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Jackson Kelly KEX - Gloss Black Demo

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Poplar Body, Maple Neck, Laurel Fingerboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups, and Floyd Rose Vibrato Bridge/Tailpiece - Gloss Black
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There are heavy/tactile scratches at the upper-lower bouts (front and back of the body). Along with heavy scratches on all tuning keys. There are other fine scratches on various parts of this instrument that do not appear in Guitar Gallery photos. All of the original factory accessories are included with the instrument.

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Aggressive Tone with Looks to Match

You don’t need to sacrifice tone or style with the Jackson X Series Kelly KEX electric guitar. You’ve got two high-output Jackson humbucking pickups packed with an arsenal of aggressive tone. And you can dive-bomb to your heart’s content, thanks to the Floyd Rose vibrato bridge/tailpiece. Best of all, the compound-radius fretboard means you’ll have exceptional playability across the entire neck. Crank up your favorite amplifier, dig into a big fat chord, and the Kelly KEX will absolutely sing.

Looks as serious as it sounds

The Jackson X Series Kelly KEX’s body shape — with sharp corners and an angular profile — exudes attitude. The guitar’s body is crafted from poplar, which is one of the most popular body tonewoods among gainiac guitarists. And though its appearance may be extreme, the Kelley KEX is extremely comfortable whether standing or sitting. And the guitar’s bold look continues up the neck, with pearloid shark fin inlays spanning the fretboard. And the classic, pointed, 6-in-line headstock rounds out this mean-looking metal machine.

Floyd Rose for precise pitch control

In typical Jackson fashion, this incredible Kelly X was built with quality hardware. That’s why you’ll find a Floyd Rose Special Tremolo double-locking vibrato bridge/tailpiece on board. The Floyd Rose is recessed into the body, allowing for the ability to both raise and lower the pitch. And this recessed Floyd gives you the same feel as an original Floyd Rose, adding to the Kelly KEX’s amazingly responsive feel.

Speedy neck for fast runs up the frets

The Kelly KEX features a 12"–16" compound-radius fretboard for ultimate playability. The fingerboard is rounder near the nut for easy chording and fast single-note riffing. As your playing moves up the fretboard, the radius flattens out to 16 inches. Not only is this easier for high-speed runs, but a flatter radius is ideal for wide string bends and vibrato. Players at Sweetwater know that with a neck that plays this slick, you’ll be up at the 24th fret before you know it.

Jackson X Series Kelly KEX Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Aggressive-looking solidbody electric guitar
  • Poplar body is a favorite among high-gain fans
  • Fast-playing with compound-radius fingerboard
  • Neck-through construction adds sustain
  • Plenty of power from Jackson’s high-output humbuckers
  • Floyd Rose Special Tremolo double-locking vibrato bridge/tailpiece

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Kelly
  • Body Material Poplar
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material 1-piece Maple
  • Neck Shape Speed Neck
  • Neck Joint Neck-through
  • Radius 12"-16" compound
  • Fingerboard Material Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Sharkfins
  • Number of Frets 24, Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.6875"
  • Nut Material Floyd Rose Special Locking
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Floyd Rose Special Double-locking Tremolo
  • Tuners Jackson Sealed Die-cast
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Jackson High-output Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Jackson High-output Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2916131503

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Better than I imagined

When I bought this guitar I was a little skeptical because it wasn't one of the jacksons that were made in America so I thought I'd really be sacrificing sound quality on this guitar which I'm pleased to say has not been the case at all! This guitar is great for harmonics, leads, it has amazing tone in both of the humbuckers and it's way easier to use than the dinky I've been using for the past 6 months. It does take some getting used to at first if you've never used a full sized guitar before but it's so amazing! I'm not used to picking with anfloyd rose so I had to develop a different picking technique around that which was difficult but manageable. Overall I couldn't ask for something the exceed my expectations more than this thing has and it's become my most prized possession to date thanks Sweetwater
Music background: Beginner/learner
Rated 5/5

Very Impressed!

Excellent build quality. It has the typical Jackson neck which I LOVE!! The pickups are nice and meaty without being muddy. Absolutely phenomenal guitar!
Music background: Music room Rock Star
Rated 5/5

solid guitar

got it tuned a full step down
Rated 4/5

Fun guitar

I love this design. Plays well. It's my first Floyd Rose bridge, and it takes a little while to get used to, but that's something anyone buying a guitar with a FR should be prepared for. The pickups aren't anything special, but I bought it with the intention of replacing them. I was a little concerned about the body shape, and not being able to lean the guitar against anything, but it's actually surprisingly sturdy, and easy to set down if you angle the neck at a 45 degree angle. Probably safer to set down than a round bottomed guitar.
Music background: Hobbyist
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