The Kelly has always been my favourite guitar shape ever. I used to have a KE-7 that I sold to a friend. I've bought three 6-strings over the years (since my inner poor attempt of Marty Friedman always tries to come out), but never had an USA one. This thing is the real deal. It's in fantastic condition with only a couple of minuscule dings, and it's as awesome as it looks.
This one is from 05. It's condition is quite shocking for a 19 year old guitar:
Not even a dent on the headstock tip!
Frets are also in fantastic shape. The ebony board is as black as it gets. You rarely see ones like these anymore.
The back is also 99% clean
Ok, so this thing rips. Big time. It was professionally set up a couple of weeks ago so it only needs the usual adjustment after shipping. It sounds great, it's relatively light, and it plays like butter. My latest guitar was an ESP E-II Arrow which although it's a fantastic instrument, it's definetely not in the same league. It neckdives more than the ESP, though. But this one has a Dimarzio ClipLock system which is probably the strap with less grip on earth, so a new strap is mandatory.
I haven't touched a 6-string in years, and I'd really love to keep it as I don't think I'll ever find a used KE2 in this condition, but I know me and I always end up selling the 6-strings as the sevenstrings always end up getting all the playtime. One thing is for sure, I'm taking it to the studio next weekend for tracking since my bandmate only plays 6-strings and his guitars are kinda on the classic side of things.
If you haven't tried an USA Jackson yet, do yourself a favor and get one if you can. They just play themselves with a "no-bullshit" attitude. No fancy woods, 27-piece necks, SS frets, or splatterwound pickups. Just a kickass instrument with good old Duncans that just sound great on them.
Time to play!
This one is from 05. It's condition is quite shocking for a 19 year old guitar:
Not even a dent on the headstock tip!
Frets are also in fantastic shape. The ebony board is as black as it gets. You rarely see ones like these anymore.
The back is also 99% clean
Ok, so this thing rips. Big time. It was professionally set up a couple of weeks ago so it only needs the usual adjustment after shipping. It sounds great, it's relatively light, and it plays like butter. My latest guitar was an ESP E-II Arrow which although it's a fantastic instrument, it's definetely not in the same league. It neckdives more than the ESP, though. But this one has a Dimarzio ClipLock system which is probably the strap with less grip on earth, so a new strap is mandatory.
I haven't touched a 6-string in years, and I'd really love to keep it as I don't think I'll ever find a used KE2 in this condition, but I know me and I always end up selling the 6-strings as the sevenstrings always end up getting all the playtime. One thing is for sure, I'm taking it to the studio next weekend for tracking since my bandmate only plays 6-strings and his guitars are kinda on the classic side of things.
If you haven't tried an USA Jackson yet, do yourself a favor and get one if you can. They just play themselves with a "no-bullshit" attitude. No fancy woods, 27-piece necks, SS frets, or splatterwound pickups. Just a kickass instrument with good old Duncans that just sound great on them.
Time to play!
Nice guitar though!
