{"product_id":"kiesel-vm59k","title":"Kiesel VM59K Vanquish Multiscale 5-String Bass – Custom Shop Umber Fade to Crimson Red – Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiesel VM59K Vanquish Multiscale 5-String Bass – Custom Shop Umber Fade to Crimson Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis custom-built Kiesel VM59K Vanquish pairs modern multiscale performance with a truly distinctive selection of woods, electronics and cosmetic appointments. Its one-piece swamp ash body is finished in a beautiful custom Umber Fade to Crimson Red, allowing the natural grain to remain visible beneath the clear-gloss finish. The matching headstock continues the red-to-umber fade for a cohesive, high-end appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bolt-on neck is constructed from three pieces of maple with purpleheart stripes and topped with an ebony fingerboard. Red acrylic staggered offset dot inlays complement the body finish, while 24 stainless-steel medium-jumbo frets provide exceptional durability and a smooth playing surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiesel’s 34”–36” multiscale layout gives the low B string additional length and tension while retaining a familiar 34” scale on the highest string. The result is a clear, controlled low register combined with a comfortable and natural playing feel across the fingerboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bass also features a custom mixed-pickup configuration consisting of a Kiesel Radium KRJ radiused single-coil in the neck position and a Radium KRH radiused humbucker at the bridge. Combined with Kiesel’s active\/passive electronics, this pairing provides an unusually broad range of tones—from articulate single-coil definition to the thicker output and punch of a bridge humbucker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional custom details include a black-limba headstock overlay, gold drop-shadow Kiesel logo, black-chrome hardware and a contrasting limba body treatment visible around the sculpted perimeter. The original factory order sheet also specifies that the bass was to be signed by Mark Kiesel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kiesel Ultimate soft bass case is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: VM59K Vanquish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstrument Type: Five-string electric bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction: Bolt-on neck with five-bolt neck joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody: One-piece swamp ash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Detail: Contrasting limba perimeter treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Custom Umber Fade to Crimson Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopcoat: Clear gloss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 34”–36” multiscale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParallel Fret: Seventh fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck: Three-piece maple with purpleheart stripes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Radius: 14”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets: 24 stainless-steel medium-jumbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInlays: Red acrylic staggered offset dots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Pickup: Kiesel Radium KRJ radiused single-coil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Pickup: Kiesel Radium KRH radiused humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics: 18-volt active\/passive system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls: Master volume with push\/pull active-passive switching, pickup blend, stacked bass\/treble and stacked mid-frequency controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge: Hipshot multiscale bridge with approximately 19mm string spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware: Black chrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadstock: Black-limba overlay with matching red-to-umber finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLogo: Gold drop-shadow Kiesel logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Kiesel Ultimate soft bass case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocumentation: Factory order sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis highly customized VM59K offers the extended-range clarity and ergonomic feel of a modern multiscale bass, along with a striking finish and a versatile pickup configuration rarely encountered on a Vanquish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kiesel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48476521332962,"sku":"VM59K","price":2599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/4094\/9941\/files\/39A36092-0FAC-4EBD-A668-AFCB04C20B06.jpg?v=1790015909","url":"https:\/\/bcrmusic.com\/products\/kiesel-vm59k","provider":"BCR Music \u0026 Sound","version":"1.0","type":"link"}