I got a HEADLESS GUITAR and it's... AMAZING

[@MusicisWin]

What are your thoughts on headless guitars?

[@OXVII.Guitar]

They be fantastic

[@goodsoup3937]

I think they’re really creative and i guess they save space, lol.

[@wyatthersom6579]

I think theyre super cool and ive always wanted one i dont know if there are any upsides or downsides to them but itd be cool to have one

[@jonkerrmusic]

I'm torn on them; they look cool and light, but I also just like a cool headstock. I think I'd have to test play them more. Congrats on the purchase all the same!

[@mason8868]

I would love to own one

[@RC32Smiths01]

Headless guitars always did look fascinating to me, and not just aesthetically. I've yet to try a headless guitar, but I have tried a headless bass before, and the feel of the instrument, gears, knobs, and tones that I was able to generate were unlike anything I tried before.

[@WIKKRMUSIC]

Earth guitars has a pretty inexpensive headless model that sounds and feels pretty neat, I'd recommend trying it out

[@Haesslich1962]

I once had a Carvin (as they were called then) five string, headless, neck through bass. Its been 25+ years and I still miss it and hate myself for selling it. It's the finest instrument I've ever owned. I love headless guitars, they're compact, light and wonderfully balanced. Still have a couple.

[@Memyselfandmyguitar]

I have a Carvin Icon 5 string bass and it's amazing, I'd never sell it! I hope you get another one some day 🤞

[@toshineon]

I thought that would have a waaaay higher price tag. Considering the high degree of customization, Kiesel's prices are actually really reasonable.

[@marcxdestroyer]

Another reason why I got a custom from them lol. I love mine. They are truly works of art!

[@TheCatalystOS]

$3k lmao??

[@kazexyz727]

@@TheCatalystOS its WAAYYYY cheaper than their competition

[@thegrandyata]

@@TheCatalystOS Yeah for what you get, that's a steal

[@TheCatalystOS]

@@thegrandyata but u can get a prestige for under 3k

[@joshgraham7573]

Just received my first Kiesel two weeks ago also using the virtual builder. I'm blown away, the look is dead on compared to the site, and the playability is magic.

[@StormdriverOne]

That might be the sweetest Kiesel I've seen yet. Sounds nice too. I've owned a Steinberger GM4T for almost 30 years. It is great to see headless guitars finally become more accepted and even desired.

[@steffomca762]

As an luthier I can easily say that on the constructive side it gives a lot of advantages

[@yogxoth1959]

@@steffomca762 Like?

[@althejazzman]

I've owned a Steinberger GM2T for about 15 years in black with white binding. I've yet to see another just like it.. I bought it when it was "just" affordable. Amazing piece of engineering. So stable, well balanced, and the tone cuts through any mix.

[@Pointsbeingmade]

​@@althejazzmancool

[@ryanbarker3978]

Chris is one of my favorite people in the industry. Such a great dude and I’m glad he was able to help you bring this beauty to life!

[@McRocklin]

Damn, this is so frustrating!! I’m on vacation currently and the data/wifi is so terrrrrrible, so I can’t fully watch the video. I’ve been looking forward to this one since we spoke about it. Hopefully when I get back to the hotel I’ll get to watch it, hope you love the guitar and thank you so much for the tag 👍🏻 Cheers! Thomas

[@McRocklin]

Coffee shop WiFi FTW lol. How sick did that turn out! Awesome guitar and video, congrats mate 😎👌🏻

[@peepock7796]

@@McRocklin great development throughout the story. Enticing beginning, interesting conflict, and even a satisfying conclusion.

[@jadkins69]

First part of video, "You will be seeing this guitar a lot in my videos". Literally not in a single other video. Makes me wonder if he actually likes it.

[@lancehardy42]

Was never a fan of headless guitars and a few choices you made I was yelling at the screen to choose the other options.... but once I saw the final product it looks unreal. I bet that thing shreds for days! Very cool video as always.

