The Kiesel Crescent Series guitars are the newest carved-top models to come out of the Custom Shop in a number of years, and represent an exciting new direction for our carved-top lineup. In addition, multiscale and 8-string models are available; our first of both of these styles in a carved-top configuration. The CM8 8-string is sleek and stylish, with a more aggressive body shape than California Carved Top models, featuring a longer, more pointed upper horn, and a more pointed lower horn with a deep cutaway allowing access high on the fingerboard. Like all Crescent Series models, it has 24 frets, and uses set-thru neck construction with a minimal neck heel. Hundreds of available options allow you to build your CM8 exactly the way you want it, and have an instrument that you'll be proud to play and own for years to come. The CM8 is constructed to the highest possible standards of quality and playability by the Kiesel Guitars USA Custom Shop.

The only way to appreciate the performance of a Kiesel Guitars instrument is to use it in your own environment, giving it the test of "real world" performance. Take 10 days to try out your Crescent CM8 multiscale guitar. If you're not completely satisfied, you can return it - no questions asked. Your trial period starts when the merchandise is received by you, not when it's shipped. Really give it a workout. If you're not satisfied for any reason, send it back for a prompt refund or exchange - you would only be responsible for the return shipping. (US and Canada customers only; international customers, see here)

For left-handed orders, contact Kiesel Sales at (858) 484-8277, or email sales@kieselguitars.com. Left-handed multiscale models are non-returnable, and must be paid in full at time of order.

The CM8 is built at the Kiesel Guitars Custom Shop in Escondido, California.



Crescent CM8 Multiscale Specifications:

construction		set neck through
scale length		multiscale; 26" treble side, 27.5" bass side
body		alder with plain maple carved top
neck		maple with 4 X 4 pointed headstock and Kiesel logo
fingerboard		ebony, 20" radius
inlays		white pearl dots, standard Luminlay Super Blue side dots
neck width		2.148" wide @ nut, 3.0" wide @ 24th fret, 0.795" thick at first fret, 0.875" thick at 12th fret
hardware		chrome
bridge		multiscale Hipshot™ solo saddles with strings-through-body
tuners		Premium Kiesel locking tuners, 19:1 ratio
frets		24 medium-jumbo, .103 wide X .048 tall
pickups		angled direct-mount passive Kiesel Lithium K16 humbuckers
electronics		passive with master volume and master tone controls, 5-way lever style pickup selector
dimensions		40.25" long, 1.65" thick body, 12.75" wide body
average weight		8.75 lbs