Kiesel Zeus Headless | Black Magic Sparkle
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The Kiesel Zeus is built for players who want maximum performance with zero dead weight. Its headless design shifts the balance point closer to the body, reducing fatigue during long rehearsals, sessions, or tours while giving you surgical control over every position on the neck. Whether you’re sitting, standing, or tracking in the studio, the Zeus feels effortless and fast — the way a modern instrument should.
This Zeus features an alder body, maple neck, and birdseye maple fingerboard, a time-tested wood combination that delivers a tight low end, clear mids, and smooth top-end detail. The stainless steel frets (medium) mean ultra-low maintenance, perfect intonation over time, and a fast, glassy feel under the fingers. The finish is Black Magic Sparkle, a metallic black that pops under stage lights without being flashy — boutique, modern, and clean.
For tone, it ships loaded with Righteous Sound RAF humbuckers, which offer vintage-inspired articulation with a balanced output that handles gain extremely well. It also includes a set of Guitarmony Orions in the case for players who want a more contemporary, aggressive voice — a killer bonus that adds even more value.
The headless hardware keeps the guitar perfectly in tune, improves resonance by reducing sympathetic string pull behind the nut, and makes string changes fast and predictable. It’s an ergonomic, portable, no-nonsense platform built with working players in mind.
| Body | Alder |
|---|---|
| Neck | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Birdseye Maple |
| Frets | Stainless Steel (Medium) |
| Pickups | Righteous Sound RAF (Installed) |
| Bonus Pickups | Guitarmony Orions (Included in Case) |
|---|---|
| Finish | Black Magic Sparkle (Metallic) |
| Case | Original Diesel Soft Case |
| Condition | Excellent — no major damage. Small ding on the upper horn + light clear-coat scratches visible only in certain lighting. |
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