The Ultra V is back by popular demand! Originally introduced in 1987, and produced through 1993, the Ultra V was played by chart topping artists of that era and was among the top selling guitars the Custom Shop made at that time. In 2007, Kiesel Guitars responded to overwhelming requests to bring this model back. Unlike it's predecessor, the new Ultra V can be built with hundreds of options that weren't offered during it's initial run. In 2015, the model was updated with new Kiesel Lithium pickups, a 3 X 3 pointed headstock, and Kiesel headstock logo. This model represents 70 years of experience that Carvin Guitars has in building the highest quality, USA-made instruments that are suitable for all playing styles at any level. With our huge array of available options, you can build your Ultra V exactly the way you want it, and have an instrument that you'll be proud to play and own for years to come.
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 new Ultra V. 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)
The Ultra V is built at the Kiesel Guitars Custom Shop in Escondido, California.
Ultra V Specifications:
construction
neck through body
scale length
25"
body
alder
neck
maple with 3 X 3 pointed headstock & Kiesel headstock logo, 2-way adjustable truss rod and dual carbon-fiber rods for additional strength & stability
fingerboard
ebony, 14" radius
inlays
white pearl dots with standard black-ring Luminlay Super Blue side dots
neck width
1.69" wide @ nut, 2.22" wide
@ 24th fret
hardware
chrome
bridge
M bridge with
strings-through-body
tuners
Premium Carvin locking
tuners, 19:1 ratio
frets
24 stainless steel medium-jumbo,
.103 wide X .048 tall
pickup
KL12 Kiesel Passive Lithium Series humbuckers
electronics
master volume & tone, 3-way
pickup selector, push/pull coil tap
strings
Elixir Nanoweb™
light gauge
dimensions
43" long, 15" wide body,
1.68" thick body
average weight
7.5 pounds