Why I Had A 30" Scale Headless Bass Made

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[@KieselGuitarsTV]

Glad you like your new bass, Phil!

[@SurfRockitt]

Killer bass playing Phil! Love the channel

[@jazzsounds8159]

Could you please review the Larry Carlton H7V with P90's. I know you didn't like the humbucker version because of the thin neck. Thanks.

[@TheDrunkenScoundrel]

What did we learn from this, Class? We learned that we should tell Phil to do more crazy stuff.

[@666RitaRita]

Ditto ...

[@dbvmayor]

Cool bass, Phil! I LITERALLY just got my Kiesel today. A tropic green Delos with hot pink pickups (HSS). I also got white sides and back. This thing is a work of art. My first Kiesel and definitely not my last.

[@teeess6536]

Short scales deserve way more love than they get. I will say this till I die lol

[@icenic_wolf]

That's a gorgeous bass! And with you playing it, it sounds as good as it looks. Congrats! 🤘

[@ThePowerman121]

I love that video earlier this year (I think it was at sweetwater?) and the guy is like “when a real bass player…” right as Phil starts ripping it on the bass. lol

[@EttoreMenguzzo]

I think the 30" is the most clever choice if you don't play bass as your main instrument. It's easer to play and more confortable. Anyway I prefer satin necks

[@BitMatt1]

I love my P bass.

[@EttoreMenguzzo]

@@BitMatt1 yes, me too. My one, not yours. Joking!

[@mattbrillhart2922]

Thinking it’s time to move to a short scale bass…

[@_Yep_Yep_]

Since nobody notices the bass player until he screws up or does something inappropriate, i can understand anyones confusion over the floating guitar and disembodied voice. Phil is actually there.

[@BrentAdams]

What a SWEET Bass! Congrats on a well Spec'd Project. Looks to me like it "ticked" all of your boxes. ....and your playing is fantastic as well! Dang......

[@lewisgeyer1440]

Beautiful instrument! I hope active pickup systems have lithium ion batteries in their future.

[@lostintheflurry]

WOW!! what a bass!! kiesel stuff is just amazing, thanks for sharing :)

[@sqidvishus]

Love it when we see the DiMarzio clip locks on the very first video. We know it's the mother of all keepers!

[@Michael_Birk]

The white back looks very 21st century. I love it! Love the 'pink' too... more like a brick color; faded brick into darker brick.

[@fxdr1312]

Definitely looking at Kiesel for my next guitar!

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

Why don't I have a 30" scale bass??? That thing is SICK! Love the specs... and I'm getting an Orange Creamsicle idea going on in my crazy brain now! I'm excited for you man... just watching you enjoying that thing... so AWESOME! 😎🤘

[@beathermit3876]

That is totally bitchin' Phil.. Are you joining Steel Panther? That bass would be great for that group/style 🤘🤣🤘❤️

[@beathermit3876]

Bloody lovely slap style playing too

[@RXCSLC]

The love/speechless part starts at 5:20 and then culminates at 5:55... "I love everything about it." You can't pay an actor enough to transmit this kind of message. Great vid... especially for Valentines Day!🥰 MORE BASS!

[@avielkharrat5788]

Looking forward to getting a Vader 7 strings multiscale. It's going to be kind of a leap of faith. Thank you so much for your video. It encourages me to go crasy on a Kiesel !

[@OscarASevilla]

One of my pals just got their custom built Kiesel guitar 2 days ago! It's so beautiful and came just as he wanted it and specced it, and plays great!!! It's epic

[@zaz4667]

Awesome! Phil converts metric to standard because he knows us KZbinrs! Love the bass! Did Phil say how much it cost? My guess 2600.

[@sunn_bass]

Great looking bass. The details are immaculate in the video. I remember trying a few friends Carvin basses in the 80s and 90s. I was never as impressed with the basses as I was with their guitars. Seems that Keisel up'd their game on basses in recent years. You are correct on headless basses taking more abuse and not breaking strings as often as standard basses. The also stay in tune better.

[@ronbzoom8531]

Thinking of getting a Kiesel Osirus 5-string (a bolt-on Vader, basically). My issue is pickup configuration. I'm torn between: standard 2 soapbar humbuckers, P-pickup in the neck and soapbar single coil in the bridge, or J-pickup in the neck and full MM humbucker in the bridge. I can't find any text or video comparing these setups on any style Kiesel bass. Any recommendations? Pros? Cons? - Mr. M? Anybody? Thanks!

