First Foray into Multiscale (Second into headless)
Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 9:39 pm
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.
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.