[@thseed7]

Love the Keisel custom build beta. Legitimately good design and user interface. Only recommendation is adding more information to pickup selection segment. Let us know output, suggested music styles or maybe even add sound samples. Excellent job Keisel.

[@jerryreichelderfer747]

I love Kiesel. I currently have 10 with 3 of them being headless (2 Osiris and 1 Zeus). While I haven't stopped liking and buying guitars with headstocks I really love headless for weight, compact footprint, and tuning stability. My last one I built for a workhorse: Osiris, gloss finish, 5p neck, multiscale. I can grab it and go and take it anywhere with ease and it is rock solid.

[@siltrivwr4958]

I was questioning the gold frets but when you got it for real they work so well, its like a signature guitar

[@x3a3x3]

Gotta tell you, I own 25 guitars and haven’t played any of them live since I got my first headless kiesel 2 years ago. I have custom ordered another zeus too and she should be here anytime now. My most comfortable guitar to play live ever

[@aidandix7296]

It's funny seeing how many people have this passionate hatred for headless guitars like chill out who hurt you? Honestly I'd love to give a keisel a try some day they seem like they're insanely well built and look stunning when finished

[@myfinalcut]

Back off, man. I walked in on my girlfriend in a 3 way with a Steinberger and a Keytar in the 80s and I never got over it, okay?

[@MasterArrow]

@@myfinalcut I’m so sorry to hear that

[@lewisderfuss7537]

I own 4 headless multiscale Kiesel’s. Each one is amazing. I recently got a HK and it’s mind blowing. I love using off menu woods.The Mastergrade Ziricote is my favorite followed by Quilted black limba and flamed Koa.

[@Ethancr1432]

How do you select off menu wood's? Call Kiesel?

[@lewisderfuss7537]

@@Ethancr1432 you call them.

[@spencerharding5328]

Congrats Tyler, my wife just purchased the Strandberg Guitar I have gas my eye on for the last two years. I’m excited. Got a whole 8 days before I get it!

[@wereboarder2009]

I love specifically the neck grain pattern, extending right out of the body like that. Whoever chose that neck in the shop is the real mvp.

[@zanesweet7960]

That is one of the coolest guitars I have ever seen! Kiesel makes some amazing looking and sounding guitars

[@deekos4578]

Certainly less chance of neck dive! I have an original Transtrem Steinberger - the “cricket bat” shape - from the eighties and it’s incredibly comfortable to play. Also great to have the tuners at the bridge end.

[@etherboy3540]

I have a headless Delos and it's so light (6 lbs) and so compact that I find myself playing it more than anything else. Also the workmanship is impeccable and it holds tune incredibly well. Would buy again.

[@MusicWithMarky]

As a guy who advertises specifically on your channel and owns 6 Kiesels, I was really happy to see this! Always love your vids, dude and that build came out great. I was suspect on it from the render, but the real thing looks amazing.

[@bldallas]

Definitely a cool concept and great interface for “building” a guitar. Thanks for sharing your thought process. It’s amazing how accurate the guitar turned out as compared to the build image.

[@Chord_The_Seeker]

My main guitar is a Kiesel HH2. I travel for a living, and I always practice guitar in hotel rooms. I had the HH2 chambered, so it weighs 4 pounds. The fact that it’s headless means that it fits into any airplane overhead bin, but I still have a full sized, incredibly well built guitar, instead of some crappy travel guitar.

[@shannonm7981]

I honestly love headless guitars. What got me into playing guitar was watching VH's Live Without a Net, & seeing Eddie playing his Steinberger was so mindblowing. When I first saw headless guitars becoming more popular a few years ago I was instantly hooked. I've now got 3 & I honestly can't get over how much more ergonomic they are to play.

