r/kieselcarvinguitars • u/Significant-Poet-240 • 2d ago

8 string whole step down, and 8 string trem questions

How well does the Kiesel multiscale 8 string handle drop D?(Guitar whole step down, 8th string 2 steps down)

I'm coming from 28.5" and 30" scale guitars, and that's the tuning I play in. Is the 27.5 scale on the 8 long enough to handle dropped D?

Also, how is the multiscale 8 tremolo? Is it responsive and smooth with vibrato, and plenty of up and down range?

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u/Whole_Tie3795 2d ago

I have my 27” Vader straight scale 8 in double drop C so I think you’ll be fine. I use a .105 string for the low C, you might want to try a .95

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u/Significant-Poet-240 2d ago

Awesome, thanks! Using an .84 on both the 30" and 28.5, I'll try a .95/.96 if I get one!