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Description

Kiesel Guitars is proud to announce the all-new Zeus Series bolt-neck headless guitars and basses. Available in 6, 7 and 8 string models, as well as multiscale models, the Zeus Series takes some of the most popular features of our other models, and combines them into one exciting new instrument. The Zeus Series is made in the USA, and loaded with features, along with having Kiesel Guitars full complement of Custom Shop options available. It's boutique instrument, without the boutique price, because Kiesel Guitars eliminates the middleman markup by selling directly to you. You can build your Zeus Z6 exactly the way you want it, and be the proud owner of an instrument that will last you a lifetime. construction bolt-on neck scale length 25.5" body alder neck Eastern hardrock maple with 2-way adjustable truss rod and dual carbon-fiber rods for additional strength & stability fingerboard ebony, 20" radius inlays white pearl dots neck width 1.67" wide @ nut, .792" thick @ 1st fret, .890" thick @ 12th fret, 2.25" wide @ 24th fret hardware black bridge Hipshot™ hardtail; optional Hipshot/Kiesel Tremolo System frets 24 stainless steel medium-jumbo, .103 wide X .048 tall pickup Kiesel Lithium K12 humbuckers electronics master volume/tone controls, 5-way lever switch strings 1046 standard single-ball end strings dimensions 30.5" long, 1.62" thick body, 12" wide body average weight 5.5 lbs

Frank Fleckenstein

Frank Fleckenstein

Kiesel Guitars Zeus Z6 Demo & Review

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Kiesel Guitars Zeus Z6 Demo & Review

Frank Fleckenstein

Frank Fleckenstein

Video thumbnail for Less head, more mojo! Reviewing a Kiesel Zeus Z6 guitar by Nino Aveni

Less head, more mojo! Reviewing a Kiesel Zeus Z6 guitar

Nino Aveni

Nino Aveni

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Kiesel Zeus Z6 - Holdsworth Pickups - Demo & Review

Chris Holland Guitar

Chris Holland Guitar

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Kiesel Zeus Z6.

Build quality

  • The Zeus Z6 features a koa neck and body, with a figured claro walnut top and chambered body, noted for its "woody" aesthetic and tamarind wood knobs.

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Features and functionality

  • Kiesel's Beryllium pickups offer a vintage humbucker tone, praised for warm clean sounds suitable for jazz, funk, and fusion, with Strat-like tones in positions 2 and 4.

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Comparisons

  • Compared to Ibanez's Wizard necks, the Zeus Z6 neck is thicker, akin to a Telecaster but rounder, with a 20-inch fretboard radius standard.

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User experience

  • Owners report the tung oil neck finish as the most comfortable and smooth compared to other finishes they have tried.

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Value and pricing

  • The flat international shipping rate of $30 from Kiesel to Sweden is noted as reasonable, with the base model price being used for customs declarations.

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I love headless guitars

beautiful instrument. Chambered Mahogany body with maple top. Roasted maple fret board with their vintage humbuckers..really enjoy playing this guitar

Artist usage

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See how Joss Allen uses Kiesel Zeus Z6

Joss Allen

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IN this post Joss shows off the build of his Kiesel Zeus. This is the third guitar Joss has gotten from Kiesel. Joss is a Kiesel artist

See how Thomas McRocklin uses Kiesel Zeus Z6

Thomas McRocklin

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In this video, McRocklin can be seen playing his custom Keisel Zeus, with Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi pickups. This is his No. 1 guitar.

See how Tim Miller uses Kiesel Zeus Z6

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In an Instagram post by Tim Miller (@timmillerguitar), he is seen playing a Kiesel Zeus Z6, confirming his use of this guitar. The post is captioned "From low E to high E."

See how Brandon Ewing uses Kiesel Zeus Z6

Brandon Ewing

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In an Instagram post by Brandon Ewing, a Kiesel Zeus Z6 guitar is visible in the background, as indicated by his caption "White and Gold ⚜️ @kieselguitars."

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Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Kiesel Zeus Z6, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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