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Royal Ebony Fingerboard
Distinct fingered hard wood known for its dense grain and smooth feel. A premium upgrade for enhanced playability and aesthetics.
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Free upgrades, 50% off premium options, and instant savings on selected models. Can be combined with our Spring and Strings promo! One day only — custom orders placed April 20th-21st.
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Stef Carpenter's Vader
The Dope Guitar
RGB Void Colors
Featured Specs
- Top Wood
- Mastergrade Buckeye Burl
- Body
- Roasted Swamp Ash
- Metal Flake Infusion
- Purple With Real Nugs & Leaves
- Lighting
- App-Controlled RGB LED System
- Neck
- 7-Piece Maple / Walnut / Mahogany
- Fingerboard
- Royal Ebony
- Inlays
- Reverse Offset Dots
- Bridge Pickup
- Stef Carpenter Sig. Fishman Fluence
- Pickup Cover
- Royal Ebony
- Rear Cavity Cover
- Royal Ebony
Watch the Build
The Story
Stef Carpenter's new Vader takes dope to a whole new level. Putting genuine, freshly cut buds and leaves on full display, the "Dope" guitar joins the likes of the Sushi guitar as a resin-filled, themed instrument. Further outfitted with LEDs — a first for Kiesel Guitars — and top-tier woods, Carpenter's Vader stands out among the other Custom Shop creations.
The Mastergrade Buckeye top is "reverse" bookmatched to optimize the center cavity. The Roasted Swamp Ash body features a custom center route with a purple/holographic metal flake base and is lined with an app-controlled LED system. An accompanying knob — a nug suspended in resin above the purple/holographic metal flake — brings the artistry above the surface.
Expanding beyond the middle cavity, the engraved Kiesel logo matches the desired center color. Powering both the active pickup and LED system are rechargeable batteries in a standard and a specialized Fishman battery pack, respectively.
Elevating the aesthetics further: a 7-Piece Maple/Walnut/Mahogany neck, Royal Ebony Pickup Bobbin, electronics cover, Fingerboard, and Tung-Oiled Bevel, Back, and Side. Without the dozens of hours put in by Kiesel Guitars' president, "Dope" wouldn't have seen the light of the stage.
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Thinner Neck Profile
Faster, more comfortable fretting with a slimmer back contour. Ideal for shredders and technical players who need every edge.
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Stainless Jumbo Frets
Longer-lasting than nickel-silver with high-output tone and effortless bends. A must-have upgrade for players who demand the best from their fretwork.
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Luminlay Glow-in-the-Dark Inlays
Never miss a fret on a dark stage. Luminlay charges under light and glows bright when the lights go down.
50% OFF50% OFF
Royal Ebony Wood Pickup Covers
Matching Royal Ebony pickup covers for a seamless, boutique aesthetic that ties your whole custom build together.
50% OFF50% OFF
Fishman Modern Fluence Pickups
A rarely discounted option. Fishman Modern Fluence pickups deliver a clear, dynamic tone with practically no noise.
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7-Piece Maple Neck w/ Walnut & Mahogany Stripes
Visually bold and structurally superior. Multi-piece construction increases rigidity and stability.
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Roasted Swamp Ash Body
Lightweight with pronounced grain and rich color. Roasting stabilizes the wood for a lifetime of consistent tone.
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1-Piece Roasted Swamp Ash Body
All of the benefits of a roasted swamp ash body without the interrupted grains.
$100 OFF−$100
Vader Model
Kiesel's award winning headless design with an aggressive aesthetic.
$100 OFF−$100
Clear Gloss Top & Tung Oil Body
Clear gloss top with tung oil on the back. Only available on Kyber models.
All Dope Deals promotional offers can be combined with our Spring and Strings promo for maximum savings on your custom build.
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Valid on all new custom orders placed April 20th to 21st only. Combine these 48-hour deals with our existing Spring and Strings promos for sky high savings on your signature guitar.
