LPguitarman Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Finally, after 9 1/2 weeks of anticipation. I pre-ordered this on January 21st. It is made in Korea (I know, another no-no), that was part of the delay. When it got to the states, it was held up by Customs, in Chicago, because a shipment of fish was part of the overall shipment, so Customs held the whole shipment for about a week. When it was finally received at Michael Kelly's facility last Tuesday, they shipped immediately to the dealer's warehouse, not the store (which delayed it even more). Finally, the dealer (Fazio's) overnight shipped it to their store. They got it today and I'm picking it up right after work. I'll upload more pictures, with the hard-shell case, later, and let you know how it plays and sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Wow.. nice... Now that is something different.. I quite like the Michael Kelly electrics too.... It kinda makes me a little sad though seeing that beautiful wood top have solid colour (can you see the grain under it?), but it does make for an interesting contrast... Happy playing man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Wow.. nice... Now that is something different.. I quite like the Michael Kelly electrics too.... It kinda makes me a little sad though seeing that beautiful wood top have solid colour (can you see the grain under it?), but it does make for an interesting contrast... Happy playing man I know, I hate covering up beautiful wood grain too, but I liked the color and the way it transitions to where you can see the grain. It's all Quilted Maple with Mahogany neck and Rosewood fingerboard. I haven't actually seen it in person yet. The pictures are from their website. I'll give a full review tomorrow, including the looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Well now that is different! Nice, I hope you play it in good health a long time! rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I remember when you sold your songwriter, and ordered this. 9 weeks,, wow.. well alls well that ends well. good luck and have fun with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I feel bad for whoever ordered the fish, no better way to make sure it is fresh than have it sit around Customs for a week. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Nice looking guitar congratulations, I am not familiar with MK none of the dealers near me carry any so I have never even held one before. Have fun playing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I feel bad for whoever ordered the fish, no better way to make sure it is fresh than have it sit around Customs for a week. rct I thought the same thing!! Congrats on the NGD Santo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 I feel bad for whoever ordered the fish, no better way to make sure it is fresh than have it sit around Customs for a week. rct Yeah, I was hoping they didn't hide some in my guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Something different in looks, and sounds too, no doubt? I've not heard of the name before, but it looks interesting. Congratulations, and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I feel bad for whoever ordered the fish, no better way to make sure it is fresh than have it sit around Customs for a week. rct i wouldn't eat that crap right outa the water.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 OK, Here's the obligatory pictures and initial review. The guitar is beautiful and sounds great. I am going to take it to my local guitar tech. and have him lower the bridge to get the action lower. The Color is actually Dark Brown fading into a beautiful Light Brown showing the quilt. When holding the guitar, I can see most of the quilt on the top through the Dark Brown. Really bright tone. Me, at the dealer. For the Case Lovers (including myself). The back (dark chocolate brown). Gosh, I'm looking old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Congrats, very nice too - I've read plenty about M Kelly guitars and they have a good rep. Is that a blue label inside the soundhole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Congrats, very nice too - I've read plenty about M Kelly guitars and they have a good rep. Is that a blue label inside the soundhole? Yes, only thing I'll have to live with is it says "Made in China". I hate out-sourcing, wish MK could make them in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Very nice, congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Action lowered by guitar tech. Plays real nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vangoghsear Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I've got one of the Michael Kelly quilted maple Hybrid Specials. It's beautifully put together, sounds really nice, has great low action, a beautiful neck and wide fretboard. Enjoy yours! They're great guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 I've got one of the Michael Kelly quilted maple Hybrid Specials. It's beautifully put together, sounds really nice, has great low action, a beautiful neck and wide fretboard. Enjoy yours! They're great guitars. Will do, you too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Yes, only thing I'll have to live with is it says "Made in China". I hate out-sourcing, wish MK could make them in the US. careful what ya wish for, that would easily triple the cost. at least the newer MIC/MIK and other off shore makes are much better than we're used to seeing. Glad you got a happy ending tho... it's an unusual looking guitar. any specs on the pickup? what's it go it there? I see two little wheels at the top of the sound hole, but there are a few that do this now. (Fishman?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 careful what ya wish for, that would easily triple the cost. at least the newer MIC/MIK and other off shore makes are much better than we're used to seeing. Glad you got a happy ending tho... it's an unusual looking guitar. any specs on the pickup? what's it go it there? I see two little wheels at the top of the sound hole, but there are a few that do this now. (Fishman?) It's a Fishman. The two wheels in the sound hole are volume and tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 It's a Fishman. The two wheels in the sound hole are volume and tone. if thats a matrix, I have two, it's a mid cut control. I liked these a lot, till my J200 came with the LR Baggs anthem.. Wow, quite the difference. with the mic+saddle mix, you can dial out the "quack" from the under-saddle pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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