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. 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! The new Michael Kelly Hybrid Special clearly excels from that pedigree. The easiest and quickest way there is to go from sweet acoustic tones to screaming electric leads - and everything in between!
If you’ve ever wished for screaming electric and sweet acoustic tones in one single guitar, this perfect blend is now possible with the new Michael Kelly Hybrid guitars. The Hybrids are the perfect stage and studio instruments because they instantly switch from full acoustic guitar tone to a ripping electric tone! Want more? The Hybrids can also BLEND both tones together for almost infinite tonal combinations – creating endless variations of a two-axe wall of sound attack!
Dual Amp Capability - If you are performing live with a Hybrid / Hybrid Special or using one in the studio you will love their dual amp capabilities! When using the Y cable that is included, the Hybrid sends out a signal from the acoustic pickup to one amp andthe electric signal to another. Of course nothing can reproduce an acoustic signal like a full range acoustic amp so this can really enhance your performance! You can also run directly into two channels on a mixing board for live or studio applications that will allow you to tailor the sound and maximize each tone. Don’t have two amps or a mixing board? Don’t worry. When you use a standard guitar cable on the Hybrid you get a single signal that you can plug into anyamp.
The amazing Hybrid gives you a vast array of tonal possibilities in a very simple to use format, while the Hybrid Special takes it all one step further with the addition of a second Rockfield SWC humbucker, coil tapping them and expanding the controls. Now there is a Michael Hybrid for any player!
What do the Pros have to say about the Hybrid? Jon Chappel a Pro Reviewer for Harmony Central said, “What is startlingly refreshing is the way Michael Kelly Guitars has designed their Hybrid from the ground up to be a guitar that is equally appealing to both acoustic guitarists and electric axe slingers. And to do that, you have accomplished a lot more than simply including two types of pickup systems.”
