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Description
The Kiesel Aries is a solid body electric guitar meticulously crafted for musicians who demand precision and versatility. This instrument is designed with a sleek, modern aesthetic that caters to both professional stage performances and studio sessions. The Aries boasts a contoured body that ensures comfort during extended play, making it a favorite among guitarists who value both form and function. Its construction features high-quality tonewoods, which contribute to its dynamic sound and sustain.
Equipped with Kiesel's custom pickups, the Aries delivers a wide range of tones, from crisp cleans to heavy distortion, suitable for any genre. The guitar's 24-fret fingerboard allows for seamless playability and access to higher octaves, making it ideal for solos and intricate lead work. Additionally, the Kiesel Aries comes with a smooth, fast neck that enhances playability and speed, perfect for musicians who prioritize technical precision.
Key Features:
- Solid body electric guitar with ergonomic design
- Kiesel custom pickups for versatile tones
- 24-fret fingerboard for extended range
- High-quality tonewoods for enhanced sustain
- Sleek, modern aesthetic for professional use
- Fast neck for improved playability and speed
Videos
Charlie Robbins
My new favorite guitar! Kiesel Aries - Seafoam Green - Custom Guitar Breakdown
My new favorite guitar! Kiesel Aries - Seafoam Green - Custom Guitar Breakdown
Charlie Robbins
A Closer Look: The Aries - Kiesel Guitars
Kiesel Guitars
Kiesel Aries A6 guitar demo - Bogner Ecstasy - Two Notes Torpedo
Adam Edgemont
Kiesel Aries Review
P1st0ls
Kiesel Neck-Through Aries Demo | GLTH
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Kiesel Aries.
Features and functionality
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The Kiesel Aries features Thorium/Empyrean pickups, a 25.5”-27” multiscale, and a thin neck profile for versatile playability.
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Simple hard tailpieces are favored for their straightforward functionality, with some users preferring them over more complex designs.
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The Beryllium pickups offer superior string separation and a compressed, mic'd feel compared to the Ibanez tone zone/air Norton combo, with a full and resonant sound.
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Opting for a hard case adds approximately $100 USD to the purchase, though the included soft case is noted to be high quality and protective.
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Build quality
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The raw tone finish is intentionally thin, exposing the wood grain for tonal and aesthetic preference, and is notably quicker to wear compared to standard finishes.
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Alder body with zebrawood top offers unique aesthetic variations; the figuring can significantly change based on wood slab used.
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Setup and maintenance
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The guitar arrives well-setup out of the box with perfect fretwork and a pristine fit and finish.
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Value and pricing
User experience
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Owners report the Kiesel Aries exceeding expectations, often leading them to consider replacing other guitars with Kiesel models.
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Owners note the guitar often looks better in person than in builder images, with color variations like midnight blue appearing richer than expected.
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Buying second-hand can be advantageous, with some finding excellent deals on pre-designed models that exceed expectations.
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Owners compare the Kiesel Aries' playability to high-end ESP guitars, praising its smooth satin neck and stainless frets for a super smooth feel.
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Artist usage
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In this Instagram post, Jim Root showcases his Kiesel Aries guitar, which he acquired during the recording of Slipknot's album "The Gray Chapter."
Steve Terreberry features the Kiesel Aries as his primary 6-string guitar in his YouTube video titled "Worst... Tab... EVER!"
Andy is a Kiesel artist. He switched over to Kiesel after using esp for several years
In 2022, Kiesel Guitars collaborated with guitarist Joshua Travis to introduce the 9-string version of the Aries collection, as demonstrated in a video by Kiesel Guitars on YouTube.
During Issues' performance of "The Realest" at The Outbreak Tour 2016, Aj Rebollo can be seen playing a Kiesel Aries guitar.
In this performance from April 27, 2024, Bora can be seen using what appears to be a custom Kiesel Aries guitar.
The body of this guitar is a Kiesel Aries with no top or bottom beveled body edges. The headstock is a 2x4, and the pickup configuration is a humbucker-single-humbucker setup. The design is the "Buckeye Burl" design.
Davidsons Kiesel Aries guitar can be seen in his playthrough of the last section in 'Carbon Copy', a piece composed by himself on August Burns Reds recent album 'Phantom Anthem'.
In this post cole can be seen using a kiesel aries guitar
Joe Don Rooney uses a Kiesel Aries Bolt-On in a purple Lavender finish during the 2025 Rascal Flatts Life is a Highway tour. This guitar, which is in standard tuning, is featured on the Rascal Flatts hits "Bless the Broken Road" and "I Like the Sound of That." Proof can be seen in the provided image.
"My two light colored babies #fenderguitars #kieselguitars" - Aric on Instagram
A newer addition to his rig that has seen some touring in recent months.
In a playthrough of Eidola's Mutual Fear with guitar world magazine, Andrew mentions playing the Kiesel Aries. Andrew was later seen playing this guitar during the dance gavin dance spring 2022 tour.
Album Usage
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Genre Usage
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