When it comes to modern metal rhythm guitar, few players have the precision (and deadly right hand) that Fear Factory mastermind Dino Cazares does. His latest signature instrument, the Kiesel DINO, is here to not only make Dino’s life a little easier when it comes to playing, but yours too!
This headless powerhouse takes the Kyber Headless platform and mutates it into something even more aggressive, refined, and purpose-built for high-gain devastation: “Now, this guitar right here that I have, it’s an eight string Kyber, but we wanted to do something a little bit different than the standard stock Kyber that you see online right now,” said Cazares.
“I wanted to put some bevels here on the top and the bottom horn. And I thought, you know, it’ll make the guitar look a little bit more aggressive, and it’s easier access when you want to get down to the higher strings.”
Revamped horns and sculpted bevels push the body shape into sharper, more angular territory, while Swamp Ash body provides a resonant and punchy tonal foundation. For those looking to go even further off the grid, the Limited Digital Camo option explodes with pixelated chaos.
But the real story begins at the neck. Kiesel’s all-new Ultra Thin Velocity Neck Profile is on full display here and it’s a game-changer. By shaving nearly .1″ from the 12th fret, this neck rivals the fastest profiles on the market, offering an effortlessly sleek feel that encourages fluid movement across all seven strings.
Driving the tone is the Seymour Duncan Retribution humbucker—Dino’s own signature pickup, engineered for maximum clarity under extreme gain. It delivers a focused, articulate attack that keeps complex riffs defined, even in the most saturated settings.
The Multiscale design further enhances playability and tension balance, ensuring that each string feels dialed-in and responsive. Meanwhile, practical touches like Flush-Mount strap buttons keep the guitar’s profile clean and stage-ready, eliminating unnecessary bulk.
Build your DINO right here as either a 7 or 8-string, and keep up with all our Kiesel coverage right here!
