Michael Kelly Dragonfly 4 Fretless Acoustic-Electric Bass

Quilted laminated Maple back and sides. Fishman Classic 4 preamp. Unlined fretless with top dot markers.

Overall User Ratings (based on 30 ratings)
  • Overall:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    2.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    1.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted June 11, 2005 by a customer from hotmail.com

"WHOA!!!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This bass will keep me happy as long as it is in my power to pick it up and play. Great product with an unbeatable price.
Sound
Great... Just Great... Compared to all of the other ABG's out their this bass beats them all.
Features
The Fishman electronics makes finding a sound you like a breeze. The body contouring is fantastic making it a joy to play.
Quality
The product is beautiful and easyily the best priced ABG on the Market. I gave it an 8 here becuase i had to have it set up to get rid of some of the fret buzz. After a quick day in the shop ou could confuse this bass with something far more expensive.
Value
Aside from the quick setup this baby beats out anything for about a quarter of the price.
The Wow Factor
This is probably the most beautiful guitar on the market. When i play a show people come up to me afterwards and are like "Damn, thats one fine looking bass." It is well made and comfortable to play. Perfect for hours on teh beach with your friends. I would buy this agian in an instant

Musical Background:

Semi-Pro

Musical Style:

Rock, Alt,, Reggae, Ska, Jazz
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Submitted December 17, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com

"to some this instrument is not meant to be , to thers like myself its a dream come true i had a acoustic eletric guitar that eve"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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it was apparent from the first time i played this, i was destined to play this for the rest of my life however long that should be ! i will likely never go anywhere else but to my dragonfly for every bass need i will ever have as it is now a part of my soul. thank to michael kelly for setting me free from all the average bass sounds that so many have gotten used to.
Sound
i love the sound & the tone . i play a multiple of instruments basses as well and have never found the sound i like till now !!
Features
this is a weak point i did not get any accesories but as far as it goes for me i dont care!!
Ease of Use
i have no problem getting all the the sound i could hope for, if others do have problems perhaps they should closer examine the way they play.when switching from one style instrument to another there is a period of readjustment to a new style of instrument
Quality
i have been in quality controll for some 25 years i find the quality in the instrument to be outstanding. the minute this bass met my hands the magic began as all whom know me are left with jaws hanging at the beauty and the sound i can get from it . the quality is very good. and quality has been my living in proto type and helicopters aircraft for many years.
Value
it is no doubt to me an outstanding value more than worth they moey they ask i have played more expensive instruments and was unimpressed they failed the tone test i play naturally by ear and tone is everthing to me.
Manufacturer Support
so far i have had no need but i know how to reach them shold i need to.
The Wow Factor
evrytime i take it out folks go OOOOO-aaahhhhhh then i start playing and they go WOW .

Musical Background:

harmonica,s hand drums ,flutes, classical guitar, bass, penny whistles ETC

Musical Style:

anything except punk& rap
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Submitted November 26, 2005 by a customer from msn.com

"Good for beginners....no tone in the wood."

Overall: 2 out of 5 stars
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Sound
the sound is OK...the intonation is alittle off and the strings buzz on the 7th and 12th fretts.
Features
what features???? the pick up was cool
Quality
the fret board is comming apart and cracking at the surface.
Value
not very good for a $400 bass. esspessually not to come w/ a manual or a gig bag.
Manufacturer Support
no support

Musical Background:

Writer, colaberator

Musical Style:

everything
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Submitted October 23, 2006 by a customer from hotmail.com

"If your are looking for a Quality bass for under $500.00 run from this one"

Overall: 0.5 out of 5 stars
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I returned it
Sound
I bought this got it home and Frett buzz on the D&G string second fret. Up Past the middle of the neck strings dead.
Features
Pick up are good
Quality
Qualtity control at the factory well there is none..
Value
Every thing has value - But this comes close to none
The Wow Factor
I returned it and ran...

Musical Background:

20 years active musician

Musical Style:

rock, Blues, Jazz
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Submitted January 29, 2005 by a customer from earthlink.net

"looks great,plays & sounds horrible!!!stay away !!!!!"

Overall: 0.5 out of 5 stars
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not satisfied now ! probably will try to insure it & hope some idiot steals it!!
Sound
heavy string buzz , intonation sucks!!!
Features
what accessories??
Quality
looks good , sounds / plays like hell!
Value
not at all!!!
Manufacturer Support
no manual , no info whats so ever!!
The Wow Factor
looks great / sounds bad (just like my ex )

Musical Background:

very active (till now) musician

Musical Style:

blues,jass, zappa fusion,metal,rock-hard& med w/ occational southern lapses & blugrass
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Submitted January 25, 2005

"string buzz heavy , intonation horrible , pick-up system unbalanced."

Overall: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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I'm not satisfied at all . maybe I can insure it & leave it where someone can steal it . if it played & sounded as good as it looks , we'd be alot happy'er .
Sound
lots of string buzz,intonation is off quite a bit , i am hoping a truss rod adjust will help the buzz, the tuning problem,we'll see.. one other thing,when amplified the low end strings are about 1/2 the volume of the others . it looks great but,play-ability & sound definatly were far below my expectations. just what i needed, anouther fixer-upper....
Features
it came with nothing , a manuel would be nice ! hope i don't break something try'n to change the battery / adjust the truss...
Quality
back-up mandatory !
Value
NO !
Manufacturer Support
don't know who to call ! did'nt come with any info ! definatly will need adjustments.
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Submitted July 27, 2004

"Dragonfly flew into my heart"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I am not in the market for anything else. This bass meets all my needs.
Sound
Not much volume unplugged, but it sounds sweet. No buzz at all. Plug it in and you've got monster tone and sustain.
Features
It's a fretless bass
Quality
It is simply beautifull to look at. Abalone all over the place. The fit and finish are perfect with the exception of a small area were the nut joins the neck. The only compaint I have with the whole thing is the bridepins. The are molded plastic and they look cheap. They do have an abalone dot but you can plainly see the mold line and it just detracts. I'm replacing them. The neck is a work of art in it's self. Quilted maple is breathtaking. It's a laminate so it will hold up to some rough treatment.
Value
It is a bargin for it's cost.
Manufacturer Support
Wouldn't know...
The Wow Factor
i want it and I got it. Try to take it away.

Musical Style:

Acoustic
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