Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Some folks think the Kiesel Vader is only for metal. I don't.
A looped ambient guitar soundscape on a headless Kiesel Vader — volume-pedal swells, clear notes inside big delay, and why the “wrong” guitar can make you play with more intention.
What you’re hearing / seeing:
1. Ambient guitar soundscape played on a Kiesel Vader (spalted maple top, chambered body)
2. Guitar is a baritone with a 27" scalet uned B to B
3. Volume swells through a Strymon Timeline MX
4. EBow used instead of a pick
5. Why high-output “metal” guitars can be a secret weapon for dynamics and clarity
Purchasing from Sweetwater? Support Chords of Orion with this link: sweetwater.sjv.io/75D9DQ
Stream & download Chords of Orion music:
Spotify: goo.gl/LeHwJx
Apple iTunes/Music: itun.es/us/iPqNQ
Bandcamp: chordsoforion.bandcamp.com/music
GEAR in this piece: (Sweetwater Affiliate links, see disclaimers below):
1. Levy's guitar strap: sweetwater.sjv.io/LXaq7Y
2. Kiesel Vader Guitar: kieselguitars.com/series/guitar/vader
3. TC Electronic Polytune 3 Mini Tuner: sweetwater.sjv.io/q444Ag
4. Strymon Compadre Compressor: sweetwater.sjv.io/LXP9dM
5. Strymon Riverside Overdrive: sweetwater.sjv.io/eK4mZO
6. Strymon Iridium Amp Modeler: sweetwater.sjv.io/5gb402
7. Walrus Audio Canvas Volume: sweetwater.sjv.io/enKqaX
8. Strymon Timeline MX Delay: sweetwater.sjv.io/1GgJjR
10. Pedaltrain Classic Pro Pedalboard: sweetwater.sjv.io/rQQQ2D
11. Strymon Zuma Power Supply: sweetwater.sjv.io/QyLXmA
If you’ve been told a guitar is “only” for metal or djent… try the opposite. You might surprise yourself.
Do you play a guitar that’s “wrong” for your style? Drop a comment — I would love to hear what you’re playing.
More ambient guitar:
3 Delay Types EVERY Guitarist Needs → youtu.be/cgsNxIJBmYo
Cold Nebula → youtu.be/GBvpvn1bnhs
Thanks for listening.
— Bill / Chords of Orion
Sweetwater Affiliate Disclosure:
Chords of Orion is a participant in the Sweetwater Affiliate Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for Chords of Orion to earn fees by linking to sweetwater.com.
#ambientguitar #kieselvader #headlessguitar #guitarsoundscape #volumepedal
Some folks think the Kiesel Vader is only for metal. I don't.
A looped ambient guitar soundscape on a headless Kiesel Vader — volume-pedal swells, clear notes inside big delay, and why the “wrong” guitar can make you play with more intention.
What you’re hearing / seeing:
1. Ambient guitar soundscape played on a Kiesel Vader (spalted maple top, chambered body)
2. Guitar is a baritone with a 27" scalet uned B to B
3. Volume swells through a Strymon Timeline MX
4. EBow used instead of a pick
5. Why high-output “metal” guitars can be a secret weapon for dynamics and clarity
Purchasing from Sweetwater? Support Chords of Orion with this link: sweetwater.sjv.io/75D9DQ
Stream & download Chords of Orion music:
Spotify: goo.gl/LeHwJx
Apple iTunes/Music: itun.es/us/iPqNQ
Bandcamp: chordsoforion.bandcamp.com/music
GEAR in this piece: (Sweetwater Affiliate links, see disclaimers below):
1. Levy's guitar strap: sweetwater.sjv.io/LXaq7Y
2. Kiesel Vader Guitar: kieselguitars.com/series/guitar/vader
3. TC Electronic Polytune 3 Mini Tuner: sweetwater.sjv.io/q444Ag
4. Strymon Compadre Compressor: sweetwater.sjv.io/LXP9dM
5. Strymon Riverside Overdrive: sweetwater.sjv.io/eK4mZO
6. Strymon Iridium Amp Modeler: sweetwater.sjv.io/5gb402
7. Walrus Audio Canvas Volume: sweetwater.sjv.io/enKqaX
8. Strymon Timeline MX Delay: sweetwater.sjv.io/1GgJjR
10. Pedaltrain Classic Pro Pedalboard: sweetwater.sjv.io/rQQQ2D
11. Strymon Zuma Power Supply: sweetwater.sjv.io/QyLXmA
If you’ve been told a guitar is “only” for metal or djent… try the opposite. You might surprise yourself.
Do you play a guitar that’s “wrong” for your style? Drop a comment — I would love to hear what you’re playing.
More ambient guitar:
3 Delay Types EVERY Guitarist Needs → youtu.be/cgsNxIJBmYo
Cold Nebula → youtu.be/GBvpvn1bnhs
Thanks for listening.
— Bill / Chords of Orion
Sweetwater Affiliate Disclosure:
Chords of Orion is a participant in the Sweetwater Affiliate Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for Chords of Orion to earn fees by linking to sweetwater.com.
#ambientguitar #kieselvader #headlessguitar #guitarsoundscape #volumepedal
