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The Concept Series King Kelly from Jackson has it all: a bold body shape, a comfortable curvature, and premium tonewoods and boutique pickups that sound phenomenal through your favorite amp. An alder body supplies hard-hitting tones that add harmonic color to rhythms and riffs, while a smooth ebony fingerboard and compound-radius allow unfettered playability across the entire neck. The Floyd Rose Original onboard lets you dive-bomb to your heart’s content. Best of all, two premium Aftermath humbuckers from Bare Knuckle serve up an ultra-responsive feel with high, mid, and low characteristics tailored specifically for high-gain filth and plummeting down-tuned guitars. If you’re looking for a high-octane axe that handles like a dream, the Concept Series King Kelly has all your needs covered.





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Looks as serious as it sounds





With sharp corners and an angular profile, Jackson’s Kelly body shape exudes big attitude. The guitar’s alder body provides matching attitude with a harmonically rich sound that responds swiftly and is loaded with laudable sustain that high-gain players need. Though its appearance may seem extreme, the Kelly body is exceptionally comfortable whether standing or sitting. Bold looks continue up the neck with a stunning ebony fingerboard, pearloid shark fin inlays, and an assertive 6-in-line headstock topped with Gotoh tuners.





Floyd Rose for precise pitch control





In typical Jackson fashion, this incredible Concept Series King Kelly was built with quality hardware. That’s why you’ll find a Floyd Rose Original double-locking bridge/tailpiece on board. The Floyd Rose is recessed into the body, allowing for the ability to both raise and lower the pitch. Any user will feel right at home with the Original Tremolo, giving impressive tuning stability while adding to the Concept Series King Kelly’s prowess.





Speedy neck for fast runs up the frets





The Concept Series King Kelly features a 12- to 16-inch compound-radius fingerboard 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.





Bare Knuckle Aftermath: ceaseless definition and lasting sustain





The Concept Series King Kelly boasts two extraordinary Aftermath humbuckers crafted in the United Kingdom by Bare Knuckle. Aftermath pickups represent one of the most refined metal-minded passive pickups ever built. Three custom ceramic magnets give each pickup fine-tuned fire with tailored bass, mid, and treble responses. The Aftermath’s intense mid frequencies imbue down-tuned guitars with slicing clarity while searing, articulate highs lend solos body and presence. What's more, Aftermath pickups have an ultra-fast bass response that makes them well-suited for technical staccato passages that lesser pickups handle sluggishly. Overall, the Aftermath is a perfect tool for tackling metal favorites pulled from any era.





Jackson Concept Series King Kelly Electric Guitar Features:


Aggressive-looking solidbody electric guitar with a special finish


Alder body serves up resonance, sustain, and rich but punchy tones for high-gain fans


Fast-playing compound-radius fingerboard


Smooth maple neck with a Speed Neck carve


Neck-through construction adds serious sustain


Ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo stainless steel frets provide top-tier comfort, durability, and range


Bare Knuckle Aftermath humbuckers grant premium hot output tailored for metal


Floyd Rose Original double-locking tremolo bridge/tailpiece


Gotoh tuning machines and Floyd Rose locking nut keep strings stable and tuned