Sunday, March 27, 2011

Michael Kelly Firefly 4 TBK

I made this baritone guitar out of a used transparent black Michael Kelly Firefly. During shipment to me it got a little banged up. There are a few very small dings and scratches that I cannot photograph and a thin sliver of the back  bass side lower bout binding came off. I have sanded and re-lacquered it to de-emphasize it and have tried to picture it in the last two pictures. It is not obvious but it is something I need to mention. Those things aside, this is one gorgeous, sweet sounding, and easy playing guitar. The action is nice and low and the sustain is great. The owner of the one Michael Kelly I have sold so far loves it. Sold - Thanks Pit!


Features (according to the Michael Kelly Website):

CONSTRUCTION: Set-neck
BACK: Flame maple
SIDES: Flame maple
TOP: Spruce
NECK: Mahogany
REINFORCEMENT: 2 way adjustable truss rods w/2 graphite rods
BRACING: Standard
FRETBOARD: Rosewood
BINDING: Wood with triple-ply plastic
INLAY: Firefly inlay of abalone and pearl with mini dot markers
SOUND HOLE: Wood inlay design
BRIDGE: Michael Kelly rosewood acoustic bridge
TUNERS: Die cast
PICKUPS: Acoustic under saddle pickup
ELECTRONICS: Shadow LC3 pre-amp
HARDWARE: Chrome

Specifications:

Scale Length:                34 inches
Nut Width:                    1 11/16 inches
Total Length:                47 inches
Body Length:                20 inches
Upper Bout Width:       12 inches
Lower Bout Width        16 1/2 inches
Body Depth:                 4 3/4 inches










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