[@seans.youtube]

#1 I always forget you're a bass player... A DAMN GOOD BASS PLAYER! #2 I think I love that bass and I have no idea why because it it is definitely not my cup o'tea.🙃

[@natashanyxx9486]

Beautiful! Congratulations! I’m waiting on my own Kiesel 5 string Bromberg bass- in rainbow sparkle!

[@CarolDailey]

Phil is gobsmacked... in a good way . That's a stunning guitar!

[@MikeYeary]

Phil as a 9 yo - "You guys want to see something really crazy? I can ride my bike with one hand!" 🤣 I kid. Awesome guitar, Philip! Edit: And great playing too!

[@CatchMeOutside361]

With the chops you have on the bass I would have figured your wall would’ve been lined with more basses and guitars! Nice demo man

[@jonbaker9878]

Very cool bass, Phil. I recently bought a 32" scale Ibanez because of your comments on bass during podcasts. I love that scale length. Thank you for all the great advice. I would love to see a video of your bass rig and more bass stuff in general.

[@mitchvitale7370]

The classic case of : getting what you pay for. (Beautiful)

[@stoneysdead689]

Damn- you are a kick ass bass player Phil. You always talk about how you're so basic and in the pocket on bass- I wasn't expecting that. Nice bass to- really nice. I play bass a little, but when I play it sounds like a guitarist trying to play bass.

[@jeffreybiscoe6]

Not into headless but the workmanship is very nice . Enough to make me want to look at guitars on the website . And nice tone too.

[@robertpurdy4452]

It is beautiful and sounds great! I prefer 30", 32", and oddly enough 35" extended range (4 or 5 string) basses so this is a very welcomed video. I wonder if Badlands Guitar Company will ever offer a bass...

[@PatrickGeneLeBlancHardy]

Nice... Thanks For Sharing 🎸 🎶

[@shogungekko]

Thanks for the video. I've been on the edge of ordering one of these but I was to scared to drop the money on pickups I knew nothing about

[@sentforth5]

Man, Phil, that thing is badass!!

[@judih.8754]

I love the white back. That pink front is beautiful too.

[@corecreekproductions6533]

I have three Kiesel headless guitars and a Kiesel headless Vader 6 string (34” scale). At first the ergonomics were really tough to get used to, but after extending the strap button at the horn and moving a strap button to the back of the body it plays great. It’s a perfect bass to bring to gigs and has become my primary bass. I’ve been playing bass for over 35 years and the Kiesel basses rival anything I’ve played from Fender, Warwick, Ken Smith, Lakeland etc….

[@Kevzilla100]

Very nice. I think most of the community would love to see video of you playing out with that thing.

[@ernieb3626]

Wow absolutely stunning, and great playing too Phil. Congratulations

[@witheredmedia]

im thinking of getting a kiesel headless guitar for air travel. seems like they would let it on as a carry-on bag instead of making you check it as luggage, but not sure

[@tomfinn8076]

Just saw someone playing one of these. Looks/sounds great

[@jasonrayburn5551]

Just got my 1st bass today. Went full scale and so much fun to thump around on not knowing how to play it. Know just a few riffs. Being a guitar player over 30 years will be a fun new chapter. Killer playing, by the way, an awesome instrument. Loved the colors!

[@Andrew_182]

Was just listening to the podcast from the end of Nov ("The Companies Who Make the Best Copy of A Copy" - where you incidentally answered my question about the Kaizen so I watched it live and then months later re-listened apparently) where you were talking about this bass (and the other you ordered) and how you were waiting to post the video and were going to talk about how they had to scrap the first one and restart so it took awhile to get it. So I was just wondering when the video would finally drop and heres my answer. Awesome video, Phil and awesome playing!

[@benfowler2127]

I’m digging the color choices! I might have to make my next guitar a Kiesel

[@benachurch]

Hot damn that’s a sick looking bass!! Some top playing too there sir!! Nice one Phil. 🤘🏻

[@leavingcorinth]

Beautiful instrument, and you sound great with it sir

[@ricardomaldonado9321]

That bass is jaw dropping la gorgeous Phil! Now I want a Keisel!

[@markpickardlife]

Awesome looking bass! More basses please!

[@Fret-knot]

That is some good bass playing and what a great bass . You hit a bit of Higher ground there…. Classic!

[@edwardmiller3469]

Beautiful bass! Sounds great! We need a video of a live gig under the lights.

[@thedaways]

Great bass Phil you look so happy playing.

