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Description

The V49K, part of Kiesel Guitars and the Kiesel Guitars Custom Shop's Vanquish Series bolt-neck basses, is a radical departure from our other bolt-neck basses, yet maintains the Custom Shop's reputation for superior build quality, unbeatable tone, excellent playability, and a long list of available options. The many new features of the Vanquish Series put these basses in a class by themselves, and Kiesel Guitars is excited to offer bassists the ultimate instrument, available in 4, 5 and 6 string configurations. Many bassists prefer the sound of a bolt-neck bass, which is generally described as "more punchy" than a set-neck or neck-through bass. The V49K is made in the USA, and is loaded with features generally only found in boutique instruments. However, because we sell direct to you, you don't have to pay a boutique price for your new V49K. With hundreds of options available, you can build your V49K exactly the way you want it, and be the proud owner of an instrument that will last you a lifetime.

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about V49K Kiesel Vanquish.

Features and functionality

  • The V49K Kiesel Vanquish boasts an 18v active electronics system with sweepable midrange and a dual P pickup arrangement, offering unique tonal versatility.

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Build quality

  • Owners appreciate the premium 4A flamed maple top and matching headstock, with options for different top woods like AAAA quilted maple and California Claro walnut.

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Comparisons

  • The unique dual P pickup configuration is compared to the Fender black top jazz, providing a mix of clarity and thickness.

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Use cases and applications

  • The bass's design, featuring a beveled top body, enhances comfort and playability, making it suitable for extended performance sessions.

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User experience

  • Despite the modern sound in passive mode, some users find the tone control inadequate for achieving a vintage P bass sound.

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Other

  • The unrolled edges of the fingerboard have been noted to occasionally dig into fingers when handling the bass outside of playing positions.

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Critic Reviews

Bass Guitar Adventures: Gear Review: Kiesel Guitars Vanquish V49K

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The Kiesel Vanquish V49K impresses with its seamless aqua-burst finish and lightweight design, providing excellent balance and playability. The radiused pickups enhance finger-style comfort, and the active preamp offers versatility, even converting skeptics to appreciate active electronics. While the aqua-burst wasn't initially desired, the stunning finish won over the reviewer, and the glowing Luminlay side dots, though initially questionable, proved to be a worthy upgrade. The only minor gripe is the limited control in passive mode, but the overall experience with the bass, including excellent customer service, leaves little room for complaint.

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Artist usage

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See how Amos Williams uses V49K Kiesel Vanquish

Amos Williams

Bassist

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In this post amos can be seen using his kiesel vanquisher bass

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Dustin Davidson

Guitarist, Bassist

August Burns Red

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Dustin Davidson of Grammy nominated metal band August Burns Red stopped by the shop to talk about his Kiesel Vanquish, how he gets his tone, and what got him started in the music industry.

See how Anna Sentina uses V49K Kiesel Vanquish

Anna Sentina

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She's using it in that video covering master of puppets.

See how David Darocha uses V49K Kiesel Vanquish

David Darocha

Bassist

Born of Osiris

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In this post Dave can be seen using a kiesel vanquish bass

See how Nick Rossi uses V49K Kiesel Vanquish

Nick Rossi

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Born of Osiris

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In this post Nick can be seen using his kiesel vanquish bass. nick is a kiesel artist

See how Elisha Mullins uses V49K Kiesel Vanquish

Elisha Mullins

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In this post elisha can be seen playing through some war of ages tracks. Ffor this play through, he uses a kiesel vanquish v49k bass

Album Usage

The V49K Kiesel Vanquish has been featured on the following albums:

Genre Usage

Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.

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Based on how musicians on Equipboard use V49K Kiesel Vanquish, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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