Retro Solo
The Retro Solo is one of Kiesel's current bolt-on, headstocked guitar models, offered in 6-string configurations.
About this guitar
The Retro Solo is one of Kiesel’s current bolt-on, headstocked guitar models, offered in 6-string configurations. The base build uses an alder body. 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 | 10" Ebony |
| Frets | 22 Stainless Steel Medium-Jumbo, .103 Wide X .048 Tall |
| Bridge | Gotoh™ WT3, .425" (10.8mm) Spacing |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Hardware | Chrome |
| Electronics | Master Volume & Tone Controls with Dunlop Super Pots™, 3-Way Lever Style Pickup Selector, flush mount output jack and rear access output jack |
| String Count | 6-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 Retro Solo cost?
- Kiesel Guitars lists it at $1,899 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Retro Solo still available?
- Yes. Kiesel Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Retro Solo?
- 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 an electric 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.