[@MR3DDev]

I hate headless instruments. To me it will always look like someone took an axe to it and hacked the top. Otherwise beautiful piece.

[@BazonBlades]

I wouldn't have gone with a white back myself, but I think it works with the top color. I am surprised that I like that trans pink so much. But it looks really good on quilt. Nice playing as well Phillip.

[@roland232]

Very Nice looking and sounding bass Phill ! I had to comment because I have a Carvin Icon 6 and its the best bass that I ever bought and I think the company does exactly what you want them to do and they have excellent customer service. The colors you chose were eye catching and different, very nice ! I hope you love yours as much as I love mine. Their instruments play and sound Great !! I have been playing for 40 years and experienced many instruments and I think you chose a winning combination. It is great to see you demonstrate a bass !! Thanks, Roland

[@johngregory7329]

Hello Philip, Wow that is one beautiful Bass. While I would love to have one just like that. I already have 30 bass's and my wife reminded me that I can only play one at a time. Congratulations, stay safe and well and keep Rocking. Signed John (Zepbass) Gregory from Munster Indiana.

[@guitar_gnome]

Holy crap, your bass playing is stellar!

[@don-music]

My Carvin (same as Keisel) is the best design, built, quality instrument I've ever owned. And I've owned a lot of instruments, including Alembic.

[@JimDewdGuitars]

That's a beautiful bass Phil! I just ordered a Thanos guitar today! Roasted ash body, upgraded zebrawood top, 3pc maple roasted maple neck, upgraded pale moon ebony fretboard, yellow to red fade with rear natural clear. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@enthused7591]

Oh no, I think I'm starting to like the bass

[@johnnytruck2009]

Dude!! That is frigging beautiful!

[@patrickhale424]

Amazing bass Phil 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼. I wish I had the money to get one of those !!!

[@atin8996]

If feels so bizarre seeing a bass without a giant headstock 🤣 its pretty cool. it looks amd sounds amazing.

[@limpindug]

Happy you like it bud, I'll bet you had some squeaky bum times after you signed off on it and were waiting on its arrival. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍👍🥃Respect to you mate.

[@crishopson1877]

Beautiful! QUESTION!!!! What can I do to get that Washburn behind you?!?!?! OMG I love N4's would you trade me for my LTD Vernon Reid?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Congrats! That's SO cool!

[@_____NICK_____]

Love to see video comparing Ibanez TOD10N vs Godin G Tour nylon guitars. They seem similar in options but 699 vs 1299. Is there that much difference? Both look awesome. Cheers.

[@danpritchett5617]

I've got three Kiesel (Carvin) guitars. Designed all three online. Two have gold hardware, one has black. Two have curly a maple top. Two are neck through body guitars. All have a Wilkinson tremelo. Perfect guitars. Just great. And I'm a Gibson guy born and raised.

[@lewisderfuss7537]

Sweet bass. One of these days I’ll order a bass from Kiesel. I currently have my 5th multiscale headless guitar being built. I got a Buckeye burl from Black Friday Pick You Top. Kiesel’s a amazing instruments. Congrats

[@stevencohen5116]

Thanks for sharing this cool project instrument that you had Kiesel build. I have to say, I enjoy the choice’s you made in features. 30” scale was a cool and practical pick, especially for a travel instrument. Do you find the shorter scale length easier to play? I had tried pit a Rob Allen bass that had a 34” scale, but ended up buying a 35” scale and no question I liked the 34” better. Mahogany neck, was a nice surprise, as I think Mahogany has a sweeter tone than maple. What wood was used for body wings, Maple or Mahogany, Alder or Ash? I have taken note of how you devised the active tone circuit. The blend control was a interesting addition, and the mid range contour is another feature That has to be an effective tonal shaper. I lived very close to 48th St., in NYC, and happened upon the original Steinberger bass demo at We Buy guitars. I thought it was a brilliant bass for gigging and got #213? (Very close). It was a great instrument in its own right, if you were cool with a non wood bass. Recorded great. Would stay in tune for at least a couple of weeks. I can’t remember if I had ball ends on both sides, but I’m guessing that your 30” scale prevented that possibility.

[@benpowersguitar]

That's pretty sweet. I don't usually like not having a headstock, but it works here.

[@IceNein763]

Your bass playing is really good. I know that you know the statistics of what types of videos get the views, but I always like your bass videos.

