Michael Kelly '54 Open Pore Electric Guitar, Ebony Fingerboard

Michael Kelly '54 Open Pore Electric Guitar, Ebony Fingerboard, Black, Full Straight Back

Michael Kelly '54 Open Pore Electric Guitar, Ebony Fingerboard, Black, Headstock Left Front

Michael Kelly '54 Open Pore Electric Guitar, Ebony Fingerboard, Black, Body Straight Front

Michael Kelly '54 Open Pore Electric Guitar, Ebony Fingerboard, Black, Body Left Front

Michael Kelly '54 Open Pore Electric Guitar, Ebony Fingerboard, Black, Body Straight Back

Michael Kelly '54 Open Pore Electric Guitar, Ebony Fingerboard, Black, Headstock Straight Back

zZounds Gear Experts Say...

With an open-pore finish for a natural feel and enhanced resonance, the Michael Kelly 54OP electric is a solid, tonally versatile rock 'n' roll machine.

What's special about this item?

Feature:	What it does:
10-inch fretboard radius	Fast and modern fingerboard profile
Ebony fretboard	Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood
Maple neck	Bright tone, full sustain and strength
Sungkai body	Similar sound and grain patterns to Ash

Overview

The 54OP might be called the black sheep of the 1950's collection. It avoids tradition in favor of a bolder look and tone. You can't help but notice the Open Pore finish on this Sungkai bodied guitar that delivers a more natural feel. This finish will preserve the natural acoustic properties of the tonewood while still providing excellent protection. The powerful Rockfield SWC humbucker can be coil-tapped via the push/pull tone knob to deliver single-coil tone. The fast and comfortable neck is enhanced with a 10" radius on the premium Ebony fretboard. So eschew tradition with your own 54OP.

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specs

Body: Sungkai
Neck: Hard Maple
Fretboard: Ebony
Fretboard Radius: 10"
Number of Frets: 22
Inlays: Dots
Headstock: 1950
Scale Length: 25.5"
Truss Rod Type: Dual Action
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1 11/16" (43mm)
Strings: D'Addario XL110 (.10-.46)
Electronics: Master volume - master tone (push/pull coil tap) - 3-way blade switch
Neck Pickup: MK Traditional Single Coil
Bridge Pickup: Rockfield SWC Humbucker
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Tuning Keys: MK Diecast
Bridge Type: Traditional

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Black: Shipping Weight: 9.5 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 43 x 16 x 4 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MK54OBKERO
Black, with Gig Bag: Shipping Weight: 12.5 lbs
Black, with Hard Case: Shipping Weight: 21 lbs

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: (516) 870-7240

Reviews

(2 ratings)

Submitted May 29, 2021 by a customer from outlook.com

"Tonal Monster"

Overall:

(see rating details)

Verified Purchaser zZounds has verified that this reviewer purchased this specific product from us.

I can't say enough about this guitar. I have had squires and Mexican fenders. I have played American tele's and this one sweeps them under the rug. The rockfield pickup is amazing and the coil split takes you to tele town. This guitar handles everything from country to metal, jazz to classic rock and everything in between. I cannot say enough about Michael Kelly guitars. I am a fan for life. One thing you should know is that it will most likely need a setup, the action came a little high, but no finish issues or high frets. Truly a stunning instrument, and the Sungkai wood is beautiful. Do yourself a favor and get one. Professional musician here, and this guitar is on point.

17 of 17 people (100%) people found this review helpful. Did you?