Michael Kelly Guitars

[MAXIFUNK]

I have seen them on the internet and they look and sound great (youtube).
I was wondering have any of you guys played or owned any of his guitars.

I would love to hear any feed back you guys might have.

Best Regards,

Maxi...............:beer:

[Robert]

I have one, a Patriot Shadow. Great high gain guitar, and it's very well made.

Here's me with my Marshall and the MK:

SriHvaztzAU

[Dauntless]

I've got 2 Hour Glass models and as far as humbucker guitars go, these will stay with me! :dude:


http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/60148737e8858bdd.jpg




http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/60148737e883ddf8.jpg (http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/60148737e883ddf8.jpg)

(http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/60148737e8858bdd.jpg)

[MAXIFUNK]

I have one, a Patriot Shadow. Great high gain guitar, and it's very well made.

Here's me with my Marshall and the MK:

SriHvaztzAU


GREAT PLAYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks sor muich for posting the video.


BUT NOW I HAVE SOME SERIOUS GAS UUUUUGGGGGHHHH!
I have to get me A Patriot Limited or Patriot Premium REAL SOON!!!!!!!!

[MAXIFUNK]

I've got 2 Hour Glass models and as far as humbucker guitars go, these will stay with me! :dude:


http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/60148737e8858bdd.jpg




http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/60148737e883ddf8.jpg (http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/60148737e883ddf8.jpg)

(http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/60148737e8858bdd.jpg)


Great looking guitars I have to go test drive one these this weekend.

Thanks for posting the pics.

[Radioboy950]

Am I crazy, or is this Decree one heck of a guitar for only $400..??
*Mahogany
*PAF buckers w/coil tap
*Grover tuners
*Cool spilt inlays.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Michael-Kelly-Patriot-Decree-Electric-Guitar-515958-i1395989.gc

I love the look of these guitars.

Do they feel and play as great as they look?

Are they made in Korea and set up in a shop in the U-S, as many value-minded builders do nowadays?

[Auriemma]

I bought this earlier this year (CL find) a 2003 Michael Kelly Patriot Q ... and she is CLEAN! There is one minute blem you can barely see only if you are looking for it. She weighs in at 9 lbs. The tarnish on the pickups cleaned up with some Maguires, the Gotoh tuner knobs are slightly pitted and the Gotoh bridge and tailpiece have lost some gold finish, but polished up great. Electrically she is sound. The overall sound is very good. The neck pickup is excellent clean and crunches up nicely at around 8. With the tone pot up (single coil) she looses some volume but has a twangier (is that a word?) sound. The bridge pickup is somewhat muddy at lower volumes, but when turned up comes through OK. Again dirties up at 8. With the tone pot set to single coil, it loses volume, and cuts the tone but not as much as you would think.

Did I mention the sustain? OMG! This little girl just rings on and on... unbelievable.

All in all... I LIKE IT! I can't wait to get my Bradley in the shop just to compare them, then decide which gets upgraded.

The strings were DOA and all I had was a set of Dean Markley Blue Steels in .009s. Note: You will notice in my pics that the D string saddle is way out of place. It was a bad D string, once I replaced that string and re-adjust the intonation. It is now in its normal. Otherwise, I am VERY happy.

Not too bad for $275 with OHSC (TKL).

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/5966/patriot1.jpg

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5579/patriot2.jpg

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1917/patriot3.jpg

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/9995/patriot4.jpg

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/7966/patriot5.jpg

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/7795/patriot6.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6315/patriot7.jpg

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/3120/patriot8.jpg


Specifications:
-------------------
YEAR MADE: 2003
MADE IN: Korea
BODY COLOR: Faded Transparent Black
CONSTRUCTION: Set-neck
BODY: Mahogany
TOP: Quilted Maple
NECK: Mahogany
BINDING: Five-ply white and black
FRETBOARD: Rosewood
INLAY: Abalone block
FRETS: 22 medium jumbo
SCALE: 24-3/4”
BRIDGE: Gutoh Fully adjustable hardtail
TUNERS: Grover 102G's
PICKUPS: Michael Kelly PAF-Plus (G&B G-113s - Korean made)
ELECTRONICS: Two Volume, two tone - coil tapped
KNOBS: Black Speed knobs
HARDWARE: Gold

[Robert]

Auriemma, man that is a beauty! Congrats!

[Tig]

Ooooh, these pixxors are making my GAS act up in a terrible way. :poke:
Thanks!!!
:flamemad:

[Dauntless]

They are made in Korea and they play/sound as good as they look!

[syo]

I saw the Michael Kelly's at the NAMM show and I was very impressed with how they looked. When I got a hold of the pricelist, I was floored. Looks to be an excellent deal. I've not played one but if Robert is happy with his...

