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 Patriot Premium clearly excels from that pedigree.
For the player who loves the tone of the classic EMG 81/85 combination and/or the player who wants a “throw down and look bad ass while doing it” axe, Michael Kelly presents the Patriot Premium. Armed with all the superior features to make this a tonal beast, the Premium is also adorned with a whole host of envy worthy appearance upgrades.
In the tone department, you’ll find the classic EMG 81/85 pickup configuration, a TonePros bridge, ebony fingerboard, set-neck construction and a mahogany body with a solid ½" maple cap that gives the Premium a tailored metal growl. To ensure you’ll look as amazing as you’ll sound, we’ve added quilt maple or flame maple to the top in three of the four striking finishes. Real pearl fingerboard markers and full abalone binding on the body, neck and matching headstock create a subtle yet unmistakable reminder that this is one high-end axe!
