Michael Kelly 1953 Electric Guitar with Maple Fretboard

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    The 1953 electric guitar with maple fretboard is a traditional instrument that has evolved. Just the right amount of vintage magic makes the 1953 the choice for those that are seeking a more traditional instrument. The '53s all-Alder body is capped with flame maple and the pickup configuration is vintage traditional. Well at least that is how it appears. Actually we put an MK electronics mod on the 1953 that we call the Quad Mod. As the name implies you get 4 great sonic options instead of the expected 3 options. The 1953 has a 4 way switch and in that fourth switch position we give you both pickups in series. It is like having a nice fat humbucker as those two pickups work together. The 1953 also has some nice and hot single-coil Rockfield's designed especially for this instrument.


    Quad Mod

    The Quad Mod gives you the traditional three-position tonal performance, while adding a valuable 4th pickup setting. This added tonal option turns on both neck and bridge pickups in series which is a thick and punchy tone much like a humbucker. However considering the two coils are located in completely different locations on the guitar the tone is as unique as it is useful and a welcome addition to the standard two single coil pickup configuration.

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    Michael Kelly 1953 Electric Guitar with Maple Fretboard Specifications

    Michael Kelly 1953 Electric Guitar with Maple Fretboard Specifications
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    Michael Kelly 1953 Electric Guitar with Ebony Fretboard Specifications

    • Top: Flame Maple
    • Body: Alder
    • Binding: Alder
    • Construction: Bolt On
    • Neck: Maple
    • Fretboard: Macassar Ebony,
    • Fretboard Radius: 10.5"
    • Number of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
    • Inlays: Dots
    • Headstock: 1950
    • Scale Length: 25.5" / 647.7 mm
    • Truss Rod Type: Dual Action
    • Neck Profile: Modern C
    • Nut Material: Bone
    • Nut Width: 43mm
    • Strings: D'Addario EXL110 (.010-.046)
    • Boutique Mod: Quad Mod (models made after April 2016)
    • Electronics: Master volume - master tone - 4-way blade switch (position #4 gives you Neck & Bridge in series for a unique added humbucker like tone)
    • Neck Pickup: Rockfield TexPlus Single-Coil (Alnico V Magnet, 9.5k DC Resistance)
    • Bridge Pickup: Rockfield TexPlus Single-Coil (Alnico V Magnet, 10.5k DC Resistance)
    • Hardware Finish: Chrome
    • Tuning Keys: Die Cast
    • Bridge Type: Traditional
    • Case: Sold separately
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