[MAXIFUNK]

I bought this earlier this year (CL find) a 2003 Michael Kelly Patriot Q ... and she is CLEAN! There is one minute blem you can barely see only if you are looking for it. She weighs in at 9 lbs. The tarnish on the pickups cleaned up with some Maguires, the Gotoh tuner knobs are slightly pitted and the Gotoh bridge and tailpiece have lost some gold finish, but polished up great. Electrically she is sound. The overall sound is very good. The neck pickup is excellent clean and crunches up nicely at around 8. With the tone pot up (single coil) she looses some volume but has a twangier (is that a word?) sound. The bridge pickup is somewhat muddy at lower volumes, but when turned up comes through OK. Again dirties up at 8. With the tone pot set to single coil, it loses volume, and cuts the tone but not as much as you would think.

Did I mention the sustain? OMG! This little girl just rings on and on... unbelievable.

All in all... I LIKE IT! I can't wait to get my Bradley in the shop just to compare them, then decide which gets upgraded.

The strings were DOA and all I had was a set of Dean Markley Blue Steels in .009s. Note: You will notice in my pics that the D string saddle is way out of place. It was a bad D string, once I replaced that string and re-adjust the intonation. It is now in its normal. Otherwise, I am VERY happy.

Not too bad for $275 with OHSC (TKL).

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/5966/patriot1.jpg

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5579/patriot2.jpg

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1917/patriot3.jpg

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/9995/patriot4.jpg

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/7966/patriot5.jpg

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/7795/patriot6.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6315/patriot7.jpg

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/3120/patriot8.jpg


Specifications:
-------------------
YEAR MADE: 2003
MADE IN: Korea
BODY COLOR: Faded Transparent Black
CONSTRUCTION: Set-neck
BODY: Mahogany
TOP: Quilted Maple
NECK: Mahogany
BINDING: Five-ply white and black
FRETBOARD: Rosewood
INLAY: Abalone block
FRETS: 22 medium jumbo
SCALE: 24-3/4”
BRIDGE: Gutoh Fully adjustable hardtail
TUNERS: Grover 102G's
PICKUPS: Michael Kelly PAF-Plus (G&B G-113s - Korean made)
ELECTRONICS: Two Volume, two tone - coil tapped
KNOBS: Black Speed knobs
HARDWARE: Gold


I was wondering what is the radius of the neck?

Maxi.......................

[Dauntless]

http://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/

[Auriemma]

Sorry...

Thanks, she is purrdy! And plays as good as she looks.

I don't know what the radius is, all I know is that its comfortable for me. All I can say is if you can try one out, you will probably take it home.

FYI: My Bradley LPC goes in this weekend for some luthier lovin!

[MAXIFUNK]

Sorry...

Thanks, she is purrdy! And plays as good as she looks.

I don't know what the radius is, all I know is that its comfortable for me. All I can say is if you can try one out, you will probably take it home.

FYI: My Bradley LPC goes in this weekend for some luthier lovin!


Cool thanks for answering


Maxi.................. :dude:

[jjegg]

I just got this Used, but so far im in love with it. What do you think?
http://i45.tinypic.com/wl1uoj.jpg

[Commodore 64]

AWesome. Man Ilove these MKs. I've been playing mine a lot more the past few days. Starting to appreciate it more.

[Auriemma]

If she plays like she looks, you should be in love.

[MAXIFUNK]

I just got this Used, but so far im in love with it. What do you think?
http://i45.tinypic.com/wl1uoj.jpg


Man that is one nice was axe Congrats

[Tig]

I just got this Used, but so far im in love with it. What do you think?

Usually, natural, unstained wood finish on guitars bores me, but that guitar is incredibly beautiful!
:AOK

[EnglishJW]

I have a Michael Kelly as well - a Patriot Limited with the Burled Bubinga finish. This model has the Rockfield SWC pickups which can be coil tapped making the guitar very versatile tonally.

http://www.thefret.net/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1448

[Duff]

My cherry burst MK Patriot Custom with direct mount Rockfield pickups is an awesome guitar for the money, around 550.

I had no idea that Rockfield pickups sounded so great. The guitar is a beauty and feels great and the sounds are really appreciative. Three distinctly different switch sounds, all great. MK guitars are definitely way better built and sounding than a lot of people realize.

I have been looking at possibly getting another different one but my list of other priorities for musical gear has a couple items already on the agenda.

[EnglishJW]

I'm a fan too - not only of the Michael Kelly guitars but also of those Rockfield SWC pickups. Here's mine:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3422/3401874915_33b84c09a4.jpg

[iohanr]

Michael Kelly guitars are great value for money! I have the Vex NV and the craftsmanship/quality is excellent. You can get one new on ebay for $469... I got mine for $396 gently used.