[@donkeehotay]

I ordered a CT6 way back when I graduated college and the company was still known as Carvin. 15 years later it's still my go-to guitar and plays like a dream. Watching your excitement with the new axe makes me wanna order another Kiesel/Carvin. Congrats on the gorgeous music machine!

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Have to say Tyler, I've never been much of a headless guitar guy but this is one cool axe man! And you're so correct, EVERY major manufacturer should be doing this!!! Kiesel has set the bar!!! Now let's see if the majors catch up!

[@awakennomore]

Don't have a Kiesel headless yet, but I do have a GOC Materia headless and I pick it up more than any of my other guitars.

[@haroldcory3587]

Man you and Tim Pierce are my favorite guitar players on KZbin. Thanks for what you do.

[@JamesGreenbaum]

I ordered my first custom Carvin guitar over 30-years ago w/ a Carvin Nomad 1x12 50 watt tube amp. Since then, 2 more custom Carvin guitars, another custom Nomad and last year Kiesel Holdsworth headless guitar. The build quality is beyond compare. Anyone who has never handled or played a custom Carvin or Kiesel has no idea. Selling direct cuts out the distributor, local music retailer and the multiple shippers, and inventories which means huge cost savings to the customer. The online guitar builder is an incredible tool which we didn't have with Carvin. It is great to see MUSIC IS WIN featuring Kiesel.

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Just ordered my Kiesel and should be here in 13 weeks :) I didn't use the builder though. I saw a model on their website and called them up and asked them to make one like I saw in the picture.

[@spoonerluv]

If you want a black fretboard, I'd highly recommend going with the richlite fretboard. It'll be pitch black, and because it's a composite material that won't react to climate as much, you won't have to worry about fret sprout over time.

[@MrBrianscott17]

Nice to see some love for Jeff and Kiesel. Been a fan for a long time. All made right here in Escondido Ca. Go by the shop if you can.

[@tylerobrien2666]

Dude, that looks and sounds awesome! Stoked for you! I have six of them and love them. Chris is such a cool person to work with.

[@KevinKrunch]

I love Thomas!!! Was definitely stoked to see you two interact!!!

[@Matthew_Klepadlo]

Did you know that Kiesel recently had some of their basses almost stolen? It was a headache with the shady holiday express inn in Richmond, Vermont… But to cut to the chase: if people want to steal your products, you must be making something good.

[@seanmiller7889]

Ordered a Vader also headless in Jan 2022 and received it 5 months later. Buck-eye Burl for the top and paid extra for the 'Jeff Kiesel' select pick and this guitar is absolutely stunning! Very happy with paying $ for a great guitar and receiving a guitar that even exceeded my hopes.

[@stratoplayer1988]

Since the mid-00s, I've always wanted a custom-made Kiesel guitar (back when they were under the name Carvin). Currently I have my heart set on an Aries 8-string with fanned frets. One day, I'll get one!

[@piercehubbard4086]

I’ve never even really understood the 7-string guitar besides playing like Korn riffs, why would you ever need 8 strings? Six is perfect.

[@ronaldvanas9492]

@@piercehubbard4086 Well, it depends, alot of death metal, deathcore, and metalcore is played on 7s and 8s, 6s too, but more strings allows for wider tuning ranges and the opportunity to heavier if you wanted to, so if you look at it from that perspective it would make sense to get an extended range guitar over a standard 6 string, ofc you could also get a 6 string baritone, but not many companies make baritones anymore, not that I know if at least, cos I reaaalllyy want one so badly

[@piercehubbard4086]

@@ronaldvanas9492 - I get it, I’m sure it’s great for really fast, heavy, heavy, heavy rhythm playing. I can’t even imagine trying to pull off sweep picking with a neck so wide, but I assume it’s not really much for lead playing? I think of guys like Alexi Laihou from Children of Bodom (RIP I still can’t believe he died and I didn’t know for months, drugs and alcohol man - they destroy you), he is an insane shredder and plays some super heavy rhythm, but always on a six string Jackson that I’ve noticed. Most of their songs are like tuned down a whole step though. Have you seen the new commercial for the new Jackson Soloist Series? Pretty sick!

