Masvidalien MIII - Paul Masvidal Signature Guitar

The MIII occupies its own realm within the Kiesel line, a dimension defined by exclusive specs that set it apart. Its neck emerges from a hybrid construction process, achieving a near-equilibrium between wood and carbon fiber. Even its contours speak to its singularity, with aesthetic carvings that diverge from the Kyber Headless.

"Through it all I learned the value of patience, of showing up and letting the instrument itself guide the process. What emerged is both personal and universal, a guitar designed for playability, balance, and substance. Guitars evolve as musicians and styles evolve, so this work is like a living organism that will keep expanding."

— Paul Masvidal

Specs

String Count:

Multiscale

Body Dimensions

37.25" Long, 1.375" Thick, 12.6" Wide

Body Wood

1-Piece Swamp Ash With Antique Ash Treatment

Bridge

Hipshot™ Fixed Headless Multiscale Bridge, .4125" (10.5mm) Spacing

Construction

Bolt-on with radiused neck heel

Electronics

Master Volume Control w/ Push-Pull Coil Splitting, 3-Way Pickup Selector, and flush mount output jack

Fingerboard

Richlite Diamond Black board With 14" Radius

Richlite Diamond Black board With 20" Radius

Finish

Ultra-Thin Raw Tone Translucent Purple California Burst with Rear of Body Natural Clear

Frets

24 Stainless Steel Jumbo, .110" Wide X .055" Tall

Hardware

Black

Inlays

White Acrylic Paul Masvidal Crop Circle Inlay With Standard Black-Ring Luminlay Super Blue Side Dots

Neck

Tung-Oiled Maple With 2-Way Adjustable Truss Rod And Hybrid 40% Carbon Fiber Neck

Neck Profile

Thinner Neck Profile

Neck Width

1.71" Wide @ Nut, 0.78" Thick @ 1st Fret, 0.88" Thick @ 12th Fret

Bridge Pickup

Paul Masvidal Signature Focus Bridge Pickup

Neck Pickup

Kiesel Beryllium Single Coil

Scale Length

25.5" - 26.5"

Strings

Elixir Nanoweb 1046E

Top Wood

5A Poplar Burl Top With Deep Natural Top Wood Body Binding

Weight

5 lbs