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Description

The Kiesel Guitars Custom Shop is excited to offer the newest member of the Aries Series bolt-neck, bevel-top guitar family, the Aries AM7 multiscale fanned-fret guitar. The AM7 is modeled on the popular Aries A7, with similar aesthetics and sleek and stylish looks with 24 fanned frets, and a multiscale length bolt-on neck configuration. A newly-designed easy-access neck joint with recessed ferrules, Kiesel Lithium pickups and dual carbon-fiber neck rods elevate the AM7 to the ranks of elite instruments. The Custom Shop's superior materials and craftsmanship and over 65 years of experience building the highest quality, USA-made instruments that are suitable for all playing styles at any level make the AM7 ideal for guitarists that want a multiscale 24-fret fingerboard, but prefer the design of a bolt-neck instrument. Hundreds of available options allow you to build your AM7 exactly the way you want it, and have an instrument that you'll be proud to play and own for years to come. The AM7 is constructed to the highest possible standards of quality and playability by the Kiesel Guitars USA Custom Shop.

construction - bolt-on neck with sculpted neck joint

scale length - multiscale; 25.5" treble side, 27" bass side

body - alder

neck - tung-oiled maple maple with reverse pointed inline headstock and Kiesel logo

fingerboard - rosewood, 20" radius

inlays - offset white pearl dots

neck width - 1.88" wide @ nut, 2.63" wide @ 24th fret, .780" thick at 1st fret, .855" thick at 12th fret

hardware - chrome

bridge - multiscale Hipshot™ solo saddles with strings-through-body

tuners - Premium Kiesel locking tuners, 19:1 ratio

frets - 24 medium-jumbo, .103 wide X .048 tall

pickups - angled direct-mount passive Kiesel Lithium K14 humbuckers; optional center position single-coil

electronics - master volume and tone controls, 5-way blade-style pickup selector

dimensions - 38.25" long, 1.65" thick body, 12.5" wide body

average weight - 8.0 lbs

Jared Dines

Jared Dines

Trying out a KIESEL Aries guitar!!

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Trying out a KIESEL Aries guitar!!

Jared Dines

Jared Dines

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Kiesel AM7 Multi-Scale DEMO

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Steve Terreberry

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Kiesel AM7 Aries Multiscale Review

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Frank Fleckenstein

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FIRST Time Playing A Fanned Fret 7-String Guitar | Kiesel AM7

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R.J. Ronquillo

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Kiesel Guitars AM7 Aries Multiscale

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Axe of Creation

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KIESEL - AM7 soundcheck, accoustic module & riffing

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Axel Juengst

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KIESEL GUITARS AM7 -Aries multiscale: Song playthrough

Axel Juengst

Axel Juengst

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Build quality

  • The Aries AM7 features a 5-piece walnut neck and a 2-piece walnut body with a trans white top coat on a denim finish.

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Features and functionality

  • This model includes a Tremel-no in the Floyd Rose, allowing it to function as a fixed bridge, semi-trem, or full trem system.

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  • Multiscale design enhances playability and string tension on the low 7th string, particularly benefiting progressive metal styles.

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  • Multiscale designs limit angled pickup replacement options and do not support metal-covered pickups.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Owners suggest using SD Alpha/Omega pickups for a punchy, clear sound that excels in both cleans and high-gain settings.

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  • Kiesel Lithium pickups, while bright, are effectively tamed with a tone knob for articulate cleans and high-gain tones.

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User experience

  • Kiesel guitars, including the Aries AM7, are often described as having a "magic" feel, with a reputation for playability that impresses even among high-end brands.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Issues such as short circuits in pickups have been mentioned, suggesting a need to inspect pre-owned models thoroughly before purchase.

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  • Reverse headstock with 7 tuners may require a fretwrap to prevent string ringing; consider a 4+3 headstock to mitigate this issue.

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Comparisons

  • Strandberg's multiscale range is narrower compared to Kiesel's, affecting chord comfort and scale benefits.

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See how Jared Dines uses Kiesel AM7 (Aries Multi-scale)

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In a YouTube video by Kiesel Guitars, Dan Sugarman demonstrates the Kiesel AM7 (Aries Multi-scale), showcasing his exceptional playing and tone.

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IN this post Cole can be seen using his kiesel aries 7 string

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Nick Olson uses the Kiesel AM7 (Aries Multi-scale) on the We Are AVOID record, as shared on his Instagram.

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