[@Boristhaspydr]

My girlfriend bought me a Steinberger Gt-Pro after doing some housework a while back; and I absolutely LOVE it! The only upgrade I'm even considering is a new bridge pickup thats more metal oriented; the lightness of the body was a little bit weird at first because I tend to be a little heavy handed in my picking hand but playing the Steinberger kind of keeps me aware of everything.

[@JumpAttack25]

That guitar looks sick! I think the purpleheart ECC makes it so unique! And holy crap does it sound amazing!

[@seanwallace7517]

I just got my first Kiesel a couple of months ago and I love it! I already have two more that are currently being built lol. I had the same issue with the moon at the 12th fret on mine but eventually got used to it. Great choice on the specs!

[@kyan226]

If you like building guitars this way, then maybe take a look at Balaguer Guitars. They also have a builder and for a custom guitar they're not crazy expensive.

[@shanebohnert4796]

Had a friend order a guitar from them and it took nearly 9 MONTHS to get his guitar. Communication was iffy as well but he is happy with the guitar.

[@johnjohn37371]

Dean and Tobi from Archspire are interesting endorsed players in that, while both eight string guitars, they took different paths aesthetically...and both, imo, represent Kiesel brilliantly...congrats on a gorgeous instrument!

[@rev9737]

MAN that is a beautiful guitar. I seriously want to try doing a custom shop esp order sometime as well.

[@DanielBobke]

I have a couple of Strandbergs...love the headless design, the ergonomics and the weight (or lack thereof!). Kiesel makes a beautiful guitar and the configurator is so cool.

[@ifly65]

Kiesels are the PRS of the future. I have many PRS for sale now. Im so glad these companies are giving out guitars to people Ive never heard of.

[@joermnyc]

One of my guitar teachers had a Steinberger, the one with a traditional body shape. He let me try it once, it felt weird not having a headstock.

[@kennybissettsongs]

It can be disorienting, but you get used to it. Then you go back to a guitar with a head and you get disoriented again! I've had my Steinberger for 25 years and I love it. It is extremely handy for lightweight gigging.

[@hughjarrse]

@@kennybissettsongs I have a GL4TA (lefty) I only play it occasionally, and for the first 5mins I tend to play two frets up, it's quite strange, your mind turns the end of the fretboard into a headstock 😯

[@ElmanAuthement]

I bought a Carvin over 20 years ago off their website before Keisel bought them out. Their website was just a intuitive back then. Once I settled on what I wanted, I was able to call and speak to them personally. Great guitar.

[@georgeestremera1464]

What an awesome design. Kiesel knocks it out of the park yet again. Congratulations!

[@DoNotLookDown]

I go on the Kiesel guitar builder and just dream of guitars. You can build so many cool guitars on that thing. It's a shame I can't afford one yet! But someday I know I will be able to get one. Just gotta save for a few years.

[@avjake]

It's so awesome you get to do this. And share it with all of us!

[@zoomzoom3950]

My first headless was a new Steinberger L, purchased new in the '80s not far from where Ned was making them. I still have my original Steinberger L bass, and a few Synapse guitars (2 in matte black, one in gloss white) which are lighter, play great and sound nearly identical to my originals, without the cost (all with EMGs). The Kiesel Holdsworth, chambered, is at the top of my guitar list.

[@seisochan]

In Indonesia, the headless guitars are called "Gitar Buntung" (stumped or decapitated guitar, I don't know the correct terms but yea something like that.) because one of Dangdut singer, Rhoma Irama, popularizing this kind of guitar and people are always called that "gitar buntung" everytime he do live shows.

[@mitchellboyd9659]

This video inspired me to finally hit that purchase button on my Kiesel guitar. Well a couple days ago I finally got mine, and then this video popped back up in my recommended. Absolutely loving my kiesel!!!