[@rfbass5046]

Kiesel guitars builds really good basses. I have a JB5 and I am very impressed with it. It has become my main bass for the past 4 or so years. The neck is amazing! Since I’ve had it, I’ve never had the need to adjust the neck-I had them set the action low. I tuned down a whole step with it and never went back to standard tuning. The only thing I don’t like are the tuning pegs. I will change them to hip shot ultra lights. Though the tone is grate, I plan to try some Aguilar pick ups on it soon. Customer service was great as well. Give Keisel bass a try you will not regret it.

[@Nugmania1]

Cool vid, I have a slightly less expensive alternative an Ibanez EHB 1000, you are correct Phillip in saying tuning on a 30 inch scale is much more stable. Thanks for your service and rock on

[@TheFreshmaker02]

God damn, thank you so much for doing a Bass episode. That's so sexy. Funny thing I've noticed about the shape of those guitars. Look at the body standing up vertically.. It's a tooth. Nothing wrong with that. Sorry if you guys can't unsee it now. It doesn't change the fact it's a sexy bASS

[@jray5363]

Now I want a strawberry creamsicle bass too, and I’ve never touched a bass before. The 30” scale is cool, and even smaller than the regular guitar! If Kiesel keeps it up, there might be more bass players in the world. God forbid!

[@gtr1952]

It's a really nice pink! Most important, it sounds great!! 8) --gary

[@gsbguitarsgsb679]

You are a bass player, a good one at that… Cool bass dude. Looks amazing and sounds amazing as well. You scored on this one but you didn’t say what you paid for it… hmmmm. P.s. just reported a scammer comment. They removed it immediately there after. lol

[@Ricardo96092]

A true beauty of bass and sharp bass playing Phil! I love short scales so Vader 4 string will be my next one. Not sure if I'll include active mics, any thoughts please.

[@yanivsh16]

I have a yellow one. One of the best buys ever! So comfortable and light As a bass teacher, it really helps me maintain my body during classes. As I bend, turn to the piano, leaning down to write down some notes. The perfect fit!

[@mlite84]

Beautiful bass man, this video is not helping me at all…. I’ve wanted a bass for so long now to just noodle with and have fun (I’m a guitar player) but haven’t pulled the trigger on it yet. There’s too many cool things out there in our world of gear we live in and not enough money! Love the channel man, thanks!

[@public138]

Chambered basses for the win. Every client I get says "really, you can make it less than 6#?". What pickups do they use?

[@shroommcfanta2020]

Don,t like headless but this shure is a beauty.. probably even a guitar player can play half ways acceptable on it.. ah.. nope.. he couldn,t

[@LilYeshua]

I went on their website to build a bass just for fun and it left me practically drooling

[@holtrain81]

Really nice! Tempted to build one based on this level of quality.

[@DavidHBurkart]

This Vader is soooo good... it almost makes me want to try Bass. Excellent playing Phil

[@chrisggoodwin777]

May I presume the pick-ups are Kiesel's Radium radiused humbuckers? Those are what I have in my Icon

[@tryder1742]

Wow looks absolutely amazing! I would buy one right now but unfortunately not the sound I am wanting... Would be great to hear it with some drums in the background?

[@allisonholmesmusic97]

Hey that’s kinda cool. Every time I watch a video featuring a bass I’m reminded of how much of my hearing I’ve lost. I can’t hear most of the sound demo

[@tmsglobal5848]

Thanks Phil, your review is helpful. Especially going headless.

[@necrojoe]

I could be wrong but I don't *think* those dots on the pickups are lights. For a few decades, they've put a different colored dot on the pickups to denote which models they are.

[@Dave-im8hu]

This is making me lean towards getting a short scale now. Two 9 volts? hope they're rechargeable... Haha

[@rogermoore2798]

Shouldn't you adjust the neck so the fretboard is straight before you check the fret level with the fret rocker?....or did you check the straightness with a straight edge (with the strings under tension) and then check the fret levels? If you check the fret level with relief in the neck then there's every chance that the frets will appear level even though they're actually not level.

[@Stachtube]

How is the balance? I have been building out a very similar short scale chambered vader bass, but one of the things holding me back is being worried about neck dive.

[@SilverPaladin]

If I had an unlimited keisel shop budget I would go crazy too!

[@ronfalkoff]

Amazing work of art! Dump truck driver rocks the bass!!!

[@gavinwild2647]

Beautiful bass, and great sounding too! Also - is the video de-syncing at the 4:40 mark for anyone else?

[@elenbrandt290]

It's beautiful and I want it ... (I have a "titty pink" Japanese made Mustang Bass).

[@christiansaldana3846]

“Let’s start with something basic” plays a fucking rad riff 6:39