Kiesel SH-445 | Early Josh Meader Model | Carvin C22 Pickups

Body Color

Black

Right Or Left Handed

Right-handed

Type

Electric

Kiesel / Carvin SH445 Semi-Hollow (2016) – Upgraded Pickups – Early Josh Meader Spec For sale is a 2016 Kiesel SH445 semi-hollow double cutaway guitar in Jet Black gloss finish with black gloss back and sides. This guitar is an early version of what would later become the Josh Meader model. At the time, Kiesel did not yet offer it as a stocked option—the only way to get this configuration was to call in a custom order, making it a fairly unique and desirable build. Unlike the current Josh Meader model, which ships with Lollar Imperials, this one has been upgraded with Carvin’s own high-output C22 pickups for an even more versatile tonal palette. ⸻ Key Specs • Clear Maple top / Mahogany neck • Rosewood fretboard with Mother of Pearl block inlays • Stainless steel jumbo frets for smooth playability and durability • Drop-shadow Kiesel logo in silver • Dunlop strap locks installed • Includes the Ultimate Soft Case (SC10)  ⸻ Pickup Upgrade – Carvin C22J (Neck) & C22B (Bridge) This guitar features a professionally installed pickup upgrade: • C22B Bridge – 14.1k ohms, Alnico 5 magnet. High-output, harmonically rich, with tight lows and powerful mids. • C22J Neck – 7.4k ohms, Alnico 5 magnet. Smooth and warm with clear articulation, ideal for leads and cleans. Both pickups are wired to push-pull pots for coil-splitting, allowing you to achieve Strat-like single-coil tones in addition to full humbucker warmth—particularly effective with the semi-hollow construction. ⸻ Condition • Overall good condition for a nearly 10-year-old guitar. • Some light swirling on the back and normal signs of use. • Backplate missing 3 screws (easy and inexpensive fix). • Frets, neck, and electronics in excellent working order. ⸻ Summary This SH445 is a rare early Josh Meader-style Kiesel—built before the model became a standard offering. With its upgraded Carvin C22 pickups, coil-split wiring, and semi-hollow resonance, it delivers a wide tonal range from jazz clarity to rock crunch to Strat-like sparkle. A distinctive, custom-ordered piece that stands out among Kiesel’s lineup.

Brand

Kiesel