[@BradColemanisHere]

Cool demo of the build process and amazing guitar. Your style choices are certainly unique to you but I love the options! :) Good note on the inlay.

[@pepavasata6790]

The green/black/natural combo is absolutely fantastic looking.

[@JimDewdGuitars]

Kiesel makes amazing guitars! The builder is great but calling and talking to a sales guy opens up even more possibilities like mastergrade tops and color treated fretboards! But its a beautiful build either way!

[@MarkoSharko69]

I’ve spent so much time on the Kiesel configurator that I knew it was a kiesel from the thumbnail 😭😭😭😭

[@eamonahern7495]

Ash is a very durable and versatile wood. It's used to make the hurley sticks used in the gaelic sport of hurling. So, as an Irish man, I would probably consider ash if I could afford a custom build.

[@johnbeamon]

You made a gorgeous guitar. Would love to know how their pickup selection compares to brands and models we all know and love.

[@rookie_hero8682]

Loyal customer for 5+ years now, and I’ll never go back. Congrats!!

[@shadowhawk320]

That thing is sick. I would have gone for SS frets, but im glad you got what you wanted. Beautiful.

[@NowHeartless.]

Absolutely loved this vid, it made my day. Kisel absolutely killed it, really exited to see how you guys can work to together moving forward I’m the future.

[@FreeSpeechWarrior]

I want that exact guitar with only one exception, I'd like the letter "K" as opposed to the crescent moon. Beautiful guitar, my favorite of all time.

[@johninama585]

After watching this, I had to go build one for myself. I picked the Holdsworth signature model (complete with his signature pickups). I never would've thought to pick gold frets until I saw this video, but of course I had to add them in! Now if I just had a few grand lying around...

[@CrashTestSkater]

I'm not gonna lie with you, when you had the render on the screen I wasn't sold. But whenever you took it out, it looked perfect.. great choice! Wish you all the best of luck with your new Axe :) I've just started learning and ordered myself a little Harley Benton SC550ii BCF, will do me fine for a beginner :)

[@Evanr_]

I saw a video where this guy built a guitar out of CD shards. It was looking super cool, but then he cover the whole front in a massive pick guard. The back stayed untouched. In the end the back looked cooler than the front!

[@michaelalmassey8616]

Thank you for making this video. I've been curious how a finished guitar from their guitar builder tool looks, and it looks sick!

[@East_TN_Explorer]

I love this site already. May not be able to afford one right off the bat, but the idea of customizing your own guitar is awesome!!!

[@myopicautisticmetal9035]

I installed gold frets on my strat kit I built from stewmac a few years back, I absolutely love the feel of the gold frets and am having to stop myself from re-fretting my other guitars with gold frets.

[@danes123]

I absolutely love my Kiesel Osiris. Highly recommend

[@Mike28625]

Amazing! So cool! Headless guitars are blowing up. I have a Strobel Rambler I call the bullpup that i bring to my job with a laney lionheart mini. It's small enough not to intimidate anyone at the workplace.

[@JamesGreenbaum]

If you had selected a light background for the builder (the button changes the background from black, gray & white) it would have been easier to view all your choices. The button is located near the Front & Rear view button.

[@triugooo]

That's cool man! I've always have a problem in choosing the headstock i want in my guitar, so few years ago i tried to buy headless travel guitar, since then, i never able to go back to guitar with head. Currently, i am building my next headless guitar, by local luthier...

[@MeepsPeeps]

he's entered his math rock phase

[@brian7521]

Man I wish I could have helped you design that bad boy. I've built and own 2 kiesels so far. Their new guitar builder is sick!

[@TheShaneGuy]

I would have gone for the luminlay moon. I wish you could change more things on the guitar builder. It wouldn't let me use a different wood or colour for the back. Great video Tyler

[@batlevi2247]

Ok, this just makes me wanna get a Kiesel guitar! Your guitar choice is awesome my friend!

