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“When Kiesel built me the first one, I was like, ‘Man, this is amazing’”: Kiesel and Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter launch new Vader signature model – a mean, clean headless metal machine that’s “exceptionally difficult to produce”
By Matt Owen published
Carpenter will continue to endorse ESP Guitars alongside the new models, which come in Snow and Shadow variants, as well as seven-string, eight-string and left-hand configurations

Kiesel unveils the Sophie Lloyd Signature Series – signature guitars you can spec yourself
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The social media virtuoso and Machine Gun Kelly guitarist has kitted her signature model out with some fun appointments – and aesthetics you can customize

Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter is now playing Kiesel guitars – but will continue endorsing ESP at the same time
By Matt Owen published
The Deftones guitarist’s new model lineup begs the question: are dual-brand endorsement deals the future for signature artists?

Kiesel unveils the A2, a future-forward offset electric guitar and bass that marks the dramatic evolution of the Aries
By Jonathan Horsley published
The A2 guitar and bass debut a refined body shape and contouring to enhance ergonomics and offer players a speedy ride

Kiesel debuts headless Thanos electric guitars and introduces a wealth of spec updates across its new-for-2023 collection
By Matt Owen published
For the first time, Thanos electrics are on the menu, with Kiesel's Lyra, Delos and Virtual Builder ranges receiving new pickups, finishes, hardware and other upgrades

Al Joseph unleashes a barrage of blazing riffs and licks in mesmerizing new instrumental single, Elemental
By Matt Owen published
The nimble-fingered Hyvmine member employs both a Kiesel SCB and Zeus headless acoustic in the new seven-minute single

Kiesel celebrates its 75th anniversary with new headless K-Series model
By Sam Roche published
The HK recalls the company's 70th anniversary K-Series guitar, with a swamp ash body, bookmatched flame maple top and Lithium humbuckers

Scale the Summit’s Chris Letchford unveils guitar with jaw-dropping programmable LED fingerboard in video for new single Jackhammer Ballet
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The signature Kiesel seven-string's patent-pending fretboard boasts 168 LEDs and can be synced to music

Guitar World’s best new products of 2021
By Richard Bienstock published
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Sophie Lloyd: “Trolls got me down, so I made a ‘shredding to Justin Bieber‘ video as a retort. You can shred over anything you want!”
By Jonathan Horsley published
The six-string social media phenom talks online shredding, her love of high-gain guitar tones and her approach to breaking down the classics
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