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First Foray into Multiscale (Second into headless)

Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 9:39 pm
by golem
I recently tried a Strandberg Fusion HSH model that was both multiscale and headless. Frankly, I hated the neck. It's both very wide and seems to only be comfortable for a very particular style of playing (per their site).

Just a few days later someone offered me a Kiesel Vader Multiscale so I took the plunge. The neck is very similar to the PRS necks I like, with a slightly wider radius (14"), SS frets, and a different approach to fanning the frets for multiscale than Strandberg. I'd say it's definitely fun and interesting to play. The pickups sound great for high gain through the Mesa Express I just picked up. For cleans I'd say it's fine if you're into stuff like Polyphia, neo-soul instagram, fusion. It's just a bid off if you need the and exact LP, Strat, Tele, etc. kind of tone.

Re: First Foray into Multiscale (Second into headless)

Posted: Mon May 13, 2024 9:09 pm
by tlarson58
These look like quite the axes. Literally.

Re: First Foray into Multiscale (Second into headless)

Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 10:22 am
by andrewsrea
I think I would be interested in hearing / learning of the sonic differences of a multi-scale length guitar. That said, I could never see such a thing in regular rotation for my style of playing.

Re: First Foray into Multiscale (Second into headless)

Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 12:26 pm
by golem
andrewsrea wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 10:22 am I think I would be interested in hearing / learning of the sonic differences of a multi-scale length guitar. That said, I could never see such a thing in regular rotation for my style of playing.
I'm happy to bring it by. I doubt I could see you trading/selling guitars to grab one of these unless you start travelling or can't handle a guitar heavier than 6lbs.