[@briankuyken9788]

That finish is amazing!

[@DaddyFatherDad]

I custom ordered two Kiesel guitars a couple years ago and I really wish I had this guitar builder back then. I was a youngin and had no idea what half the shit meant, so I was guessing on half the options. This is sick now!

[@themightymcb7310]

The only companies I've seen with builders like this are Balaguer and Ormsby, and honestly only the Balaguer one was any good. Glad to see Kiesel finally made one.

[@dreckigerthorsten260]

With the render I really thought it wouldnt be looking that good but my god did it look wicked when you finally had it

[@guitars_and_cars615]

a 1985 Gibson explorer is my favorite guitar, that one on the on the wall is awesome

[@Paschendale2]

I have a couple of Kiesels, a Delos and a CS6. The regular oiled neck is one of my favorites ever.

[@soundscapematrix]

Got a custom Kiesel build coming in two weeks........I already have an Osiris........great guitars !

[@brentd106]

Love their products! Everyone is a custom shop guitar. And the price isn’t out of bounds. I have a carvin that’s insanely beautiful and plays amazing

[@Soloist1983]

The first Kiesel guitar that hasn't made me cringe. Most of their designs have this "it's like an xyz guitar that you bought on wish" vibe. Like the shapes that Agile guitars makes, kind of cool but also kind of "off". This one doesn't really have that vibe though, looks nice and classy without looking over the top. Kudos. I'm still going to buy my guitars through Lepsky Custom Guitars, but it's cool to see a company here in the U.S actually compete with the fantastic bespoke guitars out of Europe and Russia.

[@Returnality]

I’ve payed a fair amount of Kissel and own a Vanquish myself. I don’t think I have ever played a bad one, they’re all top notch build quality. I dare you to get a California Carved top and then try to find an equivalent PRS that isn’t double the price

[@scarux]

not usually a green fan but the green on that guitar is stunning 😍

[@liquidsolids9415]

Kiesels are fantastic guitars, and it’s so much fun to design your own instrument. Highly recommended!

[@MichaelEMJAYARE]

I have a 1990 headless Washburn Status bass. Freakin’ awesome. Makes strings changes effortless, too.

[@noahdguitar1454]

I love Kiesel guitars and I’ve always been interested in headless guitars and I think Kiesel makes some of the best headless guitars out there.

[@bsdraven]

Kiesel guitars are one of the most realistically obtainable custom shop manufacturers out. There are others that might be close in pricing but not with that level of customization.

[@mylestarvis4638]

I’d never heard of this manufacturer, but that looks BEAUTIFUL.

[@frogsandflies]

The guitar looks sick. Congratulations to you.

[@2beanburritos]

ive never really been a fan of headless guitars but making your own guitar sounds like fun and the one you came up with is fucking gorgeous. the only thing that threw me off is exactly what you mentioned, the moon going across three frets was the first thing i said to myself would mess me up cause i wasnt sure which one was the 12th but other than that you made me a fan of kiesel and i might have to get one myself

[@thebuck1152]

Turned out awesome. Interested to hear it's versatility, definitely some sick tones from the short demo

[@Gibfenez]

The real thing is amazing. This could upset my wife once again but oh well, I’ll get some flowers too.

[@billsguitargarage]

That black limba neck was a perfect choice!

[@sdial]

In 2008, I bought a 7-string Carvin DC747 and it was my main guitar up until this year. Earlier this year, I reached out to Kiesel to build me an 8-string version of my DC (because some of the options like coil-splitting are not on the current menu) and never got a reply from them. In any case, I built out as close as I could with the guitar builder, and ended up with a price that was double what I paid for the DC747 in 2008, adjusted for inflation. I ended up buying a used Strandberg Original 8 for about half the cost, and while I still love my DC747, it would be difficult to convince me to pay the new price for one given the competitors in the marketplace.