Michael Kelly '53 DB Flame Maple User Reviews

This is one sweet looking and sweet sounding guitar. Double humbuckers that can be spit and they are very nice. The body and neck are flawless. I got it when it was on "price drop". Excellent deal, thanks to zZounds, who is always great to work with. If you ever need gear I am advising you to start here. Very good folks to work with. This Michael Kelly '53 DB is my first of theirs but won't be the last. Made in Indonesia and crafted very well. Get yourself one and see . The mod 8 wiring really separates it from other manufacturers. I love T-style guitars and this one plays really well and the aesthetics of it is excellent. If you've been wondering about purchasing an MK all I can say is, go for it. I think you'll be satisfied. This is my third guitar purchase through zZounds and a couple of amps. I will always use them for gear. I've yet to send anything back to them due to to being substandard, screwed up , or a lemon. When I contacted MK to register my guitar for warranty purpose they immediately contacted me back and sent me a really nice MK tee shirt for free. Personally I thought that was pretty cool. It's a good quality tee also.

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Submitted August 25, 2021 by Ed M in Keizer, OR

"Gorgeous guitar."

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I could not believe how good this guitar looks, plays and sounds. I have other name brand guitars that I love, but this has become my new favorite. In fact I had just purchased a Fender Telecaster 2 days before this guitar was delivered. After an hour of playing this axe, I packed up the Fender and took it back for a refund.

Features

Michael Kelly hit it out of the park with the selection of parts used.

Quality

I have found the build quality of this guitar to be top notch.

Value

This is worth every penny plus.

The Wow Factor

I think it is one of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen.

Musical Background:

Retired touring musician

Musical Style:

Rock/Blues

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Submitted March 6, 2021 by Lewis Lott in New Castle, DE

"Niiice"

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I usually wait a while before doing a review but I was immediately impressed by the sound and quality of this guitar. Setup was very nice, not the best fret edge work but not unplayable. Sharp edges on the nut could kill you if you’re stupid

Sound

Would have given 5 stars across the board if the fret work was better and the top was better matched I’m very happy with the guitar.

Features

Decent tuners

Ease of Use

Great 8 mod is very useful. Very versatile and great sounding tone set.

Quality

Guitar seems to be well made I hope to get many years of enjoyment from it

Value

Personally I think it’s a great value. I have a lot of guitars. This ranks with the best of them soundwise, some were $1000 plus.

Manufacturer Support

No need for manufacturer support.

The Wow Factor

I didn’t have a tele and at this price this filled the bill.

Musical Background:

Toured US and overseas.

Musical Style:

Rock, funk, jazz, gospel.

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Submitted March 9, 2021 by a customer from gmail.com

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Previously I stated the maple top was not well matched but in better lighting and different angle I see that the top is actually book matched. Everything else stands. Great guitar, pls ignore corny joke about the nut.

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