Michael Kelly Guitar Company is proud to announce that it has teamed up with award-winning Country music artist Blake Shelton to create a unique, new signature model guitar. The Blake Shelton model is based on the company’s popular line of Patriot electric guitars but features a distinctive camouflage design motif on its body and headstock.

Shelton, who has charted six No. 1 Country hits to date, has enjoyed considerable success with his song “Hillbilly Bone,” a duet with Country artist Trace Adkins. Shelton recently earned his first Academy of Country Music Award for “Vocal Event of the Year” and is now nominated for a 2010 CMT Music Award for collaborative video of the year.

“We are excited to have Blake endorse our guitars and to present this special instrument to the music community,” said Bill Xavier, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Hanser Music Group, the parent company of Michael Kelly Guitar Company. “We believe this signature model reflects Blake’s artistry as a musician and his one-of-a-kind personality.”

The Blake Shelton Signature Michael Kelly guitar is a solidbody electric with a thick, deeply arched Maple top, Mahogany body and neck, Ebony fingerboard, Grover Rotomatic tuners and two Rockfield humbucking pickups. It produces big, rich tones with excellent sustain and – due to its thick Maple top – an articulate treble response. Its retail price is $999, with an approximate “street” price of $699.

To connect the guitar to Blake’s Country worldview, the instrument features a classic “cammo” design that utilizes green, brown and black colors. Unlike the intent of camouflage, this Michael Kelly guitar will make players stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Information courtesy of Michael Kelly Guitars.

We, at ZoZo Music, strive to bring you the newest and hottest gear around! We recently signed up with Michael Kelly Guitars and have begun receiving various instruments. We are currently stocking Michael Kelly acoustic and electric guitars, resonators, acoustic basses and mandolins! We are adding new models on a weekly basis so keep an eye on our new arrivals. If there are any particular models that you are interested in that we don’t currently carry, let us know and we will be happy to order them for you. We are excited to offer the Michael Kelly line and we look forward to a long relationship with Michael Kelly Guitars!

Michael Kelly is an American guitar, bass and mandolin manufacturer, based in Clearwater, Fl.  For years Michael Kelly Guitars has been known for building instruments that put sound first and yet often also offers show stopping looks. Recently they have gained popularity, particularly due to the Dragonfly Acoustic  Bass Guitar, which has been played by Duff Mckagan of Guns N’ Roses,  Shavo of System of a Down, James LoMenzo of Black Label Society, among many others!

Michael Kelly was founded based on a focus on smaller niche markets. The MK design team identified several markets that were severely under served. The first two market focuses were f-style mandolins and acoustic basses. Over the first 3 years of specializing in these areas, Michael Kelly instruments have become one of the top selling brands in each market.

Michael Kelly now offers other products including acoustic guitars, resonators and arch top electric guitars. Michael Kelly is committed to offering products that have unique looks, playability, tone and value. Pick up any of their instruments and you will clearly see their focus!