique tonewoods, electronics configurations, and ergonomic body shapes. Each bass is optimized for tonal clarity, sustain, and playability across multiple musical genres and playing techniques.

Questions

What customization options are available for Kiesel instruments?

Our Option 50 program offers over 40 custom specifications including unique finishes, upgraded woods, and specialized electronics configurations.

Do you offer financing options for instrument purchases?

Yes, we provide financing options to help customers acquire their dream instruments with flexible payment plans.

Are Kiesel instruments available internationally?

Yes, we ship worldwide through our international distribution network and authorized dealers.

What warranty do Kiesel instruments carry?

All instruments come with a limited lifetime warranty covering manufacturing defects and workmanship issues.

Can I order custom inlays or artwork on my instrument?

Our custom shop accepts special requests for inlays and artwork through our Option 50 program.

Do you offer trade-in options for used instruments?

We accept trade-ins through authorized dealers and our San Diego showroom for select instruments.

Reviews (4)

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Ante B.

May 14, 2022 Report

Poor customer service Very long wait time for guitar No return of initial deposit even if guitar isn't even built yet Do not recommend

Christopher Molden

Dec 30, 2021 Report

Does not allow shipping to an address other than the billing address, despite giving you the option. "Solutions" provided were completely unreasonable and provided for a larger "headache" than they were purportedly mitigating with this policy. Despite complying with customer service in a change of address with my bank, they STILL could not reinitiate the transaction to facilitate the purchase. Currently awaiting a refund for the initial transaction. Insane.

WiscoD

Nov 08, 2021 Report

I've been a customer for close to 8 years now and let me say, you will not find a better quality guitar built to your specs than a Kiesel guitar! The quality is unmatched. The endless options become endless possibilities. By cutting out the distributors and retailers, your paying a fraction of the cost for an American made instrument! Jason Lee just helped me with my latest build and I couldn't be more excited!

Jimmy S.

Apr 21, 2021 Report

This place really suck's! I ordered a preamp kit for my carvin electric acoustic guitar 178.80 from carvin guitars 2 weeks no part? So I call them for my part and the guy Joe says it has not been shipped! And i asked him why? And he said they are very busy and understaffed, so I asked for a refund and he said customer service was not in! So I called back Monday and spoke to Joe and I asked for a refund and he said ok it will be issued 4 to 5 buisness days!

But they were fast to take it out of my account the same day! And Joe same guy that said customer service was not in suddenly issues my refund? Wow! I guess they are not hurting! I will take my buisness elsewhere! They should not take your money before the item is shipped! Beware of this place! And I still have not received my Refund!.