Kiesel SCB7 Single-Cutaway Bevel-Top Guitar SN:125037,... (Review)

Reviewed By: Rosario Panzarella

Purchased from: on loan from Manufacturer

Street Price: $1,389 USD  + case & shipping

About:

For almost 70 years, Kiesel and Carvin Guitars have been building high-quality guitars, basses, pickups, part necks and accessories for pro and hobbyist musicians alike. And because they sell directly to the customer, with no middle man, we offer much higher value with products that would sell for 2 to 3 times more if we sold through retail stores. They are based out of San Diego, CA

This Kiesel SCB7 25.5" scale ebony fingerboard Abalone dot inlays "M" bridge, with tune-o-matic bridge and strings fed through the body Premium locking tuners 24 Stainless steel med jumbo frets, Set Neck-through design 5 piece maple neck with black limba stripes featuring the "Rapid Play" low action neck.

Carvin Guitars IC5 Deep Teal with Black Burst Edging,... (Review)

Reviewed By: "Top Shelf" Kevin McAleer

Purchased from: Manufacturer

Street Price: $1959 USD as customized ($1319 stock model) with case + shipping

About:

Carvin Guitars has been selling guitars and basses direct to the customer for almost 70 years. On their website (www.carvinguitars.com) you can order the "stock" version or customize any model to your own liking.

This Carvin Guitars Icon-5 5-string bass has a mahogany body with a quilted maple top, 5-piece maple neck with mahogany stripes and a 14” radius 24 fret ebony fingerboard.

Hardware:

Chrome Hipshot A-style with strings-through body, Chrome Carvin Guitars premium 20:1 ratio tuners.

Electronics: 

RH2 radiused humbuckers, 18V active/passive, volume, pickup blend, stacked concentric bass and high frequency, stacked concentric mid frequency and sweep.