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Kiesel DCM8: Eight Strings Into the Unknown. Some guitars whisper; others roar. The DCM8 does something entirely different - it speaks in frequencies and harmonic territories that most players never even consider exploring. This isn't just another extended-range guitar with extra strings bolted on; it's a complete reimagining of what's possible when you throw conventional thinking out the window and start from scratch.
Those 24 fanned frets represent the kind of forward-thinking approach that separates true innovation from mere novelty. Each string gets its optimal scale length, creating perfect intonation and tension balance across the entire range. Think of it like having eight individual guitars perfectly harmonized into one instrument - each string responds with its own character while contributing to the larger sonic picture.
The compound scale design means your low strings maintain clarity and definition even when tuned to sub-basement frequencies, while the high strings retain that familiar feel and tension you're used to. It's engineering serving musical expression rather than just showing off technical prowess.
That neck-through construction with optional 3-piece walnut and maple stripe configuration provides the kind of sustain and resonance that makes those extended low notes sing rather than just thump. The Hipshot bridge and Kiesel tuners create a hardware package that stays stable even when you're pushing the boundaries of what conventional guitars can handle.
With options like the ebony fingerboard, stainless steel frets, and custom quilted maple tops, you can build an instrument that's as visually striking as it is sonically adventurous. This isn't just about having more strings - it's about accessing musical territories that simply don't exist on six-string instruments.
Included Options:
CSF - Custom Finish
SWT - Special Wood Top
QDC - Deep Clear Quilt
QPH - Quilted Maple Headstock Matches Body Finish
BV - Beveled Body Edges
ASH - Maple Neck/Swamp Ash Body
RNC - Rear of Body Natural Clear (Must Have Top Wood)
BOA - Blacked Out Ash Body Sides
3WM - 3-Piece Walnut Neck w/ 1 Maple Stripe
TN - Tung Oil Finish Back Of Neck (Natural Wood)
THNN - Thinner Neck Profile
EFB - Ebony Fingerboard (Less Color Variation)
ISOD - Offset Dot Inlays (Staggered)
IA - Abalone Inlay Material
STF - Stainless Med-Jumbo Frets .048" H .103" W
