I have a 1992 DC400 that I custom ordered back then. Bookmatched maple top(blue), koa body, hockey-stick headstock, ebony fretboard with abalone block inlays. Kahler licensed floyd that locks when you swing the bar down.
Video idea-All one instrument start to finish - I’d love to follow the journey of a build, each stage of production from first call to final shipping. That would be so cool to see each Kiesel team member doing their part
Jeff the great thing about a video like this is that we get to see what someone like you at the highest level of the guitar business, chooses as your own. And that's great because it can guide the rest of us. I'm old enough to have looked forward to the arrival of Carvin catalogs, got a carbon in the 80s. Picked up a few more carvings along the way that I still have. And now Still Loving what you're doing. To seeing what you're into is very helpful for all of us
Great idea for a fresh vid, thanks! Been playing Kiesels exclusively for about 5 years now, and I’ll never go back to anything else. Looking forward to seeing what comes in the future!!🤟
I love this! I’d love to see as many episodes as it takes until we get through your entire collection, lol. It’s also a neat way to learn more about the history of Carbon/Kiesel through looking at guitars and other gear, stories, and maybe even relevant special guests. Maybe you can occasionally do some Trogly style teardown vids of the historic guitars. As a video series, maybe there are some old Carbon/Kiesel guitars you can find online (or in your possession) that need restoration work. Imagine bringing them back to life to find new buyers - or perhaps even donating to people who can’t afford guitars and gear. Imagine helping someone like me who has been disabled/ill for many years, and is on a very fixed income. I’ve also heard of people losing all their gear in a house fire. There are people who had to sell off their guitars due to sudden job loss. People who can’t afford to replace their guitars after someone stole them from a gig, van, etc. Tons of adults need access to guitars and gear, and there are few non-profits that give to adults who don’t happen to be veterans or kids (both noble causes, but it leaves a lot of adults out). It would be super cool if you could restore some of these amazing instruments and gear from your company’s legacy - whether you have some laying around in a basement or can buy them as husks or just neglected relics, imagine how interesting it would be to watch you guys bring these things back to life (and trying to find old stock parts or new replacement parts), or even making improvements that you wouldn’t have been able to do years back due to lack of equipment existing or other constraints. It would be fun to watch this process, it could also serve as an R&D type thing where you may come up with ideas for new models/features by getting hands on with old ones, and above all, it could be a really nice way to pay it forward to people who really need and would deeply appreciate such an epic guitar and/or adding to your historic collection. Of course this can’t all be done live, but it would definitely make for some interesting content. I’ve never seen a factory make content like this. And for a good cause of adding to your historical collection and also giving back to people who could benefit from a donated Kiesel/Carvin guitar (imagine pairing it with one of your old amps, lol)? ! It would be great! I’ll bet you might even be able to get some sponsors on board to help fund it - would be epic even if you could do a new episode once a month with a livestream following so you can let people ask questions. It would be epic!
Fun video! Yes, the Osiris numbers is awesome. I had to buy one used and so glad I did. You really hit magic on that one. That koa angel is amazing too. One of these days I’ll hire you for a similar piece!
Very cool to see these guitars. I'm a big Carvin fan. I was hoping to see the older models as I just got a 1964 Carvin LSGB. Apparently a very rare bird. Being a left hand player, I saw it and had to but it.
This is a cool series (if it becomes a series, of course...)! Another builder that rhymes with Small Peed Rith does a "from the archives" series. It'd be awesome to see you do something similar with the stories behind the guitars/basses/lapsteels
My kiesel/Carvin trip starts in 1988 with a V220 and ends with my most recent Vader.....Not a single blemish/issue in the instruments covering 5 decades now..
A little note here. When Carvin died as a corporation because well their guitars and basses sucked from bad workmanship so did every guitarist and bass player that used them. Be careful, which brands you use; when the brand dies so do your chances of becoming musician. Tom Sisson
I have a 1992 DC400 that I custom ordered back then. Bookmatched maple top(blue), koa body, hockey-stick headstock, ebony fretboard with abalone block inlays. Kahler licensed floyd that locks when you swing the bar down.
Koa Angel, absolutely stunning guitar. Would love to hear it. 👍 Beautiful craftsmanship.
Well, this is awesome! Totally dig seeing all the different guitars and hearing about each one. More please!
Very cool live. Maybe as a “once a month” series, get the different guys to show off their personal collection. Just 3-4 guitars.
Video idea-All one instrument start to finish - I’d love to follow the journey of a build, each stage of production from first call to final shipping. That would be so cool to see each Kiesel team member doing their part
Jeff the great thing about a video like this is that we get to see what someone like you at the highest level of the guitar business, chooses as your own. And that's great because it can guide the rest of us. I'm old enough to have looked forward to the arrival of Carvin catalogs, got a carbon in the 80s. Picked up a few more carvings along the way that I still have. And now Still Loving what you're doing. To seeing what you're into is very helpful for all of us
Love this kind of content. Beautiful guitars.
Yeah this was a cool one. Much love. You guys have the best work
Great idea for a fresh vid, thanks! Been playing Kiesels exclusively for about 5 years now, and I’ll never go back to anything else. Looking forward to seeing what comes in the future!!🤟
Awesome vid more please love seeing the high end cool stuff that's rare!!
Very Cool history and Legacy of Kiesel. I just ordered my first custom Kiesel through the builder, so excited to play it
Hey Jeff, what a great collection. You and your dad have done a great job continuing on with your grandfather legacy. Victor TPD
Sweet guitars, Jeff!
