The Carvin / Kiesel thread
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Moongrum
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Catalog scan from tgp
I remember looking at these as a kid in the catalog, so that would've been maybe 15 years ago.... 100% price increase since then, I'm getting old
I remember looking at these as a kid in the catalog, so that would've been maybe 15 years ago.... 100% price increase since then, I'm getting old
spudmunkey
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I always wondered why the H2 had an alder neck, and the HF2 had maple. 
Ok now Kiesel is speaking my language. Always wanted one of these. It's one where, if it was within my budget, I probably wouldn't mind giving my money directly to Kiesel.
Dumple Stilzkin
Pointy star bastard.
If they go full on and reissue the h2 model I will probably buy one. Can’t stand tune o matic bridges. But I’m glad to see these rereleased, huge Holdsworth fan here.
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I was curious if they were going to do 7/8 string; doesn't look like it at this point.
spudmunkey
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In case someone is wanting to buy one, but doesn't really need one, I have a solution. My birthday is coming up, and if you buy one and give it to me, you get to buy one like you want, but then don't have to deal with the guitar you don't need.
Moongrum
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Anyone know what strings Kiesel uses specifically? nanowebs, polywebs? I just know they're Elixirs. I have 10s on my 6,7, and 8 string Kiesels and was thinking of buying the same set.
spudmunkey
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They use the Nanoweb.
JDB123
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Called Kiesel today to confirm, no trem option (aka the OG Wilkinson) for the Fatboy limited run.
spudmunkey
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Not surprised. I don't think the Fatboy had a trem option during it's OG lifespan, and couldn't imagine them spending the redesign programming time/costs for an LTO reissue.Called Kiesel today to confirm, no trem option (aka the OG Wilkinson) for the Fatboy limited run.
narad
Progressive metal and politics
Catalog scan from tgp
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I remember looking at these as a kid in the catalog, so that would've been maybe 15 years ago.... 100% price increase since then, I'm getting old
This is sort of when I can get 100% behind the brand, could just spend all day in those catalogs in high school. Nothing gimmicky or over-hyped, just informative, classy, understated, etc.
And now we here:
HeHasTheJazzHands
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I didn't realize there was any difference between the chambering of the H2(T) and HF2. I thought they were all just (near) fully chambered bodies
spudmunkey
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Interestingly, I don't know that we've ever seen an image of what the chambering of the H2 was. I'm not sure why that would be, because they used to show the interior chambering of models like the NS1, SH65/275, AC175...but then they also didn't for the AE185, so I guess they were consistent in their inconsistency. Now-a-days, they don't share any of their internal chamberings, to protect their designs. Though if any of mine were chambered, I'd definitely ask if I could sneak a pic of the x-ray screen the next time I passed through TSA with one.
JDB123
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Right, guess I never understood the Fatboy (HF2) vs. H2 distinction until now. The H2T model is the one with the Wilkinson trem then, with a significantly thinner body thickness
spudmunkey
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The Delos model (their most Strat-alike) is now availble with the Floyd on the 22 fret version, answering requests from those wanting to build an EVH-style guitar (like this in-stock):
It always seemed like an odd option-availability limitation, but, well, here we are.
It always seemed like an odd option-availability limitation, but, well, here we are.
Albake21
Ibanez Nerd
Something about this just feels.... kinda wrong? It's clearly an EVH, but obviously Eddie isn't with us anymore and I'm sure the brand is not aware.
Just feels a bit scummy to profit off of this.
Dumple Stilzkin
Pointy star bastard.
The headstock looks like an 8 year old drew it, no wait. It was probably Jeff Kiesel, so not too far off.
spudmunkey
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Valid. Interestingly, three of the 4 pre-built in-stocks with this splatter variation have already sold, and it was just shown a few hours ago:
Albake21
Ibanez Nerd
If anything, that just proves my point. Very scummy, in my opinion.
