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The Jackson KE2 Kelly USA Electric Guitar is a pro-level instrument. It features an alder body, quartersawn eastern hard rock maple neck-thru-body, compound-radius ebony fingerboard, Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups, Floyd Rose Original tremolo and black hardware (flame maple top and chrome hardware on trans finishes). Comes with hardshell case.

USA series features
From bridge to headstock, USA Select Series Guitars and basses represent Jackson’s top-line best. Nowhere else will you find U.S.-built production-model shred machines of such stellar design, peerless performance and superior craftsmanship, brought to life by the best luthiers and builders in the business. Of all Jackson’s most acclaimed and beloved instrument families, the USA Select Series puts the best of Jackson’s best in your hands.

Quartersawn maple necks and ebony fingerboards
From time-honored neck-through models such as the Soloist and Rhoads to the bolt-on classic DK1, Jackson USA Select guitars feature ultra-stable quartersawn maple necks and the finest ebony fingerboards with mother-of-pearl and real abalone inlays.

Original Floyd Rose tremolos, Jackson hi-mass hard-tail bridges and Tonepros locking bridges
Jackson USA Select guitars are built with the very best parts for the very best tone, stability and durability for stage and studio alike. Take bridges: USA Select models feature original Floyd Rose tremolos, Jackson Hi-Mass hard-tail bridges and TonePros Tune-o-matic bridges.

Class and elegance
From basic elegance to incomparable flamboyance, Jackson’s USA Select series delivers great Jackson style. Colors range from sinister matte black to vibrant solids. Hand-painted graphics range from the understated to the outlandish, or choose one with a beautifully figured top. Necks with oiled finishes and classic inlay work. And much more. In body styles both classic and brand-new, the USA Select series is the U.S.-made top of the Jackson line, sought by players worldwide.

The best materials
Only high-grade alder, basswood and mahogany are found in USA Select models. All quilt and flame tops are hand selected by Jackson Custom Shop builders to ensure that the highest-quality materials are used.
Jackson KE2 Kelly USA Electric Guitar Black
Jackson KE2 Kelly USA Electric Guitar Black
Jackson KE2 Kelly USA Electric Guitar Black

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Body
  • Body shape: Other
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Not applicable
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss Polyester
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Jackson
  • Neck wood: Quartersawn Maple
  • Joint: Neck-through
  • Scale length: 25.5 in.
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fretboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Sharkfin
  • Nut width: 1.687 in. (42.8 mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Jazz SH-2N
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: JB TB4
  • Brand: Seymour Duncan
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: None
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Floyd Rose original
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Body shape
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: United States
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Limited lifetime warranty against defects for guitars purchased after 1/1/2000.
One year parts and labor warranty for guitars purchased before 1/1/2000.

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5

8 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Killer guitar, one of the best I own
Killer guitar, one of the best I own
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Reviewed by 8 customers

  • Beast of a guitar

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byJay

    fromCerritos, CA

    I picked up my Kelly a few years ago. It came with a Bengal tiger finish. Not only is the paint job totally killer, but this is everything a Jackson Kelly is cracked up to be. Killer neck, playability, thick sound, fast neck, no problems staying in tune, The neck is fast and comfortable. Yes it is expensive, yes you are going to have to wait, yes are going to have second thoughts plunking down all the money when you can buy guitars for much cheaper. After you unbox and play it, you will not have any regrets. Period.

  • Killer guitar, one of the best I own

    5

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    submitted9 years ago

    byJay Are Johnson

    fromChicago, Illinois

    This guitar arrived perfect!!! Plays, feels, sounds perfect!!!! Love this guitar, absolutely flawless. Buy a guitar that's gunna last forever. It may be expensive but it is totally worth it. You could play any kind of style with this guitar. So fast, so slick, so PERFECT!!!!!!!

  • Exeptional Instrument

    5

    submitted16 years ago

    byVrozzi

    fromChicago, IL

    Very fine instrument which you start value from the very first second you feel it in your hands. Very expensive but worth the money paid. I am now happy and proud owner of KE2 Kelly. It'l steal a lot of time of yours to play with your amp and pedals if any. Sound possibilities are endless.

  • Great Guitar

    5

    submitted17 years ago

    byM. Peter

    fromE. Greenwich, Rhode Island

    This guitar came into my possession 2 years ago. I got it with a custom paint job (lightning sky), ordering it straight from the Jackson factory. This guitar is great. The neck is so easy to play on, and it produces a great rock and metal sound. Don't let that fool you, though, as it is great for any style. I own a Gibson Les Paul Custom, a Gibson Les Paul Standard and a Jackson Dinky along with this guitar, and I would have to say that this guitar is tied for my favorite with the Gibson Les Paul Custom.

  • Amazing guitar!

    5

    submitted17 years ago

    byDeathrocker416

    fromNevada

    This guitar can only be described in one word. Amazing! My friend got this same guitar and i was jealous after playing it for the first five minutes. The neck is sooo fast, it's unbelievable. The pickups have so much chug in them they smoke emg's. the floyd rose also has a pretty smooth action to it so no explanation needed there. to shorten it all up, it plays better than it looks and its totally worth the cash.

  • amazing

    5

    submitted17 years ago

    bycaylub

    fromdallas ga

    i got this guitar about a year or two ago and it is amazing it sounds good playing any type of rock from lamb of god to sublime some people may say that this guitar is uncomfortable but dont believe them this guitar is the MOST comfortable guitari have ever played and balances better when sitting than a les paul or a strat BUY IT

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  • submitted9 months ago

    asked byFranz

    fromDaly City, CA

    Is the color of the hardware chrome or black? The photos look black but it says chrome on the description.

    Is the color of the hardware chrome or black? The photos look black but it says chrome on the description.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I apologize for the confusion. This is an error. Jackson displays the guitar with Chrome.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byKevin

    fromPhoenix,AZ

    Does this feature stainless steel frets?

    Does this feature stainless steel frets?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byMichael

    fromARIZONA

    This guitar states that it is n back order and has been for quite some time. My question is: Is this a custom order and only in stock when ordered Thank you

    This guitar states that it is n back order and has been for quite some time. My question is: Is this a custom order and only in stock when ordered Thank you

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It is not, we are just waiting on the shipment from Jackson. Give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you an accurate idea of when this will be back in stock.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked bySarak

    fromChico, Ca

    Does this price include the Jackson case?

    Does this price include the Jackson case?

    Open Reply -
    This guitar does include the case.