The multiscale VM59K Vanquish 5-string is Kiesel Guitars first foray into multiscale basses. The VM59K takes the many new features of the Vanquish Series, and adds a multiscale fingerboard, which is something our Custom Shop customers have been asking for since the introduction of the Aries, Vader, DCM and K-Series 70th Anniversary Series multiscale guitars. The VM59K is made in the USA, and is loaded with features generally only found in boutique instruments, and with many Custom Shop options available, you can build your multiscale VM59K exactly the way you want it, and be the proud owner of an instrument that will last you a lifetime.
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 Vanquish VM59K multiscale bass. 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 VM59K is built at the Kiesel Guitars Custom Shop in Escondido, California.
Vanquish VM59K Specifications:
construction
bolt-on neck
scale length
34 - 36" multiscale; parallel fret at 7th fret
body
alder with smooth comfortable neck heel and 5-bolt neck
neck
tung-oiled maple with two high-strength carbon-fiber reinforcing rods
and fully-adjustable dual action truss rod; 2 X 3 headstock with Kiesel logo
fingerboard
ebony, 14" radius
inlays
offset white pearl dots with standard black-ring Luminlay Super Blue side dots
neck dimensions
1.77" wide @ nut, 3.05" wide @ 24th fret; .780" thick @ 1st fret, .870"
thick at 12th fret
hardware
chrome
bridge
Hipshot™ multiscale bridge with strings-through-body or top loading; wide .75"
(19mm) string spacing
tuners
Carvin premium tuners, 20:1
ratio
frets
24 stainless steel medium-jumbo,
.103 wide X .048 tall
pickup
Kiesel Radium KRH radius top alnico humbucker pickup in the neck and
bridge
electronics
18V active/passive electronics, master volume/push-pull active passive
switch, pickup blend, stacked concentric bass/treble, stacked concentric mid with sweep
strings
Dunlop Super Brights
dimensions
46" long, 14" wide, 1 5/8" thick body
average weight
9.8 pounds