SH550
The SH550 is one of Kiesel's current set-neck, headstocked guitar models, offered in 6-string configurations.
About this guitar
The SH550 is one of Kiesel’s current set-neck, headstocked guitar models, offered in 6-string configurations. The base build uses a mahogany body and Bezel-Mount Kiesel Beryllium Humbuckers 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 | Set Neck |
|---|---|
| Body | Mahogany With Plain Maple Carved Top |
| Neck | Tung-Oiled Mahogany With 2-Way Adjustable Truss Rod And Dual Carbon-Fiber Rods For Additional Strength & Stability |
| Fingerboard | Ebony With 14" Radius |
| Frets | 22 Stainless Steel Medium-Jumbo, .103" Wide X .048" Tall |
| Pickups | Bezel-Mount Kiesel Beryllium Humbuckers |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic With Stop Piece, .4125" (10.5mm) Spacing |
| Scale Length | 25" |
| Hardware | Chrome |
| Electronics | Master Volume, Push/Pull Tone/Coil Splitter, 3-Way Pickup Selector |
| 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 SH550 cost?
- Kiesel Guitars lists it at $2,599 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the SH550 still available?
- Yes. Kiesel Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the SH550?
- 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 semi hollow 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.