Antares Bass
The Antares Bass is one of Kiesel's current bolt-on, headstocked bass models, offered in 5-string configurations.
About this guitar
The Antares Bass is one of Kiesel’s current bolt-on, headstocked bass models, offered in 5-string configurations. The base build uses an alder body and two Kiesel JVA single-coil pickups. Like the rest of the Kiesel lineup, it’s built to order through the company’s own online configurator, with wood, hardware, finish, and electronics options priced individually on top of the base price shown here.
Specs
| Construction | Bolt-on with radiused neck heel |
|---|---|
| Body | Alder |
| Neck | Tung-Oiled Maple With 2-Way Adjustable Truss Rod And Dual Carbon-Fiber Rods For Additional Strength & Stability |
| Fingerboard | Ebony With 14" Radius Ebony With 20" Radius |
| Frets | 24 Stainless Steel Medium-Jumbo, .103" Wide X .048" Tall |
| Pickups | Two Kiesel JVA Single Coil |
| Bridge | Hipshot™ A-Style |
| Scale Length | 34" |
| Hardware | Chrome |
| Electronics | Dark Glass Preamp, Master Volume/Push-Pull Active Passive Switch, Pickup Blend, Stacked Concentric Bass/Treble |
| String Count | 5-string |
| Custom Options | Fully configurable via Kiesel's online builder (wood, finish, hardware, pickups, scale length, and more), each priced individually; price shown reflects the model's base/starting configuration. |
Quick answers
- How much does the Antares Bass cost?
- Kiesel Guitars lists it at $2,099 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Antares Bass still available?
- Yes. Kiesel Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Antares Bass?
- Kiesel Guitars, building gear since 1946. Where it's built: Every Kiesel instrument is built at the Kiesel factory in Escondido, California, where the company moved in 2017. It's listed here as a bass guitar.
- What warranty does Kiesel Guitars offer?
- 5-year limited warranty for the original owner with proof of purchase, non-transferable. Modified instruments, moisture, contaminants, natural disasters, accidents and abuse void coverage. The owner pays shipping to and from the Escondido factory.
- How long is the wait for Kiesel Guitars gear?
- Custom Shop guitars and basses have an estimated build time of 12 to 16 weeks, and a rush option is available.