Here is mine:
http://reaver.routex.net:8000/Uploads/Links/mk1.JPG
http://reaver.routex.net:8000/Uploads/Links/mk2.jpg

And here is a short YouTube of me playing it:
N0FDLPqcgd4

Oh BTW... I'm new to the forum... Hi everyone! :-)

[Commodore 64]

Awesome guitar and awesome job on the Queen solo!

[iohanr]

Thanks!

[Tig]

And here is a short YouTube of me playing it:

Oh BTW... I'm new to the forum... Hi everyone! :-)

Very nice solo, and a great introduction! Bonus points for having your cutie-pie daughter help with the video.


Fractal FX Ultra? Now that is my dream FX system. :drool

[iohanr]

Thanks!

The Axe-Fx Ultra is a very nice unit... expensive but worth it!

[MAXIFUNK]

Michael Kelly guitars are great value for money! I have the Vex NV and the craftsmanship/quality is excellent. You can get one new on ebay for $469... I got mine for $396 gently used.

Here is mine:
http://reaver.routex.net:8000/Uploads/Links/mk1.JPG
http://reaver.routex.net:8000/Uploads/Links/mk2.jpg

And here is a short YouTube of me playing it:
N0FDLPqcgd4

Oh BTW... I'm new to the forum... Hi everyone! :-)


Nice playing on the guitar. great video room What kind of gear do you have in your Man Cave? I have done quite a few rooms for friends of mine. Audio/visual is another one of my loves for sure.

[iohanr]

Nice playing on the guitar. great video room What kind of gear do you have in your Man Cave? I have done quite a few rooms for friends of mine. Audio/visual is another one of my loves for sure.

Don't mean to stray too far off-topic, but just wanted to answer your question....

As far as A/V equipment, nothing too fancy... I got some speakers from AV123 (Onyx Reference series) and a HSU research subwoofer, a Mitsubishi DLP 720p projector, Carada 100" screen, Emotiva Pre/Pro and Power Amp, Denon 3910 DVD player, Sony PS3, and an HTPC running XBMC. I had a friend help me finish the room with acoustic treatments. Oh and of course some Berkline theater recliners and Lutron lighting control. This is all old stuff from 2004 when I moved into this house and we finished the basement. The only thing that has been changed is the projector which used to be a Benq PE8700 but it died on me.

Cheers!

[MAXIFUNK]

Don't mean to stray too far off-topic, but just wanted to answer your question....

As far as A/V equipment, nothing too fancy... I got some speakers from AV123 (Onyx Reference series) and a HSU research subwoofer, a Mitsubishi DLP 720p projector, Carada 100" screen, Emotiva Pre/Pro and Power Amp, Denon 3910 DVD player, Sony PS3, and an HTPC running XBMC. I had a friend help me finish the room with acoustic treatments. Oh and of course some Berkline theater recliners and Lutron lighting control. This is all old stuff from 2004 when I moved into this house and we finished the basement. The only thing that has been changed is the projector which used to be a Benq PE8700 but it died on me.

Cheers!


No worries on flowing off topic it happens here all the time LOL.
Nice setup many great choices that rock without going big name big dollar crazy. LOL The high end market can burn your money up faster than a day at the casino.

Thanks for answering & welcome to the site.

[Perfect Stranger]

I have a MK Hourglass Limited Spalt.......LOVE IT!

http://i48.tinypic.com/2ynf28p.jpg http://i48.tinypic.com/2ibyofb.jpg

[Ch0jin]

So, I'm like the only guy here who doesn't own a MK huh :)

Looks like I better put one on the list.....



I'm a fan too - not only of the Michael Kelly guitars but also of those Rockfield SWC pickups. Here's mine:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3422/3401874915_33b84c09a4.jpg

Did it come with those knobs, because they look awesome!

[Duff]

Some pictures of my MK Patriot Custom. Super great guitar.



http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae84/Duffy49/032.jpg

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae84/Duffy49/034.jpg

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae84/Duffy49/030.jpg

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae84/Duffy49/035.jpg

[iohanr]

I have a MK Hourglass Limited Spalt.......LOVE IT!

http://i48.tinypic.com/2ynf28p.jpg http://i48.tinypic.com/2ibyofb.jpg

Nice one! It looks like the 2010 catalog only has Patriots on it now... no more Hex, Vex, or Hourglass.... too bad.

[mkkelly271]

I own a Michael Kelly Vintage. Couldn't ask for a finer guitar for the price. Craftsmanship on mine is flawless. I won Gibson guitars which were more than triple the price of this one. If your eyes are closed, you'd really struggle to hear the difference. Mine was set-up very well right out of the box. I elected to change strings and nothing else.

[SeanCham]

Hi mkkelly271,

I've been looking for a LP shape guitar and the Vintage seems to be a nice choice. I have a question if you do not mind, does your MK Patriot Vintage have real flame maple top wood or is it a mahogany top with flame maple veneer?