I'd love to see you jam during a live. Maybe taking requests or something.
I love this! I’d love to see as many episodes as it takes until we get through your entire collection, lol. It’s also a neat way to learn more about the history of Carbon/Kiesel through looking at guitars and other gear, stories, and maybe even relevant special guests.
Maybe you can occasionally do some Trogly style teardown vids of the historic guitars.
As a video series, maybe there are some old Carbon/Kiesel guitars you can find online (or in your possession) that need restoration work. Imagine bringing them back to life to find new buyers - or perhaps even donating to people who can’t afford guitars and gear. Imagine helping someone like me who has been disabled/ill for many years, and is on a very fixed income. I’ve also heard of people losing all their gear in a house fire. There are people who had to sell off their guitars due to sudden job loss. People who can’t afford to replace their guitars after someone stole them from a gig, van, etc. Tons of adults need access to guitars and gear, and there are few non-profits that give to adults who don’t happen to be veterans or kids (both noble causes, but it leaves a lot of adults out). It would be super cool if you could restore some of these amazing instruments and gear from your company’s legacy - whether you have some laying around in a basement or can buy them as husks or just neglected relics, imagine how interesting it would be to watch you guys bring these things back to life (and trying to find old stock parts or new replacement parts), or even making improvements that you wouldn’t have been able to do years back due to lack of equipment existing or other constraints. It would be fun to watch this process, it could also serve as an R&D type thing where you may come up with ideas for new models/features by getting hands on with old ones, and above all, it could be a really nice way to pay it forward to people who really need and would deeply appreciate such an epic guitar and/or adding to your historic collection.
Of course this can’t all be done live, but it would definitely make for some interesting content. I’ve never seen a factory make content like this. And for a good cause of adding to your historical collection and also giving back to people who could benefit from a donated Kiesel/Carvin guitar (imagine pairing it with one of your old amps, lol)? ! It would be great! I’ll bet you might even be able to get some sponsors on board to help fund it - would be epic even if you could do a new episode once a month with a livestream following so you can let people ask questions. It would be epic!
Fun video! Yes, the Osiris numbers is awesome. I had to buy one used and so glad I did. You really hit magic on that one.
That koa angel is amazing too. One of these days I’ll hire you for a similar piece!
Awesome - thanks for sharing!
That Koa Angel is absolutely insane!
That was awesome!
Very cool to see these guitars. I'm a big Carvin fan. I was hoping to see the older models as I just got a 1964 Carvin LSGB. Apparently a very rare bird. Being a left hand player, I saw it and had to but it.
This is a cool series (if it becomes a series, of course...)! Another builder that rhymes with Small Peed Rith does a "from the archives" series. It'd be awesome to see you do something similar with the stories behind the guitars/basses/lapsteels
Great to find this video! Are M22 pickups still made?
the x220 is cool. why’s the v220 more rounded? is it aesthetics or function? neat to see the history.
Jeff do you have any scratch an dent kieslls for metal grandfather who would love to try one
Great guitars, I want one so bad
As a Nebraskan, I've always been curious about the instruments your grandfather made out here.
very cool.
Show us a collection of your favorite tube amps.
I like the not so green guitar!
Incredible collection, full of history
My kiesel/Carvin trip starts in 1988 with a V220 and ends with my most recent Vader.....Not a single blemish/issue in the instruments covering 5 decades now..
Best guitars around today! 👍
🤘
That double neck is off the charts
7 string from the 40's! Was Grandpa a metal head?? 🤘
What better scale for seven string in your opinion?
I can only use a MultiScale. 25.5"-27" works for me. I don't have massive hands so I can't play a 26.5 or 27 very well. The MultiScale helps.
Koa Angel is so amazing
Let's get a shop walk my solo has gotta be in there somewhere haha
Love those old frying pan guitars!
Love the guitars, CHOOSE YOUR TOP. : )
I'd really love to see how the metal flakes get done.
There are loads of videos about painting, auto body and stuff. They are pretty satisfying to watch.
Didn't he sell the Koa angle months ago for 30.000?
With the GOLDEN FN CARTRIGE how could I forget! ZELDA!
To me the CT always was the only shape I really could get into - don't really like the new styles or headstocks.
I have 41/100 of the Jason Becker Osiris and I will absolutely never part with it. My favorite guitar ever.
coolio...
KOA Angel
Play us a tune Jeffery!!! 😂😂😂
The opportunity for a headless Becker is still alive…. Becker Zeus? Meh. Becker type x, v, light speed, Vader bolt on, headless Delos?
YES 1000X YES!
A good guitar player will make noise from a guitar into art. Kiesel will make the guitar its self the art piece. 😂😂
A little note here. When Carvin died as a corporation because well their guitars and basses sucked from bad workmanship so did every guitarist and bass player that used them. Be careful, which brands you use; when the brand dies so do your chances of becoming musician.
Tom Sisson
the pointy ones are so tiny dude. i just can't see kiesel as a serious builders with those tiny little x and v guitars
"lives" lol you mean live stream
No he means Live as in Instagram Live
Stopped watching after 20 seconds, when he called a guitar a “piece”
He's definitely a snob lol.
Ngl i miss the carvin name. My dad had a black dc when i grew up. Thenfirst truly killer guitar ive played
Carvin guitars are not worth much anymore. WHY?? In the 80's they are better then today's guitars.