Kiesel Guitars

Christopher Molden

Does not allow shipping to an address other than the billing address, despite giving you the option. “Solutions” provided were completely unreasonable and provided for a larger “headache” than they were purportedly mitigating with this policy. Despite complying with customer service in a change of address with my bank, they STILL could not reinitiate the transaction to facilitate the purchase. Currently awaiting a refund for the initial transaction. Insane.

Jimmy E

What a nice showroom! Large clean with 3 full walls of custom shop guitars. I always played the big names but the quality and craftsmanship at a much lower price. Call Chris, he can answer anything about guitars and help you build a custom just the way you want it.

Mike D1

We recently moved to SD county. I was very interested in seeing the Kiesel showroom as two years ago I started getting back into guitar after a 40 year+ hiatus. During that time I had founded a factory-direct company in a different industry. I knew that factory-direct distribution could very well offer the end consumer a great opportunity and value. I also figured there was no way that I was ready to take the plunge and order a custom guitar. Within minutes of being in the showroom, I had picked a beautiful SH 550 off the wall and Flock set me up in a room with an amp, told me to have at it, enjoy, and let him know if I had questions. As I started to play, I realized this guitar played better than anything I’d experienced. My wife saw the big smile on my face and I told her how perfectly it played. As we walked back out into the showroom I said something to the effect, “I’m going to get real serious about learning now so I can justify coming back here and ordering a custom guitar in a year of so.” As Flock smiled, my wife said “Hey, you aren’t getting any younger, why don’t you order one today so you can enjoy it sooner.” The next hour or so was a lot of fun as we worked out the details of the build. Flock and the other fellow (can’t remember his name, but he was very helpful), helped me work out all the details. At one point, Flock went back into the shop to see if they might have a particular wood upgrade available that would be thick enough to be carved down into the arched SH550 top. I put a deposit down on my credit card and figured it would be tough to wait the possible 8-10 week lead time. I was more than a bit excited when Flock called only about a month later and said it was ready to pick up! I am so glad I went with the custom Zebrawood top as it turned out absolutely gorgeous, and unique. I’ve now been playing this guitar 2-4 hours daily for three weeks and am just extremely happy with how it plays and how it sounds. The factory-direct model really does give people the opportunity to have a remarkable guitar custom made to their heart’s desired specs at a very reasonable cost. Very highly recommended!

Mischa Levine

Fantastic guitars. Friendly, laid back staff. A nice variety of amps and effects to play with. Electric guitar heaven.