Michael Kelly Forte Exotic Java Ebony Electro-Acoustic with

Michael Kelly Forte Exotic Java Ebony Electro-Acoustic with Port Tech
Product no: 9000-0062-0727 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

It's obvious that the Michael Kelly Forte Exotic does something entirely different. The innovative construction of this electro-acoustic comes with unique Port Technology where a specially developed bracing structure has been combined with an offset sound hole that's been unusually carved into the left shoulder, leaving more wood free across the top of the body; more space for it to resonate; and a more lively resulting tone. A fitted Fishman Presys preamp and Sonicore element form the electronics section and offer a built-in tuner as well as natural amplification of the acoustic sound. This version of the Forte has been shaped with a Javanese ebony top that's been finished in an ultra-thin satin-gloss.

Specifications

Product features

Number of frets	20
Number of strings	6
Body construction	laminated
Cutaway	yes
Sustainable product	not specified
Electro-acoustic	yes
Pickup type	piëzo
Acoustic guitar size	mid
Wood type (back)	okoume
Fretboard wood	ovangkol
Wood type (soundboard)	ebony
Wood type (sides)	okoume
For playing style	plectrum-based styles
Includes cover	no
Includes case	no
Built-in electronics	tone control, tuner, preamplifier
Acoustic sound	bright
Colour	wood/natural
Left-handed	no
Body type	other

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	3,1 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	106,0 x 47,0 x 14,0 cm

Product specifications

Michael Kelly electro-acoustic guitar
- model: Forte Exotic
body
- shape: Forte
- top: Javanese ebony / mahogany blend
- back and sides: okoume
- finish: Ultra Thin Satin Natural UV Finish
- binding: 3-piece black
- bracing structure: Port technology special bracing
neck
- material: mahogany
- profile: Comfort C
- scale length: 25.5 inch (648 mm)
- fretboard: ovangkol
- fretboard radius: 12 inch (305 mm)
- number of frets: 20
- string nut material: Graph Tech Black TUSQ
- string nut width: 43mm
- position markers: mini dots
- truss rod: dual action
hardware
- bridge: Ovangkol, Zero-End Pin
- hardware finish: black
- machine heads: Michael Kelly closed
- strings: D'Addario EXP16 Coated Phosphor Bronze (.12 - .53)
electronics
- preamp: Fishman Presys
- pickup: Fishman Sonicore
- controls: volume, contour, phase
- tuner: chromatic, with display

Reviews from other countries

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Alain 14 February 2024

Wrote the following about Michael Kelly Forte Exotic Java Ebony Electro-Acoustic with Port Tech

Beautifully sounding guitar at a great price! I've played way more expensive guitars that did not sound as good. The action is also pretty low which makes it easier to play :)

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